Connecting at the University of Bonn

Source: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/connecting Parent: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/starting-your-studies

Together we’re less alone — and a shared study experience is also a better one!

Connecting with other people is a chance to acquire valuable experience, get involved in a variety of ways and build and hone your skills. Maybe you also simply want to meet fellow students at the University or new people in the city in order to feel a little less lost or chat about a topic that interests you, whatever that might be.

Connecting and getting involved (in student life)

As students, you can get involved in a way that suits you and take responsibility for helping to shape the study environment while also doing your bit for society.

Departmental student bodies1 (representatives for the interests of the students of a particular subject)
General Students’ Committee2 (AStA)
Other student organizations and groups3 (for various topics)
Study Buddy Program4 run by the International Office (University of Bonn students help new international students to get off to a good start at the University and in Bonn)
Service learning5 (learning through engagement, e.g. with the help of our database of volunteer positions)
Religious associations6

Connecting and picking up pointers for your career

Check out the various (support) opportunities out there for networking, practical guidance and career orientation and gain some valuable professional experience in the process.

Career Service7
Be EmPOWERed! 8(FuturePOWER)
Alumni Network9 (the Alumni Network is open to both graduates (“alumni”) and current students)
Service learning5 (learning through engagement, e.g. with the help of our database of volunteer positions)
LinkedIn 10(a social network for job-hunting and professional networking)

Connecting and structuring your free time

There’s more to a student’s life than lectures, labs and the like. Finding the right blend of study and free time is important to live a healthy, balanced life. Come and be inspired by these suggestions for things to do.

University Sports11 (e.g. the “GemeinsamAktiv” buddy program)
Cultural activities12
Religious associations6
Be EmPOWERed!8 (SocialPOWER) Tools for shared studying such as Padlet
Study Buddy Program4 run by the International Office (University of Bonn students help new international students to get off to a good start at the University and in Bonn)
International Club13 (a place for German and international students at the University of Bonn to meet)
Bonn Greeters14 (locals take you on a walk through their home city and share their own personal angle on Bonn and some of the little things that make it what it is)

Connecting and settling in at the University

It’s great to have you here! Here you’ll find a range of activities that can make it easier for you — and your fellow students — to settle in to your subject and social life at the University. #AnkommenUniBonn

Preliminary courses15 (voluntary courses to get you best prepared to launch into your studies)
Subject-specific Orientation Weeks16 (fact-finding and orientation events to help you settle in well to your subject and social life)
First-Semester Students’ Welcome17 (welcome event for new students of all subjects)
Departmental student bodies1 (representatives for the interests of the students of a particular subject; among other things, they organize social activities for new starters)
Welcome Days18 (welcome and support services for new international students)
Workshop for new students: “Don’t panic!?—Starting my studies at the Uni Bonn”19
eCampus20 (tool for communicating with other students)
Be EmPOWERed!8 (SocialPOWER) Tools for shared studying such as Padlet

Search for the hashtag #AnkommenUniBonn on social media21 to find information and events about getting started with your studies and connecting with fellow students.

Connecting and learning study skills

These services and activities, all offered centrally, will help you gain study skills in the company of your fellow students and thus strengthen your collective (personal) resources.

Be EmPOWERed!8 (SkillPOWER) Workshops, training sessions and self-study courses for improving your personal and study skills
Chit-Chat Lounge13 (an opportunity to meet new people and set up language tandems)
Workshops and coaching22 organized by the Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service

Connecting internationally

Internationality is actively embraced at the University of Bonn, and the following services and activities provide an opportunity for connecting with people from other countries.

International Club13 (a place for German and international students at the University of Bonn to meet)
Study Buddy Program4 run by the International Office (University of Bonn students help new international students to get off to a good start at the University and in Bonn)
Welcome Days18 (welcome and support services for new international students)
“iStudy” program for international students23 (support with language learning, social integration, etc.)
AStA Department for International Students24
Chit-Chat Lounge13 (an opportunity to meet new people and set up language tandems)
International Choir25
Religious associations6
Bonn Greeters14 (guided tours in various languages; locals take you on a walk through their home city and share their own personal angle on Bonn and some of the little things that make it what it is)

Kontakt

Zentrale Studienberatung

Kontakt

+49 228 / 73-7080

zsb@uni-bonn.de

Adresse

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