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When eating out at a German restaurant, it can feel reflexive to try and figure out what you are expected to tip the server at the end of your meal. In the U.S., it typically involves (sometimes) complicated math that can end in "close enough," and filling in an extra line on a card reader slip or some cash left on the table. But how much should you actually tip at a German restaurant?
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 MoreQuick! How many recycling bins do think that you need to sort all of your trash into when you live in Germany? Depending on where you live in the U.S., you may or may not already be required to take part in a recycling program, at the least for plastics and paper. Here in Germany however, be prepared to take whatever you're doing to the next level.
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 MoreIf you're biking in Germany, following the rules of the road while biking will save you a lot of trouble dealing with everyone from the traffic police to the occasional civically engaged German grandmother. Unlike in most parts of the U.S., traffic laws for bikes are actively enforced in Germany, with the risk of getting ticketed being much higher than you might think. What do you have to look out for?
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