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Top 5 things famous about Germany

Cars

Mercedes, Lamborghini, BMW, Rolls Royce, Mini cooper, Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo... and the list can be still extensive. When it comes to cars, the Germans have mastered not just from tip to toe but also from inside out. German automobile industry contributes largely to its economy and holds a strong market worldwide. With the local transport as Audi and Mercedes, the country is home to several numerous world renowned car brands. They say if it is a car, it has to be German!

Bread

Germans are very fond of Breads, and thus one may find at least 10 types of breads in a bakery or supermarket here. The breads here are made from different types of grains, cereals and flower seeds and are like their staple diet.

Politeness and Patience

Many people say that Germans are very polite, and I am also of the same opinion. One
often finds politeness even from a stranger, who is German. If you are
in train and the train is jam packed (which is not a common sight here), you may still find people asking you if you were standing fine :) Hello and bye to everyone (even if you do not know them) at work place, good evening to the bus driver, thank you and sorry couple of times each day
and so on... These experiences make one experience the warmth and politeness of Germans.

When it comes to Patience, you could be in a restaurant and waiting almost 10 minutes to get the menu or for getting your bill, but that is normal. Germans have lot of patience. People are not in absolute hurry to get inside the train or to drive their way zooming off the city roads. To let someone with really less stuff to bill go ahead at billing counter at supermarket is normal.
If you are in Germany, asking after 10 minutes of ordering ‘How long will it take for my order?!’ restaurant is not normal.

Football

It is very known fact that Germans have a strong national football team, recently portrayed by their winning of FIFA 2014. Football fever, especially World Cup is celebrated in a manner no less than national festival. Children are often found getting trained in football and their elders
too are never tired to play it :) I think it is like the Cricket fever in India. Apart from Football too, Germans are often active in Sports like handball, fencing, basketball, etc. Swimming, jogging and cycling are often carried out on regular basis. 

Punctuality

Be it trains, bus, office or party, Germans are very particular about time. ‘A minute lost is a penny lost’ is literally followed. The time schedules are followed up to the mark and you cannot be late if you are in Germany.

Although there are other things too which are famous about Germany, I will keep that for the coming posts and keep this one short ;)

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Why to Choose Germany for Higher Studies

Turbo Charged Economy

As said earlier, Germany is the first country among the developed nations to recover from the global economic crisis of which many including the USA and UK are still suffering. On the contrary the German economy not only recovered quickly but is sky-rocketing with no signs of slowing down! A visible testimony to the theory is the numerous job openings announced almost everywhere within the past few weeks. The labour shortage is so high that it had to go out of the way and  relax its border to the east European citizens to work here without any legal barrier.

Why is it important? Simply, because you want to study at a country whose economic and political conditions are stable. Bigger economy means bigger spending on universities and research schools. And a strong economy guarantees a 'non-profit' education system. I think by now you know the consequences of universities becoming money making industries rather than true educational institutions. 

Another plus point is the availability of plenty of 'student-jobs' during study period. In short it is financially more secured and convenient.

Excellent Universities and Educational Institutions 

The German universities are famous for pioneering cutting edge technologies. Just wikipedia some major inventions/technologies and most of the time the roots will be related to Germany. All the major universities have a long tradition of excellence in research and development. The government and state expenditure are quite high on education. Usually the universities have a major influence on the city they are located in. The average classes are small but resource heavy, with plenty access to state of the art facilities. The libraries are huge, well resourced and one never has to wait for access to a computer terminal or desk irrespective to the number of students or time of the day/semester. My university has over 37 000 students, till date I never had to wait for one. The best part, almost everything is free of cost for students.

Why is it important? For an ideal studying environment, the educational institutions need to be strong and free from socio-political influences. Fortunately universities in Germany enjoys a full autonomy from the state mechanism. This provides an ideal ground for disturbance free education, research and student life.

Its Fun! 

German universities and colleges are not only about studying, they are pretty much fun as well! Here a university is not complete without a dozen of cafe/restaurants and bars! Each offering a different selection of snacks and cuisines, all of course discounted for students. In addition, there are numerous parties, cultural shows, road shows and night life all arranged by different student offices of the universities. In addition each student hostel has its own party place and bar.

Accomodation.

Every student finds an accommodation usually with one of the university subsidiary run hostels. The living conditions are nice. The locations are near to the university, public transport systems and shopping malls. (Detailed info soon to be uploaded).

Transport. 

In most of the states/cities the student identity card doubles as the public transport card valid for travel in trains, trams, subways, water taxi and overhead cars. The cost is included in the social fees for the semester which is about two hundred euro. 

Extracurricular activities.

Should you decide not to be a couch potato, the universities' sport faculties offer a extensive range of sports to choose for in the semester. Activities range from windsurfing, scuba diving, football to karate, techno dance, yoga etc. Again most of them are free for students!

Lifestyle.

Europeans prefer a non extravagant lifestyle. In cities the buildings, malls and the like blend in smoothly to the surrounding nature. However, it has all the modern social attractions but muted under a layer of simplicity so that it doesn't interfere with people who want quite and peace. Germany is strongly racism free and the laws are very strong against it. It is also very friendly to people with special needs. All the government, semi-government and private establishments have special provisions for disabled persons. The public transport systems and buildings are equipped to cater to people with special needs. 

Why are all these important? Because student life is not only about studies. Life, like everything else must be well balanced. And in Germany it is pretty much balanced. In Germany students literally enjoy a VIP status, a far cry even for many developed nations.

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