this isn't exactly the right forum, as even though i'd love to study in Germany, my main choice at the moment is Austria. i hope this isn't too much of a bother.

if any of you guys could help, or tell me someone who can, it would be excellent.

i was born here in Dominican Republic, but since my grandparents came from Austria, and my father then lived there for a while, i was granted my austrian passport, and citizenship.

my german sucks, i can barely understand a few words, as my parents never got me lessons when i was young, even though i always wanted.

anyways, i was looking at maybe the possibility of going there to study?

perhaps you guys can clear some things up for me:

- education is free, but there is a tuition fee? i don't understand, why is there a fee if it is supposed to be free? although, according to the University of Vienna site, my country is in a list that allows me not pay that, only pay a small student union fee, which sounds a lot better. i still don't understand how it's free, but you pay a 400euro fee?! ah well.
- appartment/living costs. i've never lived alone, nor had to pay rent. how much would i expect to spend on a decent appartment? how about food and stuff like that?
- jobs/part time. i've worked here as a writer for music websites, worked on radioshows, i am a DJ, and was a mechanic for a while at my father's autoshop (Bosch GmbH reperesentation here). i am also OK with computers, used to be a linux geek a couple eyars back what kind of jobs can students get/what kind of pay can i expect?
- financial aid. does the government or anyone give me anything at all? i always hear about these great things for studying in europe, is any of it true?

i just really want to leave this country lately. boring as fuck, no power, no laws, no police, and bla bla bla.

which brings me to another point... what's the nightlife in Austria like?

thanks guys, hope you can help.

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