Thursday, March 1, 2012
What are the best places for a student to study abroad at in Germany?
What are the best places for a student to study abroad at in Germany?
This includes NIGHTLIFE obviouslyy..and resources. Such as things to do, easy acess to other parts of germany, etc. Take into consideration that i am of african descent obviously..Will this hinder my effort to..how should i put it...lol...meet lots of girls? Or even just in making new freinds. In my German class we have seen all types of pictures..many of them large social events, with lots of people, and i have NEVER seen even one black person. That is why i asked those questions
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Berlin, Munich, Frankfort all big cities and great places. The awesome part about Germany is that it is actually a relatively small country and you can get almost anywhere (including to different countries) in several hours or less on the train. You are correct there are not too many black people I ran into in country the closest I came to a darker skin tone was the Turks, but it seemed like that being a rarity the locals love black people or at least loved all the black service members I was in the Army with. Also most of the Germans love rap music as well as anything to do with the black culture. I wish you a great trip you will surly enjoy it.
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I would suggest studying abroad at Rostock, Germany's university. It has a great reputation and offers a wide variety of degrees. Check out this website on more information about Rostock, Germany. http://www.visit-rostock-germany.com/index.html Otherwise, for part of my degree I went to school in Cologne, Germany and had a great time. Good schools as well.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
is it possible to make it into MIT as a student from germany?
is it possible to make it into MIT as a student from germany?
are there any things, that i will have to do, when trying to get in. how hard is it for international students? is it even possible? i believe, that german schools are harder than american highschools. what's about scholarships? please dont ground me, im just asking :-)
Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers
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Hi, I am German and I tried to get into MIT too, because I spend a year in the US. I had my senior year there, so I just thought about applying to MIT. It is very hard, because u have to do the SAT's and stuff, so you have to be the best in the shortest time. A us High School can be way harder then a German one. For example the AP-Courses, which are like the German "Leistungskurse". In order to get into MIT you have to have many of them (or top-of-the-line grades in your classes). Just check out the MIT-page at mit.edu. You'll get all the information u need. You can get scholarships, nut they are rare. If you are looking for a good school and if you don't want to spend so much money, try TU-München.
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Yes it is possible but it is not easy. MIT wants to have a diverse student body. However about 3000 international students apply each year, but only about 100 are accepted. International students are eligible for financial aid. You will have to do well on the TOEFL, and they prefer that students take four years of English in high school. See link below for more information. Consider applying to more than one college in the USA that is known for science and engineering. There are some that are excellent schools but not quite as selective as MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Cornell et al. You may have a better chance of admission at schools such as Georgia Tech, Purdue, Carnegie-Mellon and Rose-Hulman. Check their web sites to be sure they admit international students and offer financial aid.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
What should I do as a college student in the U.S. to be able to move to Germany and have a good job?
What should I do as a college student in the U.S. to be able to move to Germany and have a good job?
Ok, so I will be graduating this upcoming June. I want to know what should I be studying at college in order to get a chance to move to Germany? Or what skills should I have if I do move over there? I know unemployment is high in Germany so obviously having a good, secure job is crucial. Thoughts?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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This is from experience (ok not my own but from my boyfriend). He majored in engineering. Did study abroad in germany and austria. Got a job with a small american/german company with affiliates in both the US and Germany. So basically, fluent in german and knowledge of tech stuff. He gets to go over there all the time and had the option to work here or there.
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Ok, so I will be graduating this upcoming June. I want to know what should I be studying at college in order to get a chance to move to Germany? Or what skills should I have if I do move over there? I know unemployment is high in Germany so obviously having a good, secure job is crucial. Thoughts?
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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This is from experience (ok not my own but from my boyfriend). He majored in engineering. Did study abroad in germany and austria. Got a job with a small american/german company with affiliates in both the US and Germany. So basically, fluent in german and knowledge of tech stuff. He gets to go over there all the time and had the option to work here or there.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
what is an appropriate gift for an exchange student from American to take to a host family in Germany?
what is an appropriate gift for an exchange student from American to take to a host family in Germany?
I think it would be nice to give some type of gift to my host family. I am from Maryland and staying with a family in Berlin Germany. Any suggestions?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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* Maryland crab cakes * a package of professional quality postcards showing the area you are from * maybe you have a cowboy hat, or something else that's kitschy American. The Germans tend to be fascinated by these * A souvenir quality model bear, or bear claws, etc. They don't have bears there.
