Any good medical schools in Germany that accept international student?
Any good medical schools in Germany that accept international student? My hopes for attending medical school in Switzerland are thin, so I have started looking at Germany. I am fluent in German. Anyway, I know that all schools have to maintain a standard level of studies, so I don't think any schools will be more difficult than others. However, the professors and study conditions are not always the same. Does anyone have any recommendations on which Universities I should be looking at for medicine in Germany? Note: I`m permanent resident of china and citizen of Ethiopia ! Thank`s:)
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Do you receive a student bursary in Germany?
Do you receive a student bursary in Germany?
I was looking into a Nursing Ausbildung in Germany and a friend referred that students get a bursary of around €600 a month? I can't find any information on this so if anyone has any clues on that could you please let me know? And would this bursary apply to a non-German EU student? Thank you!
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This bursary called BAFÖG is only given to two categories of students in Germany: (1) those with German citizenship; (2) those with foreign citizenship who have graduated from a German high school (Gymnasium). It seems you do not fall in any of these categories... Dr Chris G Kiem Education Counsellor German Study Centre Cochin (DSZ) germanstudycentre@gmail.com http://chris-g-kiem.blogspot.com/
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I was looking into a Nursing Ausbildung in Germany and a friend referred that students get a bursary of around €600 a month? I can't find any information on this so if anyone has any clues on that could you please let me know? And would this bursary apply to a non-German EU student? Thank you!
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This bursary called BAFÖG is only given to two categories of students in Germany: (1) those with German citizenship; (2) those with foreign citizenship who have graduated from a German high school (Gymnasium). It seems you do not fall in any of these categories... Dr Chris G Kiem Education Counsellor German Study Centre Cochin (DSZ) germanstudycentre@gmail.com http://chris-g-kiem.blogspot.com/
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
How much money does a student in France/Germany need?
How much money does a student in France/Germany need?
I am a student in Iran. As you know all of iranian students want to live in another countries.!!!! I wanna know how much money a student in France or Germany needs to live there??????? GL HF
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In Germany at least 500 Euros, probably more. It depends where you want to go. In cities it is more expensive, but you can arrange with your live style and maybe you get a cheap room. Did you check out all the possibilities you have? Look at this site: www.daad.de. Maybe you get a scholarship. Wish you good luck.
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I am a student in Iran. As you know all of iranian students want to live in another countries.!!!! I wanna know how much money a student in France or Germany needs to live there??????? GL HF
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In Germany at least 500 Euros, probably more. It depends where you want to go. In cities it is more expensive, but you can arrange with your live style and maybe you get a cheap room. Did you check out all the possibilities you have? Look at this site: www.daad.de. Maybe you get a scholarship. Wish you good luck.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Visa for Prag - student visa from germany is enough ?
Visa for Prag - student visa from germany is enough ?
My friend is student from thailand and currently study in Germany. ( student visa), so does he need a visa to visit prag?
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He does not need a visa if he helds a temporary residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) for Germany.. http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/WillkommeninD/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/Schengen.html#t2 ..(see para 3.)
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My friend is student from thailand and currently study in Germany. ( student visa), so does he need a visa to visit prag?
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He does not need a visa if he helds a temporary residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel) for Germany.. http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/WillkommeninD/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/Schengen.html#t2 ..(see para 3.)
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
I will be an exchange student in Germany next year. What should I expect?
I will be an exchange student in Germany next year. What should I expect?
Well, that's a little incorrect. I'm going through the application process and will most likely be accepted. I'm in highschool. It's for the whole school year (well 11 months including an intense language and culture training program). I have no clue what part of Germany it will be. I'm very excited about the chance but I'm clueless what to expect. Has anyone been to Germany as an exchange student or any Germans in highschool like to kind of tell me what it's like?
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good beer and sausage
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rain, drizzle, fog, cool temps, great food,
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My daughter did it and we had a German girl for a year.. You will love it as the people are great there..I have been there dozens of times on business and pleasure and always had a good time..The biggest shock to you will be the language..Unless you learn the dialect from exactly where you are staying you won't have a clue what they are saying..Email me if you want to hear more as I have to go now
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I did an exchange year to Germany during my high school time in Munich and I loved it. I am currently back in Germany for a year doing aUniversity year abroad in Berlin. Feel free to email me if you have any questions in particular!! sabandkev@yahoo.ca Greetings from Berlin sabrina
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Hey, Im an alum of the Congress Bundestag youth exchange, which sounds like what youre going for (maybe?). Anyways, I am going to sum up what I am going to say in a few words. It's life! It's just like living anywhere else when you break it down, but it takes a while to realize that. All parts of germany are really really different though and, i hate to admit this, that has a huge impact on your stay. and your host family can make or break your trip. i cant tell you how many people were dissapointed with their families or didnt get along with them. trying to blend with a new family is the biggest challenge youll ever have to do in life. some people do it flawlessly and become a member of the family forever. many end up switching families, and thats ok! but if you want to switch, hopefully you find out in the beginning of the year, because otherwise it's sooo stressful starting out new again. The intense language program is a blast though. mine was in flensburg, germany, the northern-most city in germany and we were a group of 10 kick ass americans. you really dont get a feel for real german life in the first month because you spend the majority of your time doing things with americans and your host siblings if you have any (youll have 2 host families, this one is only for a month). in our case, all of our host siblings spoke english and we all got along so well, so it was just a big party. bars, clubs, town festivals especially because of the time of year. the "classes" in most cases arent classes at all. my teachers brought us to the beach, to kiev and luebeck and wherever else. the last day at your first host family and on the ride to your final destination it will hit you, holy poop im in germany for a whole year! Its about to start...whoa. its such a weird feeling. in my case, i was on a train for 7 hours from the north part of germany to a tiny tiny microscopic village in the middle of east germany. me, being from chicago, and ending up in a tiny village...it was a culture shock to say the least. once school started a week later, it was just like normal life, but in german and with much much harder course material. people were really nice to me and i made a lot of cool friends. i am actually going to see one of them next week! (and it's been 3 years!) its full of ups and downs though. youre torn between building a temporary new life in germany and not being too locked out of your old one in america. at one point, "home" becomes less important and phone calls to america become less and less. im going to be honest though, a year is a loooong time. i stayed 10 months, and by the time i left 2 months early, about half of the participants in the program had already gone home. it was the worst year for drop outs ever. at that time in my life, it was the best decision to make and im happy that i did, but i missed my friends in germany once i was back and, honestly, had a hard time getting used to american life and speaking english. and remember, your whole life in america isnt standing still waiting for you. when i came back, my parents had remodeled, my friends had gone to college and i wasnt expecting that. from the friends i still talk to, everyone had a hard time adjusting back to amerian life. anyways being an exchange student is really hard. but you will learn more about yourself than you ever would staying home. you will come back more mature, independant and have a cultural knowledge that you could never ever learn in a classroom or out of a book. plus you can get college credit most likely from your experience! I dont regret a minute of my exchange and the experience is different for each person, but i have yet to meet someone that tells me its an easy experience.
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I lived in Germany for 5.5 years, and absolutely loved it. It really depends on where you go to know what to expect, but I can tell you some general tips. Try to read all you can about Germany. While it might not help, at least you will know a little more. Germans are very fun, helping and generous people. I always had the experience that they were willing to help. If I asked them something in German (with my American accent) they'd answer me in English, and when they couldn't speak English they'd find somebody who could, to help you. They also are somewhat humble in their speaking abilities. Almost every German I ran into when asked, "Do you speak English?" They would respond "Only alittle," Yet they would have better grammar, and perfect sentences then I did. The reason being all Germans are required to take English as a second language starting in the 5th grade all the way through 13th grade. (Their high school ends at 13th...not 12th.) Each state, each city has their own customs. But there are some things that are continental. Fasching is a large celebration right before Easter. Huge parades (The best one is in Mainz Germany), with people in costumes, and huge hats. They throw out candy, and just have a good time. Around the Rhein there are many wine festivals during the summer. I would advise to avoid these...but hey! If it floats your boat go for it. Christmas time is probably the best. Many large cities, and even smaller towns have Christmas markets. From children activities, to potato bratwurst, to handicrafts, to Gluhwein (Apple Wine) there is something for everyone. Their crepes are escpecially good. If you are in a Roman Catholic state (Southern Germany, Bayer, Rheinland Phalz) then you will see Germans kids out playing. The government gives the kids these days off. Public transportation is amazing in Germany! Since there are no specific school buses the kids use the public transport. The trains are clean and on time, the buses, fast, and you can go almost everywhere. Another often used transportation is your feet or bicycles. The Germans are very fit people. Depending on the city, there are weekly or biweekly fresh markets. Fresh meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and flowers all fill the main square. You will see some stores you see in the United States. H&M, Starbucks, and some others are in Germany. The big clothing chains are Karstadt (alittle expensive), Peek and Cloppenburg, Kaufhof, C&A (cheaper, and fits almost everyone), United Colors of Benittion (more expensive) I hope you have a good time. If you have anymore questions feel free to email me.
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Germany is a beautiful country. Enjoy and know how to get in touch with the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students (CSFES) via their website: www.csfes.org. CSFES has members in Germany, too! Again, enjoy.
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Well, that's a little incorrect. I'm going through the application process and will most likely be accepted. I'm in highschool. It's for the whole school year (well 11 months including an intense language and culture training program). I have no clue what part of Germany it will be. I'm very excited about the chance but I'm clueless what to expect. Has anyone been to Germany as an exchange student or any Germans in highschool like to kind of tell me what it's like?
