This week I start comparing and contrasting the places on my list using pros and cons lists.
First up: Munich, Germany PROS: - Free Tuition (to an extent): Most public schools are free to EU or German students, and even international students outside those boundaries only have to pay a small administration fee. And depending on the school, even that can be very little. - The cost of living: if you, as a college student, aren't worrying about paying for loans or tuition every semester, you can focus on your rent, groceries, and living necessities. In larger cities, around $1,000 USD per month is more than enough to live comfortably. In rural areas, it can be half that. Obviously, the availability of cheap living for a student studying in Germany depends on the person as well as the school and location. - The weather and nature: I love the perfect in-between seasonal weather, and Germany has amazing views. The mountains and Bavaria especially are covered in forests, fields, and dotted with old monasteries open for visitation. CONS: - Language barrier: In my experience with German, the hardest part is pronunciation. A lot of English words have Germanic and French roots, but learning any language beyond your native language is difficult. I will say that it is more appealing than Spanish. - Working limits: As elaborated upon in my Germany post, the work force in Germany isn't open to just anyone. The process of obtaining a work permit is relatively complicated, as is with other countries that have restrictions on international students working. Non-European students enrolled in a German university are only allowed to work 120 full days or 240 half-days. Otherwise, students need to get permission from the German employment offices. - Moving process: Accounting for airfare, rent, book costs, college fees, and only being able to work so often could also mean the seemingly cheaper cost of living are difficult to achieve. Sources: - https://www.goabroad.com/articles/degree-abroad/going-to-college-in-germany-pros-and-cons
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