There are several internationally recognised language ability testing systems that are used to rank a persons language proficiency, such as TOEFL or IELTS. Many students from the U.S. may not be familiar with the A-C language level rankings...
Read MoreQuick question: what do you do when you need to buy some furniture for your room in your Studentenwohnheim, WG, or that flat you rented before you realized it doesn't come with a kitchen?
Read MoreIn most U.S. states (except New Hampshire, Montana, and Oregon), it's standard practice when you are out shopping to have sales tax added to the prices of most goods at the cash register when you are checking out. However, here in Germany, sales tax...
Read MoreMost colleges and universities in the United States guarantee student housing, whether they're spread out throughout a city, or on a campus. In Germany, universities do have quite a substantial amount of student housing available...
Read MoreFor any musicians who decide to travel with their instruments, extra care needs to be taken when you decide to go international...
Read MoreHaving a valid student ID while traveling allows you to gain access to a large number of discounts, ranging from restaurants, to museums, to accommodations, to travel, and more...
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