Dos and Don'ts of Germany?

Question

At the end of the summer I am going there for my junoir year as an exchange student and any advice would be great.

What do you suggest packing as well?

Answer 1

if ur a Jew KEEP CAUTION or just don't tell anyone ur a Jew

Answer 2

Do: follow every instruction to the letter.

Don't: mention the war.

Pack: healthy food.

Answer 3

Do drink

Don't invade

Answer 4

I just went to Germany last year with my dad and grandmother. be very prepared to do lots of walking, or if you can bring a bike it would be a good idea. also make sure that you do not drink their tap water, my dad got very sick from it, you can buy cases of water at grocery and drug stores. a much cheaper way to get food is to just go to a grocery store and buy it rather than eating out, plus you know you will like what you bought.  i would pack comfortable shoes and if you are going in the summer it gets pretty hot, but in the winter it get very cold so make sure you have the right clothes. when you are there try not to mention the war. and if you speak english you should be able to get around fine because lots of people there know it. hope this helps! have fun!

Answer 5

Germany is a lot of fun and very interesting u should visit berlin and some other cities also if u are going there for winter back a lot of warm clothes cause it gets really cold also if u are going there for summer it is really hot. Also bring a bike cause a lot of people ride bikes but that is your choice. But have fun Germany is really nice and a lot of people don't get that opportunity to go there so have fun and good luck with your school :)

Answer 6

Do try the wine and beer, but don't overdo it. (Limit yourself to one glass.) Do bring a gift for your exchange parents--something that's made in your area would be nice or something that isn't typically available in Germanty. (It's customary to bring a present for your hosts... it's tradition that if you're invited for dinner to bring a wine and flowers.)  It'll be warm out there, but will still be cool during the evening, so bring some shorts but also a jacket and pants to change into / layer with. Bring some spending cash so that you can get some presents for your family to bring home with you. Try to speak the language when you're there. About 90% of the people speak English, but they appreciate it when you make the effort. (English is considered the "business language" of the world over there, so many people study it since first grade.)

What part of Germany are you going to? I went to a small town just south of Frankfort and it was very beautiful there. Which reminds me--bring good tennis shoes and expect to walk a lot... especially up the hills to tour castles and such.

By the way...when I was there, I noticed that Germnay focussed on its medieval history and a little bit on WWI. There is a nice memorial in Berlin dedicated to the memory of holocaust victims that would be nice to see. Most people in Germany view WWII as something that is regretful, especially with the concentration camps. Currently, there are over 200,000 Jews living in Germany so you don't have to worry if you are Jewish. http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsou...

While there, try to learn more about Germany's rich culture and history.

Answer 7

They use a different current there so be aware and careful.  Don't say that everything in America is better, but don't concede that they have it better in all things either.  Do enjoy all of the pastries they make over there.  Try to visit as many different types of cultural events and sites as possible.  A brunch on the Rhine and a trip to a cathedral, touring a fortress, and having fun at Fasching is a must.  Be cool and open and you will have a great time.