Hochschulsport Köln offers a load of sports for students in Cologne. For some of them you have to register.

 

FYI – informative blog that I signed up for before coming to Germany. May be an interesting thing to suggest to new students/exchange students 🙂

Things to know when renting an apartment in Germany

Do you know the meaning of “Attest” or “Beipackzettel”? You might hear them when you go to see a doctor or want to buy medication at a pharmacy. Find out more about these and some other most important words you will ever need when looking for medical care in the illustrated dictionary “First Aid” by the Deutsches Studentenwerk.

The German Academic Exchange Service published Information on the Legal Requirements Applicable to the Pursuit of Gainful Employment by Foreign Students, University Graduates Scientists and Other Academics.

The options open to foreign students, university graduates, visiting scientists and other
academics from non-EU states for taking up gainful employment are governed, above all, by
the Residence Act and the Employment Regulation. For EU nationals, the Freedom of
Movement Act/EU is of relevance. However, other laws and regulations may also apply to
the subject matter described in the following.

This information sheet makes no claim to completeness and reflects the status as of August
2012.

 

Here are some easy instructions explaining how to print your very own NRW Ticket

In PDF with clickable links:

NRW-Ticket-instructions