What to do on a 10 hour flight to Germany?
I will be 16 when I go to Germany. Im going to visit my foreign exchange student who is from Germany and will be picking me up at the airport. I have never flown out of the country, let alone by myself. I also will have to catch a connecting flight in Germany and I dont speak the language. Any tips about the general thing to expect or clearing customs would be awesome!! Im super nervous... HELP!
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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Nothing special about customs. They'll just ask for you passport. Simple procedures really... Lots of Germans speak English so I wouldn't worry about it.
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learn some words in german meet new people on the plane Sleep play handheld games listen to music
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Saturday, December 28, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
If i want to germany for free and im a college student how can i do this?
If i want to germany for free and im a college student how can i do this?
study abroad, i go toSUNY stony brook university
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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If you are majoring in German or German history, there may be some scholarships you can apply for. I suggest contacting your college's financial aid or German departments.
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Yeah I want free trips too. Truth is, ain't nothin' for free, honey. Let's go back to Economics 101, "There's no such thing as a free lunch." Someone will always be footing the bill. You may be able to accomplish this, but I am not your benefactor. You should be writing grants, not questions on Yahoo Answers. Talk to people at your university, if someone's going to send you to Germany for free, they probably want you to do some sort of work while you're there.
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Since Germany is not desperate to attract American college students who don't bring them anything, this may be difficult. If you are an outstanding student, however, there may be scholarships available for Study Abroad, either from your school or outside source, such as DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) or the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program.
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Saturday, December 7, 2013
What banks are in Germany and the US?
What banks are in Germany and the US?
I am a semi-finalist to become an exchange student in Germany. I must pay for my living expenses while I'm there. Is there any banks that we have here and that are in Germany? or will I have to get money transferred to me? If so what would you suggest?
Other - Germany - 4 Answers
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American banks if they are present in Germany at all are only there for companies and not open to private persons. You will have to open a German bank account at a German bank once you are over here. Do NOT use money transfer such as western union it is a lot more expensive than transfer by bank from an account in the US to an account in Germany. Be aware the bank to bank transfer charges can differ quite a lot depending what bank you have in the US and the one you chose in Germany. Best bet would be to ask the bank you currently use in the US if they have a preferred partner bank in Germany to avoid costs. ATM charges to get money from a foreign bank account can be as much as 5% of the amount as fee in some cases even more depends again on the two banks involved it is the absolute worst way to handle it even worse than using western union every month for a money transfer. Citibank is no longer present in Germany it was sold to the french Crédit Mutuel in 2008. GM Money bank is present but only in very few places.
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For a small bank fee, you can withdraw funds from your U.S. bank account from most German ATMs. Are you a semi-finalist for Congress Bundestag? I was a CBYXer ten years ago :) Happily, international banking has barely changed since I was an exchange student. What my mom did was set up a debit account in my name, branched off from her main account. She would deposit my monthly spending allowance into the account, and I would go to the ATM in Germany once a month to take out my money for the whole month - I would take out large amounts because the bank charge is a flat fee. You're charged every time you use the ATM, so the fewer times you withdraw, the better. At the time, I wasn't permitted to have a credit card, but your parents may want you to have one as well, for emergencies. You should look into Bank of America's relationship with Deutsche Bank. I've heard they have an agreement where BoA customers don't pay a fee for using DB ATMs. I know in England, this is the case with Barclays. Personally, I wouldn't recommend opening a German bank account. It can be a real PITA, and in some cases, international banks make it REALLY DIFFICULT to open an account (getting one in England was like pulling teeth). It's also a really poor idea to open an account as a branch of your host parent's account (which is sometimes the only way to do it). You should not, under any circumstances, give your host family access to your money. It's really easy to use your U.S. debit account living abroad, so I just don't see the point in setting up a resident bank account. Good luck! I hope you get it! EDIT: whoever is scamming this page and putting a bunch of thumbs down on totally LEGITIMATE and CORRECT answers, I've reported this question for abuse. Bad form.
