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It's Nord-ecke. The northern corner (ecke) of the fan block.

For Nord listen to a NordVPN ad, they pronounce it pretty well. For example this one:

And yeah, ecke is pretty much éck-uh, like you already said. You just pulled the d into the wrong syllable. Right pronunciation would be: Nord-éck-uh

EDIT: having said that, German fotball fans would say Nordkurve. The northern curve/bend of the fan block. We don't call it a corner.

Well all stores with cashiers? The only exeption which comes to my mind would be Baumärkte. But i think most of them have a chair(?) but usally they stand bc items are too large ...

The second one?

Next time you may want to use this: https://www.dict.cc/?s=j%C3%A4ger
There's an audio symbol next to the noun. Click on it and you'll get a soundbite mostly from native speakers.

I’m not a lawyer and this isn’t legal advice!

German source translated with DeepL:

“Employment contract without probationary period

German law does not stipulate that a probationary period is mandatory at the beginning of the employment relationship. Accordingly, there can also be no probationary period in the employment contract. Exceptions apply to vocational training. Here, the provisions of the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) apply, which states in § 20:

‘The vocational training relationship begins with the probationary period. It must be at least one month and may not exceed four months.’

If no probationary period has been agreed in a regular employment contract, neither the employer nor the employee benefits from the shortened notice period of two weeks.

But can a probationary period also be agreed without an employment contract, i.e. verbally? In principle, there is nothing to prevent this, as it does not need to be in writing. In the event of a dispute, however, the verifiability of the agreement is problematic. As a rule, only witnesses who confirm oral agreements can help. Without them, it will be difficult.”

It's no problem to get an appointment for an ultrasound, you just have to call early enough or else the clinic or gynecologist might not have time for you. Just call around and ask.

Without insurance a prenatal ultrasound costs on average around 300,- €, but depending on which clinic you're going to it might be higher. Bigger clinics with high prestige can charge more, but your average small gynecologist would likely charge less than that. In any case, you can ask for the costs when you call for an appointment and check who might be a little less expensive.

Found this website, it might has more information you find useful, though it's more about actually giving birth in Germany.

https://wise.com/gb/blog/cost-of-having-a-baby-in-germany

And just a question out of curiosity, but why don't you have any form of health insurance? Especially in the US it's a dangerous gamble living without any insurance, even if your system is imo bs.

First of all, good question, it helps that you include a good write-up.

Unfortunately what you're searching for sounds like a eierlegende Wollmilchsau. You'll have to compromise on some aspects and decide for yourself what's more important.

Honestly, it's counter-intuitive because of the population density, but I'd invite you to at least check out the Ruhrgebiet. It checks at least some boxes: It's open-minded, there is not too much competition for apartments and services, and while is no uncultivated nature, they are stepping up their game in terms of parks. Good outdoor recreation, better than in Berlin, is also not very far in the Sauerland.

It is of course just one idea, but could be worth checking out. Maybe a roadtrip post-Covid to see whether you like the vibe in the cities there is a good idea.

Four hours a day for 8 months is a lot of time; if you can spend most of it actually learning German, you should be good.

If those other people in your course distract you from learning, though, I would tell the teacher or the organization providing the course so. They should try to give you a good learning environment. If they can't, I would look for a different course elsewhere.

If you don't find better German lessons, you could try duolingo, which should get you to B1 as well, at least in reading/writing. The speaking/listening part isn't so great, but that's something you better practice in real life, anyway.

The accent of your teacher would not worry me all too much, as long as her grammar is correct and you can understand her well. There are a lot of different German dialects in addition to the accents of many immigrants, so a lot of people don't speak perfect Hochdeutsch, even Germans. Since you live here, you will get to hear correct pronunciations in day to day life and eventually figure out your own version of German.

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>Drop the condescending attitude

Well, if you don't know the language, investigating stuff becomes a fair bit harder. I happen to speak it well, so, honestly, it's not that hard. And actually, it's really not that hard.

>I obviously didn't use key words in German.