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good beer and sausage
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rain, drizzle, fog, cool temps, great food,
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My daughter did it and we had a German girl for a year.. You will love it as the people are great there..I have been there dozens of times on business and pleasure and always had a good time..The biggest shock to you will be the language..Unless you learn the dialect from exactly where you are staying you won't have a clue what they are saying..Email me if you want to hear more as I have to go now
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I did an exchange year to Germany during my high school time in Munich and I loved it. I am currently back in Germany for a year doing aUniversity year abroad in Berlin. Feel free to email me if you have any questions in particular!! sabandkev@yahoo.ca Greetings from Berlin sabrina
5 :
Hey, Im an alum of the Congress Bundestag youth exchange, which sounds like what youre going for (maybe?). Anyways, I am going to sum up what I am going to say in a few words. It's life! It's just like living anywhere else when you break it down, but it takes a while to realize that. All parts of germany are really really different though and, i hate to admit this, that has a huge impact on your stay. and your host family can make or break your trip. i cant tell you how many people were dissapointed with their families or didnt get along with them. trying to blend with a new family is the biggest challenge youll ever have to do in life. some people do it flawlessly and become a member of the family forever. many end up switching families, and thats ok! but if you want to switch, hopefully you find out in the beginning of the year, because otherwise it's sooo stressful starting out new again. The intense language program is a blast though. mine was in flensburg, germany, the northern-most city in germany and we were a group of 10 kick ass americans. you really dont get a feel for real german life in the first month because you spend the majority of your time doing things with americans and your host siblings if you have any (youll have 2 host families, this one is only for a month). in our case, all of our host siblings spoke english and we all got along so well, so it was just a big party. bars, clubs, town festivals especially because of the time of year. the "classes" in most cases arent classes at all. my teachers brought us to the beach, to kiev and luebeck and wherever else. the last day at your first host family and on the ride to your final destination it will hit you, holy poop im in germany for a whole year! Its about to start...whoa. its such a weird feeling. in my case, i was on a train for 7 hours from the north part of germany to a tiny tiny microscopic village in the middle of east germany. me, being from chicago, and ending up in a tiny village...it was a culture shock to say the least. once school started a week later, it was just like normal life, but in german and with much much harder course material. people were really nice to me and i made a lot of cool friends. i am actually going to see one of them next week! (and it's been 3 years!) its full of ups and downs though. youre torn between building a temporary new life in germany and not being too locked out of your old one in america. at one point, "home" becomes less important and phone calls to america become less and less. im going to be honest though, a year is a loooong time. i stayed 10 months, and by the time i left 2 months early, about half of the participants in the program had already gone home. it was the worst year for drop outs ever. at that time in my life, it was the best decision to make and im happy that i did, but i missed my friends in germany once i was back and, honestly, had a hard time getting used to american life and speaking english. and remember, your whole life in america isnt standing still waiting for you. when i came back, my parents had remodeled, my friends had gone to college and i wasnt expecting that. from the friends i still talk to, everyone had a hard time adjusting back to amerian life. anyways being an exchange student is really hard. but you will learn more about yourself than you ever would staying home. you will come back more mature, independant and have a cultural knowledge that you could never ever learn in a classroom or out of a book. plus you can get college credit most likely from your experience! I dont regret a minute of my exchange and the experience is different for each person, but i have yet to meet someone that tells me its an easy experience.
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I lived in Germany for 5.5 years, and absolutely loved it. It really depends on where you go to know what to expect, but I can tell you some general tips. Try to read all you can about Germany. While it might not help, at least you will know a little more. Germans are very fun, helping and generous people. I always had the experience that they were willing to help. If I asked them something in German (with my American accent) they'd answer me in English, and when they couldn't speak English they'd find somebody who could, to help you. They also are somewhat humble in their speaking abilities. Almost every German I ran into when asked, "Do you speak English?" They would respond "Only alittle," Yet they would have better grammar, and perfect sentences then I did. The reason being all Germans are required to take English as a second language starting in the 5th grade all the way through 13th grade. (Their high school ends at 13th...not 12th.) Each state, each city has their own customs. But there are some things that are continental. Fasching is a large celebration right before Easter. Huge parades (The best one is in Mainz Germany), with people in costumes, and huge hats. They throw out candy, and just have a good time. Around the Rhein there are many wine festivals during the summer. I would advise to avoid these...but hey! If it floats your boat go for it. Christmas time is probably the best. Many large cities, and even smaller towns have Christmas markets. From children activities, to potato bratwurst, to handicrafts, to Gluhwein (Apple Wine) there is something for everyone. Their crepes are escpecially good. If you are in a Roman Catholic state (Southern Germany, Bayer, Rheinland Phalz) then you will see Germans kids out playing. The government gives the kids these days off. Public transportation is amazing in Germany! Since there are no specific school buses the kids use the public transport. The trains are clean and on time, the buses, fast, and you can go almost everywhere. Another often used transportation is your feet or bicycles. The Germans are very fit people. Depending on the city, there are weekly or biweekly fresh markets. Fresh meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, and flowers all fill the main square. You will see some stores you see in the United States. H&M, Starbucks, and some others are in Germany. The big clothing chains are Karstadt (alittle expensive), Peek and Cloppenburg, Kaufhof, C&A (cheaper, and fits almost everyone), United Colors of Benittion (more expensive) I hope you have a good time. If you have anymore questions feel free to email me.
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Germany is a beautiful country. Enjoy and know how to get in touch with the Committee for Safety of Foreign Exchange Students (CSFES) via their website: www.csfes.org. CSFES has members in Germany, too! Again, enjoy.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
How many hours per week can an international student work in Germany?
How many hours per week can an international student work in Germany?
I am planning to study abroad in Germany and want to know how many hours per week can an international student work. And how is the job market for part timers in Germany. Thanks you very much for your time.
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Not more than 20 hours
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I am planning to study abroad in Germany and want to know how many hours per week can an international student work. And how is the job market for part timers in Germany. Thanks you very much for your time.
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Not more than 20 hours
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
What happened if a student exchange get caught stealing in Germany?
What happened if a student exchange get caught stealing in Germany?
Yesterday my friend, a student exchange in Germany stolen something in a shop and get caught by police. He had caught by the shop keeper and arrest by police and also been told to his hostfamily. What is the worst case that would happened to him? Get an amount of fine to pay? Send back to his country? Going to the court? I don't want him to get kick back to his country because of this small case, what could we do?
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Well, stealing/theft isn't a "small case" and at the start your friend shouldn't be stealing. The way you sound like your friend was right to steal and its normal.
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Yesterday my friend, a student exchange in Germany stolen something in a shop and get caught by police. He had caught by the shop keeper and arrest by police and also been told to his hostfamily. What is the worst case that would happened to him? Get an amount of fine to pay? Send back to his country? Going to the court? I don't want him to get kick back to his country because of this small case, what could we do?
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Well, stealing/theft isn't a "small case" and at the start your friend shouldn't be stealing. The way you sound like your friend was right to steal and its normal.
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Monday, November 1, 2010
How do i become a german teacher in the US if i am a student in Germany?
How do i become a german teacher in the US if i am a student in Germany?
I am a student from Germany. And I lived in the USA for one year during my school. Now that my school is almost done i am thinking about becoming a teacher for german in the USA. What do i need to get or what do i need to do, so i can become one? Thanks for the answers A German Student
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Well, you have be certified in order to teach. If you have not gone to school to become a teacher, you will have to in order to teach the language. (Even though you are already fluent yourself.)
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I am a student from Germany. And I lived in the USA for one year during my school. Now that my school is almost done i am thinking about becoming a teacher for german in the USA. What do i need to get or what do i need to do, so i can become one? Thanks for the answers A German Student
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Well, you have be certified in order to teach. If you have not gone to school to become a teacher, you will have to in order to teach the language. (Even though you are already fluent yourself.)
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Macedonian student in Germany for a summer work?
Macedonian student in Germany for a summer work?
Hello,i m a 20 years old student from Macedonia,and i m finishing my first year in college this year,so i want to go to Germany for a summer work,which will allow me to travel abroad and have some experience and learn something new and interesting,and of course to earn some money which will let me pay my next year in college.Can anyone help me and give me a good answer?I thank u for your time.
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well if u are going to germany then this question has to be posted in the german section... this is the greek section...
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You should contact the Embassy of Germany in Skopje (Macedonia) for further informations. Good luck Greetings from Macedonia
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Wende Dich an die deutsche Botschaft, Du brauchst erstmal ein Visum und Arbeit gibt es dann über das Arbeitsamt oder das Studentenwerk. If you understood a word then you know what to do ;-) Oh, yes, and please go to the german section this is the greek one.
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Hello,i m a 20 years old student from Macedonia,and i m finishing my first year in college this year,so i want to go to Germany for a summer work,which will allow me to travel abroad and have some experience and learn something new and interesting,and of course to earn some money which will let me pay my next year in college.Can anyone help me and give me a good answer?I thank u for your time.
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well if u are going to germany then this question has to be posted in the german section... this is the greek section...
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You should contact the Embassy of Germany in Skopje (Macedonia) for further informations. Good luck Greetings from Macedonia
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Wende Dich an die deutsche Botschaft, Du brauchst erstmal ein Visum und Arbeit gibt es dann über das Arbeitsamt oder das Studentenwerk. If you understood a word then you know what to do ;-) Oh, yes, and please go to the german section this is the greek one.
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
Have You Ever Been an Exchange Student in Germany?
Have You Ever Been an Exchange Student in Germany?
I am considering applying for a program to become an exchange student in Germany. I would be staying with a host family and attending a local German high school. I do not speak German, but the program offers a one month language/culture crash course. I have also never been to Germany. If you have been an exchange student in Germany I would LOVE to hear about your experience and any advice you are willing to give!
