When you think about Berlin, it would not strike you as the most interesting city of the three choices we had - San Fransisco, China or Berlin. Firstly, we visited Autostadt and Wolfsburg, before leaving for Berlin. The level of detail in the factory of Volkswagen was absolutely incredible. 

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As I said, Berlin seems to be the least interesting study trip of the three. However, it turned out to be one of the best choices I ever made. I have always had an interest in the history of the Second World War and as everyone knows, Berlin had a major role in this war. As a result, Berlin now is like one giant museum with pieces of history prominently present. 

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We also dived into the start-up scene in Berlin, which is one the greatest of Europe. Lots of start-ups begin in Berlin and expand from there. One of the reasons is the relatively low housing costs. For this study trip, we had to make some assignments, which I have listed below. 

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In the background, you see the Memorial for the Murdered Jews. It was literally breathtaking and I strongly recommend you going there if you have never been there before. To round off, I would like to add the poem, written on the walls of the memorial for the Roma and Sinti, hunted and murdered from 1933 until 1945.

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Gaunt face

dead eyes

cold lips

quiet

a broken heart

out of breath

without words

no tears

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- Santino Spinelli -

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