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Table of contents

1. Options after school

1.1. Ranking of the most popular study and vocational training courses 1.2. Work and travel àFAQ 1.3. VSY à Voluntary Social Year 1.4. Au Pair Year à FAQ

2. Talking about Jobs 2.1. Job interviews 2.2. Job ranking

3. Getting a job 3.1. The perfect job application 3.2. How to apply for a job 3.3. What you need to pay attention to when you go to a job interview

4. Getting help 4.1. People who can help you 4.2. Institutions you can go to 4.3. Useful websites 4.4. A test 4.5. FAQs

5. Financial aspects 5.1. High rents in big cities 5.2. Expenses for study courses and combined study programs 5.3. Your daily expenses 5.4. What is “BAföG”? 5.5. Savers save their cents

6. Quiz 7. Imprint

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Ranking of the most popular study and vocational training courses

(Studien- und Ausbildungsgänge)

TOP 10 Study Courses

#1 BWL

#2 Male: Mechanical engineering Female: German

#3 Male: Computer science Female: Medicine

#4 Male: Engineering economics Female: Law

#5 Male: Electronics Female: Education

#6 Male: Law Female: English

#7 Male: Economics Female: Biology

#8 Male: Medicine Female: Economics

#9 Male: Information management Female: Psychology

#10 Male: Physics Female: Mathematics

TOP 10 Vocational Training Courses

# 1 Horse trainer

# 2 Hairdresser or barber

# 3 Cook

# 4 Salesman/-woman

# 5 IT-manager/ specializing in system integration

# 6 Medical assistants

# 7 Banker

# 8 Optician

# 9 Media design

# 10 Driving instructor

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à Perhaps you already found the right option for you. But the degree programs in Germany still offer many other interesting and unusual alternatives that might be the perfect choice for your career. Those who are not sure what the right choice might be, or are overwhelmed by the huge range of courses, can get more information on the internet. First, it makes sense to seek help from career counselling offered, for example, by the Federal Employment Office. In order to get an overview of the different career options, we are going to give you a couple of examples.

Work and Travel à FAQ

What is ‘work and travel’? Work and travel is a special form of staying abroad. It is divided into “working abroad” and “traveling abroad”. Where can I do ‘work and travel’? Work and travel is possible in almost every country. If you want to earn money while travelling, it has to be a country in which you can and may accept a paid job, though. So jobs must be available. You must be authorized by your citizenship or by a visa to accept these jobs. You don't need a special visa in countries of the European Union (England, Ireland, France, Spain etc.), but

for countries like Australia or the USA you need a special visa. How old do I have to be to do ‘work and travel’? It is allowed to do work and travel from ages 18 to 35. Do I need any prerequisites? It depends on the country you are travelling to. Almost all of the prerequisites are connected to the visa. It is also very important to have some knowledge of the language. If you travel with an organization, the prerequisites will be part of the program.

http://www.bildung-news.com/bildung-und-karriere/ausbildung-und-lehre/10-beliebte-ausbildungen-im-uberblick/

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VSY à Voluntary Social Year (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr)

What is the VSY? For young people between 16 and 27 a voluntary social year (VSY) offers

the chance to do something for themselves and other people.

The VSY offers: - a chance to develop his or her personality and skills - a chance to meet people and experience community

- the opportunity to shape our society - professional support and learning about social, sportive, political and

cultural aspects of professional fields -a chance to examine the personal suitability for such a profession

- the VSY is full time paid - pocket money

- accommodation and catering - contract-free insurance

The VSY usually lasts 12 months and begins on the 1st of August or the 1st of September each year. The minimum/maximum duration is 6/18 months.

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Au Pair Year à FAQ

How difficult is it to become an au pair? The more experience you have, the bigger your chances to become an au pair. You must be able to provide at least two references of nursery-related employments. Did you already look after children of acquaintances or neighbours? Could you complete a traineeship in a nursery school? Did you perhaps conduct a sports group or help in child afternoons? You should bring as much experience as possible for your time as an au pair. When should I apply for an au pair year? You should apply at least 3 to 4 month before you depart because you and the agency need some time to prepare documents and apply for a visa. The best time period for applying is approx. 6 to 9 months in advance. How good does my English have to be? You should already have knowledge in English because as an au pair you must be able to agree any time.