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Off the top of my head there are Citibank and GE Money Bank both operating in Germany with brach offices open for private customers. Maybe one of them allows free money transfer between the US and Europe. but you should check beforehand. I'm not quite sure, but I guess a former friend of mine, who was Indonesian, had a Citibank account solely because he could withdraw money from his account worldwide, at no extra charge. As I said, better check this. If no bank offers this, there are lots of German Banks that offer free accounts to students.
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The Deutsche Bank and Bank of Amerika are partner institutes. So, should you wish to open a bank account here without paying extra fees and you already have a bank account at Bank of America it would be advisable to take out an account at Deutsche Bank.
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I am a semi-finalist to become an exchange student in Germany. I must pay for my living expenses while I'm there. Is there any banks that we have here and that are in Germany? or will I have to get money transferred to me? If so what would you suggest?
Other - Germany - 4 Answers
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American banks if they are present in Germany at all are only there for companies and not open to private persons. You will have to open a German bank account at a German bank once you are over here. Do NOT use money transfer such as western union it is a lot more expensive than transfer by bank from an account in the US to an account in Germany. Be aware the bank to bank transfer charges can differ quite a lot depending what bank you have in the US and the one you chose in Germany. Best bet would be to ask the bank you currently use in the US if they have a preferred partner bank in Germany to avoid costs. ATM charges to get money from a foreign bank account can be as much as 5% of the amount as fee in some cases even more depends again on the two banks involved it is the absolute worst way to handle it even worse than using western union every month for a money transfer. Citibank is no longer present in Germany it was sold to the french Crédit Mutuel in 2008. GM Money bank is present but only in very few places.
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For a small bank fee, you can withdraw funds from your U.S. bank account from most German ATMs. Are you a semi-finalist for Congress Bundestag? I was a CBYXer ten years ago :) Happily, international banking has barely changed since I was an exchange student. What my mom did was set up a debit account in my name, branched off from her main account. She would deposit my monthly spending allowance into the account, and I would go to the ATM in Germany once a month to take out my money for the whole month - I would take out large amounts because the bank charge is a flat fee. You're charged every time you use the ATM, so the fewer times you withdraw, the better. At the time, I wasn't permitted to have a credit card, but your parents may want you to have one as well, for emergencies. You should look into Bank of America's relationship with Deutsche Bank. I've heard they have an agreement where BoA customers don't pay a fee for using DB ATMs. I know in England, this is the case with Barclays. Personally, I wouldn't recommend opening a German bank account. It can be a real PITA, and in some cases, international banks make it REALLY DIFFICULT to open an account (getting one in England was like pulling teeth). It's also a really poor idea to open an account as a branch of your host parent's account (which is sometimes the only way to do it). You should not, under any circumstances, give your host family access to your money. It's really easy to use your U.S. debit account living abroad, so I just don't see the point in setting up a resident bank account. Good luck! I hope you get it! EDIT: whoever is scamming this page and putting a bunch of thumbs down on totally LEGITIMATE and CORRECT answers, I've reported this question for abuse. Bad form.
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Off the top of my head there are Citibank and GE Money Bank both operating in Germany with brach offices open for private customers. Maybe one of them allows free money transfer between the US and Europe. but you should check beforehand. I'm not quite sure, but I guess a former friend of mine, who was Indonesian, had a Citibank account solely because he could withdraw money from his account worldwide, at no extra charge. As I said, better check this. If no bank offers this, there are lots of German Banks that offer free accounts to students.
4 :
The Deutsche Bank and Bank of Amerika are partner institutes. So, should you wish to open a bank account here without paying extra fees and you already have a bank account at Bank of America it would be advisable to take out an account at Deutsche Bank.
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Sunday, December 1, 2013
Exchange Student in Germany. I dont understand the MATH. TRIG?
Exchange Student in Germany. I dont understand the MATH. TRIG?
We're doing trig and i am completely lost. We're doing problems like Sin^2x - 3sinx + 1= 0 [0;2Pi] and you have to find something like.. x1 and x2 and x3 and x4. Could something explain how to do the problem and also give me the name of what it is so i can google it? PLEASE THANKS
Homework Help - 1 Answers
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In Duetschland, the correct answers would be "Acht du leber!" & "Verdammt!!" As far as the trig goes. Your teacher should @least be able to tell you that much (terminology). So you can teach yourself. Hals, und Beinbruch!
