Austria study life common sense to understand
A, clothing
Speaking of clothing habits, we must first understand Austria's geographic location and four seasons of the temperature, located in the temperate zone area, and near the sea, the temperature here is still relatively suitable, summer is not hot, winter is not cold.
Heating is widespread throughout the country, but air conditioning is not a necessity for every household. The style of dress is also simple and practical, and there are a large number of fast-fashion brands, so it's easy to shop.
Second, eat
As a typical representative of Western countries, Austria's food culture is also the traditional Western style, the main food is pasta and bread, vegetables are mainly salad, meat is mainly fried, and the domestic is not the same.
If international students eat in the cafeteria, it is usually a buffet, and there are a lot of choices; of course, if the conditions allow, you can also cook your own food, but a lot of cooking methods can not be used.
Third, accommodation
For new students, school dormitories and host families are better choices, the former is cheap and safe, the latter is cost-effective and helpful, which can help you adapt to life in Austria faster.
However, after you have familiarized yourself with the local environment, you can consider moving out on your own, renting a room on your own or sharing a room with someone else is possible, so that you can exercise your ability to live independently and get better acquainted with the local life.
Fourth, travel
Students and locals alike, the majority of people will choose public transportation, Autobus, Strabenbahn and U-Bahn, we recommend that you apply for a monthly or annual pass, with a student ID card and discounts.
In addition, there are also cabs, which, unlike at home, are difficult to hail on the road and are usually booked on the phone, and bicycles if you want to get some exercise and save money.
Expanded reading: the main ways to study in Austria accommodation
First, the school dormitory
The school will provide a small number of dormitories on campus or in the vicinity of the international students have the right to priority when applying for the right to live in, you confirm the school's acceptance of the school, log in directly to find the appropriate portal to register information to submit an application.
As long as there is still a place soon will soon pass, you can only pay a deposit, you can also directly pay the full amount, remember to print out the invitation to move in, the enrollment is done, and then go directly to the appropriate dormitory building to check in, the house is usually a multi-bedroom, there will be a separate bathroom, the overall environment is not bad.
On-campus accommodation is conveniently located near the campus, and there is no need to worry about the cost of water and electricity grids; it is convenient to get along with students from different countries and professions, and it is easier to integrate into the campus environment; and it is safe and secure, and there are regular patrols by the campus police.
However, on-campus dormitories also have their own drawbacks: they have little private space, most of them are two- or three-person rooms, so you need to share your private space, and you may need to get used to the differences in culture and habits between your roommate and your roommate.
Second, cooperative apartments
Due to the limited supply of dormitories, and in order to meet the requirements of the students, the school will enter into a partnership with off-campus agencies specializing in renting apartments, to provide students with more choices of accommodation, including single rooms, multi-bedroom and suites (including one-bedroom and multi-shared). The advantage of this type of apartment is that the supporting equipment will be more complete, and the size of the house will be larger, we will have a better environment, but of course, the cost will be more expensive, and you need to bear the living expenses such as water and electricity.
Third, private housing
There will also be private rental housing, this kind of house will generally be placed in the agency, you need to sign a contract with the agent, and then the requirements of the instructions, the staff will be screened for you, and then lead you to look at the house and the landlord to negotiate. The advantage of this is that you will have a third-party protection, accommodation problems can be directly through the agent to solve, can avoid a lot of trouble, most students will choose a one-bedroom.
Although off-campus housing is generally more affordable than on-campus housing, or you can spend the same amount of money to live in better conditions, students should pay attention to the following points when contacting off-campus housing:
1. If you are renting a room through an agent, whether the agent is a professional, and whether he or she is able to communicate effectively to help the resident solve the problem.
2. If the landlord is approached directly, whether the landlord himself is experienced in renting out housing, and whether there are other professionals to help the landlord manage the room.
3. When signing the contract, make clear the details, including when and how the rent and deposit will be paid, whether the water, electricity, gas, etc. are included in the rent, and whether you need to open an account with a water company, etc. Also, you need to have a detailed check of the furniture and plumbing, etc. Some landlords have partitioned off the living room to make it more comfortable. There are some landlords who will rent out an area in the living room as a single room as well.
4. Unlike on-campus dormitories where roommates are assigned in most cases, off-campus housing can sometimes be rented with your best friend, and sometimes rented out to others by the landlord or agent, so remember to talk to your roommate before you move in, and discuss all the various things you need to do to stay together in the future.
Fourth, the hotel apartments
In addition to the cooperation with the school apartments, there are also individually operated, they will have their own website, you can directly online to make a reservation, and want to see the room, if you are satisfied, you can directly sign the contract to stay.
A hotel apartment is a property whose architectural structure is similar to that of a hotel, and the property company responsible for its management provides hotel-model services, such as housekeeping, laundry, and even a piano room for music majors to practice, etc., and the apartment is equipped with a full set of furniture and kitchen equipment. In a nutshell, it is the high standard of service of a hotel that is integrated into daily life.
The apartments provide excellent service, and the property and management are very strict, so if you have any problems, you can apply directly to the management for assistance, and in most cases, the problem can be solved for you.
