If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my Daily Newsletter. Thanks for visiting!I was using wggesucht.de for awhile to find a room, but lately found it difficult to actually find a “wg” since so many rooms were actually either full or wanted to meet me in person before letting me rent […]
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According to statistics 71.3 million cell phones in Germany are in operation. If you assume that each person only has one mobile phone, a staggering 98 percent of Germans own and operate cell phones.
Of course we’ve all heard of the German cell phone brand T Mobile. But what about the others, there is of course […]
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CDS International works directly with companies in Germany to provide internships directly in Germany. Many internships with CDS international last from 3 months to one year in length.
Requirements
You have to pay up front $ 500 for the program which doesn’t guarantee acceptance into a Germany internship. If you aren’t a USA citizen then you have […]
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If you need a residence or work permit in Germany, there are a few thing to consider before you getting one is possible. Before you can get a work permit for Germany, you’ll need a job. Before getting a residence permit you’ll need a job or to take some classes.
Getting a Residence Visa
According to the […]
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After getting different offers for internships in Germany, I’ve come to a few conclusions about the typical internship characteristics in Germany.
Typical internship pay: Usually pay is 400 euros. Why 400 euros? Companies don’t pay tax on pay that is only 400 euros as well as the employee. They wouldn’t want to pay you more and […]
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For those looking for a way to travel and remain in Germany, a great often is teaching english. Fort those who speak native English, teaching english is one advantage you’ll have in Germany over others. Most teaching schools are looking for native English speakers so that students will hear the proper accent. Though many would […]
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An option for visiting and having a fun experience is working on an organic farm in Germany. The WWoof (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) helps you find organic farm work in countries like Germany, but also around the world.
In return for volunteer help WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn […]
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I’d just like to point out a few issues I’ve noticed regarding discrimination in job interviews in Germany. Though these aren’t major issues, they may be grounds to legally discriminate against you.
Germany Online Applications
Did you ever notice that you have to submit a picture of yourself with your interview? A picture tells a thousand words. […]
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Though Meetup has been out for sometime, I’ve recently been using it for a great way to meet Germans in Germany. Meetup has loads of groups you can join to meet people. Or, if you didn’t find the group you were looking for, start your own (though there are membership fees involved).
Frankfurt, for example, has […]
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The one thing I miss when in the USA is German TV. One great solution to being able to watch German TV in the USA (and worldwide) is a German VPN. Using a VPN located in Germany you’ll be able to use Zattoo, a program that allows free access to German TV.
Banana VPN
I’ve […]
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