This is now my fault because?

>I was thinking about connecting either a switch (like this one) so that I have access to LAN or a cheap router (like this one) so that I additionally have WLAN directly to the DSL cable (no Telekom router in between), but I am not certain if this is possible.

It's not ... you need a modem to establish the connection.

If you are on a budget buy a cheap router with modem and request the login details from your provider. You should get them without needing to ask in textform with your contract and are free to establish the connection with any device you chose. This is a new law from 2016 so if you dont get your login feel free to file a complaint with the Bundesnetzagentur.

I suggest organic maps.

It uses openstreetmap data (so, it's fundamentally the same data as you'd find in OsmAnd and Maps.me), but it has a cleaner and better interface and better search functions than the other apps. It also allows you to download an unlimited number of maps, so you can just download all of Germany and its neighbouring countries. In addition, it also doesn't track you and doesn't try to push strange "wallet" features, unlike maps.me.

You could buy some big syringes (the hole should be pretty wide) and inject soft butter (not liquid though) yourself. If you use compound butter, the stuff should be cut pretty small.

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Frienda-Scientific-Dispensing-Multiple-Measuring/dp/B07JZ2HMJ7/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=syringes+for+baking&qid=1603598967&sprefix=syringes+for+b&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhb... for example

It sounds like an older building. You can estimate the thickness of the walls at the windows. Even more importantly, is there insulation on the walls from the outside? Open a window and knock your knuckles against the outer surface of the wall. Is it silent and sort of stony or does it make a hollow sound? You can also check from the outside at ground level. Usually, the plastering will start about 20-50 cm above ground level. Below that, you can see a bit of the fundament, often painted in a darker colour. The plaster should add 1-2 cm which means that the wall should jump forward about 1.5 cm were the plastering starts. If the difference is considerably bigger, say the wall widens by about a hand width, there is insulation.

What are the thermostates set to and how often do you fiddle with them? Definitely buy some hygrometers like these https://www.amazon.de/Mini-Hygrometer-Thermometer-Digitaler-Luftfeuchtigkeitsmesser-Monitor-Temperaturmesser-Sensor-Gewächshausautos/dp/B094N2KM7B/ref=asc_df_B094N2KM7B/?tag=googshopde-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=526439832868&hvpos=&hvn...

The radiator tries to regulate the warmth in the room and when the window is open all the time, he does that without fail. Maybe think about investing in one of these:

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0B4J9125G/?tag=glv-21&ascsubtag=8088b037-0deb-4018-acc6-abde8eec81eb&th=1&psc=1&linkCode=osi&maas=&ref_=aa_maas

If you really really do not have an opportunity to get free rolls of yellow bags anywhere convenient and nearby your place, you can also buy them on Amazon. I personally believe its a rip-off, but 5 rolls of bags are about 10 to 15 EUR there.

Example: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0827XB1X3

I checked on Amazon what a typical room-sized unit would take (I used this as my example: https://www.amazon.de/DeLonghi-PAC-EL112-Entfeuchtungs-Funktion-ECO-K%C3%A4ltemittel/dp/B083VCSZ92/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=33YF6JPKZW43C&keywords=klimaanlage+abluftschlauch&qid=1669045928&sprefix=klimaanlage+abluftschlauch%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-3)

And the given power consumption numbers by the manufacturer are 0.9kWh - it is a 120m³ unit, which would cover my living room and kitchen.

DIESE Glasschüssel

I'd recommend buying this. I bought it 2 years ago and it really works well. I usually put hot stews or soups or other stuff in it around 7am, and sometimes I eat it around 17:00 if the work day is busy and it is still warm. I actually bought one for my mum and one for my dad as well and they are really satisfied as well.

There are many "5 Minuten-Terrine" from Maggi, you only have to add boiling water and wait for 5 minutes and the "meal" is ready. Same goes for things like "Soba" from "Nissin cup noodles" (which I like the most of all those asia-cup-noodles because you pour the water out after the cooking time so you won't get soggy noodles). You can also cut some Maultaschen in pieces and heat them in the microwave (sorry an die Schwaben die das lesen müssen). Or just cook some noodles and put sauce or pesto on them. Or of course all kinds of Ramen, but I guess that you know that stuff already.