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Thursday, November 28, 2013
How can I travel to germany as cheep as possible.?
How can I travel to germany as cheep as possible.?
I am a phd student who Intended to travel to Freiburg university/Germany for 8 month.I live in Tehran/Iran.How can I san I save money ?please tell me about anythink you know such as airline ticket ,travell in germany,costs,international student card?Europass?hostel?... also please tell me how much money is enough for my residancy in germany? thanks
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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Well, first of all, find the cheapest flight you can get. If you're a student, you can usually get good prices from "statravel.com". Unfortunately, I have no idea what kind of flight you can get from Tehran. The most common airport for international flights to come into is Frankfurt, but it's possible you might land somewhere else as well. From the airport to Freiburg, you'll have to take the train. for 2-4 hour train ride on an ICE (the fast trains), expect to pay from 50-70 euro; they aren't cheap. Once you're here in Freiburg, you'll probably need a place to stay until you find a real apartment. I would suggest the "Black Forest Hostel". The people are nice and its cheap (13 euro a night in the big room, up to 20 or so for the rooms with smaller beds). There are a few different studend communities where you can live cheaply. "Vauban" is full of hippies and is about 15 minutes out of the city center with the trams. The other big one is the "Stusie" (Studentsiedlung am Seepark), which has a lot of people and generally has a lot going on. Additionally, you have a the Seepark right behind it. There's also the Stühlinger, but I don't know anyone who lives there. Anyways, you can always try to find a WG (shared apartment) on your own, but it's more fun to live in one of the larger student places. For any of these, you can expect to pay between 200-300 euros per month. If I'm being careful, I can get by with about 20 euros per week in food. If you go out, it's going to be more expensive of course. If you plan on traveling around Germany a lot, I would suggest getting a "Bahncard 50" - they're half price for students (110euro, 220 normally) and will give you a 50% reduction on all German trains and a 25% on reduction in the surrounding countries (RailPlus, you have to tell the ticket people you have this - usually they're clueless, especially in France). In Freiburg itself you can either bike everywhere (*lots* of bike paths here, but can get slippery in winter) or you can take the trams. Freiburg has amazing public transportation, and as a student you can get a ticket that is good for 6 months for 69 euro. I strongly recommend this. With a student residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel), you are usually allowed to get a job here as well. Mine (I'm not from the EU) allows me to work 90 days per year, or 180 half days. I assume yours will be that way too. "Studiengebühren" or student fees are 500 euro per semester. Other than that, you'll have to see as you go. It's fun here, but it will be stressful at first getting everything in order - German bureaucracy is a nightmare.
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Germany is not for poor people. There are student fares etc, but best bet is to buy a bicycle and get around like that or walk.
