{"id":2155,"date":"2025-05-06T05:51:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T05:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/?p=2155"},"modified":"2025-08-08T19:57:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T19:57:43","slug":"student-life-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-life-in-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Student life in Germany: What makes the German lifestyle so special?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-59966a15 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-large-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-43a23c0f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9d9790124d214b8dd8f4455ae3d17ac4\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\">The student\u2019s guide to living comfortably in Germany<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">You came for the degree \u2014 but you might just stay for the lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">From quiet streets and mountain trails to endless types of bread and deeply structured social habits, <strong>student life in Germany is both refreshing and grounding<\/strong>. But there\u2019s more to it than what travel guides and YouTube channels show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Here, we go deeper \u2014 into the <em>why<\/em>, the <em>how<\/em>, and the <em>what students wish they\u2019d known earlier<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-life-in-germany\/#Daily_politeness_and_public_etiquette_in_Germany_built-in_respect_in_public_life\" >Daily politeness and public etiquette in Germany: built-in respect in public life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-life-in-germany\/#Cleanliness_and_order_more_than_rules_%E2%80%94_its_a_mindset\" >Cleanliness and order: more than rules \u2014 it\u2019s a mindset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-life-in-germany\/#Sundays_silence_nature_the_triple_therapy_of_German_weekend_culture\" >Sundays, silence &amp; nature: the triple therapy of German weekend culture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-life-in-germany\/#Affordable_food_student-ready_cuisine_in_Germany\" >Affordable food &amp; student-ready cuisine in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-life-in-germany\/#Work-life_balance_and_local_leisure_youll_learn_to_slow_down\" >Work-life balance and local leisure: you\u2019ll learn to slow down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-life-in-germany\/#Bonus_tips_for_international_students_in_Germany\" >Bonus tips for international students in Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-life-in-germany\/#Final_thoughts_a_lifestyle_that_teaches_more_than_just_academics\" >Final thoughts: a lifestyle that teaches more than just academics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8775c1d44f9e99fc5f40e7bcb74100bb\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Daily_politeness_and_public_etiquette_in_Germany_built-in_respect_in_public_life\"><\/span>Daily politeness and public etiquette in Germany: built-in respect in public life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Germans are polite \u2014 but not in a superficial way. There\u2019s structure, space, and predictability in how people behave in public, and it makes life easier once you understand the rhythm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Greet shopkeepers and neighbors \u2014 always<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Don\u2019t speak too loudly in public<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Wait for the green light at crossings \u2014 even if there are no cars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Student tip (cultural fluency)<br><\/strong> In German, <em>Sie<\/em> (formal &#8222;you&#8220;) is the default when speaking to anyone you don\u2019t know well \u2014 teachers, bus drivers, shop staff. Use <em>du<\/em> (informal &#8222;you&#8220;) only when invited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-800f4fc3ccf191edc6c881d844bfa0d0\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cleanliness_and_order_more_than_rules_%E2%80%94_its_a_mindset\"><\/span>Cleanliness and order: more than rules \u2014 it\u2019s a mindset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Germany\u2019s culture of <em>Sauberkeit<\/em> (cleanliness) and <em>Ordnung<\/em> (orderliness) goes far beyond bins and timetables. It\u2019s a national value \u2014 and it applies to <strong>everything<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Separate your recycling into <strong>at least 4 bins<\/strong> (paper, plastic, organic, residual).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Return bottles to the supermarket and get <strong>Pfand<\/strong> (deposit money) back \u2014 often \u20ac0.25 per bottle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Keep <strong>quiet hours<\/strong>: after 10 p.m., no loud music, drilling, or parties.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Student tip (housing survival)<br><\/strong> If you\u2019re living in a WG (shared flat), follow these house rules for a harmoneous student life while in Germany:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-09a0edceb6e7a4ccaa5e839504414cfe\">\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21a7fb8769a8f0e833914b0d5c1dfab8\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Clean common spaces on your assigned day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-461b38a6fbe7b45c02b21fd10f0042e8\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Inform flatmates before hosting visitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5bc7fe3a5859413301fa80c0025f5ec8\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Always say \u201cHi\u201d and \u201cTsch\u00fcss\u201d when entering or leaving<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-e68a0e4ea23aae00c486b023b0f7e575\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sundays_silence_nature_the_triple_therapy_of_German_weekend_culture\"><\/span>Sundays, silence &amp; nature: the triple therapy of German weekend culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">One of the most cherished parts of German lifestyle is how <strong>deeply connected people are to their environment<\/strong>. Not just sustainability \u2014 but silence, rest, and presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Many Germans spend <strong>Sundays walking in parks or forests<\/strong> (<em>Spaziergang<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Shops are closed \u2014 it&#8217;s not a hassle, it\u2019s a ritual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Nature is considered restorative, not just scenic<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Student tip (weekend planning)<br><\/strong> Stock up on essentials by <strong>Saturday afternoon<\/strong> \u2014 grocery stores and pharmacies are closed Sundays.<br>Not sure where to go? Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.komoot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Komoot<\/strong> <\/a>or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbausflug.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DB Ausflug<\/a><\/strong> apps for great local hikes and trips, all accessible by public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2f3242d8149fcbf817b10ebea4a4534b\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Affordable_food_student-ready_cuisine_in_Germany\"><\/span><strong>Affordable food &amp; student-ready cuisine in Germany<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Germany is full of culinary surprises \u2014 and student-friendly prices if you know where to look. Just because you&#8217;re on a student budget, that doesn&#8217;t have to affect your student life in Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Mensen (student canteens)<\/strong> serve fresh hot meals starting from \u20ac2.50\u2013\u20ac4.