Category: Studying
From Volunteering in Serbia to Finding Love in Eichsfeld: Kenyan Shares
After the war in Kosovo, she found herself travelling from Kenya to Serbia to help in the rebuilding of the nation as a humanitarian volunteer. Read More
How Much do Lufthansa Pilots Earn in Comparison to Other Professionals?
Last week the Lufthansa pilots went on strike. One of their complaints was their income, so how much do they earn in comparison to other Read More
Can a University Student Change to an Azubi? Converting a Study Visa into an Ausbildung Visa
We come from a society that worships studying, going to University and having many degrees. We love it when people refer to us as Daktari Read More
Can One Find a Job After the Au Pair? Converting an Au Pair Visa to an Arbeitserlaubnis (Work Permit)
Last year the age limit for applying for an au pair visa was increased to 27. (Read: New Laws for Non-EU Au pairs and Host Read More
Cost of a Driving Licence in Germany: Comparison of the Most Expensive Cities
Getting your driving licence in Germany can sometimes cost you the same price you’d pay for a piece of land in Ruiru. Some prices are Read More
Why Entrepreneurs Need to Pay Attention to Swahili
As an entrepreneur or as a diasporan looking to get into business back home, Swahili is a language you can’t ignore. Here are a few Read More
Choosing an Ausbildung or Study Course
When choosing an Ausbildung, or even a study course at the University, you have to look at a few things. Other than your passion and Read More
Azubi Income on the Increase But is it Still too Little
The current debate is on minimum wage, should Azubis earn more than minimum wage or is it ok for them to earn below it? At Read More
Kenyan Becomes the First African to Have her Kenyan Training Recognised as Equivalent to a German Ausbildung
The fact that Germany is in dire need of professionals is no longer a secret. Other than importing professionals, a simpler option is to recognise Read More
The Highs and Lows of Being a Kenyan Doctor in Germany
Dr. Mary Asiyo-Vogel came to Germany in 1992, after practising medicine in Kenya. In most cases you’d expect a foreigner to drop any hopes of Read More
How Much do Students Pay for Rent in German University Towns: Hostels vs Apartments
Depending on who you ask, the ranking of the most expensive University towns ranges. In this article, I share the figures from the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Read More
Kenyan Winners of the “German language competition” Hosted at the German Embassy in Nairobi
Germany has been encouraging the learning of German especially in East Africa for quite some time. They offer annual Summer school trips to high school Read More
Education Makes You Rich: The Higher Your Education Level, the More You Earn
You’d think it is cliche to compare education to your income but not in Germany. Education remains the surest way to make money in Germany, Read More
Kenyan Universities Recognised in Germany
First of all, a University degree from Kenya is recognised in Germany if it is from a recognised University in Kenya, so how do you find out if Read More
Ausbildung vs University: Which One Should you Choose?
After the au pair or FSJ/FÖJ/BFD/EFD year, most people are left grappling with which way to go. Coming from Kenya, education is highly regarded and Read More
Online Resources to Help you Study
Being a student in Germany can be a culture shock. Depending on the school you went to back home, you might require a bit of Read More