How much experience in the support of little children should I have? If you also like to look after children at the age of 3 months to 2 years, you will have to prove your special suitability: You must be at least 19 years old and provide experience in the support of little children on the scale of 200 hours at the beginning of your au pair year. Can I also apply without driving licence? By the time of the registration you don’t need a driving licence, yet. For the dispatch of the complete application documents the possession of the driving licence is, however, absolutely necessary. Without a driving licence the agency cannot arrange an au pair year for you. Can I choose in which state I am going to stay during my au pair year? If you like to spend your au pair year in a certain region you are welcome to inform the agency about it during the personal conversation. The agency will do the best they can to realize your wish.

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Can I do my au pair year together with a friend? If you apply for an au pair year together with a friend, the agency will send both documents out to the same region. Can I change my host family? If problems appear during your time as an au pair, you can always talk to your agency about it. There are often misunderstandings. If no common solution can be found, a change is possible. Which tasks do I have to be prepared for? As an au pair you are mainly responsible for the support of your host family’s children. Furthermore, easy housework, washing dishes or doing laundry might be on your schedule, too.

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Job Interviews

The company „a IKEA a“

Which skills do I need to work for IKEA? In general, you should be open minded, helpful and friendly because very often people need your help.

Being creative also helps you in this job because often you have to decorate the areas where the clients can find the furniture.

Moreover, you have to assemble some furniture, so it would also be helpful if you are clever because sometimes it does not work and you have to find a good solution. Math, English and German skills are also important.

What can you do in this job? When you work in an IKEA store there are different work fields. Some things you can do there are:

Assembling furniture, decorating and/or designing show rooms, working in the gastronomy etc.

Which vocational training courses can I do? You can do your vocational training as a trained retail salesman, in logistics, in visual marketing, in gastronomy or as a commercial economic specialist.

Usually your training lasts over three years. Then, you can start your career in an IKEA store.

Source: Personal experience; Praktikumsmappe Wiebke Mühlhoff

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Working in gastronomy

Which skills do I need in this job? To work in the field of gastronomy you need to have at least a certificate of secondary education (Hauptschulabschluss). But you will have a better chance, if you get the A- Levels (Abitur) or the general certificate of secondary education (Realschulabschluss). Then, you also have the opportunity to study something in this field of work.

Furthermore, you should be flexible and NOT lazy. When you work, for example, as a cook you have to do a lot and you have to do your work fast because the guest is waiting. It is also important to be able to work in a team and to communicate with each other.

Do I need to know something before I start working in the gastronomy? Yes. Before you start your career you need to know something about quality regulations because if you work as a cook in a kitchen and prepare some meals, it will be

absolutely necessary to know how to work with food.

Moreover, you need a health certificate and you have to be informed about infection protection laws, which is a very important aspect in this job.

Which vocational training courses can I do? You can do your training as a cook or, if you have your A-Levels, you can also study hotel business or restaurant business. If you are interested in a combined study program (Duales Studium), you can study nutrition science.

Source: http://www.ausbildung.net/gastronomie-tourismus-und-verkehr/ausbildung-in-der-gastronomie-und-hotellerie.html

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Skilled crafts and trade Which skills do I need? In general, you need to be clever precise and creative in this field of work. Trade is hard work that requires strength and intelligence. When there is a problem, you have to find a solution. EDP knowledge is required for controlling complex machines because nowadays working with machines is much easier than doing everything manually. What can you do in this job? There is a wide range of professions, like: construction, wood- and metal works, electronics, clothing, food, health, glass and paper. Every profession has got something to do with trade, but there is a difference between trade in the sense of constructing something and trade in the sense of “brain work”. How long does vocational training take? The combined training (working in your job while going to school at) takes two or three years.

