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Germany: Moving to Berlin to study... Alone, for a few years:
Shouldnt be too hard. I saw a magazine article recently on Americans studying in Germany since it was so much cheaper...
Use the internet by poping in the basic questions you asked here in google...
Check out these links.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2016/02/20/americans-can-study-in-germany-for-free-in-english-an-increasing-number-are-doing-it/
http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/studying-abroad/where-can-you-study-abroad-free
https://www.study-in.de/en/index.php
http://www.studentenwerk-berlin.de/en/wohnen
https://www.mawista.com/blog/en/the-cost-of-living-as-an-international-student-in-germany/
Germany: Planning and packing for Cologne:
Guten tag! We are moving from the US to Cologne. Expats:
Where are you coming from, Cologne is a very open if not international city and you will fit in well with a broad accepting attitude. However, we have recently had a shock to that freedom recently at the New Years tragedy at the main train station with women being attacked by potentially migrants and other foregners. This has created a new reality of uncertainty in the local community. Read as much as you can from all viewpoints to better understand the 'ground conditions' before you arrive.
What do you wish you had brought with you?
Nothing, you can get all you need here (except things like canned pumkin and only in America stuff).
What do you wish you had left at home?
Dont bring tools (English system) or Electrical (220V) things. Depends a lot on whether you are paying or a company. If you, consider leaving more at home, although conside that you pay VAT (19% or so) on purchases so big ticket stuff might be worth shipping.
Locals: We are considering Carnival costumes. We have read one MUST wear one. Is it even possible for expats to get into the parties and balls or will we be partying in the streets only? How elaborate should we be? Some can be quite expensive! The costumes in pictures online from Cologne seem quite different from what people wear for Carnival in Venice. What if we wore the same as they wear? Would that be incorrect? We hope to attend Carnival in both places over the next several years. Your thoughts and opinions will be appreciated. Danke
Karneval is very different here. You can go to it all if you can get tickets, but unless your German is really good (I have been here 10yrs and still cant follow all the jokes), some jokes are even in the local dialect Kölsch, you should ease into it. It is also not for everyone, your age may play a role in how long into the night you want to party. I would say if you make it (it starts this week on Thurs and runs to Wed next week), then just walk around the streets and watch some of the 'Sitzungen' on TV to get the feel, most of the std ones are very conservative and predictable. Once you have some experience, I would recommend 3 alternatives (see links below) that are more 'cheeky' and better for immis (immigranten, non-Germans)...
Good luck. If you need assistance in getting settled, try the American Womens Club, they have a lot of experience in taking in newbies to Germany and Cologne.
http://www.aiwccologne.org/
Karneval
English
http://www.cologne.de/events/cologne-carnival
German
(use google chrome, right click and choose translate to English)
http://www.lto.de/galerien/11-dinge-die-man-zu-karneval-wissen-muss/
http://www.stunksitzung.de/
http://www.deine-sitzung.de/
http://www.immisitzung.de/
Germany: English Teacher Moving to Germany:
Hi, I am an American living in Cologne for about 10yrs and would highly recommend it. I have a son who was in the International school here for a year or so and can say the are usually also looking for new teachers as the turnover rates are usually high for native speakers.
This school is relatively new in Cologne.
http://www.if-koeln.de/index.php/en/contact/employment-opportunities
The lay of the land is that in Cologne there is only this Intl school with additionally an English school plus here and there a French, Italian and Spanish centric school or two. In Bonn there are 2 big international school and also one in Düsseldorf. Otherwise each big city in Germany usually has one or 2. In Berlin, there is even a public school (Kennedy School) that has a strong english curr. You only have to google international school and the city to find the websites which usually have a carrers page.
Another alt is Private english schools ... eg
https://www.wallstreetenglish.com/de/karriere/teaching-at-wse/
Finally, you can google the american army bases which usually have a school for the military kids.
