Deadline: 30 April 2024
Goethe Institute invites you to take part in a project that aims to capture the multifaceted experiences of South Asian students during their first time in Germany.
In the project “Dreamland Germany?” Personal stories are transformed into captivating comics and graphic novels that reflect your individual journeys and show the many levels of cultural exchange between South Asia and Germany.
Every year thousands of students from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries come to Germany to study. There are currently over 30,000 students from India enrolled at German universities alone. Starting a university course is already a big challenge, but studying in a foreign country can bring additional challenges. Especially when it comes to dealing with everyday life: from difficulties with the new language, the unknown cultural context, the weather to administrative tasks and much more. At the same time, it also brings with it valuable new experiences, insightful encounters and moments of joy.
Goal: Write a story about your experiences during your first days in Germany.
Selection: The most exciting stories are selected and transformed into visually appealing comics and graphic novels.
Medium: The selected stories are illustrated by graphic artists, resulting in visually impressive and culturally valuable comics and graphic novels.
What’s in it for you?
- A publication: The selected stories will be professionally illustrated and published as part of an anthology of comics and graphic novels. The stories are published and distributed both online and in print.
- Cultural Exchange: Become part of a project that promotes intercultural understanding by contributing your unique perspective.
- Credit: Your story may be published on your behalf or anonymously if you wish.
Eligibility
- All students from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka who are currently studying in Germany or who have already graduated in 2022 or later can take part. The call for applications is aimed at students and graduates from all disciplines – from the humanities as well as from natural sciences and technology.
For more information, visit Goethe Institute.
