Questions about being an exchange student to Germany?
So I would love to be an exchange student in Germany for my sophomore year, which is approaching this year. I have LOADS of questions I can't really find anywhere else and I'm nervous about if I'm ready or not. 1. I have heard High School in Germany is a lot harder and I'm really nervous about whether or not I'll be able handle it. I have a 3.7 GPA and my worst subject is definitively math, which I have a C in. Would I be able to handle German High school? Can you explain how I can do well in a German High School!! 2. I don't know any German and I was wondering if there are any programs that allow me to be able to go to Germany without knowing German. (please list some if you know of any) 3. Are Germans racist towards minorities because I'm scared about that... I have no idea 4. Is it hard to get accepted into a program if you don't know German? 5. What are some other great places to go other than Germany? Thanks guys, I'm mostly scared about the academic part! So can someone really explain that part? It would be helpful to know how to stay on top of school work in Germany! Thanks so much!!!!
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Hi, 1. German High School is harder than e.g. US public high school, but you don't go there to collect credits, so what does it matter? 2. Everyone in Germany speaks English (more or less at least), but some fundamental German for starters would be helpful: best you come a few weeks, like 6 - 8 weeks before school starts to learn the language. Start with a CD set for self-learning. => I can only recommend www.best-student-exchange.com as the best of all foreign exchange student programs for high school students, because it is low cost, like an easy flat fee, and you can choose many families to live with in many countries 3. Germans were racists 70 years ago - they learned their lesson 4. Austria and Switzerland are very nice too, but they don't speak the "regular German"
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HEYY!! IM going to Germany for 10 months in August with ASSE Student Exchange Program. SO EXCITED! I will be going for my Junior Year in Highschool and when I was a freshman I really wanted to go sophomore year aswell, and I am so glad that I waited until this year! Even though now it feels like you just HAVE to go, you will see that going junior year and then just finishing off senior year and going to college is a great idea. Although I haven't done the program yet, they are very helpful in planning my trip. If your nervous, ( I AM TOO) but I would wait a year and make sure to turn in your application (for leaving in the fall) by March 1st. I turned mine in, in December and had a better chance getting in. I have a 3.5 and I got in, so you will be fine. And THe school system is going to be hard for us but the school has been really supportive and welcoming( I haven't even gone yet!) ASSE, you don't need to know German. BUT! YOu should take it in school sophomore year (AT LEAST) but not required. No, ( to question 3) they like American kids as much as we get excited when foreign kids come to our school. BE Brave :) All of Europe fascinates me ( i have not gone yet) BUt i love Germany because of the people and culture. THe school system is very different than America. The best 'highschool' there is "Gymnasium" and you would be placed there if you were excepted into the program.... 11-14 main subjects, and block scheduling.. ( I don't know for sure, but I have done lots of research in the last 5 years of wanting this) I hope you get it!!!! VIELEN GLUCK!! :))) God Bless, Michaela :)
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Exchange student from Germany?
Exchange student from Germany?
So there's this really cute foreign exchange student that goes to my school and he's from Germany. I believe he's in 10th grade I'm in 9th but we're the same age. Well I only get to see him at lunch and I rarely ever get to see him in the hallways. I want to talk to him but not when he's with a big group of people. After lunch he goes straight to his class and I don't want to talk to him just for a few seconds. Also my best friend Kaliska also thinks he's really cute and is going for him. She talked to him already and told me I shouldn't try because I wouldn't have a chance. ( I know it's mean and we're fighting :p) but I'm not sure what to do. Kaliska made it way worse she tells the whole band (I'm not in it but she is) that I like him and that I'm in love with people I don't even know !!! It's really annoying but that's a whole other problem with it's self. Also I'm not the most beautiful thing around either. But how can I get his attention?! I was going to talk to him at the football game but I only seen him once and he was with my sisters friends and I didn't want to be over there with them. I can talk to him at the homecoming game but I wanted to do it before then. (I'll include pictures at the bottom.) But the only reason why I think he's really cute is he's different from all the other guys at school. He's short about 5'5 (I'm 5'4) and he has curlyish hair, brown eyes and he has an accent which I think is adorable ! he doesn't dress like any of the other guys either. All the guys at school wear hollister yet he wears sweaters and polo's it's really cute. Sorry it was long but I just need to know what to do ! Pictures: Me- straight hair http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=008.jpg Me- Curly Hair (natural) http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=005.jpg Kaliska: I didn't have a picture but she's in this video. http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=020.flv (the one signing obviously) hahaha I already know what I'm going to say. (: and I was going to bump into him and be like sorry but I wasn't sure if i wanted to if I was going to talk to him.
