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Should you study in U.S or Germany?

Well to start with, I am currently at the end of my studies in Germany with a decent GPA. According to me coming to Germany was one of the best decisions in my life. It has been little over 2 years since I landed in Germany. Even I was confused to choose between US or Germany, but due to economical reasons I had to choose Germany and never turned back again. If you are also in a confused state of mind, please allow me to explain the pros and cons of studying/living in Germany. I do not have a better picture about US, since I haven’t been there, which is why I will tell only about Germany. To be more frank, let me start with the cons first. Language: This is considered to be one of the major drawbacks of studying in Germany. By this time, you should have heard from almost everyone regarding the importance of learning German language before coming to Germany. Actually most of the universities and courses have made A2 level as Mandatory for Admission requirements, some even...

Blocked account : Unknown tips

There are many websites which provide the information about how to open a Blocked account and how to deposit money, but this article will dig deeper into the aspects and doubts that everyone will have regarding the Blocked account. What is a blocked accout(Sperrkonto)? All foreign students from non-EU countries are required to meet their own living costs when studying in Germany. In order to get a valid VISA, the student has to open an blocked account with a specified amount of money in a German bank account(eg. Deutsche bank, Sparkasse, Commerzbank) and the block the amount with the Federal republic of Germany as beneficiary. Who can open a blocked account? Only student can open this account and you need to enclose the admission letter. When can you start paying the money? You can start as soon as you receive the email from Deutsche Bank German office with your account details. How can you pay the money? Money transfer or direct deposit in cash. Please ...

Worst case scenario | Your first travel to Germany | What will you do?

My last article was about the Best case scenario of what could happen, when you land in Germany. If you had missed it then, here is a link ( Best case scenario ).Let me simulate the worst case scenario of what could happen and it is just a word of caution to prepare yourself for the worst. Disclaimer: Nothing of this sort will happen to you, but the below scenario is an excerpt from my observations and experiences Worst case scenario: Assumptions: Your semester intake: Winter | Your destination city in Germany : Dresden | Your landing airport: Frankfurt | You have got Rail&Fly offer along with your flight ticket | Your student buddy has agreed to pick you up from the railway station. You started to apply for the winter intake only in the month of March, hence most of the top courses are already way past their deadline. So you settle for some mediocre course and start with all the process of blocked account, VISA, etc., The D-day has come for you to leave to Germ...

Ask your questions here | Studying in Germany

Dear Readers/Followers, I am very happy to receive all your doubts and questions regarding "Studying in Germany". But, I would prefer to answer your questions via the comments section of this blog, rather than in my personal profile. Everyday I receive around 10-20 message requests in various social media platforms and am thinking of channelizing it properly and efficiently. Most of you have common questions like choosing university, part-time jobs, etc., I am glad to help you with your doubts, but it would be more convinient if you could post it in the comments section of this post; so that even others can view it and will be helpful for everyone. I completely understand your situation, because 2 years back I was also like you. Do not hesitate to comment your questions and doubt, I will do my level best to clarify it. With love, Aravind Sindhey

What is wrong with Europass format and why you shouldn't use it? | Advice from Seniors

Europass format What is Europass format? In general, Europass format consists of five documents namely Curriculum Vitae, Language Passport, Eurpoass Mobility, Certificate Supplement and Diploma Supplement. The main idea of this is to make your skills and qualifications clearly and easily understandable in Europe. The Curriculum Vitae(CV) helps you to present the skills and qualifications more precisely and effectively. The Language Passport is a self-assessment tool for showcasing your language skills and qualifications. The Europass Mobility helps you to portray the knowledge and skills that you might have acquired in another Europeanl country. The Certificate Supplement helps you to show your education and training certificates to back your claims in the CV. The Diploma Supplement is to show your educational degrees that you have acquired through out our career. Who own the Europass website? The Europass website...

What can happen in your first journey to Germany | A simulation | Best case scenario

Everyone likes to hear positive things and are least concerned about the negative things that can/may happen, until and unless it happens. This will be a two part article, in which I am trying to prepare you for what might happen when you arrive in Germany for the first time. There are two possibilites when you arrive in Germany, either you can get a warm welcome or get really pissed off. Let me simulate the best case scenario in this article, of what may happen during your first few days in Germany. My next article will simulate the worst case scenario (link), that can happen to anyone. LIKE our facebook page for the updates: Unofficial Studying in Germany DISCLAIMER: The following scenario is just a excerpt from my experiences and it doesn't mean that, the same will happen to you. But I suggest the reader to take it up as a possibility. BEST-CASE SCENARIO: Assumptions: Your semester intake: Winter | Your destination city in Germany : Dresden | Your landing airport: Frankfurt ...