Extended reading: What are the advantages of studying in Austria?
1, the German language starting point of low requirements, to provide university language centers supporting German language training
Austria accepts zero German starting point of students, students can first participate in the university-affiliated language centers for one year of intensive German language training, German exams passed, and then enter the professional readings. The Austrian higher education system consists of a 3-year Bachelor's Degree and a 2-year Master's Degree, after which students can pursue a doctoral degree without any age limit.
2, high school graduates with domestic undergraduate admission notice and above can apply
Austrian higher education using the European ECTS credit system, the degree and academic qualifications of the high reputation in the world, for the Nobel Prize for one of the most countries. The degrees obtained are all certified by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Through the corresponding examination or negotiation with the tutor, the credits of some courses taken in the host country of the international students can be recognized, which reduces the unnecessary waste of resources of the students.
3. Economic cost of studying abroad, even an ordinary family can easily afford to study abroad
Tuition-free higher education. In contrast to the industrialized system of education in the United Kingdom and the United States, Austria is a welfare system of education. Austrian public universities are currently funded by the government. Each student will enjoy the Austrian government's annual subsidy of about 6,000-7,000 euros (manifested in the professor's salary, maintenance of school buildings, textbook updates, etc.). There are even a number of discounts for students, such as discounts on concert tickets, etc.). Its investment in education accounts for about 4.5% of the total investment in the national economy, public universities all implement free education, each year only a symbolic charge a little college registration fee. Living costs of 50,000 yuan a year is also enough (Vienna about 70,000 yuan a year).
4. Students can work legally
The remarkable feature of studying in Austria is the low cost and high standard of living. The standard of living in Austria is very high, but the cost of living is low; the government allows students to work part-time, not only with their own ability to independently afford the study life, but also close contact with the community, increase the opportunity to work experience, can be said to be a multi-purpose.
5. Superior natural environment, stable social environment
Austria is a permanently neutral country, good social security, known as one of the safest countries in the world. Austria's per capita GNP ranks eleventh in the world. The capital city of Austria, Vienna, has been ranked as the world's most livable city and quality of life city for many times. And Austria's climate is also very suitable for Chinese people to live.
6. Austria is a traditional Schengen country, zero obstacles to study
Austria is located in the center of Europe, and is a Schengen country, therefore, in the study of the spare time, travel to all parts of Europe are unimpeded. In a sense, to Austria, basically equal to the whole of Europe. At present, Austria's public universities are not short of students, which is why there are not many students studying in Austria, the reason is that the Austrian government and the university did not special publicity. Before 2001, the University of Vienna did not recruit students from China, but only a small number of Chinese government students and visiting scholars. Since 2001, we have started to fully develop the Austrian program, and together with our excellent overseas partners, we recommend students to go to the top Austrian universities.
7. High degree of social development, advanced education level, superior learning environment
According to the United Nations Austria is located in the center of Europe, known as the heart of Europe. Austria, a highly developed country, thanks to its developed education, especially higher education and scientific research level. Austria has 16 Nobel Prize winners, which can be considered the world's largest number of Nobel Prize winners on average by population. Many native German students also actively apply to public universities in Austria.
8. Employment
The highlight of studying in Austria is the close cooperation with the Austrian Elite Talent Pool, which handles the admission procedures for all international students. To put it bluntly, as long as you can graduate with a master's degree, employment is basically not a problem, and there will be many internships while attending school, which will lay the foundation for employment after graduation.
Extended reading: Austria study life etiquette notes
a, address etiquette
The local people as well as many Europeans, the name, are in the form of the form of the first name + the last name, so if it is between the peers, directly call the name can be, and to the elders, you need to address the situation, and add Mr. or Mrs., to show politeness and respect.
It is important to note that married women usually change to their husbands' surnames, and at this time we can also directly address the family name; and people with a certain social status and title will prefer others to address their titles, so we must look at the business card carefully.
Second, social etiquette
Usual social, but also need to pay attention to etiquette, general acquaintances greetings, will choose to be more intimate embrace and face-to-face gift, or kiss on the cheek; and strangers greetings, basically shaking hands with a smile, to maintain a certain distance.
In the usual conversation, the choice of topics to try to avoid money, religion and politics, etc., there may not be a lot of taboos between friends, but the ordinary social or commercial mutual admiration will be the main, this time we can hold the scene.
Third, color etiquette
After arriving here, you will find that green is very common in daily life, and this is also most of the locals will like the color, we can talk about the usual topics and color choices, you can give priority to green.
And from the color, we can easily see the Austrian people's warmth and hospitality, if you can cast their goodwill, then in the interaction, it will be more smooth, and life is naturally better for everyone.
Fourth, the school etiquette
In the school, we also need to abide by a certain etiquette, which includes the encounter of teachers and teachers to take the initiative to say hello, if necessary, you can also make a simple greeting, which is more conducive to the expansion of the friendship surface.
The course of study needs to be in accordance with the teacher's arrangements to complete the task in a timely and proactive manner; in the interactive classroom should be actively speaking; in the collaborative group task also need to have a good performance, can be on the usual points to bring the impact.