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When I went on my student exchange I managed to get all sorts of Australian related souvenirs - a book on my state, some fluffy koala bear/kangaroo toys and some shirts. My host family abolutely loved them. If you don't want to go down the cute track, you could purchase some more useful things like a beautiful hand made American quilt (see site below), some wood turned salt and pepper grinders (make sure you declare them), or something else that might be traditional from your state. A general book on US history or about the US will also be great. Good luck and have fun!
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I think it would be nice to give some type of gift to my host family. I am from Maryland and staying with a family in Berlin Germany. Any suggestions?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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* Maryland crab cakes * a package of professional quality postcards showing the area you are from * maybe you have a cowboy hat, or something else that's kitschy American. The Germans tend to be fascinated by these * A souvenir quality model bear, or bear claws, etc. They don't have bears there.
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When I went on my student exchange I managed to get all sorts of Australian related souvenirs - a book on my state, some fluffy koala bear/kangaroo toys and some shirts. My host family abolutely loved them. If you don't want to go down the cute track, you could purchase some more useful things like a beautiful hand made American quilt (see site below), some wood turned salt and pepper grinders (make sure you declare them), or something else that might be traditional from your state. A general book on US history or about the US will also be great. Good luck and have fun!
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
being an exchange student in Germany?
being an exchange student in Germany?
Nex year, i might have the chance to go to Germany for a 1 month exchange. I already know enough of the language to get by, but what are some of the major cultural differences? Or just little things i should be aware of?
Other - Germany - 7 Answers
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from which country are you from? and how old are you? these are 2 information which you must add also it depends on which school type you will go to Gymnasium or where will you be? to the one below me we strongly dislike stupid and loud US americans...every other country does as well however if the person is nice and not stupid then he/she will have a good time
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remember every one hate americans so look out for that
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When i went to germany we went to Hamburg and i didnt like it the kids at the school were rude mean horny kids so i'd advise you to like i dunno dress down maybee
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I did this in 2001 for about three months. It was one of the greatest learning experiences I had. Once I left I went back to the University in America and studied German extensively. Because I was already accustomed to Europe and had traveled abroad many times growing up, I didn't notice a lot of cultural differences. I think you will first be shocked by how different German sounds when you hear it in its own native land. Also Germans are less superficial than Americans, and tend to be less open and more reserve. I would recommend you to go ahead and get recycling in your head, and also become adjusted to public transportation (depending upon where you live). You will definitely be living in a much greener, eco-friendly setting. Also the breakfasts get old soon, and you will not be eating Pop Tarts or cereal. One last thing, do not freak out when your host family doesn't refrigerate the bacon or the milk overnight. It is pretty standard there.
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Well... cooked breakfast is something we almost never do (sometimes people go out for brunch, or invite each other over, and some people sometimes do pancakes or stuff if they have been to the states or got around to cooked breakfast some other way), so it's cereal or bread or rolls and jam/cheese/ham/, maybe a boiled egg on the weekend or something. The refrigerators are smaller than the usual american one, and they usually don't have ice-makers or water-fountains (right word??) built in. Almost no German drinks tap-water, they all buy water, and mostly it's carbonated, though you do get non-carbonated water in every store. to one of the other answers: Why his host family wouldn't refrigerate their bacon (if it was cut up and the way you would buy it in the us) is beyond me. About the milk: Many people don't buy fresh milk, but "H-Milch". The "H" stands for "haltbar", and it's thermo-treated to not need refrigeration. Also, milk, juice and stuff like that comes in smaller packs than in the US. Usually a 1 L or a 1.5L pack. There is not that much American fast food, though we do have McD, Burger King, Subways, Starbucks (not really fast food, but you catch my drift). There are a lot of individual Pizza-places (don't expect the typical American Pizza, though - the dough-part is by far not as thick!), Döner Kebab (the German government says one shouldn't eat a normal-sized Döner that costs under 3.50 because of quality issues) or Bratwurst. You should be prepared to use public transport, but mostly the system is very well serviced. Town structures are different. Mostly people don't frequent malls, they go shopping downtown, and consequently there are a lot of cafes and nice open squares. Also some beggars or musicians. I would definitely recommend going to Germany in your case. It is "only" a month, and the experience is one I would not pass for anything.