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I am a phd student who Intended to travel to Freiburg university/Germany for 8 month.I live in Tehran/Iran.How can I san I save money ?please tell me about anythink you know such as airline ticket ,travell in germany,costs,international student card?Europass?hostel?... also please tell me how much money is enough for my residancy in germany? thanks
Other - Germany - 2 Answers
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Well, first of all, find the cheapest flight you can get. If you're a student, you can usually get good prices from "statravel.com". Unfortunately, I have no idea what kind of flight you can get from Tehran. The most common airport for international flights to come into is Frankfurt, but it's possible you might land somewhere else as well. From the airport to Freiburg, you'll have to take the train. for 2-4 hour train ride on an ICE (the fast trains), expect to pay from 50-70 euro; they aren't cheap. Once you're here in Freiburg, you'll probably need a place to stay until you find a real apartment. I would suggest the "Black Forest Hostel". The people are nice and its cheap (13 euro a night in the big room, up to 20 or so for the rooms with smaller beds). There are a few different studend communities where you can live cheaply. "Vauban" is full of hippies and is about 15 minutes out of the city center with the trams. The other big one is the "Stusie" (Studentsiedlung am Seepark), which has a lot of people and generally has a lot going on. Additionally, you have a the Seepark right behind it. There's also the Stühlinger, but I don't know anyone who lives there. Anyways, you can always try to find a WG (shared apartment) on your own, but it's more fun to live in one of the larger student places. For any of these, you can expect to pay between 200-300 euros per month. If I'm being careful, I can get by with about 20 euros per week in food. If you go out, it's going to be more expensive of course. If you plan on traveling around Germany a lot, I would suggest getting a "Bahncard 50" - they're half price for students (110euro, 220 normally) and will give you a 50% reduction on all German trains and a 25% on reduction in the surrounding countries (RailPlus, you have to tell the ticket people you have this - usually they're clueless, especially in France). In Freiburg itself you can either bike everywhere (*lots* of bike paths here, but can get slippery in winter) or you can take the trams. Freiburg has amazing public transportation, and as a student you can get a ticket that is good for 6 months for 69 euro. I strongly recommend this. With a student residence permit (Aufenthaltstitel), you are usually allowed to get a job here as well. Mine (I'm not from the EU) allows me to work 90 days per year, or 180 half days. I assume yours will be that way too. "Studiengebühren" or student fees are 500 euro per semester. Other than that, you'll have to see as you go. It's fun here, but it will be stressful at first getting everything in order - German bureaucracy is a nightmare.
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Germany is not for poor people. There are student fares etc, but best bet is to buy a bicycle and get around like that or walk.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Son is student in Germany....?
Son is student in Germany....?
...He got $, checks, for Xmas. Can he deposit them in German bank accnt? Or shld he cash em 1st? Not sure if German bank will accept checks drawn on American banks and wonder how long it will take them to clear. However, not real crazy about him carrying lots of cash while he travels back to Germany either. Any suggestions?
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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I was in the same situation last year. I was working as an au pair in Germany and my parents had sent me a Christmas check in the mail. I'm not sure what bank your son has, but my bank did not allow me to cash it, so we had to find another alternative. I honestly think your best bet is that he cashes them first, OR, as my parents had done, they used their bank in America to give me a gift card---they put, let's say, 200 USD on the card and mailed it to me, and I could use the card wherever Visa was accepted, it was similar to a debit card, but it was only "charged" for the 200 dollars.
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Deposit them here in a bank in the US, then use an ATM card to withdraw the money as needed in Germany. Not only is this safe - no cash to carry, it also gives you he best exchange rate as well.
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For all I know, it's still there. Pick a bank in the U.S. that has an office in Germany. Then you can send him checks he can actually cash. The reason i chose BofA is that they could do currency exchange before I left in my hometown's branch. Then there was sending my brother a check to cash in Thailand. Hoo boy. Let's just say that he never got to see the cash.
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The best way to travel is with American travelers checks, they are accepted at all banks and most businesses in Europe. The traverlers checks handled and used per their instructions are the most effective way to travel safely with money. The checks in the event of theft can easily be replaced, there are American express offices in most major cities! The other options would be to get your son a visa card that works like a debit card that can be loaded from time to time from family members in the States! The use of personal checks is almost non existant unless he has access to a Military Garrison, has he considered a part time job. As tourists or student he may have a chance of getting a 20hr a week job and have access to everything American, just a thought! Here in Europe the retirees use the Military banks to cash their checks both retirement and social security, the German Government was nice enough to allow this. The retirees have access with limited options in most stores unless they get a part time job just for logistical support, like cashing checks!
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...He got $, checks, for Xmas. Can he deposit them in German bank accnt? Or shld he cash em 1st? Not sure if German bank will accept checks drawn on American banks and wonder how long it will take them to clear. However, not real crazy about him carrying lots of cash while he travels back to Germany either. Any suggestions?
Other - Europe - 4 Answers
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I was in the same situation last year. I was working as an au pair in Germany and my parents had sent me a Christmas check in the mail. I'm not sure what bank your son has, but my bank did not allow me to cash it, so we had to find another alternative. I honestly think your best bet is that he cashes them first, OR, as my parents had done, they used their bank in America to give me a gift card---they put, let's say, 200 USD on the card and mailed it to me, and I could use the card wherever Visa was accepted, it was similar to a debit card, but it was only "charged" for the 200 dollars.