Where can I get more information? For more information, contact the Chamber of Handicrafts (Handwerkskammer).

Source: http://www.ausbildung.net/handwerkliche-ausbildungen/das-berufsfeld.html

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Software development Which skills do I need? To work as a software developer, you need team spirit and a preference for technology. It would also be great if you were able to solve problems, especially computer problems. Furthermore, the German A-Levels are the best prerequisites to get the chance to work as a software developer. Good grades in computing, math and English are also very important.

What can you do in this job? As the name already says, you have to develop new software. You have to program e.g. new computer games or new programs. In this job you deal with different programming languages and with mathematical models. Sometimes you have to check the quality of a new software before it will be sold. So in general, most of the time you do computer work. Therefore, you should be really interested in this matter.

How long do I have to train? Often this vocational training is a combined one which lasts over three years. In this time you learn about mathematical methods which you absolutely need in this job. Then, you gain practical experience in your future job in a software company. Source: http://www.ausbildung.net/ausbildungen-in-technik-it/mathematisch-

technischer-softwareentwickler.html

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Social/ pedagogical jobs Which skills do I need? In general, you should exhibit social qualities. This means that you should be able to work together with people all the time. Mostly, you have to work with pupils (kindergarten, school), disabled people or old people. So in this job you will meet completely different people with different social backgrounds. To work with these people, you have to be tactful, polite, communicative, helpful and creative. A very important point is that you should keep a professional distance between you and your clients. That means, if you work together with a disabled person, you should forget about the problem, when you leave this person.

What can I do in this job? As we already mentioned, you can work with different people. That means, if you are interested in working with young children, you can work in a kindergarten, or at school. You can also work as a social pedagogical assistant. In this job you have to support families or teenagers who have got several problems. What about the vocational training? When you are interested in this job field, you can do a combined training where you can go to school and get acquianted with your new job at the same time

Source: http://www.ausbildung.net/paedagogische-soziale-ausbildungen/berufsfeld-und-ausbildung.html

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Fashion designer Which skills do I need? If you want to study fashion design, you will need the A-levels (Abitur) or the advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife). If you are interested in this job, you should be very creative because you have to design new collections. Then, you should also have some art-skills because you have to draw a lot in this job. Moreover, you should be able to work in a team but you also have to show your own ideas. To have imagination is also very important. How long do I have to study ? Usually, you have to study seven semesters, that means more than three years. What exactly do I learn? In this course of studies you will learn to work with different colors, as well as different techniques of drawing,, sewing, designing and compiling new collections. Where can I work after finishing my studies?

• Catwalk • Theatre • Media • For different brands

Mechanical engineering What skills do I need? You need mathematical knowledge as well as knowledge of physics and computing. Interest in technical issues is required. If you want to start studying mechanical

engineering, you will need to complete an internship of at least 10 weeks in advance. What do you do whilst studying? It is a very learning intensive course of studies, thus, being very difficult. Topics include math and natural science and you will also learn about engineering sciences. You will also do a work placement in a laboratory. What can I do after finishing my studies?

• Build machines • Develop new technology • Resource/personal

management

Source: http://www.berufenet.arbeitsagentur.de

Sources: http://abi.de/studium/studiengaenge/grundstaendige/ing/maschinenbau010014.htm?zg=schueler http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_a_mechanical_engineer_do

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Job-Ranking

1. Businessman and businesswoman at retail Description As a retail sales clerk, you will be the first person to be contacted, if a customer needs advice. You will make sure that products are presented appealingly and that customers receive professional advice. You are perfect for this job, if you like to be surrounded by people, if you are well organized and if you do not mind to spend the whole day on your feet. Facts

• In 2011 around 29,000 graduates chose this job • Recommended graduation: General certificate of secondary education

(Realschulabschluss) • Duration of training: Three years • Hours of work: During shop hours, including weekends • Reward: 1st year of training: 580-652€; 2nd year of training: 650-728€;

