Studying in Germany from a Student's Perspective
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Germany attracts a huge chunk of international students every year. The various advantages offered here encourage bright minds to take their pick of leading German Universities, to pursue desired courses. However, it is not just the entry into the study program that matters, but the experience too. This document deals with student experiences in Germany, during their study tenure and throws light on what International students found on actually staying and studying in the land. Going through these, a student will have a better idea of what it takes to study in this country and the advantages that Germany has in store for International students.
Study • Experiences The best feature of studying in Germany is that public • • • •
universities do not charge a tuition fee. Free Education in Germany relieves a huge financial burden and the student may focus better on studies knowing that he won’t have to divert attention towards managing money. German Universities provide world-class technical education, be it business, management, engineering or medicine; the quality of education in Germany is unquestionable. German technical education also focuses a lot on practical teaching, best suited for catering to the demands of industry. The faculty chose at these institutes is also top-notch, with innovative teaching methods.
Study • Experiences Researching in German institutions is a phenomenal experience
owing to the high quality that the Germans expect in the work and the huge funding that is devoted exclusively towards research. • Another great point in favor of Germany is that the students and professors here have a warm, open attitude towards foreign nationals. • You can expect no shortage of support during your study tenure. Discussions and knowledge-sharing are open and this makes Germans great colleagues to study and work with.
Living in Germany • Since the education costs so little, funds may be directed towards meeting the living expenses. • Germany is not a very expensive country to live in. • Settling here would require you to go through Student Service Offices and obtain a suitable residence. • Students generally prefer living in a flat in the student’s hall, which is comparatively cheap rather than independent sharing apartments. • Transport facilities are abundant and affordable for international students. • German people are quite friendly, as neighbors and acquaintances. • Popular outdoor activities include cycling, hiking, skiing, among others.
Living in Germany • German cities are beautiful as far as architecture and design are concerned. • There are various monuments and cultural spots that you may visit, which would fill you with a sense of wonder. • The efficient and safe transportation would only serve to heighten your awe of the country. • Students are also liable to get travel cards which would provide economical travel options. • Staying in Germany would definitely lead to an improvement of your German dialect, provided that you have a working knowledge of the language. • Thus, apart from pursuing Study in Germany, a student will also get to learn a widely-spoken language in addition to English!
Part-time Work • Students are allowed 120 full working days or 240 half working days per year. The time duration allowed is 20 hours per week. • Full-time work is allowed during vacations. • Student or research assistantship can be pursued in addition to this although it requires university consent. • Most of the time, students are able to find good part-time jobs so that they are able to learn and earn well. • If the student is proficient in German, he finds it very comfortable to work and associate with the locals.
Finding Jobs • Germany is a hub of huge corporations, research institutes, and prominent industries. • This ensures that there is a regular job availability for students especially those undergoing technical courses. • However, Germans do not compromise on quality and the student must be well qualified, demonstrating the necessary expertise to get selected. • Students are granted 18 months after graduating to find a job. • Once the job is found, a work permit may be obtained with relative ease as compared to other countries.
With all these benefits on the platter, getting into a renowned German institute is what any ambitious student desires. Getting expert guidance from Abroad Education Consultants would significantly boost the student’s chances of getting selected at a good University for the desired course.
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