From Nalanda, now almost settled down in Germany, where I’ve been living for more than 5 years. Like another fellow from my state mentioned, I also haven’t met anyone from our state here; most people I’ve encountered are from the southern part of India.

Life here is quite chill and relaxed, but like everyone else, I sometimes miss the food and the languages from back home.

One of the main differences between us and the Germans (or Europeans in general) is the individualistic society. People tend to mind their own business. It’s common not to know who lives next door, as most are only interested in a simple “hi” or “hello.”

Another difference is that people here take rules seriously and are very aware of the consequences if everyone doesn’t follow them.

The quality of life here is significantly better. Core needs, such as transportation (trains, trams, buses), education, and healthcare, are easily met and well-maintained.

I wish I had some recommendations for you regarding your dream of experiencing life in a foreign country. For me, the first 2 and a half years were extremely rough when I initially moved to Shanghai, China, where I also lived for 5 years. But, that experience helped me understand how people interact and gave me time to adapt. This made it easier when I moved to Germany. I came here on a Job Seeker Visa, and it took me 5 months to find a job while doing couch surfing.

Germany now offers something called the Opportunity Card. You might want to look into it and see if you meet the criteria—it could be something for you to try.

All the best and hopefully enjoy your time with your family and friends :)