3rd year of training: 748-834€

2. Shop assistant at retail Description Your training certificate takes three years. Your location is the selling space. There you deal with customers, sort products and lead through the checkout process. Where you work, of course, depends entirely on your interests, because sellers are used in a variety of shops. Facts

• In 2011, around 27,000 graduates have chosen this job

• Recommended graduation: Certificate of secondary education (Hauptschulabschluss)

• Duration of training: Two years • Hours of work: During shop hours, including weekends • Reward: 1st year of training: 580-652€; 2nd year of training: 650-725€

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3. Clerk Description You will have to face many different types of work in the office. Therefore, you should have some experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint and should not be afraid to use the calculator. During training, you will learn how texts and letters are created and meetings are prepared. In addition, you will take phone calls and coordinate meetings. You should, therefore, not only be good in organizing things properly, but also have appropriate German and math skills. You will spend your day at a desk. The biggest advantages of this job are the regular working hours. Facts

• In 2011 around 21,000 graduates chose this job • Recommended graduation: General certificate of secondary education

(Realschulabschluss) • Duration of training: Three years • Hours of work: 40hrs/ week. Often in the form of flexi-time • Reward: 1st year of training 455-736€; 2nd year of training 536-800€;

3rd year of training 651-879€

4. Motor Mechanic Description If you want to be a motor mechanic, you should definitely be interested in technology and mathematics. In this 3 ½ -year combined training program you will learn everything about motor vehicles: how you control and repair a car and also how you deal with customers. Apart from that, you should not be in bad shape, because this job can go with a lot of physical stress. Facts

• In 2011 around 15,000 graduates have chosen this job. • Recommended graduation: Certificate of secondary education

(Hauptschulabschluss) • Duration of training: Three an half years • Hours of work: On Weekdays • Reward: 1st year of training 436-648€; 2nd year of training 484-683;

3rd year of training 534-755 €

Quotation:://www.ausbildung.de/berufe/beliebteste/ Impressum:Employer GmbH

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The perfect job application

Mr Miller JTB World Headquaters Stafford St8 England

Dear Mr. Miller Application for a work placement with JTB I would like to apply for one of the work placements which you advertised on “www.praktikumsbörse.de” . I would be interested in a six-month placement in the field of export sales. I would be able to start working in August this year. I am currently in the second year of a two-year full-time course in business administration at a vocational college in Cologne, Germany. After finishing my work placement with you, I will obtain my qualifications as a management assistant. This is equivalent to a BTEC National Certificate in the UK. As you will see from my enclosed CV, I have a good knowledge of English and advanced computer skills. As part of my college course last year I successfully completed a four-week placement in a local German company. My employers found me reliable and keen to learn. I have a wide range of interests including sports, dancing and photography. I would very much welcome the opportunity to work in a major international company in the UK and I believe that I would be an enthusiastic and hard working employee. I hope that you will consider my application and look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Christina Lenz Encl: CV, Photo

Steinerstr. 18 51078 Köln Germany

1. Addressee 2. Company 3. Street, Nr. 4. Country

Salutation

Subject, Regarding

Your address

Introduction: • Intentions • Reference to

the source you found the add

• Your current achievements in education & work • Future plans

Your • appropriate

skills • personal

successes • relevant/

important character traits

• interests Polite request for a reply

• Polite farewell • Your signature • Your full name

in print • Reference to

enclosed documents

Source: “business expert- Wirtschaft und Verwaltung” by David Christie, Ernst Klett Verlag Stuttgart/Leipzig (2009)

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How to apply for a job

“This advertisement is a good example for what you should pay attention to before applying for a job!!! J “

Job advertisement: Work placement in the UK with JTB JTB is a world-leading manufacturer of heavy construction machinery and one of the UK’s best-known companies. As a major international company, we are pleased to offer work in the EU. We currently have work placements in the following areas: • production • marketing • export sales • IT Work placements last from a minimum of four weeks to a maximum of 52 weeks. All placements are unpaid but we can usually help you to find suitable accommodation. Applicants must have a good knowledge of English and be reliable, motivated and keen to learn. If you would like to apply for a work placement with us, please write enclosing your CV to: Mr Derek Cooper, JTB World Headquarters, Stafford ST8 4EW England.

