Do I need to know German to be a Foreign Exchange Student in Germany?
I know German a little. But I want to go to Germany as a F.E.S to get better at it. So do I have to know German? If so.. does it have to be really good, like a native speak or can it be like just the basics?
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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Thats usually the point of being a fes - learn the language better and learn about the country, culture, etc. As long as you know a little it will make it easier. If you learn languages easily that will be even better. Have fun too.
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Hey! Thats a good question. I'm an exchange student from Switzerland, and I'm in the U.S at the moment. I speak german at home and before I came here I couldn't speak english so well. I knew a little bit from school, but I didn't understand anything when someone started speaking to me and I could hardly express myself....my english got better and better since I'm here. the language requirements depends on the organization you go with. I'm traveling with AFS and they don't set language requirements...even if you don't know any german you could make an exchange year in germany. It will help you when you know some basics, like I did. But it's not necessary. I'm sure you will learn it soon when you live in a country for a while...!
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if you know little means then you cant speak it with the native who are there because you wont be confident to talk to their level ...
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Am I allowed to work in Germany as a student for a semester?
Am I allowed to work in Germany as a student for a semester?
I am an American citizen, and want to go to Germany for an exchange program, and will have trouble affording it, so it would be cool if I could work there in the meantime. Is that allowed?
Other - Germany - 5 Answers
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I went to school in Germany about 10 years ago and my student visa specifically prohibited me from taking employment (I am Canadian but the American students had the same visa). Now this may have changed because I know England and Denmark (live there now) allow students to work. The best thing to do is simply call the German Embassy that you are dealing with. They are usually pretty happy to answer those question. They may even just have it on their website.
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I can't say if it is allowed, but I can surely say that it will be nearly impossible to find a job. We actually have a rather high unemployment rate here and finding a job is a full time job by itself. Sorry, maybe there are better times ahead.
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I was in Germany as an exchange student a few years back.. I'm an Indonesian and when I came there they prohibited us to find a job.. But somehow my friend said that if you take regular study program (not an exchange one), you can have a job.. There's some legal thing to do this.. Though, it's kinda hard to find one too.. well, maybe those (almost voluntary low-paid) jobs in the university Good luck! PS : And believe me, living as student in most part of Germany doesn't cost so much.. Don't worry too much! you wouldn't hardly run out of your money
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Hi, with a student visa you're usually not allowed to work, but there are exceptions to it. You might be allowed towork on the campus for the University itself. Furthermore there are some countries with bilateral agreements that will allow you to have some "student part time job" while studying in Germany. Please check for the exact rules at the German foreign office.
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You mean a student exchange thing? Like in high school? If so, don't worry about it. There are several options. While you can't work, a few organizations have scholarships for you. I went to Japan for free.
Am I allowed to work in Germany as a student for a semester?
I am an American citizen, and want to go to Germany for an exchange program, and will have trouble affording it, so it would be cool if I could work there in the meantime. Is that allowed?
Other - Germany - 5 Answers
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I went to school in Germany about 10 years ago and my student visa specifically prohibited me from taking employment (I am Canadian but the American students had the same visa). Now this may have changed because I know England and Denmark (live there now) allow students to work. The best thing to do is simply call the German Embassy that you are dealing with. They are usually pretty happy to answer those question. They may even just have it on their website.
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I can't say if it is allowed, but I can surely say that it will be nearly impossible to find a job. We actually have a rather high unemployment rate here and finding a job is a full time job by itself. Sorry, maybe there are better times ahead.
3 :
I was in Germany as an exchange student a few years back.. I'm an Indonesian and when I came there they prohibited us to find a job.. But somehow my friend said that if you take regular study program (not an exchange one), you can have a job.. There's some legal thing to do this.. Though, it's kinda hard to find one too.. well, maybe those (almost voluntary low-paid) jobs in the university Good luck! PS : And believe me, living as student in most part of Germany doesn't cost so much.. Don't worry too much! you wouldn't hardly run out of your money
4 :
Hi, with a student visa you're usually not allowed to work, but there are exceptions to it. You might be allowed towork on the campus for the University itself. Furthermore there are some countries with bilateral agreements that will allow you to have some "student part time job" while studying in Germany. Please check for the exact rules at the German foreign office.
