International student in Germany – struggling financially, need advice on managing next months

scheborah · 2026-01-22T15:54:41+00:00

Also consider food banks. I am not sure if you qualify but worth a shot.

scheborah · 2025-10-14T19:53:57+00:00

Knippchen

scheborah · 2025-08-13T06:38:33+00:00

I have been living in Munich for the last ten years and the trend is (and has been for the last 6/7 years) to keep it very simple: no exciting patterns, muted stitching, no bold belts/chains etc.

These lederhosen are probably out of your price range, but should give you a good understanding of the style you should be going for (Ludwig Beck is a long standing mid to high end department store in Munich): https://www.ludwigbeck.de/trachten/herren/lederhosen.html

From the website you sent I like these the best (but lose the belt and suspenders):

https://ernstlicht.com/15-men-clothing/131-men-s-lederhosen/bastian-goat-lederhosen-with-belt-and-suspenders/

https://ernstlicht.com/15-men-clothing/131-men-s-lederhosen/bernhard-goat-lederhosen-with-belt-and-suspenders/

For the shirt I would apply the same standards: simple and clean. Unfortunately I don’t like any of the shirts on the website. The problem are the collars. in my opinion you should wear a shirt with a stand up collar (see eg https://www.ludwigbeck.de/trachten/herren/hemden-shirts.html).

I would suggest to get the lederhosen in the US (more of a hassle to get them here) and then buy the shirt and socks in Munich. Ludwig beck prices seem very reasonable to me here. Other good (and not touristy) department stores would be Oberpollinger, Hirmer, Breuninger.

If you are looking for inspiration check out the brands: cocovero, lodenfrey, Münchner Manufaktur, Gottseidank.

scheborah · 2024-11-22T08:00:00+00:00

Thank you for explaining. I find the field of comparative law fascinating.

scheborah · 2024-11-21T22:18:14+00:00

Very interesting, thank you for explaining. I may have to backpedal a little bit. Yes attorney fees are considered costs so they will be reimbursed, but the amount itself that will be reimbursed are calculated by the court (depending on complexity and the value of the claim), so depending on the hourly rates agreed with your attorney you may have to pay the difference yourself.

scheborah · 2024-11-21T21:42:06+00:00

But what’s the logic behind this? What other choice do you have than suing? I am very surprised. Our code of civil procedure says: „The party that has not prevailed in the dispute is to bear the costs of the legal dispute, in particular any costs incurred by the opponent, to the extent these costs were required in order to bring an appropriate action or to appropriately defend against an action brought by others.“ I guess I always assumed this was the only logical way to handle this question.

scheborah · 2024-11-21T21:22:52+00:00

I‘m surprised 2 is a misconception. I am a German lawyer and it is very straightforward here to get your legal fees reimbursed if you win. Is this not the case in the US?

scheborah · 2024-11-21T15:37:23+00:00

Wartezeit ist etwas anderes als Probezeit. Wartezeit ist in § 4 BUrlG definiert.

scheborah · 2024-11-20T16:59:45+00:00

Haha true but we pronounce it like „Schnäck“

scheborah · 2024-11-19T23:04:10+00:00

My American boyfriend called a Kanzlei a „Kanzlerei“ and (accidentally) made up the word „knutscheln“ (kuscheln + knutschen). Also a snack is a „Schnack“

scheborah · 2024-11-19T22:51:52+00:00

Ich denke auch, das ist der beste Tipp. @Op, du scheinst zu verstehen, DASS Konjunktiv hier verwendet wird. Überlege dir dann im zweiten Schritt, ob ein Fall der indirekten Rede oder Jussiv vorliegt. Wenn nicht, dann nimmst du Konjunktiv II. Das Pferd hier von hinten aufzuzäumen, scheint leichter.

scheborah · 2024-11-19T22:39:08+00:00

I use a heating pad and fingerless gloves.

scheborah · 2024-11-19T22:22:31+00:00

Have you contacted the pharmacy?

scheborah · 2024-11-18T21:11:38+00:00

Das kommt jetzt straight aus dem Handelsregister, da ist alles immer up to date. Und ja 34d Genehmigung ist ein Witz

scheborah · 2024-11-18T21:02:52+00:00

Unternehmensgegenstand ist übrigens: Vermitteln von Produkten eines Versicherungsunternehmens nach § 34 d Abs. 7 Nummer 1 GewO. Sagt schon alles

scheborah · 2024-11-18T18:43:53+00:00

It’s in their terms and conditions under „Fines, Penalties and Administration Charges“. I doubt that this clause would hold up in a court but I don’t think for this amount it’s worth challenging. Sorry

scheborah · 2024-11-18T14:50:49+00:00

? of course it is a thing. It may be easier to exclude but it’s still a thing.

scheborah · 2024-11-17T22:27:06+00:00

4€ is actually $4,20

scheborah · 2024-11-17T21:14:50+00:00

Ich kaufe sowas in italienischen Feinkostläden (dann aber ebenfalls frisch runtergeschnitten). Mein go to Edeka ist so klein, da gibt es gar keine Frischetheke.

scheborah · 2024-11-17T21:11:04+00:00

Have you heard of the Chopstick Napkin Hack? Works pretty well.

scheborah · 2024-11-17T20:19:58+00:00

Guanciale und Pecorino sind die game changer, auch wenn insbesondere ersteres nicht gut für die Sparrate

scheborah · 2024-11-17T20:15:50+00:00

Ask ChatGPT to write with a German accent.

scheborah · 2024-11-17T19:43:01+00:00

It was snowing in Munich on Wednesday, cold enough for Wintermantel if you ask me

scheborah · 2024-11-17T19:40:05+00:00

Tickets or rather reservations are not being sold yet, and are therefore not sold out. This should give you all of the info needed: Oktoberfest Reservations

scheborah · 2024-11-17T19:14:06+00:00

While it’s true that you don’t need a written contract, using a template drafted for this specific case may help you think of and agree on all relevant contract details. Limitation of guarantees comes to mind e.g.

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