"Studentenverbindung (German: [ʃtuˈdɛnt.fɛɐ̯ˌbɪndʊŋ]; often referred to as Verbindung) is the umbrella term for many different kinds of fraternity-type associations in German-speaking countries, including Corps, Burschenschaften, Landsmannschaften, Turnerschaften and Catholic fraternities. Worldwide there are over 1.600 Studentenverbindungen, about a thousand in Germany, with a total of over 190.000 members. In them students spend their university years in an organized community, whose members stay connected even after graduation. A goal of this lifelong bond ("Lebensbund") is to create contacts and friendships over many generations and to facilitate networking. The Lebensbund is very important for the longevity of these networks." - (en.wikipedia.org 01.03.2020)
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