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They've arrived! The long-awaited (at least by me) first questions to come into the Munich Mailbag are here. Hopefully the first of many (hint, hint).

 

This is where I publish questions, answers to the aforementioned questions, and random comments sent to me via Contact me. As you see, my bag is still rather empty, so please help me make this an awesome page by writing in!


Sophie Scholl in Munich


Themes: Sophie Scholl in Munich, the White Rose resistance movement, Munich in World War Two, LMU

On March 24, 2010 Linda from the United States asked:

(extract) Sophie Magdalena Scholl was a German student, active within the White Rose non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany.
Do you know of any memorial place or museum in Munich featuring these two young German patriots?


Answer:
There are indeed a couple of sites you can visit make a kind of pilgrimage to the White Rose.
Here’s a list of them: (read more)


Middle-Ages festivals and meeting people

harburg-castle-germany

Themes: Middle-Ages festival, dragon slaying, Further Drachenstich, Harburg Castle, medieval dining, Middle-Ages market, meeting people in Munich.

On 22nd July, 2009 Anat from Israel said:

(extract) .... i loved the idea of the middle ages festival and find it a great shame that i won't be there in time for it. Is there anything else along those lines?

Answer:
Here’s what’s going on Middle-Ages-wise for the last week of July and the first weeks of August.
As you can see, there are still plenty of places to party like it was 1299!
You’re in luck as far as middle-ages festivals go. (read more)


Germany visa for Indians

Themes: Germany visas for Indians, Germany long-term visa application

On 22nd July, 2009 Pankaj from India asked:

I am coming for PG (Master of Science) studies in Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München University for AMS in 2010.
I would like to know the visa process for my mother to stay with me for a period of 4 years.

Answer:
You’re mother will need a Residence Permit. For that she’ll need to make an appointment to go to the Germany Embassy in New Dehli. (read more)


Work and study in Germany

Themes: Work visa for Germany, changing from a studt to a work visa

On 2nd July, 2009 Sri from Germany asked:
Can we apply for a work permit when we are on student visa in germany?

Answer:
Hi Sri, Thanks for your question. First things first – did you know that you can work in Germany on a student visa even if you don’t come from the European Union? (read more)



 

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