6. WG parties

Wohngemeinschaft or WG (apartment sharing) is how most international students choose to live while attending school in Germany. In addition to cutting costs and sharing the upkeep, WG accommodation is an integral part of student life.

WG parties are famous in Germany. They are a great way to make new friends and meet other students from all over the world. If you have a heavy workload at university and perhaps work part time too, going to parties is the ideal time for socializing and unwinding.

7. Oral exams
Some of the university courses require you to take an oral exam in order to pass. This is an important part of the assessment process. Your oral exam will be arranged at a time to suit you and the person assessing you.

You may be able to choose the topic for your oral exam, depending on your course and subject. You may have to prepare a proposal in advance regarding what you will be covering in your exam. The exams generally last around 30 minutes.

Oral exams offer you the opportunity to display your understanding of the material you have covered during the semester. Think of the exam as an interview, where you are answering questions and demonstrating your knowledge.

8. Lazy Sundays
As in other countries, Sundays in Germany are considered a day of rest. In addition, it is a day of peace and quiet, with noisy pursuits reserved for other days of the week. The shops are closed in many places and many people simply spend time with family.

As an international student, your friends are your family, so spend time together and relax. After a busy week of classes, studying and work, you will be ready to enjoy some downtime. Sunday is the ideal time to get out, enjoy the German countryside and breathe in the fresh air. And then it will be time to prepare to start all over again on Monday.

9. Be organized
While at university, you are responsible for organizing your studies, as well as any extra requirements that come with being an international student. Attending classes and seminars is not always mandatory, so it is up to you to stay motivated and work to the best of your abilities in order to do well in your course.

One of the most important tips for effective studying is to manage your time well. You can set up an appointment at the university's academic advising department. After giving a little information about yourself you can receive expert advice on how to organize your studies and improve your results.

10. Be prepared: you may never want to leave again
When you first thought about studying in Germany, you may have had a set number of semesters in mind. Maybe you planned to earn your degree and then move back home or to another country in order to utilize it. Once you moved to Germany and have experienced not only the excellent quality of education but also how enjoyable it is to live here, you may never want to leave.

As one of the top economies in the world, Germany has strong business ties and excellent career opportunities. What could be better than putting your education to use in the country that gave you it?