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go for it. it will be fun and enjoyable. but u must be adaptable and accommodating. as u are still in hi-sch, they maybe protective. but u just take it in your stride and enjoy their company. the food is different and the scenery is just beautiful. u will learn german very fast. so dont waste this opportunity
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I am considering applying for a program to become an exchange student in Germany. I would be staying with a host family and attending a local German high school. I do not speak German, but the program offers a one month language/culture crash course. I have also never been to Germany. If you have been an exchange student in Germany I would LOVE to hear about your experience and any advice you are willing to give!
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go for it. it will be fun and enjoyable. but u must be adaptable and accommodating. as u are still in hi-sch, they maybe protective. but u just take it in your stride and enjoy their company. the food is different and the scenery is just beautiful. u will learn german very fast. so dont waste this opportunity
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
How do I become a foreign exchange student to Berlin, Germany?
How do I become a foreign exchange student to Berlin, Germany?
I am a 16 year old guy, in 11th grade, living in central TX. I would absolutely love to become a foreign exchange student in Germany, specifically Berlin since it's like a nice big city. I need a lot a lot A LOT of info other than "go to this website", if you don't have a lot and/or important information then don't answer please, I am very serious about this. Please Help!!!
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It's great that you are thinking of doing this! Being an exchange student is an experience unlike any other. I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer with Youth For Understanding (YFU: yfu-usa.org). One of our kids is from northern Germany. I don't know how to begin - there's so much to write. Unfortunately, I don't know of any program that can guarantee the specific location for placement. Exchange students write letters to their potential host families (the families use this when picking out who they want to host) and it would be OK if you wrote that you would love going to a large city, just make sure that you make it clear that something else is as good (and make sure you mean it - let's face it, if it's a choice between going to a small town or not at all, which would you choose?). Normally I would tell someone considering an exchange to pick a country. You have obviously done this. Next you should choose an agency/program. My biggest piece of advice is to go with a program listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs to help insure quality. I personally recommend YFU (I know, big surprise there - I'm a volunteer for them - but there are reasons why I chose to give up a big portion of my free time to help out with YFU). When I have asked other exchange students why they chose YFU, they basically said because YFU gave them more bang for their buck. 95% of the fees collected go for direct program costs (airline tickets, finding a host family, support in the hosting country, etc.) and only 5% for 'overhead'. When my husband and I started to look for an agency with which to host, YFU was the most responsive to our needs. The basic process is as follows: 1) apply for the program (and scholarships if you're interested), 2) participate in an interview, 3) after acceptance, prepare for your adventure. The application can be filled out online, over the phone, or a hard copy filled out and mailed/faxed to YFU. The application will include basic questions such as name, allergies, etc.. You will have to get an educator evaluation and sign an agreement to abide by program rules. You will also write a letter to your potential host family. In the letter, talk about why you want to go on exchange, what your family here is like, what you do in your free time, what your favorite subjects are in school, etc., anything that might give your potential host family a look at who you are. You can also apply for scholarships at the same time. The website (yfu--usa.org) has the list of scholarships (this portion is still being updated). If you call in, the Admissions Counselor should also be able to help out with information on scholarships. If I give specific information on scholarships, this will take an hour to read. I'll just say there are some REALLY good ones! In a typical year, 500 students go overseas with YFU, 300 will have a partial or full scholarship. When you apply, you will have a $75 application fee. This is the same whether or not you apply for scholarships. You will be notified of any scholarship award before the date that your tuition is due so, if you don't get one, you can withdraw and only lose the $75 application fee. The application deadline for winter (Jan for spring semester) departure dates is October 1, so if you want to go then, you'll have to get busy. The deadline for summer departure dates (June for summer programs, Aug for year/fall semester) is April 1. However, many of the scholarships have earlier application deadlines. After your application gets an initial review and approval, you will have an in-person interview with a YFU volunteer or staff member. You mention you live in Central Texas. The YFU District Office is in Azle, so you may have some things done directly out of the at office. The interview is not an interrogation - I've done one - we just want to make sure we can find an appropriate host family. After final acceptance, you can prepare to go. As a note, Germany is one of the MANY countries that does not require previous language study. As soon as a host family is found, you can (and, in my humble opinion as a host mom, should) correspond with them. Your host family can come in almost any 'form' - anything from a single parent with no kids living in a large city to a married couple with many kids living in the country. Corresponding with the family will help you guys to get to know each other - it REALLY breaks the ice. You will also have a pre-departure orientation. It's a group meeting where YFU will help you get ready for going to Germany. They'll talk about the program rules, what kind of support you'll have while in Germany, who to call if there's problems, and, most likely, some country-specific topics such as food, school expectations, etc. Now the part your parents will want to know: How much will this cost? Assuming you don't get a scholarship, a summer program
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I am a 16 year old guy, in 11th grade, living in central TX. I would absolutely love to become a foreign exchange student in Germany, specifically Berlin since it's like a nice big city. I need a lot a lot A LOT of info other than "go to this website", if you don't have a lot and/or important information then don't answer please, I am very serious about this. Please Help!!!
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It's great that you are thinking of doing this! Being an exchange student is an experience unlike any other. I am a 5-time host mom and volunteer with Youth For Understanding (YFU: yfu-usa.org). One of our kids is from northern Germany. I don't know how to begin - there's so much to write. Unfortunately, I don't know of any program that can guarantee the specific location for placement. Exchange students write letters to their potential host families (the families use this when picking out who they want to host) and it would be OK if you wrote that you would love going to a large city, just make sure that you make it clear that something else is as good (and make sure you mean it - let's face it, if it's a choice between going to a small town or not at all, which would you choose?). Normally I would tell someone considering an exchange to pick a country. You have obviously done this. Next you should choose an agency/program. My biggest piece of advice is to go with a program listed with the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (csiet.org). They routinely audit programs to help insure quality. I personally recommend YFU (I know, big surprise there - I'm a volunteer for them - but there are reasons why I chose to give up a big portion of my free time to help out with YFU). When I have asked other exchange students why they chose YFU, they basically said because YFU gave them more bang for their buck. 95% of the fees collected go for direct program costs (airline tickets, finding a host family, support in the hosting country, etc.) and only 5% for 'overhead'. When my husband and I started to look for an agency with which to host, YFU was the most responsive to our needs. The basic process is as follows: 1) apply for the program (and scholarships if you're interested), 2) participate in an interview, 3) after acceptance, prepare for your adventure. The application can be filled out online, over the phone, or a hard copy filled out and mailed/faxed to YFU. The application will include basic questions such as name, allergies, etc.. You will have to get an educator evaluation and sign an agreement to abide by program rules. You will also write a letter to your potential host family. In the letter, talk about why you want to go on exchange, what your family here is like, what you do in your free time, what your favorite subjects are in school, etc., anything that might give your potential host family a look at who you are. You can also apply for scholarships at the same time. The website (yfu--usa.org) has the list of scholarships (this portion is still being updated). If you call in, the Admissions Counselor should also be able to help out with information on scholarships. If I give specific information on scholarships, this will take an hour to read. I'll just say there are some REALLY good ones! In a typical year, 500 students go overseas with YFU, 300 will have a partial or full scholarship. When you apply, you will have a $75 application fee. This is the same whether or not you apply for scholarships. You will be notified of any scholarship award before the date that your tuition is due so, if you don't get one, you can withdraw and only lose the $75 application fee. The application deadline for winter (Jan for spring semester) departure dates is October 1, so if you want to go then, you'll have to get busy. The deadline for summer departure dates (June for summer programs, Aug for year/fall semester) is April 1. However, many of the scholarships have earlier application deadlines. After your application gets an initial review and approval, you will have an in-person interview with a YFU volunteer or staff member. You mention you live in Central Texas. The YFU District Office is in Azle, so you may have some things done directly out of the at office. The interview is not an interrogation - I've done one - we just want to make sure we can find an appropriate host family. After final acceptance, you can prepare to go. As a note, Germany is one of the MANY countries that does not require previous language study. As soon as a host family is found, you can (and, in my humble opinion as a host mom, should) correspond with them. Your host family can come in almost any 'form' - anything from a single parent with no kids living in a large city to a married couple with many kids living in the country. Corresponding with the family will help you guys to get to know each other - it REALLY breaks the ice. You will also have a pre-departure orientation. It's a group meeting where YFU will help you get ready for going to Germany. They'll talk about the program rules, what kind of support you'll have while in Germany, who to call if there's problems, and, most likely, some country-specific topics such as food, school expectations, etc. Now the part your parents will want to know: How much will this cost? Assuming you don't get a scholarship, a summer program
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Friday, October 1, 2010
How much money would i need to save to stay in Germany for a student visa?
How much money would i need to save to stay in Germany for a student visa?
I plan on going to Germany for a student visa next year around Feb April. How much money would i need to save up to stay there for about 6months. I will have to find out more about staying for a longer time. I also understand that i could work there but i am limited to the time that i can work? Any info?
