1) Ankitha Mahendran participated in a German exchange program from July 14-27, 2014 where she visited several places in Germany including Hannover, Stadthagen, Harz National Park, Heide Park, Steinhuder Meer bird sanctuary, Hamburg, and Bremen. 2) During the program, Ankitha and other Indian students learned about German culture and biodiversity through presentations and activities with their German partner students. They also participated in cultural exchange events. 3) The exchange program provided Ankitha with many cherished experiences and memories, and she was thankful for the opportunity.