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Kebabs, falafel wraps, and bakery sandwiches<\/strong> can be a full lunch for under \u20ac5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">The <strong>weekly market<\/strong> in your neighborhood will often sell fresh produce cheaper than supermarkets<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Student tip (budget food upgrade)<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Look for <strong>student lunch specials (Mittagsmen\u00fc)<\/strong> at local caf\u00e9s \u2014 especially near campuses.<br>Always carry cash \u2014 smaller places may not accept cards. And yes, tipping ~5\u201310% is polite, even at casual places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8ac292121e26814e1ef6bd8a83e05096\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work-life_balance_and_local_leisure_youll_learn_to_slow_down\"><\/span><strong>Work-life balance and local leisure: you\u2019ll learn to slow down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Germans don\u2019t define themselves by how busy they are. Instead, life is built around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Predictable schedules<\/strong> (classes, meals, holidays)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Time for <strong>real relaxation<\/strong> \u2014 at home or outdoors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Social rituals like <strong>coffee and cake (Kaffee und Kuchen)<\/strong> in the afternoon<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\ud83d\udd0d <strong>Student tip (academic-life harmony)<br><\/strong> Don\u2019t overload your semester. Most full-time students in Germany take <strong>3\u20135 modules<\/strong> per semester. Use the extra time for internships, hobbies, or language courses which can help enrich your student life experience while in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0b7d98412526afe8718480273ea86de0\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonus_tips_for_international_students_in_Germany\"><\/span>Bonus tips for international students in Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">&nbsp;<strong>Do your laundry on time<\/strong> \u2014 many apartments share washing machines. Booking a slot matters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Join a <em>Stammtisch<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 these casual student meetups (usually in pubs or caf\u00e9s) are great for practicing German and meeting locals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Always read your rental contract<\/strong> carefully \u2014 check for <em>Nebenkosten<\/em> (utilities), <em>Kaution<\/em> (deposit), and whether furniture is included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Register at the city hall (Anmeldung)<\/strong> within 14 days of moving in \u2014 you\u2019ll need it to open a bank account and for visa paperwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Keep all your paperwork<\/strong> \u2014 contracts, proof of insurance, visa copies, student IDs. Germany loves documentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4a79e8dae069fa487268fd47b1e8542c\" style=\"border-radius:40px;background-color:#2e5077\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts_a_lifestyle_that_teaches_more_than_just_academics\"><\/span>Final thoughts: a lifestyle that teaches more than just academics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">Living in Germany as an international student isn\u2019t just about studying in a foreign country.<br>It\u2019s about discovering how <strong>routine, structure, and simplicity can create freedom<\/strong>. From clean streets and calm minds to spontaneous weekend trips and deep friendships, the German lifestyle might quietly become the most unexpected benefit of your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\">If you&#8217;re looking to understand how students balance this lifestyle with work experience, be sure to read our guide: \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/student-job-in-germany-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding a student job in Germany: A guide for international students to build their future.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>Need more help or want to chat with other students?<\/strong><br>Join our <a href=\"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/forum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forum <\/a>to ask questions, share experiences, and get support. Whether you&#8217;re preparing for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.testas.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TestAS<\/a>, applying for university, or settling into a new apartment, <strong>edulink<\/strong> offers expert guidance, resources, and cultural insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the habits and hidden tips international students need to thrive in Germany \u2014 from politeness and order to nature, food, and Sunday rituals.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"single-post-right-sidebar","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[97,262,98],"tags":[81,83,75,82],"class_list":["post-2155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-living-abroad-housing-culture","category-english-articles","category-student-stories-and-experiences","tag-german-culture-for-internationals","tag-international-students-germany-tips","tag-life-in-germany-for-students","tag-student-lifestyle-germany"],"featured_image_url":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2-150x150.jpg","medium":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2-300x150.jpg","medium_large":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2-768x384.jpg","large":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2.jpg","1536x1536":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2.jpg","2048x2048":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2.jpg","trp-custom-language-flag":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2-18x9.jpg"},"post_author":"Elif Demir","assigned_categories":"Living Abroad: Housing, Culture &amp; Daily Life, Articles in English, Student Voices &amp; Experiences","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2.jpg",950,475,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2-300x150.jpg",300,150,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2-768x384.jpg",768,384,true],"large":["https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2.jpg",950,475,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2.jpg",950,475,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2.jpg",950,475,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/edu-link.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pros-and-cons-of-living-in-Germany-2-18x9.jpg",18,9,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Elif Demir","author_link":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/author\/student-experience-writer\/"},"uagb_comment_info":1,"uagb_excerpt":"Discover the habits and hidden tips international students need to thrive in Germany \u2014 from politeness and order to nature, food, and Sunday rituals.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2155"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2155\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2158"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edu-link.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}