Studying Chemistry Abroad in Germany/Austria?
Hi there, right now I'm a senior in high school, and I've been accepted to VT as a chemistry major. I know I'd like to do study abroad sometime during college, and thought that Germany or Austria would be the best countries to think about, since I'm in my 5th year of German in high school. I've also visited Germany and Austria in the past on a school trip, and really loved it. The thing is, my university's study abroad program only offers chemistry courses in Germany/Austria in German. I think I would be ok with that, but I was planning on possibly going in my junior year, when physical chemistry is. I'm pretty confident in my German skills, but I don't know how I would fare taking a non-German class in German. I'm also planning on taking a couple German courses at the 300-level in college, so that may help. So, if anyone has experience taking courses in German, was it difficult for you to understand, and do tests and homework? I thought a summer internship may work also
Studying Abroad - 2 Answers
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I went through a similar thing in spain In my experience i found it easier to take notes and learn certain vocabualery that would help for my classes. If you struggle then you can always ask the teacher after hours for help. A friend of mine got given a human translator :) but you could just settle for an electronic one, not that you would need it if your taking more german courses :) It will be hard in the first week or two but then you settle down and start understanding more. Plus isnt chemistry basically numbers and math? math is a universal subject :D Good luck with your Chem/ German classes.
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You should check out universities @ Norway, Sweden or Finland, as the education is free for International Students like from India. So this would save you from spending lots of money or getting trapped with Education Loan. Just compare it with 25 lakhs tuition fee required to do masters in Australia. So you save 25 lakhs!! Again, do check the official websites, like for Norway it is http://www.studyinnorway.no and search for others. You could have saved a lot of money by doing Bachelors also from Europe. Studies in Europe are way too easy as compared to India. For example, exam answer sheet is of 4 pages only, instead of 32 pages. Professors expect you to write as briefly as possible, and ask 4 question in each exam only.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
My life could depend on your response
My life could depend on your response!?
This is a question I have had for some time. I am origionally from Atlanta, GA. I moved to Vienna, Austria three years ago. I love the culture and how one can travel easily to other countries from there. I also have my dad and step-mom there. I am finding it hard to get further with a job because my German is simply not perfect. Even after numerous German courses and lots of money spent. It is also really hard for me to make friends here. They are not so friendly and welcoming like in the states. Also finding a decent guy is ridicoulous. A lot of the men are machos and it is fairly normal for a guy to be married and have girlfriends on the side. Or have numerous girlfriends. They expect the woman to work and equally pay plus do the house work and cooking. I miss having friends and after 3 years here I would like to have a serious relationship. I am 23. With the economy in America it also makes me nervous. The economy here doesn't really seem to have been effected like in many places around the world. What would you suggest? One fear I have is that I only have a highschool degree. In Austria I am working at Mc Cafe; a new concept from McDonald's in competion with Starbucks and other similar coffee places. There I earn 1000 Euros (after taxes) a month. Plus I have a pension plan, 401K, 6 weeks paid vacation per year, and a health plan. the reason I could get a Visa is because my step-mom is Austrian. Getting a Visa to live in Europe isn't that easy. America isn't part of the EU.
Psychology - 4 Answers
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i think you are in a different culture.an older culture.adapting is one thing ,but compromising your principals is another.33 years ago i backpacked thru europe.times were different.i would check the rural areas.i found that they were friendly,and accomodating.
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Stay in Europe, but maybe not Austria.
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Not all Europeans are the same. You say it's easy to travel to other countries from Austria, so maybe you'd have better luck in France, Spain or Italy in finding a job and a man. There is always a language barrier, but many Europeans speak English often better than American-born people, since they are required to learn it in school. And you would still be closer to your parents than if you moved back to the U.S. You might just find that a change of scene is the answer to your problems. I wish you the best of luck!
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Hi! I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Finding a job in Europe is difficult, especially being an American, but all I can say on that subject is to stick with it, and something will come. Network yourself! Get word out that you are searching for a job. There is a place for you, you just have to find it. I have been looking for a job for three months now, so I can say I think you're better off in Austria than coming back here! From what I've learned on price of living there, it sounds like you earn a fairly good amount, along with excellent benefits. On to language. I tried to take German classes, and I have to say it was the most difficult of any language I have tried, so I congratulate you for staying with it. There is an organization I have been looking into that takes students to foreign countries all over the world to learn the native language. Since you are already living there, perhaps you could find their offices or something and find out about taking classes there. They offer classes for all levels of knowledge. Here is the site: http://www.worldlink-education.com/index.html I heard studying overseas is a lot cheaper than in the United States. If you feel like you need to further your education, you should look into universities where you live. For friends, perhaps you could try a pen-pal site I use to communicate with people from other countries. The majority of them are english speaking, so you could just browse through people in your area, and see if they would like to meet up or something. I have heard that german people are very unfriendly, so I hope you have luck with that. The site is: http://www.interpals.net/ As for guys, you are going to find men like that everywhere. Certainly having some friends will expose you to more dating opportunities, and maybe you could even find someone on that pen-pal site :p I hope I have helped you somewhat. Good luck!
