Guides
Everything we wish someone had told us before we landed.
Practical guides for international students and young professionals moving to Germany or Australia, plus resume and job-application guides that apply anywhere. Each one opens with the short answer, then explains the steps, costs and rules, and links to the official source behind its figures.
In Germany, start with the paperwork of your first weeks: the blocked account for your student visa, registering your address (Anmeldung) and the landlord confirmation it needs, public or private health insurance, and opening a bank account. Planning your career? Read about the EU Blue Card salary thresholds, the German job market and how much German you need. For applications anywhere, the ATS resume checklist covers the formatting mistakes that stop software from reading your resume.
To budget your move, the student cost-of-living calculators cover 38 university cities in Germany and 8 in Australia.
How to Use Campus to Corporation: Every Tool Explained
How to use Campus to Corporation step by step: build your profile and a parser-safe resume, tailor it per job, add a cover letter, rehearse in Interview Prep.
Read guide →Best Bank Accounts in Germany for Students (2026)
There is no single best German student bank account: N26 and Revolut Standard cost €0 a month, Das Junge Konto is free for eligible students, Commerzbank €4.90.
Read guide →Public vs. Private Health Insurance in Germany (2026)
Student health insurance costs about €141 a month at TK (€146 from age 23) and runs to the semester you turn 30. Statutory vs private cover for students.
Read guide →15 Surprising Laws in Germany, With the Statute for Each
15 real German laws that surprise newcomers, from registering your address within two weeks to the Rettungsgasse. Each cites its statute, not internet myths.
Read guide →Anmeldung in Germany: How to Register Your Address
You must register your address within two weeks of moving in (§ 17 BMG); registering late can cost up to €1,000. Documents, steps and common problems.
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