Times flies and without knowing it I’ve already been in Tuebingen over three months. Throughout this whole experience I’ve learned a lot about Germany.
When I Came Here
I flew into Stuttgart on the tenth of May. I immediately took a course for DSH Preperation at the University of Tuebingen. To find a room I simply called University Housing. As soon as I had my housing permit I went to the Auslander Behorder (City Hall) and registered my room and my course. They gave me an extension on my visa and a booklet of free passes to go to museums for free in Tuebingen. (They always give you these “Gutscheins” or free passes whenever you register youself in a new city.)
Taking the DSH
After taking a DSH preparation course for one month, I took the DSH course. I needed to pass the test in order to study in a German University. This test was difficult. I only barely passed the first part, Writing and Listening. After one week I had to take a speaking test. This was much easier than the first part. I passed it without a problem.
Countless Interviews
Since taking the DSH, I started applying everywhere I could for jobs.
1. I had an interview in Offenburg for a marketing position (they paid for travel expenses, make sure you ask for it.)
2. The next interview was in Karlsruhe for a translator position (they didn’t pay for the ride.)
3. I had three interviews in Stuttgart. One for an office, the other for a kindergarten, and the last for Berlitz language school.
4. I had an interview at the American base for position working in a store.
5. There was an interview with a language school in Reutlingen for teaching.
6. There was also two interviews in Tuebingen, one for teaching at the D.A.I. and the other for working with the University of Tuebingen.
7. Lastly I had an interview for a Master’s Program in Reutlingen.
Jobs I Took
1. I first started working in an office in Stuttgart. Everything was in English and everyone there was either American or from South America. I didn’t stay there long because I was getting only 4.75 euro per hour. (There is no minimum wage in Germany.)
2. Then I started working in the American Base in Boeblingen. It paid $7 per hour which ended up being also less than 5 euros per hour. I enjoyed the benefits, being able to go on the base, a 6 month Germany visa, and the ability to buy Mountain Dew. I ended up not working there because I also wasn’t getting paid much.
3. Working online, ever since I’ve been solely relying on the Internet for work.
German I’ve Learned
There is no comparison for the amount of German I’ve learned. Living in Germany will improve anyone’s German a great deal.
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