Daily routines

Every second weekend, staff plan a bigger, organised activity for the whole house — a sports fixture or tournament, a trip to a nearby city or landmark, a cultural outing, or a creative project. These fortnightly highlights give the term its shape, take students out to explore Germany, and create the shared memories every community is built on. They alternate with quieter weekends, so there's always a steady rhythm — something to look forward to, and time to simply switch off.

Beyond the planned highlights, weekends bring a mix of the active and the relaxed: sport and fitness, sign-out outings, cultural visits, and simple downtime with friends in the house. There's always something to join — and always room to just be.

Through our 'Move. Breathe. Thrive.' philosophy, physical activity and wellbeing aren't just built into house life — students are actively encouraged to organise their own activities, join a local sports club, or hit the gym. It's never an obligation. It's one of the best ways to make friends, clear your head, and stay well, even far from home. 

Shared meals are one of the warmest parts of house life and for students far from home, the table is where a lot of belonging happens. We take food seriously: fresh, balanced and genuinely enjoyed, with full care for every dietary, cultural and religious need. 

Our kitchen cooks with regional and seasonal fruit and vegetables, sourced locally where we can. It means food that tastes better and is better for our students, plates that change with the year, and a quiet, everyday lesson in eating well.

With students from across the globe under one roof, our menu travels too. Alongside German and European staples, we serve international meals that reflect the home countries of our community. It’s a simple way to celebrate where everyone comes from, broaden every palate, and make sure each student finds something on the table that tastes like home.

Meals are served buffet style, so students choose what and how much they take — and, just as importantly, season their own food to taste. No single dish can suit a dozen nationalities at once; letting each student build their own plate solves that, respects different tastes, and doubles as one more small, daily practice in independence and personal choice.