I am a PhD. student in Germany coming to US as a visiting student. Must I get any insurance to apply for visa?
I will have my regular salary from my German institute for my living costs there and I stay in the US for 5.5 month. Does my German (TK) insurance work in US? Do I need an international insurance to get my visa? How expensive it would be?
Other - United States - 1 Answers
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Ich würd's mal mit ner Auslands-Zusatzversicherung probieren. Aber frag erst mal bei deiner deutschen Versicherung nach, wie lange die bei Aufenthalten im Ausland bezahlt. Die meisten machen das für eine bestimmte Zeit, so bis zwei Monate. Die Zusatzversicherung wird meistens auf ner Tagesbasis brechnet, also solltest du wissen, wie lange deine normale Versicherung im Auslandsschadensfall für dich und deine medizinische Versorgung aufkommt, damit du dir eine Zusatzversicherung besorgen kannst, die sofort nach dem Ablauf der normalen Versicherung einspringt, aber nciht unbedingt sehr viel eher. Achte auch darauf, das Rückführung usw mit drin sind! Ansonsten: Im Fall der Fälle must du halt viele Fragen beantworten, aber die TK, so wie jede andere Krankenkasse, zahlt auch an US Amerikanische Ärzte. Für's Visum must du Nachweisen, daß du Versicherungsschutz für die gesamte Dauer deines Aufenthalts hast. So ein Tagessatz bei der Zusatzversicherung lag bei mir, wenn ich mich recht erinnere, so bei 2 Öcken am Tag. Frag einfach mal die TK.
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Monday, August 8, 2011
I'm a F-1 student in the US from Russia,and I want to go to Germany.How do I apply for visa?
I'm a F-1 student in the US from Russia,and I want to go to Germany.How do I apply for visa?
I'm an international (F1) student from Russia in the US. My mom lives in Germany,and she wants me to go and visit her for Christmas.Russians are supposed to get a visa to go to Germany,so as long as I'm not an american but Russian, I have to get it too. How can I get a visa being in the US?What should I do?
Embassies & Consulates - 1 Answers
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As an international full-time student you have limited rights of travel, you can maximum take one quarter break, you can leave United states at anytime and come back by showing your I-20 at the port of entry. However you will get a transit visa in germany for that period of visit.
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Things to do for a college student in Heidelberg, Germany?
Things to do for a college student in Heidelberg, Germany?
I'm currently a college student in Heidelberg for the summer with some of my friends and I was hoping some of you would have some recommendations on where to have fun that are not listed on the travel books. Are there any good clubs, good pubs and your suggestion on what kind of bier to order while we're here. :) Basically.. what to do in this town for a college aged student.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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ask the question under Travel>Germany. There should be more Germans to answer it.
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Try spend an afternoon or evening (esp. if on the weekend) at the meadows along the Neckar (Neckarwiesen)...well, as soon as the weather gets better. There will be plenty of people, also with bbq equipment and you can meet a lot of locals there. in the quarter between Römerkreis and Bismarckplatz there are a lot of nice bars and cafes. You can have a good brunch on sundays there.
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I'm an Asian American student going to Germany?
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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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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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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