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studying in a foreign country depends as much, or sometimes even more, on whether we have the financial resources to cover the costs that a study abroad implies, than on our qualification. These costs depend on the program and the duration of your studies. Since not very many can afford to cover the costs out of their own pockets, what other options are there? Arough estimation of what a study abroad means from a financial point of view. As you can imagine, this kind of information is subject to change, so please check the links concerning tuition fees provided before, or directly check the website of your desired university or FH. Let us say this will roughly amount to some 500 euros per semester for a normal undergraduate program and it can go up to some 2,000 - 6,000 euros for some Master’s programs. You can calculate what this means for you depending on the university, the kind of and on the intended duration of your studies. If you want to work more than that, you would have to obtain a work permit from the local Employment Agency ( Agentur für Arbeit). Universities may also offer jobs, but due to the high demand they are quickly taken. Student services in cooperation with the employment agency can also help you find suitable student jobs. Remember that if as a student you earn more than 325 euros per month, you will have to pay contributions into the German pension fund. These contributions are transferable within the European Union. Students from non-EU countries can claim a refund after they finished their studies and leave Germany. Depending on your income and the duration of your paid employment, you might have to pay other social contributions as well. Foreign university staff, visiting academics and researchers will generally receive a residence permit which allows them to engage in gainful employment.
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I plan on going to Germany for a student visa next year around Feb April. How much money would i need to save up to stay there for about 6months. I will have to find out more about staying for a longer time. I also understand that i could work there but i am limited to the time that i can work? Any info?
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studying in a foreign country depends as much, or sometimes even more, on whether we have the financial resources to cover the costs that a study abroad implies, than on our qualification. These costs depend on the program and the duration of your studies. Since not very many can afford to cover the costs out of their own pockets, what other options are there? Arough estimation of what a study abroad means from a financial point of view. As you can imagine, this kind of information is subject to change, so please check the links concerning tuition fees provided before, or directly check the website of your desired university or FH. Let us say this will roughly amount to some 500 euros per semester for a normal undergraduate program and it can go up to some 2,000 - 6,000 euros for some Master’s programs. You can calculate what this means for you depending on the university, the kind of and on the intended duration of your studies. If you want to work more than that, you would have to obtain a work permit from the local Employment Agency ( Agentur für Arbeit). Universities may also offer jobs, but due to the high demand they are quickly taken. Student services in cooperation with the employment agency can also help you find suitable student jobs. Remember that if as a student you earn more than 325 euros per month, you will have to pay contributions into the German pension fund. These contributions are transferable within the European Union. Students from non-EU countries can claim a refund after they finished their studies and leave Germany. Depending on your income and the duration of your paid employment, you might have to pay other social contributions as well. Foreign university staff, visiting academics and researchers will generally receive a residence permit which allows them to engage in gainful employment.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
I am interested in being a foreign exchange student in Germany, can you help me?
I am interested in being a foreign exchange student in Germany, can you help me?
Hi, I am nearly 14 and almost done with German 1. I will take German 2 next school year, and I really want to go to Germany and be an exchange student for either a year or a semester. My German teacher said that there is little to no fees except for personal costs, like food and such. Who do I need to contact to do this, and can you share your experiences if you have ever been a foreign exchange student, anywhere? Thanks so much! :]
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Pleeeeeaase do NOT go with Two Worlds United. Bad, bad idea. There's many sites about how terrible they are, an example being here: http://www.myexperiencewithtwoworldsunited.com Now. The safest, most reliable programs are AFS, YFU, ASSE, and Rotary. There are fees with every program. In fact, it's the other way around. You do not pay for meals or a home. It depends on where you're from and where you're going. Assuming you're from the US, a year in Germany with AFS would run you $9,900. However, AFS offers the Congress-Bundestag full scholarship. If you applied for this and won, you'd have to pay for nothing, except, say, if you wanted to go shopping for clothes, you'd have to pay for that yourself (unless your host family was feeling extra generous). Your program would find you a host family (the host family receives no money from the program) in Germany. This host family would be required to provide you with a roof, a bed, meals, etc. They would also be required to include you in family activities/events, e.g. They could not go out and have a picnic and leave you at home. Now, back to the programs in general, AFS, YFU, and ASSE tend to be on the expensive side. They all offer the Congress-Bundestag scholarship, though (I think...). Rotary is much more affordable, but not many people get their first choice as they prefer to send students to places where they will be unfamiliar with the language. Personally, I think you're just better off applying for Congress-Bundestag with AFS. Of course, any other program could work, but AFS has been around for the longest. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me through my profile. ^_^
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I'm afraid your teacher is mistaken! Exchange programs typically cost between $6,000 and $10,000, plus expenses. The only thing I can think of is that your teacher was thinking of the CBYX program, the ONLY free exchange program, but it is a very competitive scholarship. If this is what she meant, she should have information about the program. I was a CBYX participant in high school and I highly recommend it! (the 2nd "cheapest" option is Rotary, which is a partial scholarship and also very competitive b/c you're up against people who want to go all over the world -- CBYX is Germany only) Go to the CBYX website and find the company that recruits for your area of the country: http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/ (I was Southeast, and my organization was CIEE). CBYX is also on Facebook, though it is mostly alumni groups/groups of students there this year/going next year -- but you can see from the groups how close we all are! The applications period is in the fall -- it will become available via mail and on the website in September or October, and be due in December. It's just like a college application :) You'll need stellar grades and two teacher recommendations. German is actually not a requirement for Congress Bundestag, so you'll be ahead of the pack. Some states are more competitive than others. If you become a semi-finalist, you will have an in-person interview in February or March, and be notified of whether or not you got the scholarship in late March or early April. You're thinking years ahead, which is great. Doing a program like this requires planning. Set up your class schedule next semester with the idea in your mind that you may not be there for your junior year -- take advanced classes, and know that you may have to either repeat a year, or cram junior & senior classes into your senior year in order to graduate on time. Talk to your guidance counselor ASAP about how going abroad for the year will impact your high school graduation schedule. You CAN go on this program once you've graduated, if you can wait that long. Many people do it right after they graduate, inbetween high school and college. (but you always run the risk of not getting the program if you wait) Good luck! It's very atypical of Americans to study abroad in high school, and it will really set you apart as you apply for college. I got a full scholarship to a top school, but I missed out on a lot of high school stuff, too. It was worth it :) I am still friends with people I went to Germany with, and now I work in the exchange industry. (and, of course, my apologies if I assumed American and you're not. In that case, go with Rotary, as CBYX is Americans to Germany and vice versa only :D) Feel free to message me with any questions!
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Hi, I am nearly 14 and almost done with German 1. I will take German 2 next school year, and I really want to go to Germany and be an exchange student for either a year or a semester. My German teacher said that there is little to no fees except for personal costs, like food and such. Who do I need to contact to do this, and can you share your experiences if you have ever been a foreign exchange student, anywhere? Thanks so much! :]
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Try here:
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Pleeeeeaase do NOT go with Two Worlds United. Bad, bad idea. There's many sites about how terrible they are, an example being here: http://www.myexperiencewithtwoworldsunited.com Now. The safest, most reliable programs are AFS, YFU, ASSE, and Rotary. There are fees with every program. In fact, it's the other way around. You do not pay for meals or a home. It depends on where you're from and where you're going. Assuming you're from the US, a year in Germany with AFS would run you $9,900. However, AFS offers the Congress-Bundestag full scholarship. If you applied for this and won, you'd have to pay for nothing, except, say, if you wanted to go shopping for clothes, you'd have to pay for that yourself (unless your host family was feeling extra generous). Your program would find you a host family (the host family receives no money from the program) in Germany. This host family would be required to provide you with a roof, a bed, meals, etc. They would also be required to include you in family activities/events, e.g. They could not go out and have a picnic and leave you at home. Now, back to the programs in general, AFS, YFU, and ASSE tend to be on the expensive side. They all offer the Congress-Bundestag scholarship, though (I think...). Rotary is much more affordable, but not many people get their first choice as they prefer to send students to places where they will be unfamiliar with the language. Personally, I think you're just better off applying for Congress-Bundestag with AFS. Of course, any other program could work, but AFS has been around for the longest. If you have any more questions, feel free to contact me through my profile. ^_^
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I'm afraid your teacher is mistaken! Exchange programs typically cost between $6,000 and $10,000, plus expenses. The only thing I can think of is that your teacher was thinking of the CBYX program, the ONLY free exchange program, but it is a very competitive scholarship. If this is what she meant, she should have information about the program. I was a CBYX participant in high school and I highly recommend it! (the 2nd "cheapest" option is Rotary, which is a partial scholarship and also very competitive b/c you're up against people who want to go all over the world -- CBYX is Germany only) Go to the CBYX website and find the company that recruits for your area of the country: http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/ (I was Southeast, and my organization was CIEE). CBYX is also on Facebook, though it is mostly alumni groups/groups of students there this year/going next year -- but you can see from the groups how close we all are! The applications period is in the fall -- it will become available via mail and on the website in September or October, and be due in December. It's just like a college application :) You'll need stellar grades and two teacher recommendations. German is actually not a requirement for Congress Bundestag, so you'll be ahead of the pack. Some states are more competitive than others. If you become a semi-finalist, you will have an in-person interview in February or March, and be notified of whether or not you got the scholarship in late March or early April. You're thinking years ahead, which is great. Doing a program like this requires planning. Set up your class schedule next semester with the idea in your mind that you may not be there for your junior year -- take advanced classes, and know that you may have to either repeat a year, or cram junior & senior classes into your senior year in order to graduate on time. Talk to your guidance counselor ASAP about how going abroad for the year will impact your high school graduation schedule. You CAN go on this program once you've graduated, if you can wait that long. Many people do it right after they graduate, inbetween high school and college. (but you always run the risk of not getting the program if you wait) Good luck! It's very atypical of Americans to study abroad in high school, and it will really set you apart as you apply for college. I got a full scholarship to a top school, but I missed out on a lot of high school stuff, too. It was worth it :) I am still friends with people I went to Germany with, and now I work in the exchange industry. (and, of course, my apologies if I assumed American and you're not. In that case, go with Rotary, as CBYX is Americans to Germany and vice versa only :D) Feel free to message me with any questions!
