For many, it is the most wonderful time of the year. But what actually makes Christmas so special, and what is the best thing about it for students? We asked around on campus and got some interesting answers.

School is back in session in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populated state. To protect against coronavirus infections, masks are mandatory in school buildings and classrooms. How are the students and teachers dealing with the new requirements? Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Do you have problems staying motivated? Do you tend to procrastinate? This video has some helpful tips for staying on track and getting work done on time.

This small school in the federal state of Baden-Württemberg is quite unique in terms of the independence it grants its students... take a look!

Fine is making herself at home in her new apartment. She is putting together furniture and hanging up pictures. She discovers, however, that she doesn't have a hammer. What, then, are nice neighbors for?

Fine is moving in with Christiane. She brings her boxes, and Christiane helps her carry them. Now all Fine needs is a closet to store everything…

Federico is a student and lives in a shared apartment. In this video, he talks about the advantages and disadvantages of this lifestyle.

Alina and Paula have arranged to meet this evening, and now they are making plans together. Watch this video and listen to the expressions they use.

Here's a typical restaurant scene to help you learn some useful expressions and vocabulary for dining out.

In this video, Federico tells us about his stay in the USA and what everyday life is like at an American highschool.

Sebastian wants to organize a photo shoot – one that depicts German idioms literally – in the shared apartment using his roommates as models. While his ideas are clever, his friends don’t seem too enthusiastic…

In this award-winning short film, Ruby, a teenage loner who prefers computers to people, is asked to fix a classmate’s phone. But then the temptation to snoop starts overpowering her…

Nico moves into Sebastian, Nina, and Lisa's shared apartment. He's actually collected quite a lot of stuff during his short time in Germany! Meanwhile, Sebastian asks Lisa to help him with a photo project.

Nico gives us some information about his background, but is interrupted when Lisa brings some good news.

Nico makes a few new friends while waiting for Lisa at a cafe.