2 :
Deposit them here in a bank in the US, then use an ATM card to withdraw the money as needed in Germany. Not only is this safe - no cash to carry, it also gives you he best exchange rate as well.
3 :
For all I know, it's still there. Pick a bank in the U.S. that has an office in Germany. Then you can send him checks he can actually cash. The reason i chose BofA is that they could do currency exchange before I left in my hometown's branch. Then there was sending my brother a check to cash in Thailand. Hoo boy. Let's just say that he never got to see the cash.
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The best way to travel is with American travelers checks, they are accepted at all banks and most businesses in Europe. The traverlers checks handled and used per their instructions are the most effective way to travel safely with money. The checks in the event of theft can easily be replaced, there are American express offices in most major cities! The other options would be to get your son a visa card that works like a debit card that can be loaded from time to time from family members in the States! The use of personal checks is almost non existant unless he has access to a Military Garrison, has he considered a part time job. As tourists or student he may have a chance of getting a 20hr a week job and have access to everything American, just a thought! Here in Europe the retirees use the Military banks to cash their checks both retirement and social security, the German Government was nice enough to allow this. The retirees have access with limited options in most stores unless they get a part time job just for logistical support, like cashing checks!
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
What will happen to an american student caught shoplifting in Germany?
What will happen to an american student caught shoplifting in Germany?
I am currently studying abroad in Germany and a few days ago I got caught shoplifting. The police was called and I was asked to make a statement and fill out some forms. I am currently waiting for the judge decsions. This is the first time I have done anything like this and I am 20 years old. 1.) What are my next steps? 2.) Will this be on my record when I go home? 3.) Is there anyway I can get it off? In Germany or the US? 4.) What will my penalty be? I am a student that is not making any money. Thanks in advance for your help.
Law & Ethics - 5 Answers
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You'll go to court. I'm sure it will be on your record. The penalty just depends on their laws.
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You will probably be deported and your student visa cancelled. You might face court and have a financial penalty to pay.
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You wouldn't be in this position if you weren't a thief. What is wrong with people if it isn't yours and you can't afford it why did you take it? Now you want to "get off". Take your punishment and learn a lesson.
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I would call the American Embassy to see what protections you have as a citizen. Other than that, you are subject to their laws and it does not matter where you are from.
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it will be on your record as you are over 14 years of age. the average "fee" for shoplifting is 50 euro. the rest depends on the judge,if you are lucky he will give you a warning and lets you off. if you are not lucky then you will be sent home. if you cant pay the 50 euro you can be made to do some community work. and im sure you will have some cash because otherwise you couldnt eat, drink etc
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I am currently studying abroad in Germany and a few days ago I got caught shoplifting. The police was called and I was asked to make a statement and fill out some forms. I am currently waiting for the judge decsions. This is the first time I have done anything like this and I am 20 years old. 1.) What are my next steps? 2.) Will this be on my record when I go home? 3.) Is there anyway I can get it off? In Germany or the US? 4.) What will my penalty be? I am a student that is not making any money. Thanks in advance for your help.
Law & Ethics - 5 Answers
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You'll go to court. I'm sure it will be on your record. The penalty just depends on their laws.
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You will probably be deported and your student visa cancelled. You might face court and have a financial penalty to pay.
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You wouldn't be in this position if you weren't a thief. What is wrong with people if it isn't yours and you can't afford it why did you take it? Now you want to "get off". Take your punishment and learn a lesson.
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I would call the American Embassy to see what protections you have as a citizen. Other than that, you are subject to their laws and it does not matter where you are from.
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it will be on your record as you are over 14 years of age. the average "fee" for shoplifting is 50 euro. the rest depends on the judge,if you are lucky he will give you a warning and lets you off. if you are not lucky then you will be sent home. if you cant pay the 50 euro you can be made to do some community work. and im sure you will have some cash because otherwise you couldnt eat, drink etc
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