A directory of wonderful things
11 October 2020
Wondering what to do after getting your dream admit? Overwhelmed with all the herculean number of tasks you need to do before getting on the plane to Germany? Then you have come to the right place. This is a series of five blog articles titled “Everything you need to know” which will attempt to provide you an idea, touching all the essentials covering major topics from packing list to accommodation to surviving your initial days in Germany, specifically Munich. But, before that, some disclaimers! I have decided to pen down my experiences during this past 12 months of what I...
10 October 2020
If you are still sticking around after the last article - many thanks! (you made us all teary lol). This is going to be a long article, so I will cut to the point straight. Whether you like to spend endless hours trying to find that right product or you hate the very idea of shopping, this time around, there is no escape. It is because it is one of the most essential tasks before you jump on that plane to Germany. This section covers most of those which I feel important personally and will contain insights from an Indian...
09 October 2020
A separate blog for accommodation in itself should tell you how important it is, but if it doesn’t sound important to you yet, there’s a saying and urban legend which goes “getting an admit is quite easy but getting an accommodation is nearly impossible”. Not to scare you off, but that is/was the reality with finding housing in Munich. The corona situation eased a bit of the supply-demand gap but still, this is something you should start taking it seriously if you don’t want to end up under the flyovers during your winter nights. General tips: 1) Apply for the...
08 October 2020
You have touch downed in Munich. You think, “No what?”. If so, this blog will provide you with all the necessary information for the initial days and will give you a head start to your life here in Germany. I will be careful not to be a spoilsport as some are best suited for you to explore and experience personally. 1. Semester ticket On top of your basic student ticket which you will be getting, a semester ticket called ISAR ticket would be a good investment if you plan on travelling frequently and/or live in the outskirts of Munich. By...
16 September 2020
1. Getting a Train Ticket You can find the ticket machines as shown above at all the bus stations and train stations in Munich. These machines have several language options for easier navigation while buying your ticket. The user can pay by card or cash. We advice that everyone should buy and validate the ticket before using the services of the Munich Transportation System. The price of your ticket will depend on where you want to go. Munich is divided in different zones. Further information about it can be found on the following link. Steps to buy a ticket 1)...
09 September 2020
Finding an apartment in Munich can be a very daunting task. Following are some tips and advices for a safe and fast apartment search. First thing is right budget. Don’t decide your budget on the basis of your friends or relatives living in another city of Germany. Munich is the most expensive city in the Germany, so decide your budget after seeing some advertisements for the rent. Writing application in German language help more. You can use translator if you don’t know the language, but in common sites you will get reply mostly with requests in german. Don’t write how...
28 June 2020
It was the early hours of what is generally considered evening in these parts. The sun, not having lost its intensity just yet, forced the skin to perspire. I walked out of the Mat-science building, tired from a long day’s work, but not unlike myself, lost in thought. The security guard waved as I passed through the gates. He knew I wasn’t a student here and that I should sign in his book every time I entered and left. But he didn’t care. He liked me. Always with a smile, he’d let me pass. I came here every day religiously,...
27 June 2020
The market research helps us to find insights about our customers, how the market performs, competitors & their products, business growth, etc. These insights help us to make well-informed business decisions and develop effective strategies. So, how to conduct effective market research? Step 1: Define research objectives As a marketing professional, you will have different challenges to better understand your market for example identifying & targeting markets & consumer segments for business development. You will need to convert it into a research objective to find a solution, for example, “research study for target market size and target customer potential”. Also,...
21 June 2020
Food has always been more than sustenance for us humans. Food is an emotion which we share with each other. Food satisfies our soul. Even 300,000 years before, when we were far far away from all the complexities and technicalities of life in today’s time, people gathered around to eat together, as was confirmed by evidence found in Quesem Cave near Tel Aviv. All the major events in a normal human life are celebrated through food, all around the world. You cut a cake on your birthday, organize a feast when you get married and in some cultures, your family...
17 June 2020
It is very common in Germany, like any other country to do a part time job while you are enrolled in a full-time master’s degree. What is different here is that, the job usually is relevant to the course contents. You are not expected to work in a restaurant, unless if that is what you want to do here. No job is any lesser, but you are doing a master’s degree in Science for a reason, remember? So how does one look for a job? By now, most of you would have known about Xing, a career-oriented social networking site....