Canned stuff...I personally like canned Ravioli and stuff like the "Texas Topf" from Maggi is good too.

The "torture device" in question:

https://www.amazon.de/Antiverlust-louisayork-Kleinkinder-Sicherheit-1-3-Jahre/dp/B07FFP9GYB/

I much rather put this on a child than have said child drown or get run over by a car.

Any voltage converter is less efficient than just getting another charger.

If this is just to charge your phone, use a device like this.

To charge your laptop, just use an ordinary laptop charger (will be 100-250V compatible) and plug it into the US socket on the above mentioned adapter.

Just get a combined International Travel Adapter AND Voltage Converter like

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7DL6SF2?ref_=ast_sto_dp&language=en_US

This one even has fuses if you want to be on the safe side.

From the info I've seen from Amazon, mentions in the notes section of the listing amongst the lines of:

• Worldwide Travel: The USB ports support an input voltage of 100-240V～50/60Hz

Amazon(.de) Prime frequently has old DEFA movies, especially the ones for children.

Looking through what is available at the moment, "Karbid und Sauerampfer" and "Die Spur der Steine" stick out to me.

Hope this link works:

https://www.amazon.de/Karbid-Sauerampfer-Erwin-Geschonneck/dp/B07PGBYGGH/

And with something like this you can make some spätzle yourself really easily

Most will think of the felt-covered clogs. Some will wear the Birkenstock + socks combo as houseshoes, but this is reserved for homes that are well-heated and where felt-covered houseshoes would be too warm.

Due to recent events, the current trend tends towards warmer houseshoes with more coverage.

Like these: https://www.amazon.de/Giesswein-Unisex-Kinder-Wildpoldsried-Hausschuhe-Anthrazit/dp/B071943J6M/

Post some pictures of what's "exposed". There are cheap insulation options some times with high R values for good prices, here's some on DE prime

Also, there's foam insulating tape for draught proofing... there are many things that can be done, post some exact reasons of where the cold is... what surfaces are cold, where's it expose, pictures of any gaps and the materials and walls.

>I think at that point your definition of communism is so wide that it encompasses basically everything that isn't a liberal democracy, from national socialism via Napoleon to ancient egyptian god-kings.

No, I didn't say that. I said that that's the proposal of Dugin.

The idea that fascism and communism are close brothers is not my definition but that of Gregor:

https://www.amazon.de/-/en/James-Gregor/dp/0804760349/ref=sr_1_2?crid=90L5MRYHRLNL&keywords=james+gregor&qid=1658312637&sprefix=james+gregor%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-2

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>It is already not obvious to define all countries which call themselves communist or socialist as communist. But you are expanding that to calling countries which very much don't call themselves communist, like current Russia, communist.

You are stuck with the original theorical definition of communism. If you look at Russia's current scheme of power, you will see that it's not much different than that of the USSR.

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>I think it would help make your world-view more fitting to reality to see that some countries are shitty autocracies without being communist.

Not my view but that of James Gregor. A communism regime is an autocracy by definition.

Depends on what your needs are and what you want a VPN for. If privacy is a concern I'd go with ProtonVPN as they are Swiss based and very reputable, also you get Protonmail which is nice to have. Nordvpn is Panama based so that's also a good warranty. I'd avoid US based VPN providers like PIA if privacy is a concern.

If your goal is something else (streaming US content, torrenting, etc.) then you should look for specific VPNs that support that well.

Astrill is the best overall. Here in China they are unbeatable (only one that consistently makes it across the great firewall) and when in Europe I just keep using it out of convenience.

Plus you can install it on your router (if supported, most Asus models are) so all of your devices at home are automatically sanitized, smart TV included.

