In spring 2022, I made the decision to uproot my life from the little red dot known as Singapore and move thousands of miles over to Germany for a master's degree. After a decade+ working in marketing technology in Southeast Asia, I sought a change, and Germany presented a number of compelling reasons — educational, professional and personal — that aligned with my long-term goals. Let's break down why I took this leap and why the Land of Ideas proved an ideal choice for me.