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Visa for student exchange program in Germany?
| Visa for student exchange program in Germany? I am an Indian student , who is planning to come to Germany for a student exchange program in sep 2009(for 3 months). What is the procedure to obtain the spouse visa for the same ? How long does it take to obtain the visa for 1. Student 2. Dependant(spouse) ? Other - Europe - 1 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 : State department. |
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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
As a holder of student visa for Germany can I enter the country via. Luxembourg or Czech Republic?
As a holder of student visa for Germany can I enter the country via. Luxembourg or Czech Republic?
Am I meant to land on Germany as my first destination to Europe if I'm Germany's student visa holder? Can't I enter Germany later via. Luxembourg if I'm granted tourist visa for Luxembourg? What's wrong with that?
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I don't know to which previous question asked you are referring, but they don't make much sense. You can't be granted a tourist visa for Luxembourg and a student visa for Germany simultaneously; that does not comply with Schengen rules..
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Due to I guess, it's a Schnegen - Visa, you can enter through Schangen countries:
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Am I meant to land on Germany as my first destination to Europe if I'm Germany's student visa holder? Can't I enter Germany later via. Luxembourg if I'm granted tourist visa for Luxembourg? What's wrong with that?
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I don't know to which previous question asked you are referring, but they don't make much sense. You can't be granted a tourist visa for Luxembourg and a student visa for Germany simultaneously; that does not comply with Schengen rules..
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Due to I guess, it's a Schnegen - Visa, you can enter through Schangen countries:
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Which country would you rather be a foreign exchange student in, Germany or Japan?
Which country would you rather be a foreign exchange student in, Germany or Japan?
I can either be a foreign exchange student in Germany or Japan. Which one should I pick? I can speak German and Japanese both fluently, but which country is better in terms of economic status, education, safety, crime, etc.? Which one would you rather stay and attend school in?
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I would choose Japan. I took japanese in high school and am a huge fan of almost everything Japanese! Japan's crime rate is not as high and people are so laid back and very respectful. I was there 2 years ago and ache to go back. There is so much to do and see. Good luck and have fun!
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Here's something to consider: the food. I know a girl who was an exchange student in Japan, but didn't like seafood. Where she was, they had fish constantly. She lived off of Rice Krispies for a while. Of course, you might be in a different part of Japan if you go there. I think both countries might be similar in the other things you mention, but I'm not sure. Crime is more about staying out of bad areas, especially in cities, no matter where you are. Japan might be ahead in education, but again I'm not positive. Don't bring up World War II in either country.
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Go to Germany. Great schools and lovely atmosphere.
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GERMANY. hands down.
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JAPAN - No question about it...
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I can either be a foreign exchange student in Germany or Japan. Which one should I pick? I can speak German and Japanese both fluently, but which country is better in terms of economic status, education, safety, crime, etc.? Which one would you rather stay and attend school in?
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I would choose Japan. I took japanese in high school and am a huge fan of almost everything Japanese! Japan's crime rate is not as high and people are so laid back and very respectful. I was there 2 years ago and ache to go back. There is so much to do and see. Good luck and have fun!
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Here's something to consider: the food. I know a girl who was an exchange student in Japan, but didn't like seafood. Where she was, they had fish constantly. She lived off of Rice Krispies for a while. Of course, you might be in a different part of Japan if you go there. I think both countries might be similar in the other things you mention, but I'm not sure. Crime is more about staying out of bad areas, especially in cities, no matter where you are. Japan might be ahead in education, but again I'm not positive. Don't bring up World War II in either country.
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Go to Germany. Great schools and lovely atmosphere.
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GERMANY. hands down.
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JAPAN - No question about it...
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
Should we host a male foreign exchange student from Germany?
Should we host a male foreign exchange student from Germany?
We are considering hosting a male exchange student from Germany for one month. Has anyone done this? What are the pros and cons? We have two teen males and one grade school age girl in our home. The student would have to share a room with a 12 year old or 14 year old. How do we know if this will work out?
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The simple truth is that you won't. The best advise that I can offer is to talk to your children, explain to them what will happen and ask them their thoughts and opinions and ask them if that will be okay with them since even though you are the parent and the adult, it is them who in the end will be 'put out' by having to share a room - so make sure they are comfortable. If you are wondering if everyone will get along, then that you will just never know, all I can suggest is that you read up on everything that is involved and try to learn as much as you can about his country and culture and try to make him feel at home as possible, making for as smooth a transition as you can. I am sure more people with more experience than I about hosting exchange students will be along shortly to offer you better advise.
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Only if you are all very keen on the idea and even then it might be quite tricky. Is he the same age as one of your children or older? I would not take him at all if he is a lot older or a lot younger. He probably won't want to share a room with a younger kid either. Will he be going to school with your kids? You need to find out a bit - can he get by in English (usually Germans are very good) and if not who speaks enough German in your family? I have done many exchanges myself and hosted others and they have all been worthwhile but on one occasion I was dumped in a family whose child my age was training for Olympics. I never saw her. I went to her school but she was always in the pool morning, noon and night miles away. The family were quite kind but it was incredibly dull for me. They didn't take me out, transport me to other kids houses , show me the sights - I was so keen to come home and thank goodness she never bothered to come back to us (too busy swimming). However difficult it is for your family and how ever different he turns out to be they have to commit to total patience. It's always worse to be the one alone in a strange situation using a second language. Lay down the house rules on day 1 and do not deviate. What will he do in the way of chores? When is he to be in by? What does he and doesn't he eat? Let you know if he is not going to be in for a meal etc etc. Computer use and rules. What outings are you planning - give him input and pencil them into the calendar? I would expect some attempt from whoever is organising this to match the student's interests to those of your family. It is much better if he can do stuff with some of you successfully. There will be friction if you have very different belief systems and interests.
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We are considering hosting a male exchange student from Germany for one month. Has anyone done this? What are the pros and cons? We have two teen males and one grade school age girl in our home. The student would have to share a room with a 12 year old or 14 year old. How do we know if this will work out?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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The simple truth is that you won't. The best advise that I can offer is to talk to your children, explain to them what will happen and ask them their thoughts and opinions and ask them if that will be okay with them since even though you are the parent and the adult, it is them who in the end will be 'put out' by having to share a room - so make sure they are comfortable. If you are wondering if everyone will get along, then that you will just never know, all I can suggest is that you read up on everything that is involved and try to learn as much as you can about his country and culture and try to make him feel at home as possible, making for as smooth a transition as you can. I am sure more people with more experience than I about hosting exchange students will be along shortly to offer you better advise.
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Only if you are all very keen on the idea and even then it might be quite tricky. Is he the same age as one of your children or older? I would not take him at all if he is a lot older or a lot younger. He probably won't want to share a room with a younger kid either. Will he be going to school with your kids? You need to find out a bit - can he get by in English (usually Germans are very good) and if not who speaks enough German in your family? I have done many exchanges myself and hosted others and they have all been worthwhile but on one occasion I was dumped in a family whose child my age was training for Olympics. I never saw her. I went to her school but she was always in the pool morning, noon and night miles away. The family were quite kind but it was incredibly dull for me. They didn't take me out, transport me to other kids houses , show me the sights - I was so keen to come home and thank goodness she never bothered to come back to us (too busy swimming). However difficult it is for your family and how ever different he turns out to be they have to commit to total patience. It's always worse to be the one alone in a strange situation using a second language. Lay down the house rules on day 1 and do not deviate. What will he do in the way of chores? When is he to be in by? What does he and doesn't he eat? Let you know if he is not going to be in for a meal etc etc. Computer use and rules. What outings are you planning - give him input and pencil them into the calendar? I would expect some attempt from whoever is organising this to match the student's interests to those of your family. It is much better if he can do stuff with some of you successfully. There will be friction if you have very different belief systems and interests.
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Saturday, August 14, 2010
What to expect in the beginning as an exchange student in germany?
What to expect in the beginning as an exchange student in germany?
im going on a student excgange to germany and i would like a very detailed description of what it will be like and what to expect from the beginning - language, what it takes to learn it and how fast you will learn it - host family - schooling, please detail - what area is best to stay - what to be careful of etc. thanks in advance.
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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Travel and experiencing different cultures is something everyone should do. If you speak German it will be allot easier for you and if not then you must be up to the challenge. I found it fairly easy to learn the language, I took a year of German in school and once in germany I took 2 courses at night school. So learning the language is up to you. My advise is in rome do as the romans and in Germany do as the germans. I think schooling will be a challenge, I do not know about Australian schools but the Germans take education serious, although most classes only go between 800-1400 expect to study allot. If you are not going to college or a University there are 3 types of schools, depending upon which one you are going to. The big cities tend to have more of a crime problem then the smaller ones but there is not allot of crime in Germany, in most places it is safe to walk around at night. Best of luck.