What is the name of the company? What can I

learn about the company?

Where is the company?

Who can apply for the job?

How long are the placements?

Which types of jobs are available?

How much will I earn? Are there any special conditions?

Who do I have to write to?

What do I have to enclose?

Source: “business expert- Wirtschaft und Verwaltung” by David Christie, Ernst Klett Verlag Stuttgart/Leipzig (2009)

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What you need to pay attention to when you go to a job interview

( Model: Cristian Moldovanu ; All rights reserved by Hartmut Nörenberg/ http://www.hart-worx.com/)

J kkLkk Bring a copy of your application papers just to be sure. Bring a bag with necessary material.

Don’t prepare yourself for the interview in the very last moment.

Dress appropriately (depending on the job).

Don’t dress provocative or dishevelled.

Have a sleek appearance. Don't chew gum or smell like a cigarette.

Show that you take the interview seriously. àInform yourself about the interviewer’s name & its correct pronunciation.

-Don't treat the interviewer casually. This is an insult to the interviewer and to the organization.

-If the interviewer has a doctoral degree or medical degree, use "Dr. [+ last name]".

Timing Inform yourself about how long it will take you to arrive àIt is better to arrive 10 minutes earlier than 10 minutes too late.

Don’t act as if you were only interested in the money; don't ask about salary and benefits issues until your interviewer brings up the topic.

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Offer a firm handshake, keep eye contact, and have a friendly expression when your interviewer greets you.

Don't make negative comments about former employers or professors.

If you are nervous try not to show it. Be calm and cool!

Don't go to extremes with your posture; don't slouch, and don't sit rigidly on the edge of your chair.

Respond to questions and back up statements about yourself with specific examples whenever possible.

Don't falsify application material or give wrong answers to interview questions.

If you don’t understand the interviewer’s question, ask politely to repeat or explain it.

Don't be unprepared for typical interview questions. You may not be asked all of them in every interview, but being unprepared will not help you.

Be honest and be yourself – your best professional self!

Don’t bring your parents or friends (and of course no pets!) to the interview – Be independent and do it on your own!

Exhibit a positive attitude and a lot of interest.

Don't allow your cell phone to sound during the interview! (If it does, apologize quickly and ignore it.) Don't take a cell phone call! Don't look at a text message!

If you believe you were treated inappropriately or asked questions that were inappropriate, don’t let the interviewer put you under pressure.

Don’t get upset and aggressive about little things, which might just be meant as a joke.

At the end, take time to ask questions which weren’t discussed but are important for you.

Don’t be too shy. Ask questions and show interest.

When the interviewer concludes the interview, offer a firm handshake and keep eye contact. Depart gracefully.

Don’t exaggerate your reactions at the end of the interview. Stay calm and polite whatever the result of the interview is going to be.

Source: http://www.career.vt.edu/interviewing/DosDonts.html

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Getting Help

You don’t know what to do after school? And you have no idea where you can get help from? Then, this article may help you plan your future career. First, you have to know that there are many different ways of getting help and some of them are closer than you think. This article contains:

• useful links that can help you choose a job

• a concrete depiction of a very extensive test to check your preferences

• a list of people who may help you

• a list of institutions you can get help from

People who can help you: First, you could ask are your parents. They should know you best and already have experiences with this topic. Furthermore, many schools have special teachers or offers to help you with problems like choosing a job, improving your grades or checking your skills. Nearly every school organizes seminars for senior pupils to provide information about different options. Institutions you can go to:

• Agentur für Arbeit • Universities (they often

offer an open day for indecisive students)

• Job fairs (more information: “How to choose a job”)

http://www.arbeitsagentur.de/

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Useful websites:

• http://studienwahl-deutschland.de

• If you already know what you want to study, so-called Hochschulrankings can help you find the right university. They contain information about the dropping out proportion, for example. (http://www.che-ranking.de)

• If you don’t know what you want to study or what you are good at, you can try a test on the internet. Especially the one designed by “was-studiere-ich” is a great opportunity to find out about the different options you might have.