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Really important is that you buy a ticket before getting into any mode of transportation and then "devalue" it by punching it in the little machines on the buses/trams/subways. In Germany you can get in and out as you please without passing any security or even without buying a ticket, but if you get caught you will have to pay €40. You can drink tap water, this is no problem here. Furthermore, you need to try the beer and of course the original Budweisser (Budvar) from the Czech Republic which tastes about 100 times better than Budweisser from the U.S. Also, Germans love to ride bikes, since it is quite safe to ride bycicles here, even in big cities like Berlin or Münich. They are also very clean and well mannered (although as in any country in the world there are also idiots). Finally, now that the Euro has gone up, probably things are not going to be as cheap as say 3 years ago, but Germany is still much cheaper than other west european countries such as France, Spain or the U.K. Hope this helped. Tschüssi und Viel Spaß!!!!!!!!!
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Alot of Germans seem rude but they really aren't. They're just pushy, especially in stores and on buses and trains. I had to learn to just push back sometimes or else an old lady would push me out of my seat! Also, they don't have many public bathrooms so go before going out! They do have a few, but you have to pay.
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Nex year, i might have the chance to go to Germany for a 1 month exchange. I already know enough of the language to get by, but what are some of the major cultural differences? Or just little things i should be aware of?
Other - Germany - 7 Answers
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from which country are you from? and how old are you? these are 2 information which you must add also it depends on which school type you will go to Gymnasium or where will you be? to the one below me we strongly dislike stupid and loud US americans...every other country does as well however if the person is nice and not stupid then he/she will have a good time
2 :
remember every one hate americans so look out for that
3 :
When i went to germany we went to Hamburg and i didnt like it the kids at the school were rude mean horny kids so i'd advise you to like i dunno dress down maybee
4 :
I did this in 2001 for about three months. It was one of the greatest learning experiences I had. Once I left I went back to the University in America and studied German extensively. Because I was already accustomed to Europe and had traveled abroad many times growing up, I didn't notice a lot of cultural differences. I think you will first be shocked by how different German sounds when you hear it in its own native land. Also Germans are less superficial than Americans, and tend to be less open and more reserve. I would recommend you to go ahead and get recycling in your head, and also become adjusted to public transportation (depending upon where you live). You will definitely be living in a much greener, eco-friendly setting. Also the breakfasts get old soon, and you will not be eating Pop Tarts or cereal. One last thing, do not freak out when your host family doesn't refrigerate the bacon or the milk overnight. It is pretty standard there.
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Well... cooked breakfast is something we almost never do (sometimes people go out for brunch, or invite each other over, and some people sometimes do pancakes or stuff if they have been to the states or got around to cooked breakfast some other way), so it's cereal or bread or rolls and jam/cheese/ham/, maybe a boiled egg on the weekend or something. The refrigerators are smaller than the usual american one, and they usually don't have ice-makers or water-fountains (right word??) built in. Almost no German drinks tap-water, they all buy water, and mostly it's carbonated, though you do get non-carbonated water in every store. to one of the other answers: Why his host family wouldn't refrigerate their bacon (if it was cut up and the way you would buy it in the us) is beyond me. About the milk: Many people don't buy fresh milk, but "H-Milch". The "H" stands for "haltbar", and it's thermo-treated to not need refrigeration. Also, milk, juice and stuff like that comes in smaller packs than in the US. Usually a 1 L or a 1.5L pack. There is not that much American fast food, though we do have McD, Burger King, Subways, Starbucks (not really fast food, but you catch my drift). There are a lot of individual Pizza-places (don't expect the typical American Pizza, though - the dough-part is by far not as thick!), Döner Kebab (the German government says one shouldn't eat a normal-sized Döner that costs under 3.50 because of quality issues) or Bratwurst. You should be prepared to use public transport, but mostly the system is very well serviced. Town structures are different. Mostly people don't frequent malls, they go shopping downtown, and consequently there are a lot of cafes and nice open squares. Also some beggars or musicians. I would definitely recommend going to Germany in your case. It is "only" a month, and the experience is one I would not pass for anything.