What is that for a BS question?
Sure, you never can be 100% sure if they log data, but 1. Perfect Privacy already got raided several times and police never could get data from that since apparently nothing is logged for real and 2) I can guarantee you that services costing 3-4€/month MUST have other income streams since it just isn't possible to generate any profits on this little money. Infrastructure just costs more. So, they are logging your data and selling it to e.g. adservers. Or the services are honeypots.

If you just use VPN for netfilx it probably doesn't matter, but you are everything but anonymous in services like NordVPN. So, doing something that might get you prosecuted in some country will probably be exposed at some point.

So, when you are from e.g. Russia or China: Have fun in the Gulag for posting the wrong meme.

No worries. And I agree with you! After all, it's been proven over and over again. And last thing: I read a decent book about the underlying mindset of many right wingers a little while ago. And even though it focuses on Trump, the underlying principles remain the same.

Please make sure to check the price in the DB Navigator App or on the DB page before you travel with the 9€ Ticket. Some ICs officially count as REs for a certain distance and other REs may count as ICs. The App will tell you. if it says tickets are from 9€ you are good to go.

I can’t find my exact exact one but it looks like a recolored version of this:

https://www.amazon.de/Midea-FZ10-17JR-Elegant-Remote-Control/dp/B07P6QYW66/ref=mp_s_a_1_15_sspa?crid=EQV4X9XYQULI&keywords=ventilator+ohne+rotorblätter&pscroll=1&qid=1656064000&sprefix=bladeless%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-15-spons&wIn...

>I don't trust the app provided by the driving school looks like some of the answers are incorrect

You sure? You might have failed your exams because you wrongly assumed that the answers are incorrect. Do you have an example?

If you think something is wrong, try cross-referencing with german sites. Since it is multiple choice the correct answer(s) should be easily found with google translate.

I used this app, and the german version at the time was without mistakes.

All my mosquito nets in london come from Germany. The magnetic balcony door ones are great :)

Tesa Mosquito, Fly And Insect Screen For Doors 2 X 0.65 M X 2.5 M (max) White https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0038JDZWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BAEC86ZSTMYXVEN9NZ3S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

If it is this, it's pork only

https://www.amazon.de/Meica-M%C3%BCnchner-Wei%C3%9Fwurst-St%C3%BCck-345/dp/B01IUFL7N0

Ingredients: pork 70%, drinking water, bacon, cooked rinds, table salt, spices, spice extracts, dextrose, parsley, stabilizer: diphosphates, acidifier: citric acid, pork intestine. May contain traces of MILKYWHEAT, SELLERY, MUSTARD.

I agree that the first idea to find a bakery might be the easiest, if you're not a good Baker anyway.

Maybe you can look for a German/Swiss/European Bakery close to you. They should have options to satisfy her.

When I was living in the USA, there was a grocery store with a bigger international section and they had this brand of bread : https://www.amazon.de/Mestemacher-Vollkornbrot-Westf%C3%A4lisch-Pack-Packung/dp/B001KTP17C

(It's not the very best, but helps with homesickness)

Maybe you could look for a story that sells this too.

• A typical German bedroom would have 2 single beds put together)/ single duvets for a couple. The single duvets are a game changer. But the gap in the bed (can be bridged with mattress covers) is something I'm still not used to.
• You will definitely have this foldable measuring tape

There is a series by Andre Klein which I like, includes definitions at the end of each chapter and you get to know some of the culture and history of each of the main cities.

Learn German with Stories: Dino lernt Deutsch Collector's Edition - Simple Short Stories for Beginners (5-8) https://www.amazon.de/dp/1548214604/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_AZWPGACCP4HR5WFRSZ4W

Far Cry 2: Blutige Diamanten, Bd. 2 https://www.amazon.de/dp/3833217421/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_NW14C5CJFZNN3T8SZXHS

Try the German Amazon, there is one copy. Other than that try rebuy, momox or booklooker for used books

I read this book, which is clearly intended primarily for German schoolkids:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3446206477/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It pretty clearly gives most of the blame for World War 1 starting to Germany, making clear that while a number of European powers welcomed the idea of war Germany was first and foremost among them. It also heavily criticizes the "Untertan" culture of the time in which ordinary Germans were encouraged to see themselves as loyal subjects of the Kaiser and follow his orders without question.

