Video: Cycling in Berlin
This short guide helps you learn the biking policies in Berlin and how to be safe while riding your bike in the city.
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Culture Shock: Spargelzeit
To say that Germans love asparagus is an understatement.
BAföG funding for international students
For many students, thinking about financing their studies gives them a headache. A well-known financial support for German students is BAföG. But is this also an option for international students?
Video: Why are students more stressed these days?
Today's students experience more stress than earlier generations. We talked to a psychotherapist who has some advice.
Brexit – what students need to know now
Brexit is done. Whether you like it or not, it’s a fact, that we all are confronted with a new situation now. But what does Brexit mean for German and British students?
‘It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year’
Christmas traditions around the world
You’re never too old for an Advent calendar!
As a child, advent calendars are always part of the pre-Christmas season, but also among students they are really popular. What is the history of this tradition? And to what extent are there trends or international specialties?
What the hell is Rundfunkbeitrag?
If you recently moved to Germany and had your place of residence registered, you surely will have received a letter about the so-called ‘Rundfunkbeitrag’. This means ‘license fee’. But what kind of license should you pay for?
“I Am.” An Art Exhibition
Emerging artists showcase a constellation of artworks that revolve around the theme of identity, and how identity influences their perception and conception of art.
Living Tiny
Minimalism isn’t just about Marie Kondo anymore. Tiny houses are supposed to be the homes of the future. But what’s it like to live in a tiny house? I tried it.
Student Self-Administration — Becoming an Advocate for the Community
When, almost five years ago, I moved into the hall of residence at Spandauer Damm, I was preoccupied with such thoughts: how do I connect with other students fast, and what’s the infamous campus life all about?
Traffic Lights for Healthy Meals
Since 2012, meals served at studierendenWERK’s canteens all over Berlin have been bearing a red, yellow, or green label. These so-called “gastronomic traffic lights” promote a balanced diet by pointing out the most wholesome food choices.
The Subtle Art of Staying Positive
Residence tutor Magdalena shares her personal experience on how to avoid the coronavirus blues.
Working students’ rights in times of coronavirus
Many students have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic and face an unprecedented precarious financial situation. Lawyer Frank Gust answers the most urgent questions for international students in these uncertain times.
Seasonal Depression: How to Cope with the Winter Blues
Feeling blue? You’re not alone. It’s just this time of the year in Berlin.
Culture Shock: Berlin Winter Blues
Autumn leaves have already started to fall down, days are getting colder and gloomier, and you want to sit at your warm and cozy home to read a book, or just lie in bed with your pyjamas on. Don’t worry, it’s just the normal Berlin winter blues
Learning for Life
70 percent of Berlin students have a side job. studierendenWERK offers various training courses and workshops for students that help them find employment, get along in the workplace and know their rights. We talked to coordinator Maria Dengel about the current programme.
Culture Shock: Gingerbread in September
It's 30 °C outside in September and you can find Christmas cookies, cakes and chocolates at the German supermarkets.
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