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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Why wouldnt he like you.... please help me? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtROAoUanHEh5jd.pEW_nm3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091003105057AAfP60P
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You're "friend" Kaliska (ugly name, btw) is a b**ch. I say, go for it, you're adorable!
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Girrrrl, Kaliska is a jerk and she is NOT pretty at all. Just saying. You with your natural hair is so pretty. Keep it natural. Guys like natural. Just go up to him in the hallway and bump into him or something by accident and be like, "Oops, I'm so sorry. I'm such a clutz" or something and smile and giggle and be cute. Then next time you see him, you can be all "Heyyyy" cause you'll know him. And if he doesn't remember you, just be like "Remember, I'm the one that practically ran you over in the hallway." Good luck, girlfriend! Tell Kaliska she's a total prick for me. :)
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So there's this really cute foreign exchange student that goes to my school and he's from Germany. I believe he's in 10th grade I'm in 9th but we're the same age. Well I only get to see him at lunch and I rarely ever get to see him in the hallways. I want to talk to him but not when he's with a big group of people. After lunch he goes straight to his class and I don't want to talk to him just for a few seconds. Also my best friend Kaliska also thinks he's really cute and is going for him. She talked to him already and told me I shouldn't try because I wouldn't have a chance. ( I know it's mean and we're fighting :p) but I'm not sure what to do. Kaliska made it way worse she tells the whole band (I'm not in it but she is) that I like him and that I'm in love with people I don't even know !!! It's really annoying but that's a whole other problem with it's self. Also I'm not the most beautiful thing around either. But how can I get his attention?! I was going to talk to him at the football game but I only seen him once and he was with my sisters friends and I didn't want to be over there with them. I can talk to him at the homecoming game but I wanted to do it before then. (I'll include pictures at the bottom.) But the only reason why I think he's really cute is he's different from all the other guys at school. He's short about 5'5 (I'm 5'4) and he has curlyish hair, brown eyes and he has an accent which I think is adorable ! he doesn't dress like any of the other guys either. All the guys at school wear hollister yet he wears sweaters and polo's it's really cute. Sorry it was long but I just need to know what to do ! Pictures: Me- straight hair http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=008.jpg Me- Curly Hair (natural) http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=005.jpg Kaliska: I didn't have a picture but she's in this video. http://s864.photobucket.com/albums/ab207/EricaSkylor/?action=view¤t=020.flv (the one signing obviously) hahaha I already know what I'm going to say. (: and I was going to bump into him and be like sorry but I wasn't sure if i wanted to if I was going to talk to him.
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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Why wouldnt he like you.... please help me? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AtROAoUanHEh5jd.pEW_nm3sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20091003105057AAfP60P
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You're "friend" Kaliska (ugly name, btw) is a b**ch. I say, go for it, you're adorable!
3 :
Girrrrl, Kaliska is a jerk and she is NOT pretty at all. Just saying. You with your natural hair is so pretty. Keep it natural. Guys like natural. Just go up to him in the hallway and bump into him or something by accident and be like, "Oops, I'm so sorry. I'm such a clutz" or something and smile and giggle and be cute. Then next time you see him, you can be all "Heyyyy" cause you'll know him. And if he doesn't remember you, just be like "Remember, I'm the one that practically ran you over in the hallway." Good luck, girlfriend! Tell Kaliska she's a total prick for me. :)
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Student privileges in Germany?
Student privileges in Germany?
if I have a student visa for Germany,, that means I am a student right??? now off course i have to take the Deutschkurs B1 at first and then i can attend the Uni... and as for my knowledge, all students in Germany get discounts on things such as Buskarte, insurance,etc..... yet my question here comes: how come when i went to make a Health insurance they told me that i wasn't considered a student and can't have these privileges,,,yet although i came into Deutschland for study purposes????? HELP me PLEAAASEEEE
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There are two possibilities. 1st: You are older than 30 years. Health insurance companies (and some other companies) do not give student benefits to persons older than this. 2nd: You are not enrolled in any university (This seems to be your case from what I read). As soon as you are enrolled and have your student card, you would be considered a student and are then eligible for a student insurance.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
What US foods do you suggest taking as gifts to Germany?
What US foods do you suggest taking as gifts to Germany?
Traveling to Germany on student exchange. Would like to take some popular American foods. Peanut butter and Oreos were suggested. Any other ideas? Need good gift ideas for family of 4. I'm from Sacramento, California area.
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You are not allowed to bring food into the European Union from outside it. Plus we have this kind of things in our supermarkets, like you do. What would you think if someone brought you some peanutbutter as a gift from abroad? Doesn't it sound silly? Buy them a real gift.