> For what reason do you want to learn German?

Because I loved many things from this culture background since I am teen (for example, philosophy).

If my English is the second language being forced to learn in schooling (actually I am quite suck at language l), German is the language I choose to learn after I met so many ppl from so different nations on Internet. I don't know why. Sometimes you can't explain such an option. Maybe I feel most comfortable with these people?

This possibly not a wise option, because I know many of yours can read English already. LOL.

It's nothing related to a job or education.

> The best starting place would be your nearest Goethe Institute. However, as far as I know, they are not free.

And quite expensive by the standard in here. @@...

Wait... I just found something on their website...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.goethe.deutschtrainerA1&hl=de

Have to take a look.

Danke.

Hallo, ich hatte einmal eine Kollegin (Tatjana Bulava, Musikerin) die DIESES besondere Wörterbuch verfasst hat:

https://www.amazon.de/Sprachidentitäten-Deutsch-Russisch-akustisches-identischen/dp/3934818730

Es versucht, Gemeinsamkeiten im Klang von Wörtern zu finden (Lehnwörter). Etwas ungwöhnlich, aber vielleicht für Sie interessant. Ansonsten gibt es bestimmt von "PONS" oder "Langenscheidt" ein klassisches Wörterbuch!

Viel Glück

Nice, thanks for all the valuable information. Regarding the specific bike recommendation: I remember that in Amsterdam everyone was using the same kind of bike (something like this).
I see that Berlin would be a similar city (no slopes, cold...) so the same kind of bike would be desirable there?

Please go ask rAustria.

What I can tell you is:

The cuisines have some similarities but really aren’t the same. German butchering a classic Austrian dish has become a meme by now (and even a dedicated subreddit).

Of the things you listed, Sachertorte is Austrian but was invented after Mozart died. He did like Sauerkraut (he mentioned how he could really go for a simple plate of sauerkraut and Leberknödel while in Italy). Bratwursts are in Austria too. The rest from Germany and/or too modern.

Other foods Mozart mentioned liking in correspondence:

Cod with oysters, capon stew with morels and Casanova salad

Relatives traveling sent back chocolate, limes, salt, game, fish and lard, which suggests they thoughts members of the Mozart family would like them.

The Mozart fail drank mostly water and beer bought from nearby taverns, although his father liked wine enough to write about buying 260 bottles at one point.

There was also a nearby Café Staiger, where they mentioned tea, chocolate, almond milk and some frozen desserts. The site is now Café Tomaselli

I’m sure the menu has changed many times, but to give you a general idea:

https://tomaselli.at/en/café-tomaselli-en

According to an article I found, he probably ate Pfandlnockerln at some point.

Here is a book about what Mozart ate:

/en/Ingrid-Haslinger/dp/3950157050

Here is a site with historical recipes from Austria. It’s in German, but Deepl or google translate can get you there.

https://www.kulinarisches-erbe.at/geschichte-der-ess-trinkkultur/historische-rezepte/oesterreichische-regionalkuechen/salzburg/

One thing to note: Mozart did not enjoy good health for much of his life. He tended to eat light meals as a result. So you may see some amazingly rich things, and he might have eaten them on occasion and liked them, but it wasn’t how he normally lived.

Are you referring to something like this? Clearly something that would require an electrician to install, buy seems like it actually may actually be what I need.

