These 15 hacks will help you study at home The day had started so well. “Today I’m going to study properly at home,” you thought with conviction over your morning coffee. Three hours later you realize: Somehow I didn’t get anything done. Is this familiar to you? You are not alone! Many students find it […]
Take a shorter shower, ventilate properly Economics Minister Habeck has asked Austrian to take shorter showers to save energy. But does that really save a lot? Where can energy costs be reduced most effectively? An overview. Almost two thirds of Germans shower at least once a day. The average daily shower time is eight to […]
Our summer highlights in Austria Summer has finally arrived! And this year we want to enjoy it to the full. That’s why we’ve put together an extensive to-do list and tell you what you shouldn’t miss in Austria this summer. Zipline Annaberg Is your spirit animal a nimble mountain goat? Or are you more of […]
A summer like then The slow end of the Corona measures makes us quietly hope for normality again after two years of waivers and restrictions – and also has us dreaming of our next holiday. So knock on wood and dust off your passports as we bring you the best travel destinations for the afterlife, […]
The best spritzer in vienna “Bring the wine spritzer!” You can only toast to the most frequently quoted statement by our former mayor, Michael Häupl. To make everyday life a little more colourful and enjoy the spring-like temperatures, we tell you where you can get particularly unusual spritzers in Vienna. Wine spritzers are always a […]
Give your new city a chance I recently got into conversation with an acquaintance of a friend of mine. Both of us, originally from another federal state, immediately found common ground: A new home – Vienna! The most liveable of cities that we’ve come to know and love! However, we both agreed that coming from […]
Tips for Saving money in the shared flat Welcome to saving money in the shared flat, welcome to true student life. Living in a shared apartment is (so they say) a real must in personality development and is (in retrospect) described by many as the best (and probably also the most sleepless) time as a student. […]
The most beautiful routes for walks in Vienna Coliving motivates and inspires “Just go for a stroll, take a walk on the clouds…” If it can’t be the clouds – as it says in the Konstantin Wecker song – then at least explore one of the numerous routes that Vienna offers for walking. Recharge your […]
Important aspects of flatsharing Starting your own flatshare and living with friends can be a great idea and a lot of fun. But it can also result in friendships breaking up, so it’s not something to be gone into lightly! You need to make sure that you know a bit about the finances involved, tenancy […]
Learning Agreement (Explanation, structure and help with completion) When it comes to a semester abroad, most students think of foreign places, new cultures and exciting trips. Of course, they should do some studying as well – but the focus is usually on experiencing a foreign country. When organising semesters abroad, it is usually necessary to […]
Study in Vienna: your personal guide If you spend some time on the university campus, visit a few bars or simply mingle with the student crowd, one thing quickly becomes clear: the Austrian capital is a real melting pot of different dialects and origins. And you were probably born somewhere else too. Reason enough to […]
Start early and stick with it: That’s how to do semester planning! Forward planning is one of the keys to successful studying. You should therefore plan each semester in good time – even if the holidays have only just begun. Above all, administrative processes and bureaucratic procedures must be completed on time. Just as important […]
How to prepare for the next virtual exam: Your 7 tips Self-doubt, roller coaster rides of emotions, desperate trips to the library, shaking, professors who simply say “exam-relevant” in the lectures, caffeine overloads and panic attacks – as if the exam phase wasn’t already an absolute horror . Now there are even more lousy complications: […]
10 things you have to do as a student in Vienna Anyone who thinks that studying is limited to endless learning sessions and rushing from lecture to lecture is mistaken. This new phase of life awaits you with a wealth of offers and opportunities. But what do you really have to experience during your own […]
Vegan supermarkets in Vienna You can of course also get vegan food from conventional supermarket chains. However, searching for them is often time-consuming, and the range is limited. We’ve done some research for you and introduce you to a few vegan supermarkets in Vienna – for even more plant-based variety in your student kitchen. denn’s […]