Experiencing Germany - The Latest Practical Guide for Studying in Germany

Author: Mi Song, Ni Cheng, Zhao Fan
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The book "Experiencing Germany -- A Practical Guide for Studying in Germany" provides students and scholars planning to study in Germany with essential information and resources for living, studying, and working there. The content is divided into three main parts. The first part includes the "Application Section" and "Preparation Section," introducing types of German universities and academic systems, the process of applying for university positions, and reforms in German university tuition fees. The second part covers the "Procedures Section," "Living Section," "Study Section," and "Working Section," detailing the series of procedures required after arriving in Germany, important considerations during the process, and basic life needed for living in Germany. The third part introduces student organizations, social clubs, and some legal relevant to international students, explaining the cultural and social environment in Germany closely related to students. The three authors, Mi Song, Ni Cheng, and Zhao Fan, are Chinese students at the University of Münster, RWTH Aachen University, and TU Darmstadt, respectively. Among them, Mi Song served as the president of the Student and Scholar Union in Münster during the 2001-02 academic year. Ni Cheng is currently a member of the Council of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), a member of the Council of the China Students and Scholars Association in Germany (CSSAG), and a member of the Supervisory Board of the DAAD. Zhao Fan previously served as the president of the China Scholars and Students Union in Darmstadt during the 2002 academic year. The authors' extensive experience in studying abroad and their rich experience in student work ensure the authenticity and practicality of the book's content. Liu Jinghui, the Education Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Germany, wrote the preface for this book. In the "Preface," she wrote: "The publication of 'Experiencing Germany -- A Practical Guide for Studying in Germany' comes at the right time. The three authors, Mi Song, Ni Cheng, and Zhao Fan, introduce the challenges and solutions students may encounter when studying in Germany based on their personal experiences and insights. For those who are about to study in Germany and those already there, this book serves as an invaluable guide for both study and life."