Does anyone have any tips before going on an exchange to germany?

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Chasing Shadows at Midnight

Actually, on the contrary of what the second person wrote, Munich is a terribly safe city. There is no need to worry or anything like that. I guess you should watch out for drunks, but it's typically very safe and you should be just fine.

The clothing varies, especially during the summer. Though they tend to dress with more class in some places with more dull colors, they dress with bright colors and crazy hairstyles in others.

They do appreciate anything, because it's the thought that counts. But I actually gave maple syrup to my neighbors and they loved it. Basically just what ever you find appropriate.

If you didn't know, they use tschÃ¼ss (meaning goodbye) in the south. Knowing German, I'm sure you knew that already.

Well the older Germans can seem a bit stand-offish, but the teens are quite accepting (the guys more so than the girls). Just introduce yourself and it will go from there.

I live about 20 minutes from the main station in Munich. So email me if you have any other questions. :]

Good luck. Be safe. And have fun!

WithEnlightenmentTheDarknessCame

Don't worry too much about clothing as everyone is very free to wear what he/she likes. Munich is also very international in the summer as there are lots of tourists. Just make sure to bring some warmer clothes for colder weather as well as summers in Munich can be a bit chilly as well.

I would advise to bring some (traditional) gift from the USA like some special food which you cannot buy in Europe.

Useful phrases: please follow some of the language courses on babbel.com. You might also meet nice people there.

I wish you a happy holiday!

meee

great question.

basics--
learn some german
even just helpful simple phrases
research

to wear -
pants
shorts but not like sweats like nice shorts
aviod logo tees etc.
no white sneakers!

hosstess gift--
anything will be appreciated because of effort

useful phrases--
i would suggest using google translator tools but i know

hilfen - help
bitte - please
danke - thank you
nein - no
ja - yes
ich bin - i am
toleitte - toilet
sprechen zie english - do you speak english

german guys -
they seem basically like reg. guys
but i think they take more into considereation with clothing. they look more put to getther not so rolled out of bed and put w.e on look. they seem pretty cool overall.

safety -
be careful and cautious
im 16 to and i went to berlin last year
dont go out at night alone
dont talk to people that look sketchy.
just be careful and youll be fine.

good luck and have fun its amazing there.

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