What's not clear for me is what exactly this does...would this measure the 'whole house' usage, or is one of these required for every individual circuit? (It looks like a circuit breaker)?

eMylo 1-Phase DIN Rail Electricity Meter, Digital Single Phase Energy Meter, WiFi Electricity Meter, Power Consumption Meter, Single-Phase Energy Meter with LCD Display, Switch, KWh Meter 90-250V 60A https://www.amazon.de/dp/B083QGBGKK/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_M9DBQF6HF1Y85E1RF12B

I would check the ECB 81 of the Austrians. It takes just as long and is considerably cheaper.

https://imgur.com/a/mcG0nSY

In general, for European journeys with trains, look here.

https://www.thetrainline.com/de/bahn/europa

Consider using something like transferwise (https://wise.com/us/) as you’ll be paying quite a lot in fees if you transfer usd to a non usd account at Commerzbank (plus any fees you have to pay your US bank).

If you want to do this often, I would recommend a "borderless account", for example from Transferwise.

There you can deposit in USD, exchange at fair rates and transfer to any Sepa account for a small fee. This is usually much cheaper than with the banks directly.

For example, if you transfer USD 1,000, it currently costs USD 6.40 in fees and your father will receive EUR 880.08.

https://wise.com/de/send-money/

As already someone mentioned Karneval (which, strictly speaking is over by now) I'd suggest Berliner Bällen (do not worry if these are named differently throughout Germany).
Here is a recipe. https://www.chefkoch.de/amp/rezepte/592701158911248/Berliner-Silvester-Krapfen.html

Use https://www.deepl.com/translator#de/en/ for translation - it is the translator of choice for the EU.

Any good book(s) to read on Prussia and its role in German/European history? I once found a book (haven't read it yet): Iron Kingdom. I just know it's a somewhat controversial/debatable topic, but then what if historians write books with that "memory politics" at play?

Garou by Leonie Swann.

It's a crime novel from the pov of a herd of sheep. Really enjoyed that book.

Apartment Finder App caters to new renters and budget-conscious tenants. The app offers filters that help apartment hunters find the best deal based on their budget, including properties that accept housing vouchers, are offering specials and whether utilities are included in the rent. So, you should download the app and let it help you to find your ideal apartment.

Bitcoin is completely public. An UTXO is determined by the public history of each constituent coin back until it's creating block. This is how people verify if a transaction is valid.

Addresses are easy to surveil.

You can click around here and look at some of the blockchain if you want, you can see that all the addresses and transactions are totally visible.

Most people write in High German, even in Regions with a heavy spoken dialect. In informal contexts (Like Group Chats with friends) there are some rare and specific giveaways I would say. I'm from Bavaria and often use "Oida" instead of the colloquial "Alter!", for example.

Look in an ideal world that may be so, but science simply doesn't support it. IQ tests, while not perfect, have scientific reliability. IQ is also shown to be partly determined by genetics. I highly recommend this book.

I mean you can buy it on Amazon, so they shouldn't bother you:

https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Oetker-1-01-353100-Goetterspeise-Waldmeister/dp/B005JOMI66/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=waldmeister&qid=1637544272&sr=8-4

Angriffshöhe 4000 by Cajus Bekker is a fascinating account of the German Luftwaffe during WWII. Learned a lot about the war from that book, and the author really manages to present historical facts in a way that almost creates suspense.

The same author also wrote a similar book about the Kriegsmarine called "Verdammte See", which I also read and found equally interesting.

You can just buy a metal sign online or at the hardware store that says that, usually with some sort of arrow/symbolism and made of metal. Saves you some work.

Like this. (Of course you need to find one with the arrow pointing the right way)

I usually keep a winter coat and fall/winter jacket. My winter jacket has a waterproof shell, and a fleece lining like this I wear when it's 10 to -2C, and my winter coat is think down for when it's under -2, (I've worn that in up -35C), but my down coat usually hasn't been fully waterproof because water is frozen when I need it, and waterproof down coats are expensive. Before I moved to Germany got a waterproof down winter coat, but I don't need it often here because it just doesn't get that cold much, and I'll overheat in most German winter weather with it. It is really nice when it's under 3C, windy and rainy.

