🇩🇪 Germany Guide Prologue | Autumn in Jena

After sharing two visa application guides, I’m excited to document more practical tips—not just as advice for others, but as a time capsule for my future self. 📦✨ Why Jena? Nestled in a valley, this university town 🏛️ is painted in fiery autumn hues 🍁 during fall. Most residents are students, giving Jena a youthful, laid-back vibe. My photos? Extra vibrant—maybe oversaturated, but they capture how I feel this place: a kaleidoscope of new beginnings. 🛬 The "Newbie Phase" Survival Guide Having just arrived 15 days ago, I’ve been juggling: 🔹 Housing hunts 🏠 (Thuringia’s market is no joke) 🔹 University orientation 🎒 🔹 Making friends 👋 🔹 Admin chaos (bank accounts, visas, etc.) 📄 Most guides focus on western German cities—here’s my take on eastern Germany’s quirks! 🚀 Two Golden Questions for Every Newcomer 1️⃣ "How to Prioritize in an Information Overload?" Week 1-2: Secure housing + resident registration. Week 3-4: Open a bank account + semester prep. Pro tip: Use Notion templates to track deadlines! ⏳ 2️⃣ "When to DIY vs. Ask for Help?" ✅ DIY: Course registration, local transit apps ✅ Seek help: Navigating bureaucracy (ask senior int’l students!) 🌟 Magic question: “What’s one thing you wish you knew earlier?” 🌍 Let’s Build This Together! I’m still learning—share your hacks below! 💬 #StudyInGermany #Jena #InternationalStudent #GermanyGuide #MasterAbroad