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Really important is that you buy a ticket before getting into any mode of transportation and then "devalue" it by punching it in the little machines on the buses/trams/subways. In Germany you can get in and out as you please without passing any security or even without buying a ticket, but if you get caught you will have to pay €40. You can drink tap water, this is no problem here. Furthermore, you need to try the beer and of course the original Budweisser (Budvar) from the Czech Republic which tastes about 100 times better than Budweisser from the U.S. Also, Germans love to ride bikes, since it is quite safe to ride bycicles here, even in big cities like Berlin or Münich. They are also very clean and well mannered (although as in any country in the world there are also idiots). Finally, now that the Euro has gone up, probably things are not going to be as cheap as say 3 years ago, but Germany is still much cheaper than other west european countries such as France, Spain or the U.K. Hope this helped. Tschüssi und Viel Spaß!!!!!!!!!
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Alot of Germans seem rude but they really aren't. They're just pushy, especially in stores and on buses and trains. I had to learn to just push back sometimes or else an old lady would push me out of my seat! Also, they don't have many public bathrooms so go before going out! They do have a few, but you have to pay.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
throwing a surprise going away party for an exchange student from Germany?
throwing a surprise going away party for an exchange student from Germany?
so the party is tonight and im throwing this thing together and i would like to have a slow dance for me and her. i took her to prom and barely danced with her and wanna fix it a little before she leaves. i would like to have a good slow country song to play, im thinking you Save Me by Kenny Chesney Don't Take The Girl by Tim McGraw or She's My Kind of Rain by Tim. Can you think of any good songs or vote on these three... thanks so much
Country - 1 Answers
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DOn't take the girl! Defiantly It kinda suits because you don't want her to leave right? So don't take the girl
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Saturday, January 14, 2012
What are some good arguments for me to go to Germany as a foreign exchange student?
What are some good arguments for me to go to Germany as a foreign exchange student?
my parents are really strict.... what are some reasons i could give them about why i should go, and that i would be safe there and its beneficial for meeee.....?
Other - Family & Relationships - 3 Answers
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Well no matter what, you are always in danger, even in what is considered a safe area. But don't let them know that. As for good arguments, you would learn a different culture and language and meet new people. You could also add that you would call them every day and keep them up to date on everything.
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If your planning to go to college, tell them about how colleges tend to love you if you do a foreign exchange program, so you have a better chance of getting in. Do a lot of research on the company you want to go with, and show it to them, they'll see that your serious about wanting to go. Also, maybe tell them about the cultural benefits. Being exposed to different cultures will give you a whole new outlook on life. :)
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I think arguing with parents is never easy. It may depend on what you intend to do here (here = I am a German from Munich). As you want to come here as a student one argument could simply be: money. German university education is free or very cheap and still very good. However, be prepared to discuss the bad exchange rate of the USD. Regarding safety: Germany is one of the safer places in the world. If I remember right there are about 50 murders per 100000 citizens per year in washington DC (search yourself), the most violent town in Germany should not make 10% of this. Within the last 30 years only one police officer was killed performing his duties in Munich. Your chances to become a victim of violence are in the US higher than in Germany. Check the Transparency Internationl Corruption Perception Index. The 2006-Index places Germany on position 16 of the least corrupt countries (best is Finland) but the US on place 20. Safety is no concern. You can present objective figures, clear numbers, any statistic you find will prove that life in Germany is usually less violent and safer than in the USA. The health system here is one of the best in the world. As a student you must have an (affordable) health insurance and you will enjoy all benefits of the system. So, do not forget to visit the dentist before you return home ;-) Why will it be beneficial for you? We Germans like travelling and we have a saying that travelling broadens the horizon, or literally "reisen bildet" - "travelling educates". It is never wrong to get insight into another culture and learn another language. If you consider working for an international company you will have later an advantage in your carreer. Here in Germany it is meanwhile expected that students spend some time in another country. If your parents want you to be part of the intellectual elite of the USA they should think about if they really can afford it to let you not go to another place. I think it will also be beneficial because you take a big challange. You are young, this is probably the biggest challange so far in your life. You go to another country where you do not speak the language (or at least not fluent), you will be alone in the beginning, you will have to master all the small and big problems from ordering something in a restaurant to finding an apartment. You will grow as a character you never can if you stay at home where you are. If you look back to the US history you will find a lot of German migration to the USA. Basically this means that a part of the US culture has roots in Germany. Maybe you will get a better understanding of your own culture after some time here. Hope this helps.
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