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Decoding your Reference Letter in Germany (Arbeitszeugnis)

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Do you know that there are hidden meanings behind each sentence in your reference letter in Germany which can be translated to a rating? How can you decode your reference letter and improve the wordings so that you will be seen more positively by your future employers? In this post, I will talk about the reference letter system in Germany, how you can decode your reference letter and why it is important to do so. Continue reading “Decoding your Reference Letter in Germany (Arbeitszeugnis)”

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Water in Germany: Dealing with hard water

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Do you know why most local people do not drink tap water in Germany? Should you drink tap water or bottled water in Germany? Are you using a water filter? Do you have hair or skin problem from the hard water in Germany? Find out in this post the degree of water hardness in your region, and what you can do to deal with hard water. Continue reading “Water in Germany: Dealing with hard water”

Do you know why most local people do not drink tap water in Germany? Should you drink tap water or bottled water in Germany? Are you using a water filter? Do you have hair or skin problem from the hard water in Germany? Find out in this post the degree of water hardness in your region, and what you can do to deal with hard water. Continue reading “Water in Germany: Dealing with hard water”

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How to maintain a long-distance relationship?

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Are you very excited about getting an opportunity to study or work abroad, but at the same time worry about your relationship back home? You are not alone. Long-distance relationships are very common for young international people nowadays. In this post, I will provide some tips about how to maintain your long-distance relationship alive while living abroad. Continue reading “How to maintain a long-distance relationship?”

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Marriage in Germany – German wedding traditions

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Are you planning to get married to your German partner? Are you thinking about where you should get married? Do you want to have your marriage in Germany, or back in your home town, or both? When I got married a few years ago, I went through the same struggle. I am from Hong Kong, and my husband is from Germany. In the end, we decided to have our marriage not in Hong Kong, not in Germany, but in New Zealand! In this post, I am going to tell you why, and also what you should know about marriage in Germany. Continue reading “Marriage in Germany – German wedding traditions”

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What is it like studying, working and living in Germany? (Interview with an expat)

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We are happy to have an interview with Nina, an expat from the UK who studied and worked in Germany for a while. Nina is a true world traveler who has lived in many countries. Check out her experience and advice below regarding studying, working and living in Germany. Continue reading “What is it like studying, working and living in Germany? (Interview with an expat)”

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Driving in Germany – German driving license and driving rules

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What should you expect if you are driving in Germany or if you plan to get a German driving license? Even though I had a Hong Kong driving license, I still had to go through the theory and practical driving exam in Germany to exchange for the German driving license. In this post, I will share my experience of how I got my German driving license, and what I learned about driving in Germany. Continue reading “Driving in Germany – German driving license and driving rules”

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Living in Germany – Big City vs. Small Town

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I grew up in Hong Kong, a city with a population of more than 7 million people. During my studies, I have lived in other big cities like Prague and Berlin. I was so used to live in big cities that I thought I could never live in a small town. Some years ago, I decided to move to Germany in a small town with less than 50,000 people due to my internship. Before moving there, I was worried that living in a small town would be very boring and inconvenient. Surprisingly, I was not bored at all and fell in love completely with this town. Ever since then, I think I can never live in a big city again. Continue reading “Living in Germany – Big City vs. Small Town”

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Thesis in Germany – Tips to write your thesis at a company

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In order to graduate from your bachelor or master studies in Germany, you will probably need to write a thesis in your last semester. Having a thesis semester was not something that I was familiar with. I did my bachelor degree in Hong Kong, where we did not have a thesis semester. When I did my master degree in Germany, I had many questions relating to the thesis semester. In this post, I will explain to you what a thesis semester is and provide some tips about writing your thesis at a company. Continue reading “Thesis in Germany – Tips to write your thesis at a company”