When Dominican Republic meets Germany
HULT Couples Spill the
Truth about Love
Love exists in the little gestures. Maybe it's in the awkward smile on a dull winter morning. Or that split-second wave in the corridor because class has already started. Whenever we think about falling in love, we think of the things that sweep us away. But what do we know of love that transcends not only of distance but also of culture? The Hultian's Valentine campaign this February 2018 introduces the different student couples from the global generation.
Whether it's about realizing when the spark happened, or which date was really the first official one, these student couples teach us that there is no single formula to love. No hopeless romantic would dare to disagree that understanding each other's cultural differences or what keeps them in love with each other every day is nothing short of commitment. In terms of their own experiences, the following couples have spoken the truth: that chocolates on the doorstep or a bouquet on Valentine's is not all there is to romance. And their testimonies on being in a relationship give us enough motivation to love, perhaps just a little bit more.
Natali and Nick first met at a party when they came to Boston for Hult. Natali vividly remembers that night on the rooftop bar. "We ended up talking for hours as if we had known each other for years," recalls Natali, "As if we already knew we would end up together." Coming from Germany, Nick admits that he tends to be straightforward with all his comments while Natali claims that coming from the Dominican Republic makes her more relaxed in her mannerisms. "I'm from MIM, she's from MIB," adds Nick. But whether it's being from different programs or from different countries, the two are always ready to take on the opportunity to grow in their own niche. When the number of requirements can get too much or when team meetings can get a bit difficult, they have each other to run to. But when asked who was going to die first in a zombie apocalypse, the couple already knows their answer. "She can't run," snorts Nick while pointing to his girl.
When Colombians
get married
Catalina and German are married for seven years before coming to Hult. They wanted to live together but couldn't because of their work. "I'm an engineer for an oil company; I spend my time drilling for oil," says German. Business school was the perfect opportunity for them to spend more time with each other while getting MBA degrees. They were also able to enjoy common interests such as traveling. At times when they're far apart, they have to call each other every day-"and I can't even count the number of times she calls," says German. There's no wonder he calls her his "Lovely Little Tiger." When it comes to overcoming challenges, the wedded couple claims that both of them need a lot of humility to accept mistakes and make things right. "[There was a time when] the oil price went down," German recalls, "I struggled and we had to adjust our lifestyle."
German and Cata know that getting married is not easy. Their advice to the couples who want to get married is not to make it too difficult for each other. "You have to commit, and remember, everything you decide will make an impact on the other." As a metaphor, they mention the mirror effect. "Whatever you do, you are always reflecting each other, just like a mirror," says Cata, "Your thoughts, your words…"
"And your actions," German finishes the sentence for his wife with a smile.
When China
meets Spain
Being on the same team for the paper plane simulation was where it all began for Rachel and Benjamin. It's a clash of personalities between a European and an Asian, but both know well enough how to handle the situation. Benjamin can be tough, Rachel can be shy. He can be more outspoken, she can be too demure. During the moments when they are together, there is both laughter and silence, of smiles and subtle gazes. Rachel recalls seeing Benjamin as a leader type, ensuring that the entire thing goes well. "He was giving me orders during the simulation," she fondly remembers. But while Benjamin could be intimidating, Rachel was always ready to trust his instincts and follow his directions. Perhaps it was in their friendly gestures toward each other that their love has bloomed over the past few months. When asked how they got together, Benjamin confides, "I had to ask her upfront to be my girlfriend because she wouldn't take the hint of all these dates."
By Reina Krizel Adriano
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