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When you start at a Germany University, there are a lot of notable differences, from a total lack of a "traditional" campus, to oddities in exam registration, to the total lack of orientation courses for new students. Even for international students, exchange students, and, yes, brand new German university students. What are you to do?
Read MoreWhen you fill out your application or matriculation paperwork at a German university, you will likely notice that the grade section seems to be set up for people with absolutely abysmal GPA's, with the highest grade listed being a flat 1.0. After getting over your initial confusion, you likely had to put your grades through a conversion chart, only to (hopefully!) find out that the number was closer to 1 than that 4.0 we strive for in the U.S. system. What gives?
Read MoreIf you sign up for a language course, seminar, or full module at a German university you'd better be prepared for some public speaking to be part of your studies, and I'm not just talking about discussing the topic at hand amongst yourselves in your grammar class.
Read MoreIf you're packing for a semester abroad, or for a couple of month internship, do you actually need to pack a laptop with you? The answer very much depends on the type of program that you are planning to go and take part in, and may not be what you think.
Read MoreWhat comes to mind when you think about "summer" as a university student? Probably something like hanging out in the warm weather all June and July, packing yourself back up in August, and starting classes again in September, right? Well if you wondered why the paperwork from your home university said that you can either study in Germany in the "spring" or for a full year, you're in for a bit of a surprise if you're making plans to travel when Summer is in full swing!
Read MoreFor many students, getting ahold of a copy of Microsoft Office, preferably at less than the price that Microsoft typically asks, can be indispensable. In the U.S., it's not uncommon for colleges or universities to offer full copies of an older version of Office for sale to students for a reduced price...
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