Keep up the German, but you should have good luck if you stay persistent. Just google possible combinations of what you are looking for until you find the right results. I put in 'teaching english cologne' and got a good response on what you are looking for.... Cheers.
Germany: Tools????:
I live in Cologne and have managed various moves which require refitting wardrobes and kitchens. I would say you can leave all electrical and English tools at home since they either wont work (220V) or are not needed (metric).
Anything else that is basically mechanical (hammer) or adjustable will work here.
I would check the prices at BauHaus
(http://www.bauhaus.info/produkte) and Obi (http://www.obi.de/decom/category/Technik/876) to see if the cost of replacement is less than the cost of transport. The technical level is the same or better than the USA. You could also put any questions into http://www.my-hammer.de/ (use google translator if you need help with German) Good Luck
Germany: Seeking Information--Cologne Germany:
Hi,
I have been living in Cologne for a number of years and can tell you that there are 3 major options that come to mind 1. Chemicals (Bayer is HQ'd here), 2 Auto (Ford is HQ'd here) 3 TV and entertainment (many TV programs and film companies operate here).
See the Cologne site (use Google translator to help)...
http://www.stadt-koeln.de/wirtschaft/branchen/industrie
Here are some search options.
http://www.stepstone.de/
put in cologne or köln in the wo: (where) window.
Also, there are a number of contract houses that service the auto industry that have many job options...
http://www.bertrandt.com/en.html
http://www.edag.de/en/karriere.html
http://www.rle.international/de/karriere/
Good Luck. Cologne is a wonderful place to live.
Germany: renting in garmisch or as near as we can get:
I would say the 2 biggest real estate search engines are listed below. 'wohnen auf Zeit' is the key words for short term furnished living or search for 'möblierte wohnung garmisch' and you will get more choices. I would agree that Garmisch is a resort town and quick expensive generally. Perhaps Grainau or some of the smaller surrounding communities could be better priced. I would try to call a local real estate agent for advice, many are servicing the us military there and should speak english and know the lay of the land. .eg http://www.steiner-immo.de/index-en.php
Viel Glück.
http://www.immowelt.de/immobilien/immoliste.aspx?geoid=10809180&etype=15&esr=2
http://www.immobilienscout24.de/Suche/WAZ/Bayern/Garmisch-Partenkirchen-Kreis/Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany: Study in Germany:
http://www.mastersportal.eu/study-options/268615744/hospitality-and-tourism-management-germany.html
http://www.mastersportal.eu/studies/11734/international-tourism-management.html
http://www.wittenborg.eu/?gclid=COnoqLjakMQCFaTnwgodb5EAQA
http://w3tr-n.hm.edu/en/course_offerings/masters_programmes/tourism_management_1.en.html
Germany: English speaking children in German public School:
I think you need to give some info on ages to make a relevant comment. Younger kids will have an easier time. My son was 6 in the German school after having been in an international school and english speaking pre-school. And although he has a German mother, the first months are still challenging, probably more from the combination of culture shock and new system as much as from the language.
Also key is the surrounding area, we live in Cologne with a general understanding of foreigners (mostly from other EU countries) trying to integrate.
Do start the language training early and try to contact the schools in advance to see if you can get a teacher alignment that is favourable set up from the start.
Germany: Biking in and around Koln:
Germany is a biking paradise you will have no trouble at all. In the area of Cologne there are hundreds of bike stores including some who manufacture them.
2 of my favourites:
http://www.boc24.de/info/fahrrad-koeln-boc-filiale
http://www.bike-discount.de/ (in Bonn)
Also, the city is set up for biking and wonderful tours can be found along the Rhein, in the Bergishes Land, Siebengebirge and the Eifel, and yes most apparments have a so called Fahrrad-Keller.
Germany: That being said,can anyone tell where older children in Berlin attend school:
Try this site.
http://www.businesslocationcenter.de/en/WB/E/iii/1//seite0.jsp
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