All you need to know about studying, working, and living in Germany
Moving to a country before knowing the language can be really frustrating. When I first came to Germany, I barely spoke a German word. It took me almost 3 years until I was able to have some basic conversation in German!
After years of a painful process, here are my tips on how to learn a new language faster: Continue reading “5 ways to learn a new language faster”
Continue reading “5 Reasons why working in Germany is better than in the US”
As a foreign student, I fully understood the financial hardship during my student time in Germany.
In 2010, I took all my saving with me and flew to Germany alone to enroll in a master degree in a university. The degree was supposed to last for two years, while my saving was only enough to cover the first year expense.
In this post, I will show you different ways to earn money in Germany as a student.
Continue reading “9 ways to earn money in Germany as a student”
I did my bachelor study in Hong Kong. Afterwards, I worked for 2 years in Hong Kong, then headed over to Germany and finished my master degree there.
Should you expect someone to do something for you on your birthday, or should you be doing something for the others on your birthday? In this post, I will show you what you should expect when having your birthday in Germany.
Continue reading “What to expect when having your birthday in Germany?”
Do you know that cultural difference plays a role on if you should celebrate before or after your birthday?
When I was studying in Germany back then, I went to a birthday celebration of a German friend. The party started in the evening before her birthday and lasted until the middle of the night.
Continue reading “Should you celebrate before or after your actual birthday?”
Continue reading “Germany v.s. Hong Kong: Can you separate your bill when eating out?”
Should you tip when eating out in a restaurant in Germany?
Yes! Most people do tip a bit.
So the second question would be: how much should you tip?
Continue reading “How much should you tip when eating out in Germany?”