This is a question I have had for some time. I am origionally from Atlanta, GA. I moved to Vienna, Austria three years ago. I love the culture and how one can travel easily to other countries from there. I also have my dad and step-mom there. I am finding it hard to get further with a job because my German is simply not perfect. Even after numerous German courses and lots of money spent. It is also really hard for me to make friends here. They are not so friendly and welcoming like in the states. Also finding a decent guy is ridicoulous. A lot of the men are machos and it is fairly normal for a guy to be married and have girlfriends on the side. Or have numerous girlfriends. They expect the woman to work and equally pay plus do the house work and cooking. I miss having friends and after 3 years here I would like to have a serious relationship. I am 23. With the economy in America it also makes me nervous. The economy here doesn't really seem to have been effected like in many places around the world. What would you suggest? One fear I have is that I only have a highschool degree. In Austria I am working at Mc Cafe; a new concept from McDonald's in competion with Starbucks and other similar coffee places. There I earn 1000 Euros (after taxes) a month. Plus I have a pension plan, 401K, 6 weeks paid vacation per year, and a health plan. the reason I could get a Visa is because my step-mom is Austrian. Getting a Visa to live in Europe isn't that easy. America isn't part of the EU.
Psychology - 4 Answers
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i think you are in a different culture.an older culture.adapting is one thing ,but compromising your principals is another.33 years ago i backpacked thru europe.times were different.i would check the rural areas.i found that they were friendly,and accomodating.
2 :
Stay in Europe, but maybe not Austria.
3 :
Not all Europeans are the same. You say it's easy to travel to other countries from Austria, so maybe you'd have better luck in France, Spain or Italy in finding a job and a man. There is always a language barrier, but many Europeans speak English often better than American-born people, since they are required to learn it in school. And you would still be closer to your parents than if you moved back to the U.S. You might just find that a change of scene is the answer to your problems. I wish you the best of luck!
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Hi! I am sorry to hear about your troubles. Finding a job in Europe is difficult, especially being an American, but all I can say on that subject is to stick with it, and something will come. Network yourself! Get word out that you are searching for a job. There is a place for you, you just have to find it. I have been looking for a job for three months now, so I can say I think you're better off in Austria than coming back here! From what I've learned on price of living there, it sounds like you earn a fairly good amount, along with excellent benefits. On to language. I tried to take German classes, and I have to say it was the most difficult of any language I have tried, so I congratulate you for staying with it. There is an organization I have been looking into that takes students to foreign countries all over the world to learn the native language. Since you are already living there, perhaps you could find their offices or something and find out about taking classes there. They offer classes for all levels of knowledge. Here is the site: http://www.worldlink-education.com/index.html I heard studying overseas is a lot cheaper than in the United States. If you feel like you need to further your education, you should look into universities where you live. For friends, perhaps you could try a pen-pal site I use to communicate with people from other countries. The majority of them are english speaking, so you could just browse through people in your area, and see if they would like to meet up or something. I have heard that german people are very unfriendly, so I hope you have luck with that. The site is: http://www.interpals.net/ As for guys, you are going to find men like that everywhere. Certainly having some friends will expose you to more dating opportunities, and maybe you could even find someone on that pen-pal site :p I hope I have helped you somewhat. Good luck!
Monday, May 7, 2012
French Revolution home work help
French Revolution home work help?
Put in chronological order: __ Louis Kossuth demands a separate Hungarian government __ Austria exploits cultural differences and ships arms to the Croatians __ Russian army invades Hungary __ Firghtened by demonstrations, the Austrian emperor dismisses Metterrnich
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You can research the French Revolution here: http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/
Put in chronological order: __ Louis Kossuth demands a separate Hungarian government __ Austria exploits cultural differences and ships arms to the Croatians __ Russian army invades Hungary __ Firghtened by demonstrations, the Austrian emperor dismisses Metterrnich
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You can research the French Revolution here: http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
By 1750, Prussia and Austria
By 1750, Prussia and Austria...?
By 1750, Prussia and Austria: a. were competing to develop their overseas empired. b. were battling for control of the German states. c. had taken major steps toward constitutional government. d. had agreed to work together against their chief foe, Russia. I think it's either B or D but I'm unsure. I've looked in my history notes and cannot find this, so please help! Thank you!
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I think its B since Germany was never a country until 1871. So both countries competed. Also its not D since there was not much fighting between them. They actually agreed to divide Poland between each other.
By 1750, Prussia and Austria: a. were competing to develop their overseas empired. b. were battling for control of the German states. c. had taken major steps toward constitutional government. d. had agreed to work together against their chief foe, Russia. I think it's either B or D but I'm unsure. I've looked in my history notes and cannot find this, so please help! Thank you!
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I think its B since Germany was never a country until 1871. So both countries competed. Also its not D since there was not much fighting between them. They actually agreed to divide Poland between each other.
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