25 websites to find accommodation in Germany | Living in Germany | Renting in Germany

Searching for a place to stay in Germany can be tedious. If you are student, you should first look at your local "studentenwerk" for rooms and if you are out of luck, then I am sure that you can find your future room/house from one of these websites. NOTE: Our website is not responsible for any liabilities from these websites. It is always advised to check/visit the room before you pay any money. Studenten-wohnung.de Mitwohnzentralen Wohnung jetzt Wohnpool Zimmersucher Wg-gesucht (Most-used) wg-welt studenten-wg Easy roommate Boardinghaus Wochenspiegel Studenten wohnungsmarkt Immowelt Wohngemeinschaft Univillage Homecompany Immobilienscout24 Immopool Wohnungsmarkt24 Immonet Wohnungsbörse Immobilo Immobilienkatalog Immo-suche Das schwarze brett

How to use DAAD website? | Tutorial | Step by step explanation

Most of you might know where to start and how to start looking for courses in Germany. But there are still few aspirants, who wants to pursue higher education abroad(Germany) but, do not know where and how to start. This article will act as a guide to those, who need help in finding out courses in Germany and on how to use DAAD website. DAAD is an international organization for exchanges of students and researchers. In english it is called as German Academic Exchange service. It provides all the necessary information you need, in order to apply for a course. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: Unofficial Studying in Germany Check out this tutorial for step by step expalanation on how to use DAAD website.

How to get an ADMIT in German Universities? | Step by Step procedure

In the recent years, Germany has become one of the most sought-out destinations for higher studies. With many International programmes being offered in Germany, there are many students who would like to pursue their studies. Unlike U.S or Canada, the application process in Germany is not the same. There are some difficulties that the aspirants/applicants face, when applying to German courses. This post is aimed at helping those aspirants with a step-by-step procedure on how to get an admit in German universities. Here is a Infographic explaining the step-by-step procedure on how to get an ADMIT in German Universities: START WITH THE INTERNET: In this Information age, everything is available in the Internet; it just takes some time to look out for the correct information that you need. The first step in your study-abroad in Germany plan is to visit DAAD website and check out for the courses, scholarships and various other information about studying in Ger...

My German VISA experience | Chennai consulate | Guest post | Winter 2017

My visa experience in Chennai consulate: My Visa appointment date was on Sept 1st, the visa charges were revised as Rs.5600 and mentioned in the German consulate website, but unfortunately they said that there was some mistake in the site and we were informed that the actual charges are around Rs.5700 and told to change the DD. My visa appointment: 1st Sept, 2017 – 9:00 AM (Chennai consulate) We were allowed inside the room at 8:30 AM and the person at the front desk gave a sheet and told to arrange our documents according to that. Later he called one by one, and he checked and sorted out the needed documents. He gave the token number and told us to wait. I got token number 3 and a German lady was my VO. Facebook group | Facebook page | SUBSCRIBE(top of the page) Me: Good Morning mam. VO: Good Morning, Can you please give your documents? Me: I gave my documents and my passport. She returned back my dd, and told to change it within 1:00 ...

FREE EDUCATION IN GERMANY!!

Yes!! You heard it right, doing Masters in Germany is mostly free of cost. It is not fully free of cost, but comparatively it is very less than doing Bachelors in most of the countries. As a student, you many have to pay around 300 euros per semester. In the recent years, Germany has made its education, free of cost. You may ask, how does Germany manage to provide free education, it is very simple. In Germany the people agree to pay high taxes, which they get back as very good services from the government. And moreover, Germany has a lower percentage of students opting for college, contrary to countries like America or India. In fact, from long back, there had been no tuition fees in Germany, but there are still some universities collecting a small amount of fees as a process to speed up the process of completing the degree. WHY GERMANY? To your surprise, there are other countries like Denmark, Finland, Sweden and some Northern European countries, who provide ...

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