The rise of the AfD, a far-right political party that recently won regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt on September 6 and is gaining traction nationally, has raised concerns among foreign residents in Germany. The party’s growing influence has sparked fears of increased discrimination and hostility, especially among international students and migrants. In the weekly magazine Die Zeit, three international students from different cities in this eastern German state share their experiences of facing insults, fears, and uncertainties about their future. Two of them are even thinking about leaving Germany after finishing their studies. Cin Deih Tuang, a 27-year-old Burmese student living in Friedensau, a small town that did not vote heavily for the AfD compared to neighboring areas, describes the challenges he faces as an international student. He says that "international students, in particular, are regularly victims of racism on buses." He recalls an incident where schoolchildren insulted him with a racist term, and he also mentions that bus drivers sometimes ignore his stop, leaving him stranded. The bus service in his area is limited, with buses arriving only every three hours during the week and even less frequently on weekends. Before the recent elections, local police and an organization that supports the rights of migrants visited the campus to inform international students about how to protect themselves and which areas to avoid. However, Cin Deih Tuang says it is nearly impossible to completely avoid places like the bus stop or the local supermarket, where he often feels targeted. Despite these efforts, he and other students continue to face daily challenges that make them question their future in Germany. The experiences shared by Cin Deih Tuang and others highlight the growing anxieties among foreign residents in Germany as the AfD's influence expands. While the government and local organizations are trying to address these concerns, many international students feel that the threat of discrimination remains a real and persistent issue in their daily lives.