Uni Jena international

This episode is about the important dates and the individual steps of enrolment and on where to find support after arrival. Timestamps: 01:40 When can one start the enrolment? 03:55 Which steps do I have to follow to enrol? 04:45 What ist he semester fee? When and how do students have to pay it? 08:35 What do applicants have to bear in mind when providing the German postal address? 10:45 What do I need to know about health insurance? 13:40 Until when do all steps of the enrolment have to be completed? 16:20 How to proceed after the enrolment? 18:35 How does the semester ticket work? 20:35 When do students receive their student ID card ‚thoska‘? 22:40 When can students get an enrolment certificate? 23:10 What is the difference between Friedolin 1.0 and 2.0 platform? 25:25 Where can I get information on the enrolment? Who can I ask if something is unclear?   Shownotes: ·         All information on enrolment, preparation and start of studies:  https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international ·         Podcast episode on the „Culture Ticket“, included in the semester free: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Cultureticket ·         Counselling Services: o   General Social Counselling: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Counselling1 ·         Friedolin (1.0) for the course registration: https://friedolin.uni-jena.de ·         Application portal and study service „Friedolin 2.0“: https://friedolin2.uni-jena.de ·         Welcome Buddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2260/information-for-international-students ·         WelcomeDays and WelcomeCafé: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/5395/welcome-days ·         Contact Internationales Büro: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2120/international-students-and-applicants ·         Contacts subject specific Academic Advisory Service: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/3860/degree-programmes o   Legal Advice: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Counselling2 o   Psychosocial Counselling: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#support3 ·         Current office hours at the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/ib-internationalestudierende ·         How to change your address in the portal: https://www.uni-jena.de/unijenamedia/508464/anleitung-adresse.pdf ·         Deadlines and timeline: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1960/start-studying-international-students#enrolmentOrientation Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/34738/studieneinfuehrungstage-stet ·         Contact IT service: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/100089/contact-us App „UniStartJena“: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/294470/unistartjena-app

Guest: Laura Kaden works in the International Office at the University of Jena. She advises prospective international students, checks applications and carries out the admission process for subjects with nationwide admission restrictions. She normally hosts this podcast. In this episode she is alone without a guest.   Timestamps: 00:45 1) Obtain information 03:20 2) Registration on the online portal: creaty only one account, register yourself, note your login data 04:35 3) Check your e-mails and the portal regularly & read every notification 05:30 4) Plan your next steps (and get started in good time) 06:25 5) Clarifying any questions   Shownotes: Master Service Centre: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/master-service-centre  Internationales Büro: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/degree-programmes-international   Undergraduate degree: https://www.uni-jena.de/erststudium-international   Preparatory College („Studienkolleg“): https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Preparatorycollege  DSH language preparation course: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/dshcourse   International Pathway Programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/pathwayprogramme   Entry requirements and study orientation: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international   Podcast on the university entrance qualification („HZB“): https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#HZB   Language requirements: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international#language   Online application portal of the Univeristy of Jena: https://friedolin2.uni-jena.de/   instructions in the knowledgebase: https://wiki.uni-jena.de/spaces/FSU004PASD/pages/150111124/Bewerber+innen?showLanguage=en_GB   Start studying international: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international   Visa applicaiton: https://digital.diplo.de/navigator/en/visa#/vib/schnelltest   Application for student dorm: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/   FAQ: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/degree-studies-faq   Contact of the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/ib-internationalestudierende  Newcomer-Online-Workshops: https://www.uni-jena.de/unijenamedia/526680/prepworkshops-v-dsh-20262.pdf?nonactive=1&suffix=pdf  

The Migration Advisory Board of the City of Jena is elected by all migrants and represents their interests. Merve, who volunteers on the board, tells us exactly what it does and why getting involved is worthwhile. Guest: Merve Cilburunoglu Friedrich has been living in Jena for seven years. She works at the city’s Welcome Centre, is a student in Jena herself, and serves as an elected member of the City of Jena’s Migration Advisory Board.   Timestamps: 02:25 What ist he Welcome Centre and what are you doing there? 04:45 What is a Migration Advisory Board? 06:25 What are the tasks, the options and opportunities of such a board? 09:50 Who can vote? How can one be voted? 12:20 What was your motivation candidating? 13:50 How does a session and the general work of the board look like? Is it fun? 18:55 Would you recommend to others to get potically active and engage? 20:30 What is your favorite place in Jena? 21:25 Do ho have advice for new international students in Jena?   Shownotes: ·       European voluntary service: https://youth.europa.eu/go-abroad/volunteering_en  ·       Youth centre „Polaris“: https://polaris-jena.de/  ·       Volunteer Service „Bundesfreiwilligendienst“: https://www.bundesfreiwilligendienst.de/bundesfreiwilligendienst  ·       Radio station „OKJ“: https://radio-okj.de/  ·       Welcome Centre Jena: https://www.work-in-jena.de/en/welcome-center/services-for-skilled-workers/  ·       Migration Advisory Board Jena: https://wahlen.jena.de/en/migration-advisory-board  ·       Career Point at the University of Jena: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en  ·       Wilhelm Amo (the philosopher after whom a square Jena was named):   ·       Migrant communities and self organized groups: https://www.uni-jena.de/unijenamedia/382998/migrantische-communities-selbstorganisationen.pdf?nonactive=1&suffix=pdf  ·       Students groups: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/545/free-time  Commitment in the University life: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/294107/student-commitment-inside-the-university 

