Year: 2012

Short weekend trips are possible during the semester. Here are some of the typical places around Manipal you can visit  and return within a day. Hanging (Suspension) Bridge The Suspension Bridge is famous among Manipal students and worth a small trip. A twenty-minute ride with the rickshaw brings you in a jungle-like scenery with typical… Continue reading 5 Places you can visit on weekends in Manipal

A semester abroad, especially in a developing country like India, is a unique opportunity to emerge professionally as well as personally. Personally, it appeared to be a great challenge for me. A different culture and a foreign language are only two examples. Nevertheless, I wanted to bear this challenge and get to know about life… Continue reading My experience in Manipal: Katherina Hasse

Mangalore lies between the ghats to the east and the sea to the west. It is lulled by the gentle breeze of the Arabian Sea in summer, but lashed by the furious rain-bearing winds during the monsoon (June to September). Mangalore is blessed with abundant rivers – Netravati, Gurpur, Gangolli, Sitanadi and Swarnanadi. The rich… Continue reading Mangalore: Manipal’s Big City!