I'm an Asian American student going to Germany?
I'm 16 and a girl, going with the rest of my class to Germany this summer. I'm kind of frightened by racial discrimination. I will be staying at my exchange student's house for about 3 weeks and afraid I will not fit in or the German students will not like me. I really want to go, but I'm not so sure how I will be treated there.
Other - Germany - 3 Answers
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Well - are you frightened in your hometown? If not so do your things just as usual.You,re not coming alone as you say.Each one of your classmates shout keep an extra watch one each one during your stay.That's all about.
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to which city are you going to? it really depends on, which place in germany you are going to. for instance, there are many multicultural cities, e.g. berlin, frankfurt, hamburg, düsseldorf, cologne and others, which have a high percentage of asians and other 'non-caucasian' immigrants/citizens. i think that the german students (many with foreign origin) in school won't discriminate you, because you are asian. (the situation may different in a little village, which hasn't a sizeable foreign population.) however, don't be scared to come to germany, it's an (in the most states) open-minded country and it's becoming more and more multicultural.
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Racism in Germany is significantly less than in the US just compare criminal statistics of the two countries. There is nothing to worry about enjoy your stay in Germany
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Monday, August 8, 2011
How long does it take to get a student visa for Germany?
How long does it take to get a student visa for Germany?
I am going on an exchange program. I leave July 31 and I just found out I have to apply for the visa myself. I leave tomorrow and will be out of the country for three weeks (until June 29). Will I have time to get the visa when I get back? (tomorrow I leave for Colombia- not Germany) I am not a US Citizen but permanent legal resident.
Other - Europe - 1 Answers
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Apply today, at the very least look at the documents you need. and try to get an appointment for an interview at the German embassy. It usually takes more than one month to process a student visa, since the documents have to be send to Germany for approval. 3 months total processing time is not unusual, since they will need to give you an appointment for an interview before they do anything with your application at all. This is especially true when you'd need a visa to travel to Germany as a tourist. US citizens can apply in person in Germany, so it is a lot faster for them.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
Is there any help in Germany's schooling system to prepare a student without any background in German language?
Is there any help in Germany's schooling system to prepare a student without any background in German language?
Next year I'm traveling to Germany for 2 years. My son knows nothing about german language. He is 13 years and I wonder if there would be any extra help in school to speed up his language letting him him to follow his education in German schools with german students.
Home Schooling - 1 Answers
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Most schools have "German for Foreigners" classes. These are free and some teachers offer private tutoring as well. There are other options. 1. You may choose evening classes with Berlitz for example. These are good for beginners. It costs money but these have a good reputation and progress at good speed. (I took these in the beginning) 2. You can sign up with the Volkshochschule for a "Deutsch als Fremdsprache". They have various levels, starting at different times of the year. In my area the price is about 200 Euros for a semester, or one level. 3. You may choose to advertise for a University student to come and teach your son at home. The going rates are from 10-20 Euros per hour. 4. The Goethe Institute has great courses and gives tests and certificates of German skills. They are more expensive but it is the standard in instruction and certification, especially if you think he may wish to prove his competencies later, if he wishes to come back to Germany for his secondary education, etc. I learned most of my German by being in school all day, finding friends, going out with them, and taking a Berlitz beginner's course. I watched TV and listened to the local radio stations. Hanging out at the mall. In a couple of months I was starting to speak and within a year I was fairly fluent. I was 11 years old at the time. Full immersion is the best way. Finding a family who agrees to take your son on trips or to their home for the weekend and agrees to speak only German with him, will also help! Let your son know, there is lots to do and try. The worst thing for him to do is to cocoon himself with English speakers. Language skills will help him in the future, in his education, with job opportunities.... etc Don't worry now, adapt once you arrive to whatever fits the bill the best for you two! Allow yourselves the time to learn and allow mistakes. It is all part of the learning process, and it is OK! Enjoy it!
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
What are affordable places for a student to live in Germany?
What are affordable places for a student to live in Germany?
