Hey All , I am Jemshena Sajid. I come from India. I am a Medical Doctor currently studying German in order to pursue my Postgraduate,medical specialisation in Germany. I travel everyday to Duisburg, Germany to learn German language.
I got married to my husband, Sajid in 2016 in the middle of my studies. My husband started his PhD in May 2016 and moved to Eindhoven. I stayed back in India to complete my studies. I joined him on a short vacation in 2016 for 3 months here in Eindhoven. That is when I came to know about GiT and the whole program from my husband.
I was preparing for my University finals and, therefore, I refrained from joining GiT and all activities here in Eindhoven. I would constantly feel lonely and left out. I think it was because I was not embracing the social life here. I went back to India and completed my studies and medical training. And finally moved back to Eindhoven in May 2018 and this time I was determined not to shut myself from the social life I have in Eindhoven.
Eindhoven is a great city which welcomes Expats so warmly and wholeheartedly. I knew the first step was to be a part of GiT. I went to the Git fb page, took Carola’s mail address and sent her an email. She replied back inviting me to the next Git. I went for my first ever Git with Thasni, my friend, neighbour and a regular participant of Git programs. I met Carola and she welcomed me with a warm hug to the Git family. She really made me feel comfortable with her kind and genuine behaviour. Thereafter, I attended several GiT meetings at several places whenever I had time.
I think GiT is a wonderful platform for spouses who accompany their partners because when we are new to a place that too a different country, continent and culture all together ,we face several problems of which the most important is making a social life in that country. GiT organises varieties of programmes ranging from having a tete-a-tete with many Dutch professionals like Career developers, Health professionals, Financial experts etc to having a day of fun in the children’s park, visiting the local places and exhibitions. If it has not been with Carola, I doubt the success of the program. Her warmth is what makes GiT so special along with contributors and the participants of the program. I wish all the success to Carola and GiT from the bottom of my heart.
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