The Germans are typically known for hard work,
efficiency, and beer! It is a country with great variety, and now
has its name secured on the map having recently hosted the 2006 World
Cup. Study abroad in Germany will have plenty to offer, from exciting
cities, culture and museums, to a variety of major festivals – music,
film and beer. Be sure not to miss out on Oktoberfest, wine festivals
and the famous annual Karnival. Architecture is exquisite and shopping will not
disappoint, whilst the nightlife in the major cities is second to none.
For those preferring the quiet life, the picturesque countryside,
historic palaces and abbeys, and the Black Forest Mountains by the
Rhine provide the perfect getaway. Skiing in winter is, of course, also
an option.
Study abroad in Germany would not be be complete
without making the authentic German lunch of sausage (Wurst) and apple
strudel mandatory. Although large campuses are typical of German
universities, university housing is not the norm. Studying abroad
in Germany, you will most likely end up living in the surrounding area
where availability will be much more open to you. This does not,
however, put any kind of stopper on the social aspect of
university. German towns are teeming with students, with
regular events and discounts found throughout the country. If you do stay in Studentenwerke (university
housing) in Germany, you will generally be in a room in a shared
student apartment, whilst some Halls of Residence offer full apartments
for families. The majority of studentenwerke have websites with all the
information you will need. The Association of German Student Services
Organisations (Deutsches Studentenwerk - DSW) offers subsidized
accommodation international students.
Weather
A generally temperate climate with no extremes. You
will notice regional differences – Summer, from May to October, is
generally warm and pleasant across the whole country with temperatures
settling in the mid-20s. Rainfall is reasonably high throughout the
year. The Upper Rhine region has the mildest climate, with warmer
temperatures throughout the year.
Transport
The German’s stereotype of punctuality and
efficiency is epitomised in public transport – and what a blessing! One
of the most efficient and reliable systems you will find in the world.
Underground and local suburban railways are the most common choice,
whilst the main cities also have good bus networks. For all forms
of public transport, tickets must be bought in advance.
Cost(in Euro €)
| Item |
Price |
| small bottle of water |
€1.00 |
| litre of petrol |
€1.05 |
| small bottle of beer |
€2.50 |
| Movie ticket |
€9.00 |
| souvenir t-shirt |
€13.00 |
| can of soft drink |
€0.40 |
| litre of milk |
€0.60 |
| cup of coffee |
€1.80 |
| bratwurst |
€2.00 |
| roll of 36 exposure print film |
€3.00 |
| pack of 20 cigarettes |
€3.30 |
| Cd |
€20.00 |
Dialing code: 49
Currency: Euro (€)
Time zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)
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