5 :
You mean a student exchange thing? Like in high school? If so, don't worry about it. There are several options. While you can't work, a few organizations have scholarships for you. I went to Japan for free.
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I am an American citizen, and want to go to Germany for an exchange program, and will have trouble affording it, so it would be cool if I could work there in the meantime. Is that allowed?
Other - Germany - 5 Answers
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I went to school in Germany about 10 years ago and my student visa specifically prohibited me from taking employment (I am Canadian but the American students had the same visa). Now this may have changed because I know England and Denmark (live there now) allow students to work. The best thing to do is simply call the German Embassy that you are dealing with. They are usually pretty happy to answer those question. They may even just have it on their website.
2 :
I can't say if it is allowed, but I can surely say that it will be nearly impossible to find a job. We actually have a rather high unemployment rate here and finding a job is a full time job by itself. Sorry, maybe there are better times ahead.
3 :
I was in Germany as an exchange student a few years back.. I'm an Indonesian and when I came there they prohibited us to find a job.. But somehow my friend said that if you take regular study program (not an exchange one), you can have a job.. There's some legal thing to do this.. Though, it's kinda hard to find one too.. well, maybe those (almost voluntary low-paid) jobs in the university Good luck! PS : And believe me, living as student in most part of Germany doesn't cost so much.. Don't worry too much! you wouldn't hardly run out of your money
4 :
Hi, with a student visa you're usually not allowed to work, but there are exceptions to it. You might be allowed towork on the campus for the University itself. Furthermore there are some countries with bilateral agreements that will allow you to have some "student part time job" while studying in Germany. Please check for the exact rules at the German foreign office.
5 :
You mean a student exchange thing? Like in high school? If so, don't worry about it. There are several options. While you can't work, a few organizations have scholarships for you. I went to Japan for free.
Am I allowed to work in Germany as a student for a semester?
I am an American citizen, and want to go to Germany for an exchange program, and will have trouble affording it, so it would be cool if I could work there in the meantime. Is that allowed?
Other - Germany - 5 Answers
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I went to school in Germany about 10 years ago and my student visa specifically prohibited me from taking employment (I am Canadian but the American students had the same visa). Now this may have changed because I know England and Denmark (live there now) allow students to work. The best thing to do is simply call the German Embassy that you are dealing with. They are usually pretty happy to answer those question. They may even just have it on their website.
2 :
I can't say if it is allowed, but I can surely say that it will be nearly impossible to find a job. We actually have a rather high unemployment rate here and finding a job is a full time job by itself. Sorry, maybe there are better times ahead.
3 :
I was in Germany as an exchange student a few years back.. I'm an Indonesian and when I came there they prohibited us to find a job.. But somehow my friend said that if you take regular study program (not an exchange one), you can have a job.. There's some legal thing to do this.. Though, it's kinda hard to find one too.. well, maybe those (almost voluntary low-paid) jobs in the university Good luck! PS : And believe me, living as student in most part of Germany doesn't cost so much.. Don't worry too much! you wouldn't hardly run out of your money
4 :
Hi, with a student visa you're usually not allowed to work, but there are exceptions to it. You might be allowed towork on the campus for the University itself. Furthermore there are some countries with bilateral agreements that will allow you to have some "student part time job" while studying in Germany. Please check for the exact rules at the German foreign office.
5 :
You mean a student exchange thing? Like in high school? If so, don't worry about it. There are several options. While you can't work, a few organizations have scholarships for you. I went to Japan for free.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
How old do you have to be to become a foreign exchange student in Germany?
How old do you have to be to become a foreign exchange student in Germany?
@ Bryan M. Thank you so much! So a 13 year old could go? I'm asking this for my younger sister. She is 13 years old and wants to go to school in Germany. She could stay with my Dad's friend's family.
Other - Germany - 1 Answers
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Depends on several things are you going to stay with a host family or on your own. If you want to stay on your own you need to be 18 since otherwise things will be very complicated due to the reason you are no adult and thus can not sign any contract. If you stay with a host family there is no age limit since the host family will be responsible for you. From the point of view when does it make sense to come to Germany as an exchange student that will depend on your knowledge of German you should be able to understand at least some German already when you come here. I will join the site of DAAD which might be of interest for you. EDIT If you are 13 you would need the ok from your parents of course if you have that you could go. As said before you would need a host family since you can not live on your own in Germany at age 13 and you would need to understand basic German when you come here already. I have been to France for 6 months when I was 12 for an exchange program myself.
