Comparison of the US and Germany!

[melluransa]

This was a cool thing to read when I try to imagine what it's like for the Kaulitz twins living in the United States. This covers a lot, from the media, politics, religion, society, culture, money, attitudes, technology, age, sex and gender roles, jobs, socioeconomic status, and all the things we live every single day but aren't aware of.

I was impressed by how much training it takes in Germany to become a schoolteacher. I was surprised to hear of the racism there, though; I thought the United States was bad. There is more jelly in American jelly donuts, but here, waiters and waitresses are annoying. There is more environmentalism in Germany, but no "give a penny, take a penny" cups at the store.

It's really interesting! Click here to read.

Comments

[steinsgrrl.livejournal.com]

I read this a long time ago when I was researching for a story, but tbh, I've forgotten most of it! Thanks for linking it; it's a fascinating read!

[stolen-warmthth.livejournal.com]

WOW. Ive never read this before. I just finished the whole thing. This is awesome! Thank you girl!

[elizabeth21r.livejournal.com]

Wow! It took me a while to read all of that, incredibly interesting. Thanks for sharing <3

[19leela89.livejournal.com]

I have only read the part on education as Iam studying to become a teacher (and have little time to read the rest^^) but I have a note on this:"(except for overrun fields such as medicine or psychology) prospective [German] students don't have to apply anywhere: they simply sign up at their school of choice and start studying, provided they have the Abitur. On top of that, the German government pays a fellowship to every student without affluent parents. Only one half of this grant is paid out as a loan and has to be paid back later."

You don't just sign up,you apply at several,sometimes a great number of unis.Yes,there are fields where signing up works but most fields have a certain average in marks you have to have or special tests.I,for example,had to proof my English skills in order to get my place at Uni.
And while my parents earn quite an average amount of money they could not afford supporting me and paying fees for Uni if I moved out. Thus I study at Uni in the next big town and go by bus every day.which luckily works.
I would have gotten 50€ if I moved out. Couldn't even have rented a broom closet :D

"Handicapped children in the US are routinely educated together with normal children; this is also still the exception in Germany."

Lately almost all federal states/provinces in Germany have been moving towards 'inclusion'. Which means coeducation of handicapped and normal children. However, teachers are not prepared for it at all and students who study to become teachers do not get preparation for it- I honestly feel really unsure about my ability for the day that will happen to me. professional persons to care for the handicapped special needs are not on hand, at least not at all times.

are there people like that in the USA?

[snowstormskies.livejournal.com]

I've just started reading it and it's quite interesting to see the differences - I wish someone had done it wiht the UK too.

Something for you; how does a give a penny, take a penny cup actually work? Isn't it... kind of stealing?