Germany Student Starter Kit: from Arrival to Adaptation

Moving to Germany as a student is exciting… but also overwhelming. SIM cards, residence registration, bank accounts, health insurance, semester tickets, finding friends, understanding German culture... it’s A LOT.

This starter kit is everything I wish I had when I moved to Germany in 2022. Inside, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on:

• What to do immediately after arrival (in the right order)
• How to open a bank account & choose the right SIM card
• Health insurance explained simply
• Working limits for EU & non-EU students
• Mini-jobs, Werkstudent, internships
• Grocery stores by price tier
• Semester ticket vs Deutschlandticket
• How to make friends & integrate faster
• Cultural must-knows (Sundays, noise rules, bureaucracy)
• Where to look for jobs & student discounts

No fluff. No outdated info. Just practical advice from someone who’s been there.

If you want to feel less lost and more prepared from day one: this guide is for you.