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I'm currently an exchange student from the United States in Germany through YFU (youth for understanding) and it's been a great experience. The first month is a language and orientation course. This helps to learn the language and prevents "culture shock". You'd spend it with other exchange students who speak the same language. If you really want to learn German, then you really have to try, because almost everyone in Germany can speak English, and your classmates will probably be able to speak much better English than you can German because they've been studying it for 7 or so years. But I think just trying helps a lot. Being active and speaking, even if it means messing up is good because no one expects you to be perfect. I've heard of many different experiences with host families. I've had luck and gotten along really well with both of my host families (from my 1 month orientation and my permanate family) But I've also heard of students who didn't get along with their families and had to change. Which really wasn't a big deal. Schooling was more difficult. Do what the Germans do. I'm getting along quite well with my classmates right now because I strive to dress and act similar to them. The most Germans don't like differences. AND DON'T WEAR TENNIS SHOES! Germans think that's the lamest thing ever. They prefer boots or sneakers (such as converse) The teachers help a lot and the first few weeks at a new school are hard, but it gets better quickly. I think staying in a smaller area is better. If you get put in Berlin, I feel sorry for you. All the exchange students I know who've been put in large cities have had more problems than the ones who were put in smaller towns. I'm currently in a small town, which at first disappointed me, but now I love it! What you'll need to be careful of is the bus/train system. I'm not sure where you're from, but in the USA we don't have such a system! And it was really complicated at first! But after a long explaination, I finally understood. And maybe you should try not to fall in love. I don't know how I'm going to leave my boyfriend! He's so cute and German! Oh, and be careful with alcohol! Since the drinking age in Germany is 16, sometimes there are problems with that. But be smart and I don't think anything will happen! Good luck and have fun!!!!
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im going on a student excgange to germany and i would like a very detailed description of what it will be like and what to expect from the beginning - language, what it takes to learn it and how fast you will learn it - host family - schooling, please detail - what area is best to stay - what to be careful of etc. thanks in advance.
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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1 :
Travel and experiencing different cultures is something everyone should do. If you speak German it will be allot easier for you and if not then you must be up to the challenge. I found it fairly easy to learn the language, I took a year of German in school and once in germany I took 2 courses at night school. So learning the language is up to you. My advise is in rome do as the romans and in Germany do as the germans. I think schooling will be a challenge, I do not know about Australian schools but the Germans take education serious, although most classes only go between 800-1400 expect to study allot. If you are not going to college or a University there are 3 types of schools, depending upon which one you are going to. The big cities tend to have more of a crime problem then the smaller ones but there is not allot of crime in Germany, in most places it is safe to walk around at night. Best of luck.
2 :
I'm currently an exchange student from the United States in Germany through YFU (youth for understanding) and it's been a great experience. The first month is a language and orientation course. This helps to learn the language and prevents "culture shock". You'd spend it with other exchange students who speak the same language. If you really want to learn German, then you really have to try, because almost everyone in Germany can speak English, and your classmates will probably be able to speak much better English than you can German because they've been studying it for 7 or so years. But I think just trying helps a lot. Being active and speaking, even if it means messing up is good because no one expects you to be perfect. I've heard of many different experiences with host families. I've had luck and gotten along really well with both of my host families (from my 1 month orientation and my permanate family) But I've also heard of students who didn't get along with their families and had to change. Which really wasn't a big deal. Schooling was more difficult. Do what the Germans do. I'm getting along quite well with my classmates right now because I strive to dress and act similar to them. The most Germans don't like differences. AND DON'T WEAR TENNIS SHOES! Germans think that's the lamest thing ever. They prefer boots or sneakers (such as converse) The teachers help a lot and the first few weeks at a new school are hard, but it gets better quickly. I think staying in a smaller area is better. If you get put in Berlin, I feel sorry for you. All the exchange students I know who've been put in large cities have had more problems than the ones who were put in smaller towns. I'm currently in a small town, which at first disappointed me, but now I love it! What you'll need to be careful of is the bus/train system. I'm not sure where you're from, but in the USA we don't have such a system! And it was really complicated at first! But after a long explaination, I finally understood. And maybe you should try not to fall in love. I don't know how I'm going to leave my boyfriend! He's so cute and German! Oh, and be careful with alcohol! Since the drinking age in Germany is 16, sometimes there are problems with that. But be smart and I don't think anything will happen! Good luck and have fun!!!!
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
What would be the best broadway musical to take a foreign exchang student from Germany to see?
What would be the best broadway musical to take a foreign exchang student from Germany to see?
My family is getting a foreign exchange student next school year and right now we are trying to plan a trip to NYC to show her, Lea from Germany, a large American city. She, who is 16, my sister, who is 13, my mom, and me, 16, are all going so we need a show that will be appropriate and one that she will understand. We have already seen Grease, throughly modern millie, lion king, little mermaid, beauty and the beast, cats, and my fair lady.
Theater & Acting - 6 Answers
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lol...how about "The Producers"? They have that wonderful song "springtime for hitler in germany" I'm sure they'd get a kick out of it. Wait...the Germans have a sense of humor about their past, right?
2 :
SOund of Music is great musical for German to see. Ok maybe not. Tkae him to see Beauty and the Beast.
3 :
Hmmm, maybe The Phantom of the Opera, Hairspray, Wicked, or Sunday in the Park With George? Avenue Q is an amazing show, but it's not appropriate for 13 year olds, and Spring Awakening isn't the best for that age group either. EDIT: Beauty and the Beast's run has ended. EDIT {again} : I re-read the question, lol, and you'll be going next year...so RENT and Sunday in the Park With George will have ended their runs. =]]
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If she is in by June 1st, Rent for sure since it is a very good play and it's end runs soon. Other good options would be Phantom of the Opera, Xanadu, Wicked, Chicago, Cry-Baby. Not sure on Spamalot though. The Producers isn't currrently on Broadway, and you wouldn't want to go to that with a German in tow anyway since it could be seen as being culturally insensitive. Check listings on Playbill.com and then check for good deals on Givenik.com. Givenik allows you to get good deals and contribute 5% of the sale to charity so that is a good thing. I have seen Phantom tickets on ther for 26 dollars a piece. There are about 20-30 charities to choose from.
5 :
heres a few suggestions..... wicked phantom of the opera legally blonde monty pythons spamalot sunday in the park with george just to name a few.......... im sure she will have fun no matter which one you pick.
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And The Producers is gone. Maybe Hairspray? It's tons of fun, and a very American show. Seems like that is what she might enjoy.
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My family is getting a foreign exchange student next school year and right now we are trying to plan a trip to NYC to show her, Lea from Germany, a large American city. She, who is 16, my sister, who is 13, my mom, and me, 16, are all going so we need a show that will be appropriate and one that she will understand. We have already seen Grease, throughly modern millie, lion king, little mermaid, beauty and the beast, cats, and my fair lady.
Theater & Acting - 6 Answers
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1 :
lol...how about "The Producers"? They have that wonderful song "springtime for hitler in germany" I'm sure they'd get a kick out of it. Wait...the Germans have a sense of humor about their past, right?
2 :
SOund of Music is great musical for German to see. Ok maybe not. Tkae him to see Beauty and the Beast.
3 :
Hmmm, maybe The Phantom of the Opera, Hairspray, Wicked, or Sunday in the Park With George? Avenue Q is an amazing show, but it's not appropriate for 13 year olds, and Spring Awakening isn't the best for that age group either. EDIT: Beauty and the Beast's run has ended. EDIT {again} : I re-read the question, lol, and you'll be going next year...so RENT and Sunday in the Park With George will have ended their runs. =]]
4 :
If she is in by June 1st, Rent for sure since it is a very good play and it's end runs soon. Other good options would be Phantom of the Opera, Xanadu, Wicked, Chicago, Cry-Baby. Not sure on Spamalot though. The Producers isn't currrently on Broadway, and you wouldn't want to go to that with a German in tow anyway since it could be seen as being culturally insensitive. Check listings on Playbill.com and then check for good deals on Givenik.com. Givenik allows you to get good deals and contribute 5% of the sale to charity so that is a good thing. I have seen Phantom tickets on ther for 26 dollars a piece. There are about 20-30 charities to choose from.
5 :
heres a few suggestions..... wicked phantom of the opera legally blonde monty pythons spamalot sunday in the park with george just to name a few.......... im sure she will have fun no matter which one you pick.
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And The Producers is gone. Maybe Hairspray? It's tons of fun, and a very American show. Seems like that is what she might enjoy.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
What should I do to prepare myself to be a foreign exchange student in Germany?
What should I do to prepare myself to be a foreign exchange student in Germany?
In a month, I leave America and I will be a foreign exchange student in Germany for a full year. Besides the obvious stuff (like clothes, and a German-English dictionary) what should I take with me? Anyone who has done this before, please feel free to leave advice for me.
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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I used to live in Japan and I've been to Germany. I would say to speak quieter since Europeans (in my experience are not as loud as us). I would say just always smile and be polite and think of yourself as a representitive of our Country. Represent well so that when you leave people remember you as being open minded, polite, and a good world citizen. I hope this helps. I think you will be fine just have fun.
2 :
Well, German people have stereotypes of Americans, as do many countries. Some think that we are all super fat, super lazy, and maybe even a little rude. Although compared to other countries, we are. So try to make sure that you are very friendly toward the German people, always smile and wave. Remember, what they see you do is what they think every American does. Make us all look good. Try talking a little quiet and learning a few common phrases in German. That will help a lot. Good Luck to you and have fun in Germany!!!!
