Josef Kiesenhofer
Howdy folks! My name is Josef Kiesenhofer, and I'm a passionate accounting, German, and Spanish student excited to explore the world. I love all things blue and embroidering on clothes. I sometimes have a broadcast radio DJ show, too!
Blogs by Josef Kiesenhofer
Leaving Study Abroad :(
While my last blog focused on what I might change, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on all that went right :)
Christmas Markets: A Crucial Winter Activity
I wasn't ready for Berlin winter, but Christmas markets gave me the energy to push to the finish line of the semester!
What I Would Do Differently During My Semester Abroad...
No matter how much preparation you can do for study abroad, you will always find something unexpected along the way. Although I have no regrets from my semester...
Day Trips from Berlin!
Many people focus on the travel weekend outside of Germany. Here are some ideas for day trips from Berlin!
Jumping into Solo Travel
During fall break I had the chance to try something that scared me but interested me: solo travel!
How Study Abroad Helped Me in Interviews!
Studying abroad grows you in so many ways, even as a candidate for jobs! Here are a few interview questions where I have been able to use experiences from...
Deer in Headlights: My Experience with Lang-xiety
Although I came to Berlin with high expectations for my language abilities, the reality of language-learning in a foreign country surprised me...
What Your Study Abroad Preparation WON'T Prepare You For
Experiencing study abroad fatigue and overcoming guilt from not adventuring
Spending a Day in Kreuzberg
Considering Berlin is massive, it is very easy to spend an entire day in one of the many Berlin districts. Come along with me on a day in Kreuzberg!
Bound for Berlin! How I'm Preparing for Study Abroad
Preparing for study abroad in Berlin has been a summer-long endeavor, yet a necessary first step to the adventure! Here are some of the ways I've been prepping...