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Questions about Germany
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Is there leniency with your end date for British Council?
British Council
I'd recommend looking up school holidays in Germany first (assuming you haven't already done that) - as if it's anything like the French system they have half terms etc., and it may well be that the 2...
Q
Can you study abroad with no/little knowledge of the language?
Language barrier
Yes you can - I study French and went to France. Had a few friends there with little or no French speaking ability. They got involved with the Erasmus community (where English is usually the common la...
Q
Can anyone recommend any (preferably translation) companies in either Germa...
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Will my plans for YA in France and Germany clash?
British Council
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How do I find out about courses foreign universities offer?
History
Q
Which country would be best to study in, France or Germany?
Is anyone else here spending the entire year in Munich from September?
Munich
Q
What is the best way to open a bank account in Germany?
Banking
It's super easy, there's no need to worry! Just walk into a bank and say 'ich möchte ein bankkonto eröffnen bitte'. Take a form of ID like a driving license or passport. You sign a form and get a ba...
Q
Dietary Requirements - do you have an advice to share?
Culture Shock
I have lived in France and Italy and don't eat meat, and it was definitely more difficult for me to find veggie food over there! Fortunately for me I'm a pescetarian and eat fish so there were more op...
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