Monday, August 13, 2012

My "Third Phase"


I have decided to stay another semester. So I'm sure you got questions for me right? So..Things that I have had to consider in taking this next step:

1. Applying to my university for Winter 12/13 as a "Free-mover" student. What is that? A Free-mover is basically a student who is enrolled in the home university but attending and taking the courses at the guest university. Super simple!

2. Applying for an extension of Visa. Sara7a this one is a bit more complicated and a little boring to type out. If yall need help just holla.

3. Finding a new place to live or extension of your living residence at your current residence. In my case, the girls I live with are moving out because the Bauherr is renovating this whole joint so I don't have the option to stay unfortunately because I love this apartment!

4. Finding a job...only if you want to of course! Most german/european students have a part-time job while they study. It can be in an office of your field of study or anything you want to do! You have to basically figure out what you want to experience, ask around/research for vacancies, and take on a new challenge. If you're already financially stable and see no need for it, then that also goes. Keep in mind if you do want another job or an extension at your praktikum's company, then you should organize your application process and prepare yourself a couple months in advance. 

How do I feel about it all so far?

Well..its mid August and my Praktikum ends in 2 weeks. Fall Semester starts in beginning October but I will take (and honestly need) a month break in between in sweet, sunny Amman. I have dealt with the University since June, and just finished managing the Visa-extension story today. I also found a wonderful place to live in the center near Stadthausbruecke, but it is unfurnished :(. After lots of thought crammed into a very short decision-making period of a week, I've decided to take it. Yes, I will have to deal with the furnishing once again, but I think its worth it because I already got half the stuff I need and finding a room in that location is very rare! My only worry real worry is moving furniture from A to B :S. I'm tough, but I ain't that strong hehe. I desperately need el 3amo with the truck in the souq down the street, who's available at almost any time and who's willing to take your stuff anywhere for 10 to 15 jd tops...but sadly its just not like that here!

Bis zum naeschsten mal..

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