Desperate for some Advice

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

As some of you may know, three weeks ago I left the States to study in Germany for six weeks. Currently I am half way through may six week stay. Unfortunately, last night upon returning from Berlin I was pick-pocketed in a large crowd. I had my wallet in the front pocket of my jeans and briefly remember making contact with several people while trying to make my way through the crowd. I don't particularly need the credits for the course, as my German Minor is already complete.

In the wallet was my driver's license, credit card, health insurance card, and a pre-paid public transportation card I need to travel in the city I am studying in. Thankfully I had no cash on me at the time. Without the credit card, I have no means to get cash and no one will be able to transfer money into my account.

I feel so stupid and am extremely pissed. I still have my passport thankfully so I would be able to fly home and cut my time here short. I just feel like there aren't many other options considering I have no way to get cash. At this point I'm thinking of talking to my program director, explaining the circumstances, and packing my bags and leaving early. I just don't see what else I can do. Hopefully she understands and will agree to refund the money for the weeks remaining of the program that I would miss.

Thoughts? Anything is appreciated. I guess this is all part of growing up and I will learn from my mistakes. Thanks everyone.

[Squirrel]

Ok cant you get a credit card and drivers license mailed to you? Health insurance card you can get printed off online.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

I could but I just don't think it would be here in time. I have three weeks left at the most anyways.

[Squirrel]

You can request it to be sent priorty. Here is the link for NC DMV Down for maintence but will be up in a little while.

http://www.ncdot.org/dmv/online/

Heck what part of germany are you in? I can fly it over there for you.

[Squirrel]

I would just hate to see your trip ruined. You have 3 more weeks dont let something like this stop you.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

I am in Heidelberg, in the South West. I sent e-mails to my parents I will let you know the plan of action as soon as I hear back from them. Thank you Squirrel.

And I'm from Maine, so the NC DMV is of little use :D but I get the idea, I'll see what I can do.

[Squirrel]

Doh! the name should have given that away.

[Doyle]

I'm pretty sure no DMV will be very helpful in this situation.

[Davidson Deac II]

The drivers license isn't really necessary. You can deal with that when you get back. But the bank should be able to get a credit card to you fairly quickly, usually within 5-7 days. Have them send it to your parents house, and then your parents can fed ex it in a day. Or maybe they can fedex it directly to you.

Also, the US embassy in Germany might be able to assist you, especially if you need money in a hurry.

http://germany.usembassy.gov/acs/sendemergencymoney/

[cookinbrak]

You can get money sent Western Union, and probably buy a prepaid debit card with it. Insurance card, like Squirrel said. Drivers license, if you actually need it to drive, you can just show the police report and say another one is on the way. Your hotel should have a copy of your IDs.

If you have an idea where it happened, go look around. Once they found no cash, they might have thrown it in the bushes.

[thefuzz]

If your CC company is even half ass, they can get you a new card in a few days.

And why can't your parents wire you some cash?

[charlotte49er]

Also, the US embassy in Germany might be able to assist you, especially if you need money in a hurry.

http://germany.usembassy.gov/acs/sendemergencymoney/

Go to the closest US embassy! That's what they are there for to come to the aid of US citizens abroad.

[Hawk]

as long as you still have your passport I say forge on. As listed above, there are quick and easy ways to get you the money you need to tie you over.

[bredy087]

Im sure you have some classmates who can buy you lunch and dinner till you get a card. Don't leave Germany early, this is only an annoying set back.