German Politics 101
Elections are coming up soon and I thought I should offer a crash course for the readers on German politics. If you haven’t done the Read More
Author: mkenyaujerumani
Where to apply for IJFD
Not sure what IJFD is, read What is IJFD. If you’re wondering where to apply for the IJFD, here is a list. YOu could also Read More
Internationale Jugendfreiwilligendienst (IJFD)
Internationale Jugendfreiwilligendienst (IJFD) is a new form of volunteering just like BFD and FSJ/FÖJ, also run by the Ministry of Families, Seniors, Women and Youth. Read More
Decolonize Your Mind
Allow me to borrow this title from renowned novelist and theorist of post-colonial literature Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o because it adequately depicts the entire message of Read More
Soiya Gecaga at Talk in Trafo
This year at Talk in Trafo, an annual event organized by Binder Rechtsanwälte to bring together the best lawyers from all over the world, Soiya Gecaga was Read More
More than 63% of doctors in Baden-Württemberg are foreigners and the number is set to rise higher
According to a report released by the Landesärztekammer in Baden Württemberg, if the foreign doctors in that state decided to return to their countries of Read More
Is getting late for work/school forgivable when it snows? Here’s what the law says
Do you have to go to school or be on time to work when it snows? I know many asked this question when it snowed Read More
A Kenyan at Heidelberg shares on being a student in Germany
Ian Innocent Ogutu is the chairman of the Association of African Students at the University of Heidelberg (Verein der afrikansichen Studierenden an der Universitaet Heidelberg or Read More
Germany aims to make Altenpflege more Attractive to Potential Employees
The Ministry of Families, Seniors, Women and Youth in December signed an agreement that aims to make the Altenpflege Ausbildung as attractive as possible to Read More
Ever been the only Black Girl at the Office
Well, you already know I did my bachelor in Mechanical Engineering a strange field for girls let alone a black one at that. Well, during Read More
Public holidays do not count for shift workers
The Federal Labour Court in Erfurt ruled against an airport worker who was appealing against lower court decision that said he had to use up Read More
Ranking of most Ausbildung jobs in 2012
Ranking Factor: Less than 1 = lower chances of getting the ausbildung; demand lower than supply More than 1 = higher chances of getting the Read More
Be careful when uploading pictures lest you upload the wrong one
Recently a lady was trying to sell a dress on ebay, only to end up posting a naked picture of herself. They say sex sells Read More
15.07 Otto Bayer Scholarships: Bayer Science & Education Foundation
Application Time: July 15, 2013 Programme Description Bayer foundation is funding Hermann Strenger Training scholarship program. The scholarships are open for trainees/graduates in commercial occupations, technical Read More
Refugees offer hope for the German Future, President Gauck said
President Gauck who in December visited the Asylum heim in Berlin and even got to meet most of the refugees and talk to them, including Read More
Germany Scholarship
Programme Description The Germany Scholarship is a programme that involves private sponsors such as from industry, the German federation, the institutions of higher education and Read More
15.10 Study Scholarships for Students Studying German Studies (for Africa only)
Application deadline: 15 October each year (exception Summer Course Grants: 15 December). Receipt of applications for Summer Course Grants at DAAD: 1 February of the Read More
31.10 SCHOLARSHIP: Dr. Ing. Eh. Fritz Honsel Foundation
Application Deadline: 31th October of each year. Programme Description The aim of the Dr.-Ing. Eh. Fritz Honsel Foundation is to sponsor talented young people in Read More
1.07 SCHOLARSHIP: Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst e.V. (EED)
Application Deadline: The closing dates for submission of applications 1st January and 1st July Programme Description The Church Development Service (Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst – EED) offers Read More