Traveling with cigars, need help!

this sounds like a student exchange program, yes?

IMO, part of that experience is to expore the other country/culture. to me, that includes buying local.

sure you got sticks at home but they are just going to age and get better. buy local and try to meet up with some of the local members (who will likely bomb you into next week )

congratulations and enjoy your experience. i lived in Germany for 4 years as a child and treasure the memories.