3 :
Actually, take as little as possible. You will want to fit into your new environment and styles are different in Germany than they are in the U.S. Take the minimum and plan on going clothes shopping -- be advised, with the tanking dollar they will be EXPENSIVE! The biggest and best preparation you can do is two fold, one work on your language skills! You can easily do that on line by going to German news sites. Also, try finding some German DVDs with American subtitles (Hastings has a few) and listen to them over and over again. When you're familiar with them, put on the German subtitles. The second part of this is to communicate with your host family as much as possible before you go. Do it in German! The more you know about each other, the easier this will be. You will need to take "hostess gifts" with you. This is a BIG must -- especially for Germans! I recommend a nice cookbook (make sure to take an American measuring cup too!) and a picture book from your part of the country. If there are teenagers where you are going, try some T-shirts from your high school. For younger kids, an American Monopoly game. Monopoly is all over the world, so they'll know how to play -- but the boards are all different. You should also take a handful of small items: flag pins, key chains, etc. to give to friends. I could go on with lots of basic advice, but instead I'll point you to Exchangestudentworld. It's a group of students who have put together a helpful website for exchange students. http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ I encourage you to read it! It's very helpful. I'd also like to add a few things about getting off to a good start. 1. Please remember you are in a family home and not a hotel! Pick up after yourself. Volunteer to help with chores. 2. SHARE! Share your life in the U.S. (make sure you take a CD full of pictures with you) with you host family! Share in their activities when invited. 3. Resist the temptation to communicate back home! It's really easy with modern technology, but it's very detrimental to your exchange. Try to limit your e-mail to weekly and don't chat or use Skype, etc. Explain to your friends you will be gone for a year! Post a blog with pics instead of individual mails. I can guarantee you that those are the three of the biggest issues that come up between students and their host families. If you are aware before you go, it will be easier to be aware of them when you get there! Have a great time! Remember, it won't be one totally exciting year. You'll be bored, frustrated and just plain homesick! But that's a part of it. How you deal with that is what will help make your year great! Edit: Mountaineer gave you some great advice as well. But, on the buying of the clothes thing ... he's a boy! LOL I'll stand by the "if you can afford it, get your clothes there." I lived in Germany for a couple of years, and found it much easier to fit in if I "looked like" the other girls!
4 :
I studied German language at the Volkshochschule (community college) in Gottingen, Neider-Sachsen, Germany for two summers in 03 and 05 (I was 19 and 21 in the respective summers. Here are some recommendations: Definitely try to learn some basic German before you go. Try to learn as much as possible, but at the very least learn a few basic phrases and try to build a vocabulary of everyday things. German grammar takes some getting used to, but if you have a decent vocabulary you'll be able to figure it out a lot more once you get there. It also helps with the people there because Germans seem to get flattered and excited when they see that you, an American, know some of their language. Manyof them will be able to communicate with you in English (particulary the younger generations), but they will like you more if you can speak German and it will help you make more friends. So, if nothing else, learn basic vocabulary like foods, furniture/household things, city/municipal kind of stuff (streets, trains, cars, government, etc), pronouns (ich, dich, du, wir, etc - "I, you, we, etc) and general descriptive adjectives to describe yourself or your surroundings. Also, use your hands and body language a lot when you communicate because it will make it easier. The previous poster who said that you should wait until you get there to shop obviously knows a lot about exchange programs, but I would definitely not do all my clothes shopping while there. It can be really expensive, especially with the dollar so low and the Euro so high. When I was there, I got some t-shirts, sandals, and a few other things, but mostly I brought my own clothes. Find out what the weather is like in the region you're going to, because had I not done that before leaving the US I would've been really miserable. I come from the Southeast USA where the summers are extremely hot and humid, so before I left I was thinking to bring mostly shorts, t-shirts, sandals, etc. Thankfully, I called my girlfriend over there to see if that was ok and she warned me to bring much warmer clothes. The regions I stayed in during the summer were very cold and rainy (much of Germany is at the same longitude as Maine or the more northern states), so I was glad I asked because I would've been miserable with the clothes I packed the first time. Many regions in Germany have a reputation for bad weather. Also, try to get a sense for German geography and what the different states and cities are known for. For instance, Hamburg is known as the huge port city and has a very infamous Reaperbahn, which is an old sailor's district with a lot of prostitutes and that kind of stuff. Munich is known for it's technology industry but also for it's rich, traditional Bavarian culture. In eastern German cities like Dresden you'll notice that people are much more liberal and there are still a lot of remnants of the communist era. Much more so than America, Germany (and European countries in general) have much stronger and more defined cultural regions because at some point, many parts of modern Germany were separate countries with different governments and cultures that have had thousands of years to develope on their own. There are at least 10 regional dialects in Germany, a country of 80 million people that is about the size of Wisconsin. In the US, we only have about 3 regional dialects (Northeast, South, and middle American), but German language developed over thousands of years before there was ever any newspapers, televisions, or other mass communication or huge transportation systems. Yes, be very polite. When I was there, I went with my girlfriend to meet a friend of her family and their friend told my girlfriend "Wow, he was so polite! I've always heard Americans were so rude so I was surprised that he was so polite!" Don't forget to say "Danke" (thank you) and "Bitte" (please) whenever it is necessary. And like the previous poster said, take a gift for whoever you are going to see or stay with. And try to make it something that is distinctly American, but not something that they already know all about. Make it something unique that they will like but might not expect or already know about. For instance, I've always lived in the mountains of western NC and southern WV so I brought the family I stayed with a coffee table book with very beautiful photography of all the Appalachian mountains along the Appalachian Trail. They'd never heard of the Appalachian mountains or the trail, but thought the book and the pictures were very beautiful. So bring them something that they won't see as cliche American, like CocaCola or Ford or something like that. Make it a unique gift with a story behind it. And yes, take some things that will remind you of home, but don't overdo it to the point where you have sooo much stuff and just sit there and look at your pictures of home all the time. Try to make the most of your time abroad by not dwelling too much on how you miss home. And when you speak with Germans, ask as many questions about their country as you can. They will be very happy to answer and it will help you build relationships and to learn more. If they mention a city or other country they are going to, ask them about the town and what it's like. If they are serving you food or drinks you've never had, ask them about it and where it comes from. Also, be prepared for them to ask you to explain some things about America, it's culture or politics. Some will be confrontational about it. There is a lot about our country that they don't like. Whenever someone asked me to talk about Bush or explain him (I'm not a fan of his and neither are any of them), I would tell them something like "I can't justify what he does and I know you don't like him, but it's worse for me because I have to deal with all of his domestic policies that are only for Americans and I have to listen to all the people who do like him!" Much of the food will be different - especially breakfast! They never eat anything warm for breakfast, it seems (eggs, etc.) but they love their bread fresh every morning and often eat it with just cheese or cold cuts or creams on it for their breakfast. More than anything, bring an open and ambitious mindset to your trip. I got frustrated a lot of times dealing with some of the cultural differences, but it was really worth it. Congratulations on your trip and best of luck! PS: while you're over there, make sure you take a train to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic directly east of Germany. It was by far my favorite city on the whole continent (and I visited Amsterdam, London, Paris, Hamburg, Berlin, and others). Best of all, it is really inexpensive to stay and eat there because the currency is much lower than the dollar or Euro. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe and it was never attacked during the world wars (many German cities look relatively modern because many were rebuilt after the wars). You simply cannot miss out on Prague.
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In a month, I leave America and I will be a foreign exchange student in Germany for a full year. Besides the obvious stuff (like clothes, and a German-English dictionary) what should I take with me? Anyone who has done this before, please feel free to leave advice for me.
Studying Abroad - 4 Answers
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1 :
I used to live in Japan and I've been to Germany. I would say to speak quieter since Europeans (in my experience are not as loud as us). I would say just always smile and be polite and think of yourself as a representitive of our Country. Represent well so that when you leave people remember you as being open minded, polite, and a good world citizen. I hope this helps. I think you will be fine just have fun.
2 :
Well, German people have stereotypes of Americans, as do many countries. Some think that we are all super fat, super lazy, and maybe even a little rude. Although compared to other countries, we are. So try to make sure that you are very friendly toward the German people, always smile and wave. Remember, what they see you do is what they think every American does. Make us all look good. Try talking a little quiet and learning a few common phrases in German. That will help a lot. Good Luck to you and have fun in Germany!!!!
3 :
Actually, take as little as possible. You will want to fit into your new environment and styles are different in Germany than they are in the U.S. Take the minimum and plan on going clothes shopping -- be advised, with the tanking dollar they will be EXPENSIVE! The biggest and best preparation you can do is two fold, one work on your language skills! You can easily do that on line by going to German news sites. Also, try finding some German DVDs with American subtitles (Hastings has a few) and listen to them over and over again. When you're familiar with them, put on the German subtitles. The second part of this is to communicate with your host family as much as possible before you go. Do it in German! The more you know about each other, the easier this will be. You will need to take "hostess gifts" with you. This is a BIG must -- especially for Germans! I recommend a nice cookbook (make sure to take an American measuring cup too!) and a picture book from your part of the country. If there are teenagers where you are going, try some T-shirts from your high school. For younger kids, an American Monopoly game. Monopoly is all over the world, so they'll know how to play -- but the boards are all different. You should also take a handful of small items: flag pins, key chains, etc. to give to friends. I could go on with lots of basic advice, but instead I'll point you to Exchangestudentworld. It's a group of students who have put together a helpful website for exchange students. http://www.exchangestudentworld.com/ I encourage you to read it! It's very helpful. I'd also like to add a few things about getting off to a good start. 1. Please remember you are in a family home and not a hotel! Pick up after yourself. Volunteer to help with chores. 2. SHARE! Share your life in the U.S. (make sure you take a CD full of pictures with you) with you host family! Share in their activities when invited. 3. Resist the temptation to communicate back home! It's really easy with modern technology, but it's very detrimental to your exchange. Try to limit your e-mail to weekly and don't chat or use Skype, etc. Explain to your friends you will be gone for a year! Post a blog with pics instead of individual mails. I can guarantee you that those are the three of the biggest issues that come up between students and their host families. If you are aware before you go, it will be easier to be aware of them when you get there! Have a great time! Remember, it won't be one totally exciting year. You'll be bored, frustrated and just plain homesick! But that's a part of it. How you deal with that is what will help make your year great! Edit: Mountaineer gave you some great advice as well. But, on the buying of the clothes thing ... he's a boy! LOL I'll stand by the "if you can afford it, get your clothes there." I lived in Germany for a couple of years, and found it much easier to fit in if I "looked like" the other girls!