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@ Bryan M. Thank you so much! So a 13 year old could go? I'm asking this for my younger sister. She is 13 years old and wants to go to school in Germany. She could stay with my Dad's friend's family.
Other - Germany - 1 Answers
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Depends on several things are you going to stay with a host family or on your own. If you want to stay on your own you need to be 18 since otherwise things will be very complicated due to the reason you are no adult and thus can not sign any contract. If you stay with a host family there is no age limit since the host family will be responsible for you. From the point of view when does it make sense to come to Germany as an exchange student that will depend on your knowledge of German you should be able to understand at least some German already when you come here. I will join the site of DAAD which might be of interest for you. EDIT If you are 13 you would need the ok from your parents of course if you have that you could go. As said before you would need a host family since you can not live on your own in Germany at age 13 and you would need to understand basic German when you come here already. I have been to France for 6 months when I was 12 for an exchange program myself.
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Friday, April 1, 2011
I can either be a foreign exchange student in Germany or Sweden? Which one should I choose!?
I can either be a foreign exchange student in Germany or Sweden? Which one should I choose!?
Being a foreign exchange student in either Germany or France cost the less, so I am going to one of those two. Which one should I choose? Which country is better? I mean, in terms of cleanliness, friendliness, economic strength, military strength, etc. Sorry! I meant France! In my question, where I said Sweden, I meant France! My bad!
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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I would vote for Germany since I live there. I also love France too but Germany is very clean and central; it is surrounded by many countries (including France) which is convenient. Which language can you capture better, German or French? You have to speak the language to enjoy yourself and to meet friends so start leaning now.
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Cleanliness? WTF kind of question is that, Kyle? :-D Both would be great. The Germans have the best beer, the French have the best food. Military strength is won hands down by the French. They've got The Bomb, though both countries are NATO members so the will hardly be any invasion during your stay. As for economy, they look fairly equal an gapminder.org. The local variations within the country is much greater than the differences between countries. What is basically comes down to is which language will you be most likely to pick up most easily, and which school or university do you want to go to.
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Hey, it very much depends on your language skills. The french are known to be lazy to talk in other languages, Germans on the other hand love to use foreign language skills (they probably try to speak better then you do...). As for a clean stay, well it depends on the town. Like Paris is gorgeous in the center it gets f***ed up in the suburbs (but really bad!). Berlin on the other hand is quite a crazy town but you'll sure miss a "real nice'n'fancy" part (though you can find that in Munich or Hamburg). And then there's the going out part: and to be honest, even of the Germans feel a bit distanced in the beginning, you will surely enjoy your nights more there then in France! Have a good time, where ever you go!
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Being a foreign exchange student in either Germany or France cost the less, so I am going to one of those two. Which one should I choose? Which country is better? I mean, in terms of cleanliness, friendliness, economic strength, military strength, etc. Sorry! I meant France! In my question, where I said Sweden, I meant France! My bad!
Other - Europe - 3 Answers
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I would vote for Germany since I live there. I also love France too but Germany is very clean and central; it is surrounded by many countries (including France) which is convenient. Which language can you capture better, German or French? You have to speak the language to enjoy yourself and to meet friends so start leaning now.
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Cleanliness? WTF kind of question is that, Kyle? :-D Both would be great. The Germans have the best beer, the French have the best food. Military strength is won hands down by the French. They've got The Bomb, though both countries are NATO members so the will hardly be any invasion during your stay. As for economy, they look fairly equal an gapminder.org. The local variations within the country is much greater than the differences between countries. What is basically comes down to is which language will you be most likely to pick up most easily, and which school or university do you want to go to.
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Hey, it very much depends on your language skills. The french are known to be lazy to talk in other languages, Germans on the other hand love to use foreign language skills (they probably try to speak better then you do...). As for a clean stay, well it depends on the town. Like Paris is gorgeous in the center it gets f***ed up in the suburbs (but really bad!). Berlin on the other hand is quite a crazy town but you'll sure miss a "real nice'n'fancy" part (though you can find that in Munich or Hamburg). And then there's the going out part: and to be honest, even of the Germans feel a bit distanced in the beginning, you will surely enjoy your nights more there then in France! Have a good time, where ever you go!
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