A good academic atmosphere attracts a large number of elite students from all over the world to study in Germany every year, and more people with lofty ideals join the ranks of studying in Germany. Through contact with different cultures, cultivate multilingual ability and become a hot international talent!
But studying in Germany, if you know this, can make you integrate into German life faster and feel more authentic German culture. Come and have a look with me!
1, you can't work illegally.
In Germany, don't worry about not being able to support yourself, because the cost of living in Germany is generally lower than that in the United States and Britain, including rent, food, medical insurance and public transportation.
Students with EU passports can also apply for grants (BAf? G). Half of the subsidy belongs to the state subsidy and half belongs to the loan. You don't have to pay interest when you repay the loan. For citizens of non-EU countries, this subsidy can only be obtained under special circumstances.
In addition, I have a very important warning: please give up the idea of being a black laborer completely! Because illegal workers will not only be badly exploited, but more seriously, if they are caught by schools, they are likely to face the risk of being deported.
2. scholarships
Foreigners also have the opportunity to apply for various grants and scholarships, and they are not limited to majors. As long as your grades are excellent enough and you do your job well, you may get a funding quota.
3. How to overcome the "paper war"
A common thing for international students in Germany is to deal with German bureaucrats. Therefore, foreign students should be familiar with bureaucratic German and the format of German business letters, keep copies of all materials, and collect them all for emergencies. Make a good emergency plan, so as not to be in a hurry. For example, if you find a satisfactory residence, even if there was a yuppie couple with good income at that time, you can still beat them as long as the formalities are complete.
It is very important to speak German.
In big cities in Germany, it is no problem for foreign students not to speak German, because many majors are taught in English. But learning German is very important. This can better communicate with German civil servants and make local friends. If you are willing to work in Germany after graduation, learning and speaking fluent German can win you many opportunities.
5. Enjoy the simple life in the student dormitory.
Many universities in Germany will provide leisure activities for students' dormitories. But a small college student village or a simple single-room residential building is not so attractive, and of course there are not many social activities.
Therefore, you should often go to dormitories where German students live in groups and get to know more Germans, which can also improve your German level.
6. Listen to a concert and have a chat with Beethoven.
Germany is a world-famous hometown of music, and the German nation is also a nation with great musical talent. It has made unparalleled achievements in music, and almost no country in the world has produced so many famous musicians in its historical development. Bach, Beethoven, Schubert and other generations of musicians have continued their musical tradition for hundreds of years and spread their musical culture to the world.
There are many famous concert halls in Germany, such as Berlin Concert Hall and Philharmonic Concert Hall. Every city has a concert hall with local characteristics. If you are studying or traveling in Germany, don't miss it and have an audio-visual feast!
7. Watch a top Bundesliga.
The German Football League is one of the most important football events in Europe. Germans like drinking beer and watching football. On the court, you can be completely shocked by the enthusiasm of Germanic culture!
8. Experience Oktoberfest in Munich
Oktoberfest is held in Munich, Germany from the end of September to the beginning of 10 every year. It lasts for two weeks until the first Sunday of 10. It is the biggest activity in Munich in a year. On the first Sunday of Oktoberfest every year, people from various German states will wear distinctive national costumes, play music and March through the city center.
9. Review history and feel Neuschwanstein Castle.
Neuschwanstein Castle is a building in the late19th century, located in the southwest of Bavaria, Germany. The New Swan Castle is a symbol of Germany. Because it is the prototype of Disney Castle, some people call it Snow White Castle. * * * There are 360 rooms, of which only 14 rooms were completed as designed, and the remaining 346 rooms were abandoned due to the death of the king. It is the most visited building in Germany and one of the most popular tourist attractions.
10. Visit Cologne Cathedral, a model of Gothic architecture.
Cologne Cathedral, located in the center of Cologne, Germany, is the largest church in Germany. Its full name is Chagat Peter Maria Cathedral. Known for its lightness and elegance, it is a masterpiece of medieval European Gothic architecture, and it can also be said to be the most perfect Gothic church building in the world. Together with Notre Dame de Paris and St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome, it is called the three major religious buildings in Europe.
1 1, enjoy authentic German dinner.
Germans are a nation worthy of the name of "eating meat and drinking wine". German food is also world-famous, such as sausage, sausage and ham, and everyone is familiar with it. They produce 1500 kinds of sausages, all of which are pork products. The most famous "black forest ham" is sold all over the world. It can be cut as thin as paper and tastes great. The national dish of Germany is also sour cabbage covered with sausage and ham.