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February 14, 2017 Happy Valentine's Day! 
Copyright: DAAD DAAD wishes you a happy Valentine's Day! Why not try something new with your sweetheart and give them a new nickname? We have a few suggestions: Learn about cute nicknames Germans have for their better half. We also love study abroad, so we thought we would share some experiences by international students who love stuyding in Germany. And if you are interested in learning more about Valentine's Day in Germany and its history there, you might enjoy this article. Bottom line: No need to worry if your inbox is not overflowing with cards, flowers and chocolates - you might be more German than you think! Advertisement: International Master in Project Management & Data Science 
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Copyright: DAAD/Jacek Ruta; Steinmeier giving a key note speech celebrating 90 years DAAD in 2015 Advertisement: Research Explorer Ruhr (RER) 
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