This time, our hero is Dinara Sabyrbek kyzy, who currently resides in Frankfurt am Main and is preparing to become a nurse.
Dinara, born on January 1, 2001, in the village of Aragyol in the Uzgen district of the Osh region, enrolled in the I. Arabayev University in Bishkek after finishing school, choosing the German language faculty. However, after her third year, she decided to move to Germany.
“During my studies at the university, I learned about the Au-pair program. This is a cultural exchange program, within which I lived with a German family for a year, helped with the children, and simultaneously studied the language. About five years ago, I flew to Berlin through this program,” Dinara shared.
She is attracted to Germany not only by its picturesque nature but also by its high discipline and the attention given to educational opportunities that are provided here for free.
“People are generally polite and kind. However, it is worth noting that Germans are cautious about new acquaintances, and it takes time to establish trusting relationships. Compared to Kyrgyzstan, bureaucracy here is more pronounced: if you enroll in an educational institution, move, or extend your visa, you need to prepare documents in advance. In Kyrgyzstan, this issue is simpler,” she noted.
Dinara was struck by how differently children are raised in Germany. She noticed that even at a young age, children are aware of their food preferences and go to bed early—around 7:00–8:00 PM—to avoid being late in the morning. After 8:00 PM, you hardly see small children outside or in public places.
Moreover, in Germany, students undergo internships in various fields, including hospitals, which helps them determine their future profession.
Dinara has improved her German language skills to a C1 level. After completing the Au-pair program, she volunteered at a rehabilitation clinic and is now finishing her last year of training to become a nurse.
“If everything goes according to plan, I will become a nurse in three months. Initially, it was not easy for me to adapt to the new culture—many things turned out to be completely different. Over time, I realized that both Germany and Kyrgyzstan have their pros and cons, and I decided to borrow the best from both places,” she said.
Dinara compared the healthcare systems of the two countries. She noted that in Germany, almost all patients have health insurance that covers treatment costs, whereas in Kyrgyzstan, patients often pay for services themselves. Moreover, in Germany, working with patients is organized based on agreements and rules: nothing is done without the patient's consent. “In Kyrgyzstan, agreements are often verbal, which can be riskier. And, of course, nurses' salaries in Germany are significantly higher,” she added.
Dinara noticed that Kyrgyzstani people in Germany actively communicate with each other. She tries to attend such meetings to alleviate her homesickness a bit. “It really helps,” she shared.
In her free time, Dinara travels to European cities, reads books, and shares her life in Germany on social media. In the future, she plans to continue developing in medicine, expanding her knowledge, and sharing her experiences with the Kyrgyz people.
