Tübingen, how foreign you felt at first, how quietly you insisted on being yourself. I arrived expecting a 
reflection of my home, something familiar, but instead Tübingen gave me classrooms 
shaped in strange ways, voices that spoke in rhythms I did not yet understand. And 
yet—precisely because they were unfamiliar—they taught me more. Each seminar, each 
lecture, each walk into a different format of learning loosened something inside me, widened 
my thinking, showed me that knowledge does not reside in one structure, but in the cracks 
between them. 
During my stay in Tübingen, I attended classes that were unlike anything I could find in 
Mexico. They varied in themes and structures—seminars, lectures, workshops, and even 
informal discussions. Experiencing these different formats widened my horizons and opened 
my epistemological perspective, teaching me that knowledge can take many forms and grow  
Slowly you unwrapped yourself. The library, the methods, the atmosphere, and the 
openness of the classes showed me that there are many ways of learning, and each can be 
transformative. The university’s facilities also played their part spread across buildings like 
the Brechtbau and the Neue Aula—became places not only for study but for quiet reflection 
and shared exploration. The campus scattered across hills and streets forced me into the 
city, as if saying: walk, and you will learn. And I did.  
And then the city itself. Tübingen, with your crooked timber houses leaning toward the 
Neckar, your students drifting like boats between cafés and libraries, your rhythm so slow it 
nearly unsettled me. Tübingen revealed itself slowly. Eventually I understood: this slower 
pace can become a refuge, a place for those who wish to build a gentle and pleasant home, 
even if only for a short time. At first it felt like resistance, as though you were withholding 
yourself. The slowness is not refusal, it is invitation. Whoever accepts it, whoever learns to 
bend with it, finds in you not a city, but a refuge. 
In the end, my experience in Tübingen became a constellation of discoveries: new classes, 
new formats, a university that taught me through both its methods and its spaces, and a city 
that welcomes with open arms those who take the time to listen to it.

“El semestre que pude estudiar en el posgrado de la UNAM, ha sido una experiencia maravillosa. Tuve la posibilidad de tomar clases en la maestría de estudios latinoamericanos y en la de historia ya que encajaba bien con mi maestría de letras hispánicas e historia en Tübingen. Las clases me encantaron, el ambiente ha sido muy colaborativo y estoy agradecida por el apoyo que me brindaron mis compañerxs y mis profesorxs durante el semestre. Los contenidos de las clases armonizaron muy bien con mis intereses y las perspectivas de estudio que sigo; como perspectivas de género o trabajar la memoria y la historiografía. La oferta de temas, las perspectivas enseñadas, así como las posibilidades de archivo de las que pude aprovechar durante mi estancia, fueron muy enriquecedoras y fecundarán mis futuros aprendizajes.”

"Asistir a Tübingen durante el semestre de verano 2024 fue una experiencia increíble,  es un lugar hermoso que me permitió crecer a nivel académico tanto como personal, la universidad me dio la oportunidad de convivir con gente de todo el mundo, creando espacios para compartir ideas y conocimiento sobre intereses en común, es algo que atesoraré por siempre."

"The time in Mexico was one of the best times of my life so far. The semester abroad was not the first one I did, but it gave me a lot of new impressions and experiences. The courses I took and the people I was able to meet changed my perspective on many things and put them in a new light. Also, immersing myself in the culture and everyday life of the many people who live in Mexico City was more than interesting. I learned a lot both professionally and personally and I can only repeat that UNAM is an excellent university and that living in Mexico or abroad in general helps you to leave your comfort zone and grow."

"The semester abroad at UNAM was very enriching for me not only on an academic but also on a personal level. The courses at UNAM are of a very high standard and I was lucky enough to be able to choose relevant courses for my master's thesis from a large selection of interesting courses. Life in Mexico is also very exciting and incredibly diverse. In Mexico City alone, half a year is not enough to visit all the cultural places."

"The courses I attended at the University of Tübingen in 2021 were very interesting, especially because of the international environment, as my view of new topics was greatly enriched. In addition, the university always answered all our questions. Tübingen is an incredible city, full of nature, with beautiful streets and sunsets. My exchange experience was very enriching not only on an academic level but also on a personal level."

"Studying at UNAM was ideal to complement my studies with a focus on "Latin America" and to gain insights from the Global South. Especially because I try to question Eurocentric approaches in my studies, studying at UNAM was perfect for me. A generally very high level of study with participatory teaching and diverse exam methods enriched the teaching and learning experience. Despite the pandemic, I had the opportunity to attend some events in presence and thus also get to know the impressive and very large campus of UNAM, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to the studies, the cultural offerings at UNAM are also great, even if it's a little hard to get an overview  at the beginning."