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In this test you have to work on different types of exercises. These include tasks to check your language, mathematic and spatial thinking skills. But first, you have to answer questions about your interests, ambitions and abilities. With these results, the website evaluates individual options for you.

In the following you can see some examples from the tests:

Testing spatial thinking

A test

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Testing mathematic skills

Testing language skills

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Here you can see the results after finishing the different tests. There is information about study courses and jobs that match your interests and identified skills. You can change the criteria from the beginning of the test. You can also see where the different study courses are available.

With the help of these bars you can see how well a result matches your skills.

Suggestions

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FAQs What can I do with my GCSE (general certificate of secondary education/Realschulabschluss)? You can continue going to school and complete your A-levels if you got a qualification. Or you can start a vocational training / schooling. What can I do with my vocational diploma (Fachabitur)? You can study at a Fachhochschule or apply for an education. What can I do with my A-levels (Abitur)? You can decide whether you want to study at a university or at a Fachhochschule. Additionally, you can apply for an vocational training. Which jobs are really needed in the future? For example: Air Traffic Controller, Pilot, Doctor, Policeman, Nurse What can I do in the time between school and university? Look at the chapter “Which options do you have after school” Where can I get help? Look at the chapter “Getting Help”

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High rents in big cities Big differences in lease rental charges

As you can see in the following picture, there are huge differences between different cities when it comes to chosing an apartment. Munich, for example, has the highest average rent of 11,90€ per m² . In NRW, it is comparatively cheap. For example:

• Duisburg : 6,00€ per m² • Essen: 6,20€ per m² • Dortmund: 6,10€ per m² • Gelsenkirchen: 5,50€ per m²

Other cities outside NRW: • Heidelberg: 9,60€ per m² • Hamburg: 9,00€ per m² • Frankfurt am Main: 9,80€

per m² • Darmstadt: 8,60€ per m²

Surprising results:

• Berlin: 6,40€ per m² • Leipzig: 5,00€ per m² • Flensburg: 5,10€ per m²

[for other cities click more]

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Remember that it is much cheaper not to live directly in the city or in popular districts. However, it is a big part of your daily costs and there are some opportunities to save as much money as possible. Another way to save money is to share an apartment with other people. This could be in form of apartment-sharing communities (WG's) or you can live in dormitories (Studentenwohnheime). A good website to find (or launch)

apartment-sharing communities is EasyWG . If you want to live alone or with your partner, you can save the high provision by searching you apartment here. After finding a suitable apartment, the next question will be: Where can I buy cheap furniture? Take a look at UniDeal, for example. They have a lot of great deals.

Expenses for study courses and combined study programs

How much money do you have to spend?

University fees There are two different types of universities: private universities and state universities. They differ a lot when it comes to the fees you have to pay. A few years ago, a lot of federal states in Germany abolished Studiengebühren but there are still other fees at state universities. These fees include for example: library fees, a ticket for bus or train, administration costs, AStA- (Allgemeiner Studenten-ausschuss) and Studentenwerk-fees. Private universities expect you to pay these fees and high Studiengebüren. However, it is hard to find out the exact amount. In general, it is around 500€ or above.

Fees for combined study programs

The expenses in a combined study program are almost comparable to those at private universities. It depends, of course, on the university and the study courses, as well. The Studiengebühren can be 500€ per semester or up to 600€ per month. Sometimes you have to pay around 250€ for your examinations per semester. But don’t forget: You’ll get an average payment of 900€ from your company. If you are lucky, your company might even pay all the costs.

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Your daily expenses

These costs are easy to forget but very important.

