Hi everybody,
I'll start my MBA in Munich now in January, and I just moved there.
Since it's my first time in Germany, I would be keen to get in contact with other foreign students currently doing or, like me, starting their MBA in Germany to exchange infos.
Sunny
Anyone else in Germany for an MBA?
Posted Dec 16, 2006 16:19
I'll start my MBA in Munich now in January, and I just moved there.
Since it's my first time in Germany, I would be keen to get in contact with other foreign students currently doing or, like me, starting their MBA in Germany to exchange infos.
Sunny
Posted Dec 17, 2006 19:38
I plan to do an MBA in Germany, but I'm just in the process of applying, so no experience yet.
But I know Germany quite well, I've been there several times, so I can give you quite a few informations.
Where do you come from?
But I know Germany quite well, I've been there several times, so I can give you quite a few informations.
Where do you come from?
Posted Dec 18, 2006 17:41
I am from Malaysia and worked in SIngapur for the past few years. I've been to the States ans Australia, but Germany is quite different still. Somehow "exotic" for me..
Where do you come from? Do you have the same feeling about Germany?
Sunny
Where do you come from? Do you have the same feeling about Germany?
Sunny
Posted Dec 21, 2006 10:08
Hi Sunny,
I'm from Bulgaria, so what you find exotic, probabely is not so much for me... But still, when you feel lost or wonder about something, there are many things I can explain to you!
So what do you think of that Christmas hype?
I'm from Bulgaria, so what you find exotic, probabely is not so much for me... But still, when you feel lost or wonder about something, there are many things I can explain to you!
So what do you think of that Christmas hype?
Posted Dec 28, 2006 18:40
Hi, the christmas hype... yes, this was a very good question! It's so pittoresque - I regularely think I am in Disney world, but no it's real, it's Munich!
Thank you very much for your offer, Irena. The most difficult for me is the rules of communication between people. I can't figure out why people seem unfriendly sometimes. Or when I meet somebody I don't know, if I should call the person to meet again or not.
Difficult, maybe I can learn this only through experience?
Thank you very much for your offer, Irena. The most difficult for me is the rules of communication between people. I can't figure out why people seem unfriendly sometimes. Or when I meet somebody I don't know, if I should call the person to meet again or not.
Difficult, maybe I can learn this only through experience?
Posted Dec 29, 2006 17:51
Hello Sunny,
It's true that what you experience regarding these rules of human interaction, seeming to different in your cultural setting than in Europe, that are problems I don't share with you. In Balcan countries we are close to Germans in that. I'd say that the unfriendliness f.ex. is much worse where I come from!
Rules of politeness are just very different here from Asia. YOu'll find out through experience, but don't hesistate to post in the board, I think your exyperience is interesting for many others!
It's true that what you experience regarding these rules of human interaction, seeming to different in your cultural setting than in Europe, that are problems I don't share with you. In Balcan countries we are close to Germans in that. I'd say that the unfriendliness f.ex. is much worse where I come from!
Rules of politeness are just very different here from Asia. YOu'll find out through experience, but don't hesistate to post in the board, I think your exyperience is interesting for many others!
Posted Jan 03, 2007 12:55
Hello Sunny,
coming from Asia, I was a bit surprised about the direct, honest way of communicating in Germany... But you'll see, once you are used to it, this direct way is a lot less complicated. Our rules of politeness in Asia (which are diverse of course) can make life kind of difficult. I appreciate the clear message in German talks.
Kate
coming from Asia, I was a bit surprised about the direct, honest way of communicating in Germany... But you'll see, once you are used to it, this direct way is a lot less complicated. Our rules of politeness in Asia (which are diverse of course) can make life kind of difficult. I appreciate the clear message in German talks.
