Traveling to Vienna, you will notice the city’s hidden attractions in its haunting museums and gloomy corners. Discovering eight spine-inducing locales, ranging from the Foltermuseum to the Friedhof der Namenlosen, provides an enthralling glimpse into Vienna’s chilling past and intriguing stories. So let’s go! Torture Museum The Viennese Torture Museum, situated in an old air-raid […]
If we embrace the saying “New year, new luck“, it’s time to take these wishes to heart. Researchers point out that happiness is within our grasp if we stick to certain principles. Believe in luck throughout the year Though often overlooked, luck takes center stage at New Year’s with the traditional hope encapsulated in “New […]
Vienna has a strong coffee tradition rooted in its culture. However, a hot cup of tea is called for when unwinding and enjoying the beautiful scenery. The city has numerous stylish tea salons and houses where tea is more than just a drink. Tourists or locals can experience tea’s special taste, diversity, and enjoyment. This […]
In Vienna, every New Year’s Eve is something special. Whether you’re in the city for just a day or two or for a longer visit, you’ll find a very traditional observance of New Year’s Eve in the city. The magnificent Austrian capital attaches great importance to tradition, as does the city of Vienna itself. You’ll […]
There is hardly any other time of year in Vienna that shines as much as it does around Christmas! When the first snowflakes fall and the whole city is shrouded in dim fairy lights, we love to stroll straight to the Vienna Christmas markets. As gingerbread and speculoos boxes in the supermarket are always a […]
Many students don’t realize it, but self-organization is one of the most important skills you need to successfully complete your studies. Many universities even offer courses that teach you the most important basics of self-organization. Most things are taken care of for you at school. You get a fixed timetable, the options are limited and […]
After completing their studies, many graduates are faced with the same question: What salary can I expect when I graduate and how do I deal with the salary question during a job interview? Since your first salary has a pretty big impact on how much you will later earn in the company, it is important […]
New semester, new goals. But before you build your own plans as high as the clouds, it’s better to concentrate on what’s achievable, says our columnist. And he has a few suggestions. At the beginning of the new semester, students like to plan a lot. Too much, if you ask me as a student advisor. […]
Gaps in your CV can quickly appear: long periods of unemployment between jobs, a break from your studies, maternity leave, illness, caring for a relative, a divorce – gaps in your CV are normal. But if you know how to deal with it, you will do better in job interviews. What are CV gaps? A […]
Even if we love to commit ourselves to topics like “Where is the best schnitzel?” or “What’s the best way to save money in my city?”, we must not forget why you are with us: Because you are a student. At the end of each course or semester, the notorious thesis is due. So today, […]
Which of us hasn’t received this advice at least once before a job interview? Of course we all have – because who would want to deliberately appear unlikeable in that sort of situation? So this tip might not seem very helpful. On the other hand, maybe there are techniques we can use to make people […]
Even the best summer comes to an end and, before you know it, the year is over. But before that happens, Fall will come first. That’s why we’ve thought of ten typical Fall things in Austria. Swap your bikini or swimming trunks and beach towel for an XXL scarf and wool hat: Fall is here! […]
Three days before the important exam, the reader hasn’t even been printed out. The project at work has been completed for two weeks, but the project report is still not done. Various studies show how widespread chronic procrastination is. Almost every second Austrian is said to have problems with procrastination. According to Statista, around a […]
You probably know the feeling: those two days, 10 hours or 2 minutes before an important performance. Your hands are sweaty, your heart is beating quickly and your head feels empty, all the knowledge you have prepared doesn’t seem within reach anymore. Most of the time, this tension dissipates within the first few minutes after […]
Endless scrolling on TikTok, gripping series that won’t let you go or just nice weather outside – distractions lurk around every corner. Some people continue to work with iron discipline despite any potential distraction, but the majority of us find it difficult not to check our cell phones every few minutes or to max out […]