When I'm traveling and I don't want to bring two coats, I bring my winter jacket and a down vest (like this one) that compresses to pack nicely. When I get cold in my jacket I put the down vest under it. I look like a fat American, but I don't care as long as I'm warm and not carrying too much. Sometimes I'll even hide my down vest in my purse if I don't know what weather to expect.

The brand of your winter coat doesn't matter, there's nothing Zara and Uniqlo seem to have some decent winter coats, but their decent ones are about the same prices as the one from Northface, and they won't last as long. If you can't afford a decent winter jacket new, check into the used market, don't get something cheap that won't be warm enough.

Get this App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.hafas.android.db it's from the "Deutsche Bahn". Next you check locations where your apartment could possibly be and check Public transport to you university. On this base you can examine if you would need a car. Don't forget to check the weekends too. There are some areas in Germany without any public transport at the weekends.

Advanced tip, apartments in rural areas can be a lot cheaper. So there could be a break even point where living in a rural area and having a car could be comparable to living in the city without a car. But also, for a student, living in the city is always more enjoyable. ;)

Sorry, for bothering you, but do you think that this router would be able to do the job? I read through the reviews, and it seems to work, but I am not certain. Otherwise, any tips on a cheap modem?

I used this app on Android:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=np.com.njs.autophotos&hl=de&gl=US

No need to use the DSLR important is you need a (if possible) white background like a bed sheet.

The App will give you a silhouette where the person needs to be and helps you in creating a good photo.

some friend of mine gave me this tip (and yes, please buy it at a book store): German Men Sit Down to Pee and Other Insights into German Culture https://www.amazon.de/dp/099548130X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2RCJP5TGRYGTYC85FFQR it’s supposed to be good. i didn‘t read it but the critiques were good. enjoy ;)

I did pick it up on Amazon but it's not too costumey https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Craft-Breeches-Lederhosen-Oktoberfest/dp/B01I86TTOK

Definitely won't wear any sandals. The black shoes are "Merrell Men's Beta Flash Low Shoes - Black" the brown are more of a sneaker style with a white sole across the bottom ( very obvious it's a sneaker)

Would it maybe be best just to rent a pair of Haferlschuh there?

Yesterday Komoot was recommended to me: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.komoot.android

It seems to have an extensive map of even the smallest paths and some routes shared by people. This will make it easier not to suddenly end up in the backyard of a farmhouse.

I read this book a couple of years ago and found it very insightful wrt highlighting subtle cultural differences: https://smile.amazon.de/dp/3925744096/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SmZuFbCX7DF4C

I'm German so for me it was interesting to see how foreigners perceive us. When you're surrounded by a culture it's very hard to understand that there might be fundamentally different ways to do things or even look at certain things.

As very German child of an immigrant and a German, the book really opened my eyes about why I never understood my father's and his family's behaviour.

If you plan to found a family here I really would recommend to read up on cultural differences. I have quite often experienced that children coming from mixed cultures or a different cultural background can struggle without knowing they're struggling, because culture is so deeply ingrained that you don't even know what's happening.

For example, a classmate of my daughter's had been raised in Singapore until she was 6, and although both parents were German there were some behaviours the other German children found odd and even outright judged them. My daughter always said she doesn't like that her friend is always lying. I found that really odd because I perceived her as nice and polite girl. But then there was an incident that opened my eyes about her "lying" ... It was just the Asian politeness the girl was brought up with. The girl had no idea that the behaviour that was polite and expected in Singapore was bad and perceived as lying in Germany.

Another example would be cultural differences between Germany and Switzerland. I'm quite sure that the main reason why German immigrants are disliked in Switzerland is because they don't bother to educate themselves about the cultural differences and just assume the Swiss are exactly like us. Which is a very common misconception about countries you share a language with.

Exactly this. Although I would add that it's important to have the right flour. I always take Spätzlemehl. It's flour that's specifically for dough that's supposed to cook.

Instead of a Spätzlehobel I use this: chg 9390-25 Spätzle-Profi 27,5 x 1,8 cm https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0002HP0NI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SkznCb0NHVWZY

I find it easier to use and less messy.