As Deutsche Welle notes, bloggers do not guarantee the accuracy of information, but they can definitely motivate viewers and lift their spirits with their funny stories. Among the many channels on YouTube, videos in which students from Russia and Ukraine talk about their move and life in Germany are popular. Through emotional videos, the authors share their impressions of the new university, exams, and difficulties in an unfamiliar country. Which blogs are worth paying attention to?
Studies and travel
The channel chitty_coco by Anna Fediaieva is a video blog by Anna Fediaieva from Kyiv, a student at the private Cologne Business School. "Are you sure you want to study in Germany? It will be harder for you than for any student in the world," the girl says in one of her first videos. In her blog, Anna answers popular questions about German universities, exams, and difficulties in admission. She is currently studying for a degree in international culture and management.
In addition, the blogger records funny videos on everyday topics – for example, about useful purchases of the month, books she has read, student life hacks, walks through German cities, and travels to America, Asian and European countries. Unsurprisingly, the channel already has 23,000 subscribers and over a million views. Anna tries to respond to comments left and holds meetings with fans.
Lessons in saving
Video walks through Munich, recipes for German sweets, and apartment hunting – all this can be seen on the channel Sonja Frey of a medical student at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. Sonya explains in detail and seriously how much money she spends on tuition, supermarket shopping, and shopping, and also gives advice on finding housing and jobs for students. There is also discussion of sensitive topics – for example, starting salaries or the attitude of residents of the Bavarian capital towards refugees.
The main advantage of this blog is videos in German for those who have just started learning the language. The blogger uses simple vocabulary and inserts subtitles in Russian. Since the channel has existed for just over a year, the number of views has not yet reached one hundred thousand. However, the girl has every chance of becoming a YouTube star. New episodes are regularly released on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tips for girls
But the channel of Valeria Valeeva will definitely appeal to girls who are interested in life in Germany. Here the blogger gives advice on what to wear to class, what cosmetics to pay attention to, and how to look good in any circumstances. In addition, she talks about German cinema, traditional holidays, and trips around Europe. Valeria makes videos with life hacks for surviving at university, choosing a future profession, and planning your own daily routine.
Currently, Valeria is attending integration courses and plans to enroll in the Munich Film and Television School. The blogger will talk about her long journey to the university of her dreams in videos that come out every week. As of now, more than 45,000 people have subscribed to her channel, and the short videos have gathered about 2.5 million views.
A collection of life hacks
Those who plan to apply to a creative university can subscribe to the channel of Iryna Tareyla, a student at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. The girl is studying media design (Mediendesign) and makes videos about her student life.
In addition, she gives advice on learning German: how to get rid of an accent, not confuse noun genders, and overcome the "foreigner complex."
Besides her video blog, Iryna has created an Instagram account @deutsch_sovet, where she shares information about current discounts and special offers in German stores.