4 :
I studied German language at the Volkshochschule (community college) in Gottingen, Neider-Sachsen, Germany for two summers in 03 and 05 (I was 19 and 21 in the respective summers. Here are some recommendations: Definitely try to learn some basic German before you go. Try to learn as much as possible, but at the very least learn a few basic phrases and try to build a vocabulary of everyday things. German grammar takes some getting used to, but if you have a decent vocabulary you'll be able to figure it out a lot more once you get there. It also helps with the people there because Germans seem to get flattered and excited when they see that you, an American, know some of their language. Manyof them will be able to communicate with you in English (particulary the younger generations), but they will like you more if you can speak German and it will help you make more friends. So, if nothing else, learn basic vocabulary like foods, furniture/household things, city/municipal kind of stuff (streets, trains, cars, government, etc), pronouns (ich, dich, du, wir, etc - "I, you, we, etc) and general descriptive adjectives to describe yourself or your surroundings. Also, use your hands and body language a lot when you communicate because it will make it easier. The previous poster who said that you should wait until you get there to shop obviously knows a lot about exchange programs, but I would definitely not do all my clothes shopping while there. It can be really expensive, especially with the dollar so low and the Euro so high. When I was there, I got some t-shirts, sandals, and a few other things, but mostly I brought my own clothes. Find out what the weather is like in the region you're going to, because had I not done that before leaving the US I would've been really miserable. I come from the Southeast USA where the summers are extremely hot and humid, so before I left I was thinking to bring mostly shorts, t-shirts, sandals, etc. Thankfully, I called my girlfriend over there to see if that was ok and she warned me to bring much warmer clothes. The regions I stayed in during the summer were very cold and rainy (much of Germany is at the same longitude as Maine or the more northern states), so I was glad I asked because I would've been miserable with the clothes I packed the first time. Many regions in Germany have a reputation for bad weather. Also, try to get a sense for German geography and what the different states and cities are known for. For instance, Hamburg is known as the huge port city and has a very infamous Reaperbahn, which is an old sailor's district with a lot of prostitutes and that kind of stuff. Munich is known for it's technology industry but also for it's rich, traditional Bavarian culture. In eastern German cities like Dresden you'll notice that people are much more liberal and there are still a lot of remnants of the communist era. Much more so than America, Germany (and European countries in general) have much stronger and more defined cultural regions because at some point, many parts of modern Germany were separate countries with different governments and cultures that have had thousands of years to develope on their own. There are at least 10 regional dialects in Germany, a country of 80 million people that is about the size of Wisconsin. In the US, we only have about 3 regional dialects (Northeast, South, and middle American), but German language developed over thousands of years before there was ever any newspapers, televisions, or other mass communication or huge transportation systems. Yes, be very polite. When I was there, I went with my girlfriend to meet a friend of her family and their friend told my girlfriend "Wow, he was so polite! I've always heard Americans were so rude so I was surprised that he was so polite!" Don't forget to say "Danke" (thank you) and "Bitte" (please) whenever it is necessary. And like the previous poster said, take a gift for whoever you are going to see or stay with. And try to make it something that is distinctly American, but not something that they already know all about. Make it something unique that they will like but might not expect or already know about. For instance, I've always lived in the mountains of western NC and southern WV so I brought the family I stayed with a coffee table book with very beautiful photography of all the Appalachian mountains along the Appalachian Trail. They'd never heard of the Appalachian mountains or the trail, but thought the book and the pictures were very beautiful. So bring them something that they won't see as cliche American, like CocaCola or Ford or something like that. Make it a unique gift with a story behind it. And yes, take some things that will remind you of home, but don't overdo it to the point where you have sooo much stuff and just sit there and look at your pictures of home all the time. Try to make the most of your time abroad by not dwelling too much on how you miss home. And when you speak with Germans, ask as many questions about their country as you can. They will be very happy to answer and it will help you build relationships and to learn more. If they mention a city or other country they are going to, ask them about the town and what it's like. If they are serving you food or drinks you've never had, ask them about it and where it comes from. Also, be prepared for them to ask you to explain some things about America, it's culture or politics. Some will be confrontational about it. There is a lot about our country that they don't like. Whenever someone asked me to talk about Bush or explain him (I'm not a fan of his and neither are any of them), I would tell them something like "I can't justify what he does and I know you don't like him, but it's worse for me because I have to deal with all of his domestic policies that are only for Americans and I have to listen to all the people who do like him!" Much of the food will be different - especially breakfast! They never eat anything warm for breakfast, it seems (eggs, etc.) but they love their bread fresh every morning and often eat it with just cheese or cold cuts or creams on it for their breakfast. More than anything, bring an open and ambitious mindset to your trip. I got frustrated a lot of times dealing with some of the cultural differences, but it was really worth it. Congratulations on your trip and best of luck! PS: while you're over there, make sure you take a train to Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic directly east of Germany. It was by far my favorite city on the whole continent (and I visited Amsterdam, London, Paris, Hamburg, Berlin, and others). Best of all, it is really inexpensive to stay and eat there because the currency is much lower than the dollar or Euro. It is one of the oldest cities in Europe and it was never attacked during the world wars (many German cities look relatively modern because many were rebuilt after the wars). You simply cannot miss out on Prague.
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Can I study in Italy with Germany Student Visa?
Can I study in Italy with Germany Student Visa?
I'm a student in Germany now, and I am not a Europen,I am Chinese. cos I wanna travel to Italy for sevaral months, Is it allow or possible to take some Itlian couse(20hours per week) in Italy in the same time?
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No. You will need to apply separately. Student visas in one European country cannot be transferred to another country. Good luck with your studies and I hope you enjoy Germany!
I'm a student in Germany now, and I am not a Europen,I am Chinese. cos I wanna travel to Italy for sevaral months, Is it allow or possible to take some Itlian couse(20hours per week) in Italy in the same time?
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No. You will need to apply separately. Student visas in one European country cannot be transferred to another country. Good luck with your studies and I hope you enjoy Germany!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
How can I get a scholarship in Germany being a foreign student?
How can I get a scholarship in Germany being a foreign student?
I am a master student in Germany. I have already done one semester. I am still left with 2 solid semesters. I do not have any scholarship. My husband was paying for the last semester. But now the student fee increase by 3 fold and he can no more pay for me. Besides I am pregnant of 3 months. I really need a scholarship. Is there any kind of scholarship that can help me. I am kenyan citizen. Please help.
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by tening the school and what feld of study .you going into.
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DAAD scholarship database : http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html
I am a master student in Germany. I have already done one semester. I am still left with 2 solid semesters. I do not have any scholarship. My husband was paying for the last semester. But now the student fee increase by 3 fold and he can no more pay for me. Besides I am pregnant of 3 months. I really need a scholarship. Is there any kind of scholarship that can help me. I am kenyan citizen. Please help.
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by tening the school and what feld of study .you going into.
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DAAD scholarship database : http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/stipendiendatenbank/00462.en.html
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Is an international student in Germany allowed to work part time while studying fror free?
Is an international student in Germany allowed to work part time while studying fror free?
What is the number of hours a week an international student can work legally while he is studying in Germany. Does this change for the student who is studying for free?
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Here you go, it looks like you can! As of 2005 international students who do not come from the EU or EEA are allowed to work 90 full or 180 half days in a year. To do this they do not need authorisation from the Employment Agency, i.e. the German authorities. International students who do not come from the EU cannot go self employed or work freelance! If you want to work more than 90 full or 180 half days you need the approval of the Employment Agency and the Aliens Department. Whether you receive the approval depends on the situation of the job market in your place of study. In regions with high unemployment you will have little chance of working more than 90 days. One exception, however, is the occupation of academic or student assistant. This work can be carried out for more than 90 days. The Aliens Department must still be informed if you wish to work as an academic or student assistant! You can find more info from the link below.
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most countries in Europe don't allow student visa holders to work. What country are you from? What sort of visa do you have?
What is the number of hours a week an international student can work legally while he is studying in Germany. Does this change for the student who is studying for free?
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Here you go, it looks like you can! As of 2005 international students who do not come from the EU or EEA are allowed to work 90 full or 180 half days in a year. To do this they do not need authorisation from the Employment Agency, i.e. the German authorities. International students who do not come from the EU cannot go self employed or work freelance! If you want to work more than 90 full or 180 half days you need the approval of the Employment Agency and the Aliens Department. Whether you receive the approval depends on the situation of the job market in your place of study. In regions with high unemployment you will have little chance of working more than 90 days. One exception, however, is the occupation of academic or student assistant. This work can be carried out for more than 90 days. The Aliens Department must still be informed if you wish to work as an academic or student assistant! You can find more info from the link below.
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most countries in Europe don't allow student visa holders to work. What country are you from? What sort of visa do you have?
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Can I do part time jobs in Italy with Germany Student Visa?
Can I do part time jobs in Italy with Germany Student Visa?
I'm a student in Germany now, and I am not a Europen, cos I wanna travel to Italy for sevaral months, Is it allow or possible to do some part time job in Italy in the same time?
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No you will need to obtain one with the italian authorities
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nope too much european bureaucracy you will need a work permit from the Italian authorities
I'm a student in Germany now, and I am not a Europen, cos I wanna travel to Italy for sevaral months, Is it allow or possible to do some part time job in Italy in the same time?
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No you will need to obtain one with the italian authorities
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nope too much european bureaucracy you will need a work permit from the Italian authorities
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