In the following pie chart you can see an overview of what you might

have to expect to spend every month (apart from university fees):

à 694.00 €

281,00 €

159,00 €

76,00 €

59,00 €

51,00 €

35,00 € 33,00 € rent

food

transport service health insurance clothes

Source: www.studieren-im-netz.org

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What is “BAföG”? It is a law which regulates financial help for those of you whose parents cannot afford student fees.

Who can get it? People who: -are attending a secondary school starting from class 10 -are going to a special (high) school -take evening classes (main, secondary or high school) -are going to a high school or an academy school -are going to a university

What do I get with “BaföG”? The money you get depends on where you live. If you still live with your parents, you can receive up to 414.00€. If you do not live with your parents, you might receive up to 643.00€.

What do I have to pay back? First of all, it is important to mention that you do not have to pay back the full amount of money you get from “BaföG”. Only 50% have to be paid back after five years, without any interest on it.

How can I earn some extra money during college? Every college student wants extra money and often complains about not having any, whether their college is paid for or not. This is a how-to for those students who want some money to spend on clothes, a date, or maybe just some traveling.

a) Get a part-time job It is really stressful to work during your freetime but you will earn good money. Students can work as a waiter/waitress but you have to know that you often have to work late. Another opportunity is working in a store.

b) Get a campus job A lot of universities offer jobs where you can help disabled students or help out in the cafeteria or in the library, for example.

c) Donate plasma There are many plasma donation centers across Germany. Most centers will give you at least 20-40€ for donating each time. Each appointment takes about an hour and a half, and you can sit and read for class during your donation.

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d) Work seasonally Some stores will offer you a job during Christmas or Easter time when they need more employees than usual.

Sources: http://www.bafoeg-rechner.de/ http://www.studium-ratgeber.de/finanzen.php http://www.studium-ratgeber.de/bafoeg-ueberblick.php

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Savers save their cents Couching, “Kleiderkreisel”, etc.

Here are a few more ways to save your money. In the following article, we will inform you about different ways to save your money. Foodsharing Sharing food instead of throwing it away

• You still have food from your last party? • It is Sunday and you need 2 eggs to bake a cake for your lover? à The foodsharing-community will help you find nice people in your neighbourhood with whom you can swap your food.

“Kleiderkreisel”

• Do you have a full wardrobe but nothing to wear? Swap, donate or sell it now!

à Visit the “Kleiderkreisel” homepage, upload your clothes, negotiate the price and send your things to other people while you wait for your own package.

Swap service

• Exchange what you can for what you need! • You like to look after someone’s children but you are not good at

repairing your computer?

à Go to exchange-me, open your own account and swap your services for free.

Couching “Connect with travellers all around the world”

• Travel around the world: Find a local host in one of over 100.000 cities to stay with whenever you do not want to pay so much money for a hotel

• Become a host: Provide accommodation for a member of couch surfing.

à Are you interested? Become a member of couchsurfing.

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“I’m a person who…

Questions: a) …cares about plants, trees and a part of your homes”

b) …takes care of your well-being and knows how to use a knife and fork” c) …has much responsibility and saves lives”

d) …works with animals, a dung fork and a traction engine” e) …scares a lot of people and works with a burr”

f) …develops and checks new and mostly technical things” g) …cares about the forest and the animals and has a rifle” h) …saves lives and is brave in exceptional circumstances”

i) …brings people from one point to another” j) …takes care of you when you are sick”

k) …works with young people and children and tries to educate them” l) …informs people indirectly about what is happening in the world”

m) …supervises law and order” n) …organises things for others and has lot of different things to do”

o) …helps people to win a match” p) …loves colours and works nearly everyday at a new place”

FINAL ANSWER:

b) g) o) 2 10 6 i) 8 k) h) 17 e) 12 d) 15 4 l) m) 9 11 18 c) p) 14 a) 1 j) 3 13 5 16 f) 20 n) 7 19

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Anschrift: Projektkurs Wirtschaftsenglisch Q1

Theodor-Heuss-Gymnasium Dinslaken

Voerderstr. 30

46535 Dinslaken

www.thg-dinslaken.de

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