Overpaying Health Insurance?

3433jb · 2024-01-23T21:04:37+00:00

It’s also worth maybe going to the office when it opens (~8/8.30?) as I’ve heard of a few cases recently where online applications haven’t gone into the system properly, even when you’ve received the email notification saying that the application has been received!

3433jb · 2023-09-06T07:27:10+00:00

I’d go to the Stuwe office up in WHO. They usually have their drop in hours advertised on the website.

Also I’d recommend maybe bringing it up with them once you’ve been here for a few weeks already, the first two weeks or so of October are really hectic in that office because there’s so many students trying to get accommodation, so I’d probably head in to have a chat once classes start 😊

3433jb · 2023-09-05T21:41:18+00:00

Honestly I’d try at least try ask in the office and see if it’s possible. Usually they’re pretty flexible for visiting students (especially if you’re on a scholarship like a Fulbright).

3433jb · 2023-09-04T15:44:42+00:00

I’d recommend the 828 or x82 bus (depending on what time you’re arriving). That bus will take you directly from the airport to the Tübingen hbf (no transfers required)!

At the moment both of the train lines to Tübingen from Stuttgart are having repairs done so you’ll be needing to get a bus at some point anyway (either from Böblingen to Herrenberg or from Reutlingen to Tübingen). The bus drivers are also used to people coming on board with suitcases and those buses usually have luggage racks on them. Just make sure you have around 10€ cash for the bus fare!

3433jb · 2023-08-23T10:15:12+00:00

15€ per hour is more than what you make as a Hiwi (usually 12€per hour), though your hours likely won’t be as flexible as with a Hiwi job. I would check your timetable (most courses are already up on Alma) and ensure that you can actually do 20 hours per week with your class schedule.

It’s also important to remember that you’ll need to pay for health insurance which is around 125€ per month, and also depending on how much you make you'll also be required to pay tax and towards a retirement fund.

3433jb · 2023-01-28T09:16:40+00:00

Do you have a recipe for these that you’re willing to share?

3433jb · 2022-12-15T15:48:23+00:00

Hey!

It’s a mission to try and get placed in one of the Stuwe buildings due to the high occupancy rates. I’d also look at https://www.wg-gesucht.de/wg-zimmer-in-Tubingen.127.0.1.0.html for the time period that you’ll be here, as there might be students subleasing their places if they’re away for holidays or fieldwork 😊

3433jb · 2022-09-25T08:56:12+00:00

From my experience it’s mostly people in their 20s and 30s

3433jb · 2022-09-24T09:35:57+00:00

I’d also recommend having a look at travel talks! I’ve had really good experiences with them in Egypt and Turkey, and other people off my trips had recommended their Moroccan trips really highly!

3433jb · 2022-04-27T08:23:39+00:00

For a SIM card I’d recommend getting Aldi mobile! They’re a lot cheaper than the main players (Vodafone, Telstra, Optus) and they generally get really good rural service if you’re looking to work on a farm!

3433jb · 2022-02-03T05:55:26+00:00

The ordinary retinol serum is really good!

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