by Jay | Aug 5, 2015 | Daily life, Expat issues, Tips, advice, suggestions
When I speak to students and parents about the prospect of completing a degree in Germany, the question that invariably comes up is,”Ok, there’s no tuition, but how much does it really cost?” The answer is a bit complicated, but it largely depends on...
by Chloe D | May 20, 2015 | Daily life, German vocabulary, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
I first heard of quark (such a wonderfully German name) 7 years ago in the “exotic” dairy section of a high-end UK supermarket in London. I was with my German husband. “Oooh” he exclaimed, with tangible excitement, “Look, quark –...
by Ruth | May 6, 2015 | Daily life, Expat issues, History and culture, Tips, advice, suggestions
Nothing unsettles a German quite like wishing him or her a Happy Birthday before the actual birthday. The tradition of precision isn’t just in engineering appliances or designing public transport. In Germany, birthdays are also measured with exactness. I grew up...
by Jay | Mar 1, 2015 | Tips, advice, suggestions, Work and employment matters
So you’ve heard the good news: you can get your university degree for free in Germany. It almost seems too good to be true, an education from a highly-respected institution of higher learning, the opportunity to learn and grow without the stress of thousands of...
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