Sam Hancock, 20, moved to Berlin 10 months ago, where he is living as part of his degree in English Literature at Warwick University. Between times working as a language assistant at a German high school, he writes his "Berlin Blog," an insightful view of the changes taking place in the German capital.
CNN: How did you come to be in Berlin and what made you start blogging about it?
Sam: Principally, I decided to start blogging on Berlin because of the potpourri of culture, history and nightlife that the city has to offer. Berlin's bulging history is ever present and often intertwines with its present, as many of my blog posts demonstrate.
CNN: What makes the city distinct from others?
Sam: In contrast to Paris and London, the city's relaxed pace of life definitely makes it unique. After a day in other European capitals one begins to feel the stress of life, but Berlin manages to combine the pace of village life with the amenities and cultural scene of other big cities. 
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