The Privileges of Germany

Before people decide to school to Germany,they should already know what is interesting and special education in Germany. Without knowing this and just do what they say, then It will be a disappointment later. For that before determining seek as much as information as possible, the advantages and disadvantages, good or not, how the requirements, etc..
Also an important thing in terms of finding information is not only what we believe will be only one source of our information, example of this or any of the brochures available at the DAAD or in the Embassy's own German. Because sometimes that is written therein less proportionally to the interests of prospective students.Usually there is something still hidden and have not been informed. So that when many sources of information you will get a lot of consideration and can make informed decisions. But do not be otherwise, because a lot of information is difficult to determine a decision.
Therefore, to help increase the provision of needed information, in order to determine the decision to study in Germany, can be considered some of these below:

1. Free Education :

The problem seems to tuition fees are still not many people know that in Germany,the school from elementary school (Grundschule) up to a level no charges postgraduate degree  like to pay building fees, tuition, etc.. In other words, that the schools in Germany is free. Even if there are collections should be a social contribution (Sozialgebühr) where the amount is relatively small. For example : In Bremen, I just paid 230 Euro/Semester, this fee is included to purchase a semester Ticket, and I think It is not too bad and cheaper as studying in Hamburg, You must pay 500 Euro/Semester but it's not included the Semester Ticket.

Even if there is an increase of social contributions, Actually its because of changes in fuel prices which fluctuate every year, where the fluctuation tendency to rising prices.
For University and Fachhochschule in other cities have their own tariffs, although it is still relatively inexpensive.

2. Health insurance :

As long as we learn and live in Germany are required to have health insurance. This is essential if we are forced sick and went to the hospital. When the examination and stay in hospital, we do not think about how much the cost to be paid. All will be covered by health insurance that we follow or we are registered. These advantages will benefit all if we follow statutory health insurance ( gesetzliche Krankenversicherung ) For Examples : There are 2 statutory health insurance I know namely AOK and TK.

Tuition fees at German universities

Tuition fees were a big issue when it was introduced - and they still are. Again and again there are changes. Here you can find out where you have to pay as much tuition and what else there is to be observed.

Tuition fees in Germany

In early 2002, under the former SPD-Green government, the sixth amendment of the Higher Education Act adopted and passed. It states that may be levied for the first degree tuition fees.then the Federal Education Minister Edelgard Bulmahn justified this decision as follows:

"Students and their parents need a reliable framework for planning future. The federal government has expanded its family support and significantly increases the BAföG massively "

But a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court on 26 January 2005, the tuition fees for freedom was declared null and void. In order for countries in the way of tuition fees was also paved for the first degree.

In addition, the following may also be charged fees:

• Long-time tuition fees
• Fees for second degrees
• Management fees
• Guest fees

General student fees:
Fees for each student from first semester

Long-time charges:
Fees after the attainment of a specified interval semester (for example, after a half times the period of study)

Student account:
Credit of approximately 200 weeks semester hours. Each semester there is a certain number of hours charged. Is the normal period reached, the weekly semester hours consumed and tuition fees are payable.

Visiting Europe (Schengen Visa)

The Schengen Visa Scheme allows visitors to obtain one visa to visit a number of designated countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). Twenty five EEA countries now participate in the scheme, the members of the Schengen States are listed at the bottom of this webpage.

Please ensure you have adequate travel and medical insurance.

Please note that the UK is not a Schengen state so you can not re-enter the UK on a Schengen visa, you must make sure you have a valid visa for re-entry into the UK.

How do I apply?
Each Embassy or Consulate produces its own application form and charges vary. You may have to attend the Embassy in person to apply or submit a postal application, you should check how to make an application with the Embassy you apply to.

We recommend you read the Embassy website first before you telephone as some telephone numbers charge a premium rate and the call can be expensive.

In order to check if you need a visa and/or to apply for a Schengen visa you should contact the Embassy in London for either:-the country you plan to spend all or most of your time in; or the country you plan to go to first if there is no main destination If you are the spouse of an EU national you should apply to your spouses' national embassy in the UK

The recognition of Germany

Officially the Federal Republic of Germany or the German say Bundesrepublik Deutschland, is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. It covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 81.8 million inhabitants, it is the most populous member state and the largest economy in the European Union. It is one of the major political powers of the European continent and a technological leader in many fields.

It has the world's fourth largest economy by nominal GDP and the fifth largest by purchasing power parity. It is the second largest exporter and third largest importer of goods. The country has developed a very high standard of living and a comprehensive system of social security. Germany has been the home of many influential scientists and inventors, and is known for its cultural and political history.

