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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Saturday, January 7, 2012
Is 800 euros/month enough to survive as a PhD student in Braunshweig Germany?
Is 800 euros/month enough to survive as a PhD student in Braunshweig Germany?
I am a going to be in Germany for a period of three months as a research student and I am currently a PhD student in the states. My employers told me that my salary is going to be about 800 euros/month and I am concerned whether this will be enough to survive. I am already in debt with my college loans and do not want to drag myself further. Also is this salary the expected norm for PhD students in europe?. Thanks
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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If you have to pay for rent out of this amount, this is probably not enough. Food is also expensive all across Europe. You need to ask what you will be expected to pay from the 800 Euro.
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I am a going to be in Germany for a period of three months as a research student and I am currently a PhD student in the states. My employers told me that my salary is going to be about 800 euros/month and I am concerned whether this will be enough to survive. I am already in debt with my college loans and do not want to drag myself further. Also is this salary the expected norm for PhD students in europe?. Thanks
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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If you have to pay for rent out of this amount, this is probably not enough. Food is also expensive all across Europe. You need to ask what you will be expected to pay from the 800 Euro.
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
earning in Germany on student visa?
earning in Germany on student visa?
How much a student can earn in Germany? a student who is doing masters program. I know that a student can work their 4 hours per day but how much he get per hour?
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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That will depend on the job you get there are too many possibilities to list all of them here. Will you work as a pizza driver ( many students do that ) pay is less than 10 รข‚¬ per hour. If you get one of the few jobs at the university pay can be a lot higher
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student is allowed to work 90 days/year or 180 half days (4 hours). As of hourly rate- it's all depends on minimum hourly and on the position. 10 Euro is not bad money for a student.
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How much a student can earn in Germany? a student who is doing masters program. I know that a student can work their 4 hours per day but how much he get per hour?
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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That will depend on the job you get there are too many possibilities to list all of them here. Will you work as a pizza driver ( many students do that ) pay is less than 10 รข‚¬ per hour. If you get one of the few jobs at the university pay can be a lot higher
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student is allowed to work 90 days/year or 180 half days (4 hours). As of hourly rate- it's all depends on minimum hourly and on the position. 10 Euro is not bad money for a student.
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Iam an engineering student and i have completed it in june 2010 iam looking to study in germany so please help?
Iam an engineering student and i have completed it in june 2010 iam looking to study in germany so please help?
iam an engineering student of electronics and communication branch and completed my studies in june 2010 and iam interested in studing in germany so can you help me to know the best universities of germany where i can find tution fee free.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Look first DAAD.de, a public institution. Study fees are not very high in German, aprox 1.000 -1.600 Euro / year. In some states it is free. If you can read German: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studiengeb%C3%BChren_in_Deutschland In Germany there is no ranking list-fever like it is in US because the are sponsored by government. Study subject Elektrotechnik (= Electronics) ranking from a German newspaper: Unsiversities of Aachen Darmstadt Munich Karlsruhe Dresden Stuttgart Berlin Illmenau Hamburg-Harburg Braunschweig Kaiserslautern
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check out www.planeteducation.info/. It is in almost all major cities provides all information on study abroad, career counselling, entrance exams preparation like GRE, CAT, CET, GMAT, XAT, SAT, IELTS. It is an excellent counselling organization with very friendly staff.
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iam an engineering student of electronics and communication branch and completed my studies in june 2010 and iam interested in studing in germany so can you help me to know the best universities of germany where i can find tution fee free.
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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Look first DAAD.de, a public institution. Study fees are not very high in German, aprox 1.000 -1.600 Euro / year. In some states it is free. If you can read German: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studiengeb%C3%BChren_in_Deutschland In Germany there is no ranking list-fever like it is in US because the are sponsored by government. Study subject Elektrotechnik (= Electronics) ranking from a German newspaper: Unsiversities of Aachen Darmstadt Munich Karlsruhe Dresden Stuttgart Berlin Illmenau Hamburg-Harburg Braunschweig Kaiserslautern
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check out www.planeteducation.info/. It is in almost all major cities provides all information on study abroad, career counselling, entrance exams preparation like GRE, CAT, CET, GMAT, XAT, SAT, IELTS. It is an excellent counselling organization with very friendly staff.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
I am PHD Student in Germany with student visa, My Status is of job in University.?
I am PHD Student in Germany with student visa, My Status is of job in University.?
I want to know, how i can get Permanant Residance in Germany, My University is paying me aginst my PHD and i am paying all Taxes/Insurance just like a Person that has work permit in Germany. My Wife is also here, she came here on dependent visa, but now she has student visa as she also took admission in university. I am from Asia.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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NO you are a STUDENT you do not have a job - and you do not have any status as a worker. Taxes are irrelevent. your visa says you are a student, NOT a worker. most countries have a rule that you MUST RETURN home after you graduate, and then reapply from your home country to immigrate to back to the country you studied in.
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I want to know, how i can get Permanant Residance in Germany, My University is paying me aginst my PHD and i am paying all Taxes/Insurance just like a Person that has work permit in Germany. My Wife is also here, she came here on dependent visa, but now she has student visa as she also took admission in university. I am from Asia.
Immigration - 1 Answers
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NO you are a STUDENT you do not have a job - and you do not have any status as a worker. Taxes are irrelevent. your visa says you are a student, NOT a worker. most countries have a rule that you MUST RETURN home after you graduate, and then reapply from your home country to immigrate to back to the country you studied in.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Getting a student visa in Germany?
Getting a student visa in Germany?
I'm stuck in Germany for the moment, and would like to get a student visa to remain so. Does anybody know if they check your bank account for a student visa? The work situation being what it is (around the entire globe, apparently) a student visa is my last option to stay here. Any ideas on how difficult it is to get one?
Other - Germany - 1 Answers
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First of all to apply for a student visa has to be done from your home country and yes they do check your bank account and you have to provide proof of enough German skills to be able to follow courses held in German. Short answer a student visa is NO option to stay in Germany once you are in Germany already.
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I'm stuck in Germany for the moment, and would like to get a student visa to remain so. Does anybody know if they check your bank account for a student visa? The work situation being what it is (around the entire globe, apparently) a student visa is my last option to stay here. Any ideas on how difficult it is to get one?
Other - Germany - 1 Answers
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First of all to apply for a student visa has to be done from your home country and yes they do check your bank account and you have to provide proof of enough German skills to be able to follow courses held in German. Short answer a student visa is NO option to stay in Germany once you are in Germany already.
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
can i get a student visa to germany and just take a class to learn german?
can i get a student visa to germany and just take a class to learn german?
I need to move to germany to live with my boyfriend so i was thinking about a student visa but really cant study if i can barley speak the language ha ha thanks for the answers i need help?
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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if you want to go all the way to Germany just to learn the language might as well take it here. go to a community college or take some class and learn the language it will be the same thing nothing will be changed and you will save yourself a lot of money than buying the student visa and the plane ticket
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Just apply for a student visa at a high school or college depending on your age. You don't have to know German to study there. Most people who go there is to study and learn German at the same time.
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