Kate
Posted Jan 07, 2007 13:08
Hello,
I appreciate your comments... So it is quite normal that I feel a bit awkward sometimes! Good to know that I'm not an exception. I'll keep you posted if something weird happens to me ;)
Sunny
I appreciate your comments... So it is quite normal that I feel a bit awkward sometimes! Good to know that I'm not an exception. I'll keep you posted if something weird happens to me ;)
Sunny
Posted Jan 23, 2007 16:11
I understand that you were more discussing cultural differences, but maybe you can help me with some info how to find those MBAs in Germany which are worth doing? There are so many, I'm a bit lost...
Thanks! Pablo
Thanks! Pablo
Posted Jan 24, 2007 10:52
Hi Pablo,
I did a thourough research regarding MBA in Germany. True, it's crazy, there are a lot! Do you have a preference geographically?
I did a thourough research regarding MBA in Germany. True, it's crazy, there are a lot! Do you have a preference geographically?
Posted Jan 25, 2007 10:51
Hello, no, I have no preference, sctually it's the first time I consider studying in Germany, and I don't have a precise idea about the differente German regions. Which areas are good? It would be wonderful if you could share!
Posted Jan 26, 2007 09:04
It's for the language that you look for an MBA in Germany if I understand right? You should include Austria and German speaking Switzerland to your options, there are not so many B schools, easy to identify the good ones.
Posted Jan 27, 2007 13:23
Yes, you are right, since I speak Spanish and some French, I prefer to study in a German speaking country for the additional language skills. As you seem to know quite well, which MBAs would you advise me to check out? Thanks.
Posted Jan 29, 2007 17:02
Hi there, the problem im Germany is that you have loads of programs, you can here on this site how incredibly long the list of Germany MBAs is. Hardly any of them is ranked internationally, means they can all be medium good or bad... A lot of work to go through them all!
So you don't care if it's Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich? Or Vienna?
So you don't care if it's Berlin, Frankfurt or Munich? Or Vienna?
Posted Jan 30, 2007 09:50
Hello, a report from my personal Munich experience: I can't tell so much because it has only been a month. It's a beautiful city, strong economy, goos job opportunities. You can get get good contacts when studying here.
Cologne is a cozy city, people seem to be very nice! And in Cologne they have one of the few internationally ranked MBAs at "University of Cologne".
Cologne is a cozy city, people seem to be very nice! And in Cologne they have one of the few internationally ranked MBAs at "University of Cologne".
Posted Jan 31, 2007 16:41
Hi everyone!
Cologne sounds good, nice city + good program.
What about Frakfurt and Berlin, can you advise?
Cologne sounds good, nice city + good program.
What about Frakfurt and Berlin, can you advise?
Posted Feb 02, 2007 13:58
In Frankfurt it's difficult, there is just the EMBA of the University, but I guess you are looking for a regular MBA? Weird, this city of banks and business does not offer anything apparently.
As for Berlin: ESCP-EAP is good, and I heard good things about the ESMT, but it's a brand new program, so I don't really know how to judge.
As for Berlin: ESCP-EAP is good, and I heard good things about the ESMT, but it's a brand new program, so I don't really know how to judge.
Posted Feb 05, 2007 14:05
Thanks. That suprises me very much about Frankfurt!
I heard Hamburg is a good place to be, any comments about MBAs there?
I heard Hamburg is a good place to be, any comments about MBAs there?
Posted Feb 07, 2007 11:28
Hi, I don't know abou Hamburg. But here are some more ranked programs, from the BW ranking:
- HHL Leipzig
- Mannheim Business School
- WHU Koblenz
Leipzig should be quite nice, the two other cities are probabely not so exciting. But in the end you go there to study, not to be in an exciting place.. ;)
- HHL Leipzig
- Mannheim Business School
- WHU Koblenz
Leipzig should be quite nice, the two other cities are probabely not so exciting. But in the end you go there to study, not to be in an exciting place.. ;)
Posted Feb 08, 2007 16:53
You should have a look at Tias Nimbas as well, it is avery good school and classe are held in some German cities too!
Irena
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