Studying Psychology in Jena – Opportunities and Prospects for International Students

This podcast aims to show international students that studying psychology in Germany – especially in Jena – is challenging but possible, and that with curiosity, preparation, and openness, you can not only adapt but grow – both academically and personally. Uni ambassador Solomiya talks about this with her Professor. Host: Solomiya Strelbytska studies Psychology at Jena University. In her blog an on Instagram she reports about her experiences as an international student in Jena. Guest: Prof. Dr. Neyer is Professor of Personality Psychology and Psychological Assessment at the Institute of Psychology at the university of Jena. Timestamps: 01:30 What is your perspective on Germany and Jena to study Psychology? 03:10 What are the differences to other cities? 04:30 Why is Jena so diverse culturally? 05:35 What is your personal connection to Jena? 08:30 Which spaces can you recommend? 10:20 What ist he KOMPASS research project? How does going abroad affact your personality? 12:10 How does the Psychology studies go for international students? 13:40 Is the german language a big factor when studying Psychology? 15:00 How do scientific and colloquial language relate to each other? 17:05 What is the significance oft he english language? 18:30 What ist he scientifiy approach to/in Psychology in Germany? 20:27 What are your Tipps for the preparation before studying in Germany? 22:50 Is the special perspective of international students a opportunity in the field of Psychology?  14:15 What are the support offer at univeristy of Jena? 26:05 How many (international) students are there? 26:40 What are your experiences with international students? Shownotes: •    Study Psychology in Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6990/b-a-min-psychology  •    The different departments at the Institute of Psychology: https://www.fsv.uni-jena.de/en/22714/departments  •    Famous alumni of Jena University: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/109868/famous-university-teachers-and-students-from-the-history-of-the-university-of-jena-selection   •    Schiller‘s garden house: https://www.gartenhaus.uni-jena.de/en  •    History of the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/2425/geschichte  •    Cafeterias in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/mensen/einrichtungen.html  •    Uni Sports:  https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en  •    Research project „„KOMPASS – Mobilität und Identität“ https://www.perpsy.uni-jena.de/en/80/kompass  •    Support Offers:o    Campus Couch: https://www.uni-jena.de/119570/campuscouch  o    Psychosocial Counselling: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/  o    Mental Health First Aid programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/58751/first-aid-with-mental-health-problems-mhfa  •    Solomiyas online blog (German): https://www.uni-jena.de/309958/jubos-solomiya