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bring them some american money
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Honestly, despite the tone of the previous writer, they really do have access to alot of those foods. Since we block folks from bringing in foods from other countries, they also do the same for what ever reasons. It probably is best to leave it at home unless it's some exotic brand of peanut butter.
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unlike what "cpinatsi" said in the first comment. i happen to know that peanut butter is a much coveted thing in europe! they barely have any and what they get is only priced so not many can afford it. Believe me they peanut butter!!! but i don't think that you can take food in with you you might have to amil it over. check into it though. also another thing that they don't have is nice squishy bread like that nice presservetive filled stuff we get all the time! oreos, r a good idea so r chips ahoy, animal crackers, and candy. don't bring choclate because there chocolate is much better than ours and well u might make a fool of yourself
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Mac-n-Cheese, Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, Cheetos, Nutri Grain Bars, brownies or cake in a box. Those are some things that I really miss since I have moved here and, besides the Cheetos, they pack and travel pretty well. We do have peanut butter here, but it IS expensive for the very small amount you get. I wouldnt really bring that as a "gift" but if you like a certain kind of PB, you should bring it. Also, anything special that you think you will miss, bring a couple of those too. *I never thought I would miss something as simple as Ramen Noodles. I totally do! I have my mom send me care packages every month or so :) You CAN pack and bring foods, as long as you dont have a whole suit case full of food you will be fine. We air mailed some with our other belongings but also packed some in our luggage and carry ons. We didnt have a problem at all. Other gift ideas: American flag pencils (or something small with the flag on it) How old are the kids? A memory game with the names of the items on the card, so the kids can learn some english words. Hope this helps! Good luck and have fun in Germany!
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Get them a razor so the women can shave
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What we always ask for from our US friends ist: Mentos Cinnemon (not available in Germany) Jelly Belly Beans (I love them and they are much cheaper in USA) a special BBQ sauce (nothing like your BBQ sauce is available here) the coconut for baking (ours are dried and yours are so sweet and a bit wet ... much better for baking... your exchange mum will love it, too!) I hope I could help you. Mail for any more informations :-)
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Traveling to Germany on student exchange. Would like to take some popular American foods. Peanut butter and Oreos were suggested. Any other ideas? Need good gift ideas for family of 4. I'm from Sacramento, California area.
Other - Europe - 7 Answers
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You are not allowed to bring food into the European Union from outside it. Plus we have this kind of things in our supermarkets, like you do. What would you think if someone brought you some peanutbutter as a gift from abroad? Doesn't it sound silly? Buy them a real gift.
2 :
bring them some american money
3 :
Honestly, despite the tone of the previous writer, they really do have access to alot of those foods. Since we block folks from bringing in foods from other countries, they also do the same for what ever reasons. It probably is best to leave it at home unless it's some exotic brand of peanut butter.
4 :
unlike what "cpinatsi" said in the first comment. i happen to know that peanut butter is a much coveted thing in europe! they barely have any and what they get is only priced so not many can afford it. Believe me they peanut butter!!! but i don't think that you can take food in with you you might have to amil it over. check into it though. also another thing that they don't have is nice squishy bread like that nice presservetive filled stuff we get all the time! oreos, r a good idea so r chips ahoy, animal crackers, and candy. don't bring choclate because there chocolate is much better than ours and well u might make a fool of yourself
5 :
Mac-n-Cheese, Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, Cheetos, Nutri Grain Bars, brownies or cake in a box. Those are some things that I really miss since I have moved here and, besides the Cheetos, they pack and travel pretty well. We do have peanut butter here, but it IS expensive for the very small amount you get. I wouldnt really bring that as a "gift" but if you like a certain kind of PB, you should bring it. Also, anything special that you think you will miss, bring a couple of those too. *I never thought I would miss something as simple as Ramen Noodles. I totally do! I have my mom send me care packages every month or so :) You CAN pack and bring foods, as long as you dont have a whole suit case full of food you will be fine. We air mailed some with our other belongings but also packed some in our luggage and carry ons. We didnt have a problem at all. Other gift ideas: American flag pencils (or something small with the flag on it) How old are the kids? A memory game with the names of the items on the card, so the kids can learn some english words. Hope this helps! Good luck and have fun in Germany!
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Get them a razor so the women can shave
7 :
What we always ask for from our US friends ist: Mentos Cinnemon (not available in Germany) Jelly Belly Beans (I love them and they are much cheaper in USA) a special BBQ sauce (nothing like your BBQ sauce is available here) the coconut for baking (ours are dried and yours are so sweet and a bit wet ... much better for baking... your exchange mum will love it, too!) I hope I could help you. Mail for any more informations :-)
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