Germany is a country that defeated the former in the Second World War as well as Japan. As a warning of defeat in world war, then the city of Berlin is now the capital of the Federal Republic Germ’s divided into two parts, east controlled by the allies and Russia to the west is controlled by the allies, led by the United States. Britain and France have also in the territory of West Berlin. But after Helmut Kohl and former Chancellor Gobarchev each as head of West Germany's government and Russia represent East Germany join hands to do the reunification of Berlin, now the city of Berlin into one. It also marked the unification of Germany became one again with a marked fall of the Berlin Wall in 1995.

Although the city of Berlin as well as other states completely destroyed by the defeat of the war, but after going through the hard work and support technologies that have been mastered. So after half a century passed Germany as well as Japan turned into a modern state. The progress achieved is characterized by progress in the field of its technology. Germany has been making progress as the country has become the motor in the field of economics and technology to its neighbors in the region of Europe. And as a symbol of the progress of the top European countries, especially Germany, then they unite and form the European Union. This union will come into force early next year, and the euro currency has been used for everyday life.

How to get your income tax back ( Einkommensteuerausgleich)

Before working at some companies in Germany, the Chef ( der Arbeitsgeber ) will ask for our Tax card
( Lohnsteuerkarte ).
The tax card is a document that contained data on the employer to calculate the payroll tax were used.
In Germany it was introduced in 1925 and for the calendar year 2010, most recently issued (§ 39 ITA). Workers who have their domicile or habitual residence in Germany, had to submit each of their employers with the start of each new calendar year and upon entry into the employment relationship, a wage tax card. The same applies to occupational pensions. If no tax card submitted, the employer must pay the bill without consideration of the exemptions, the tax equivalent of Class VI.
So, we must have have it as student, so that we are registered as a legal worker in Germany.

And How to get this tax card ?
It's very easy, You just need taking your Passport and your Anmeldung ( Polizeianmeldung ) and then Go to your closest Burgeramt , Take the number and join the people in line. When it is your turn , Ask politely for the Lohnsteuerkarte: ‘Ich möchte eine Lohnsteuerkarte bitte‘.

The income tax is a tax that is levied on the income of individuals. Here are special rules for domestic income and world income. Base is the taxable income. The legal basis is in the Income Tax Act (ITA). The share of income tax to the total tax revenue of the state in 2008 was 36.4% consisting of wage tax, assessed income tax, capital gains tax and solidarity surcharge.
In Germany, we are as a student, we can get back our Income tax every beginning of the year, certainly after we have worked . for example : You worked in 2009, and you'll be able to take your Income tax in the beginning of the year (in 2010 )
Today I just want to share how a foreigner student wanna get his or her Income tax, which documents must be prepared ,and how to fill the formular of income tax up.

The Equipments For My long Adventures

Having a big planing to go around the world not only Indonesia ( my country ) but also Europe will need many time in order that is being gotten the perfect holiday without any regrets later in time.
Actually, the plan will be done in 2014 and I am aware I am a student here, and it is impossible to me if I get so much money in a month to buying some adventure equipments which is more important for my adventure later.
I must prepare some money  about more than 3000 euro just for being my budget of all my adventure equipments.
Buying the best stuff with the best quality is of course need much money in your pocket but I trust where there is quality it means there is price. " The best quality you wanna get is the much money you will spend ".
During a couple week I was searching some Informations about which equipments is that I need for.
which brands do they have best quality and which brands do they have the toughed rugged goods for adventures and durable. I just was thinking why I don't choose the products of army .:D
I think It was the perfectly decision to choosing the toughed goods for adventure because the army products had been relied over the years.
Now I wanna show you all, the stuffs might be have to be owned by every adventurer for their adventures.

First,
The Tasmanian tiger is truly a lone wolf pack backpack for your life. The Backpack is seemed great, excellent wearing comfort, the size is XL , it's almost able to be used to including all your stuffs. The price of 400 € is naturally first daunting, but it's justified for its quality.And it is suitable for you who is looking for a permanent product  and I think this backpack is really good advice for you who have a hobby to adventure and trekking.

The Advantages :

+ Superb comfort through padding and X1 carrying system
+ Perfect adjustment for every body
+ Tear-and abrasion-resistant material
+ Enormous size of 115 liters
+ Clever floor plan
+ Many mounting options for camouflage material or equipment outside of the backpack
+ Removable pockets
+ Side pockets can be utilized as a day pack
+ Proceeds from overhanging belts
+ Signal-whistle in the chest

More Infos : http://ksk-berlin.de/phpBB2/tt_range_pack.php

The price is 400 Euro