I want to go to Germany for studies but heard that only expense that one will have there are living costs. Tution fees is 500 Euros a semester, so that is manageble. I heard Aachen around university is good with about 400 Euros a month. Can someone please tell me some other places with good univeristies around and affordable housing. Thanks
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Normally the big cities are very expensive (Münich, Hamburg...). I recommend you Heidelberg and Freiburg, they have excellents universities, are beautiful cities, the people are super nice, and you can find a place to live accord to your needs. But you have too the possibility to share a departement with other students: Here Heidelbergs newspaper : http://www.rnz.de/RNZ_Index/immo_xmedias.php Here to find a room: http://www.easywg.de/index.aspx There are grocery stores, which are super cheap and offer good quality: http://www.aldi.de/deutschland.html
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I want to go to Germany for studies but heard that only expense that one will have there are living costs. Tution fees is 500 Euros a semester, so that is manageble. I heard Aachen around university is good with about 400 Euros a month. Can someone please tell me some other places with good univeristies around and affordable housing. Thanks
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Normally the big cities are very expensive (Münich, Hamburg...). I recommend you Heidelberg and Freiburg, they have excellents universities, are beautiful cities, the people are super nice, and you can find a place to live accord to your needs. But you have too the possibility to share a departement with other students: Here Heidelbergs newspaper : http://www.rnz.de/RNZ_Index/immo_xmedias.php Here to find a room: http://www.easywg.de/index.aspx There are grocery stores, which are super cheap and offer good quality: http://www.aldi.de/deutschland.html
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Thursday, July 7, 2011
Oberhausen, Germany tips and advice for a foreign exchange student?
Oberhausen, Germany tips and advice for a foreign exchange student?
I am a foreign exchange student from the USA going to Oberhausen, Germany for 10 months (leaving in August). I was wondering if anyone from the area (or exchange students in general) could give me some tips on the city/the experience as a whole??
Other - Germany - 1 Answers
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Oberhausen is in the Ruhrgebiet used to be Germany's economical heart due to its coal and steel industry but since decades these industriues are declining .
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I am a foreign exchange student from the USA going to Oberhausen, Germany for 10 months (leaving in August). I was wondering if anyone from the area (or exchange students in general) could give me some tips on the city/the experience as a whole??
Other - Germany - 1 Answers
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Oberhausen is in the Ruhrgebiet used to be Germany's economical heart due to its coal and steel industry but since decades these industriues are declining .
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Friday, July 1, 2011
How much money would it cost for a student to travel to Germany?
How much money would it cost for a student to travel to Germany?
As the question states, the German club at my high school is travelling to Germany. I, however, am not part of it, but I do wish to go with them. I'm having trouble finding expenses and suggestions for hostels/flights etc and such to use. The town they plan on visiting is called Kitzingen. I really just need a rough idea on the expenses. Thanks for any and all help. Also, we plan on staying for roughly three weeks.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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probably around 1,000 to 800 depends when you get the tickets
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all i can recommend is that you go to cheaptickets.com and you search that city its really easy to use and it will show you the best flights. if not that then you can always use travelocity.com but those are the ones ive used for my international travel hope it helps = ]
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As the question states, the German club at my high school is travelling to Germany. I, however, am not part of it, but I do wish to go with them. I'm having trouble finding expenses and suggestions for hostels/flights etc and such to use. The town they plan on visiting is called Kitzingen. I really just need a rough idea on the expenses. Thanks for any and all help. Also, we plan on staying for roughly three weeks.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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probably around 1,000 to 800 depends when you get the tickets
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all i can recommend is that you go to cheaptickets.com and you search that city its really easy to use and it will show you the best flights. if not that then you can always use travelocity.com but those are the ones ive used for my international travel hope it helps = ]
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Rent a car in Germany by a student?
Rent a car in Germany by a student?
I have an international driving liesne BUT i am a student, can i rent a car in Germany. cause heared that they don't rent cars for students.
Other - Cars & Transportation - 1 Answers
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In Germany, you need to be 18 years old to get a driver's license. You normally have to pass a lot of written and practical tests to get a German drivers license. (Fuhrerschein). Rental car companies normally do not rent cars to persons under 25 years of age. Insurance coverage is normally a big problem. Contact Triple A (AAA) in the US to see if they have a way to provide you with insurance while you are in Germany.
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