To gain a better understanding of German culture, we will examine the concept of “independence” or "autonomy" together with Prof. Christoph Vatter from Intercultural Business Communication. What role does it play in Germany and in the academic culture here? Why is this the case, and why is it different in other cultures? How can we deal with the challenges effectively, and what opportunities and advantages might there even be? At the same time, you will also gain a good insight into the subject of Intercultural Cusiness Communicaton. Guest: Prof. Dr. Christoph Vatter holds the chair for Intercultural Business Communication at the University of Jena.  Timestamps: 02:40 What is done in the field/the subject „Intercultural Business Communication“? 04:40 What do we mean by the complex of „Autonomy“ or „Independence“? How does it relate to „Hospitality“? 06:10 Which role does it play in the academic culture? 08:40 How is the value of autonomy rooted in the German education model? 09:30 How does this look in other countries? 10:50 Why indepence can be a helpful skill? 12:35 What are the reasons that this value is very central in Germany? 14:25 What are the ideas behind the value of hospitality? 16:20 What are advantages of written information? 17:40 What are the chances and challanges of independence? 19:30 How does this cultural values influence social contacts? 20:00 What are your advice to handle the challanges of autonomy?  Shownotes: •    Institute for Intercultural Business Communication: https://www.gw.uni-jena.de/28050/interkulturelle-wirtschaftskommunikation •    Bachelor of Arts „Intercultural Business Communication“: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6855/b-a-min-intercultural-business-communication  o    Master of Arts „Intercultural Human Resource Development and Communication Management“: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/6325/m-a-intercultural-human-resource-development-and-communication-management  •    Welcome Buddys & Mentoring Programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2060/mentoring-programmes  •    Welcome Days und WelcomeCafé: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/5395/welcome-days  •    all information for international applicants and students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1905/studying-in-jena  •    All Informations on the beginning of studies: https://www.uni-jena.de/1960/studienstart-international  •    Support ans advisory services for all situations: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1970/support-and-advisory-services  •    Contact International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2120/international-students-and-applicants  

With their semester contributions, students at the University of Jena also pay for the Cultura Ticket, which gives them free admission to museums, theatres, concerts and cinemas. Find out exactly how it works in this episode! Guest:  Ulrike Erfurth works in communications and marketing at the Thuringia Student Services Organisation. Timestamps:  01:20 What are the cultural offers of the Studierendenwerk? 03:25 Since when does the culture ticket exist? 03:44 What exactly is the culture ticket? And how does it work? 05:25 Why are the cultural institutions participating? 06:42 Which institutions do participate? 07:35 How to use the ticket? 08:20 Are there exceptions who receive the culture ticket? 09:10 What are your cultural recommendations in Jena? What are advantagees of the culture ticket? Who gets the culture ticket? For what / where can the culture ticket be used? Was is the difference to other student’s discounts? (like in museums) How exactly does the ticket function? How to use it? in museums/cinemas/theater/concerts How is it financed? Did the semestercontribution rise because of the cultureticket? How often one need to use the ticket to make it worthwhile (financially)?  What are you personal tips regarding culture in Jena? Do you have any recommendation for our students? Shownotes:  - StuWe: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/    - Café international: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/culture/leisure-activities.html    o Café international Jena: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.international.jena/    - International Centre „Haus auf der Mauer“ in Jena: https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.de/    - Student clubs in Jena:  o Café Wagner: https://www.cafewagner.de    o Emils Ecke: https://emils-ecke.org/en/welcome/    - Cultural funding - Financial support for your own project: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/culture/kulturfoerderung/    - Culture Ticket: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/culture/culture-ticket/   - Information on the semester contribution: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/575/semester-fee    - Participating institutions: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/culture/culture-ticket/culture-ticket-jena.html    - Ulrikes recommendations:  o „Kassa“ Kassablanca: https://www.kassablanca.de/    o Trafo: https://www.10000volt.de/    o Student Initiatives: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/545/free-time    o Freie Bühne Jena: https://www.freie-buehne-jena.de/    o Kultürchen advent calendar: https://www.freie-buehne-jena.de/projekte/kultuerchen/  

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 

Life doesn't always follow the textbook. But if you read between the lines, you'll learn a lot - that's what university ambassador Solomiya experienced when she started her studies in Jena. Guest: Solomiya Strelbytska studies psychology at the University of Jena. She reports on her experiences as an international student in her blog and on Instagram. Timestamps:  01:00 Why did you choose Germany to study here? 02:20 What were your expectations about Germany? 03:40 How did you experience the reality in contrast to your expectations? 05:40 Which strategies helped you dealing with all challanges in the beginning? 07:15 How did you find friends? What helped you to feel like you belong? 10:40 How did you build an everyday life and set routines? 12:24 What are your recommendations for people who are thinking about studying in Germany? 15:35 How would you describe your experiences of the first semester in one sentence? 16:35 What is your favorite place in Jena? 17:20 What is your favorite library? 18:10 What is your favorite Mensa?  Shownotes:  •    Solomiya’s online blog: https://www.uni-jena.de/309958/jubos-solomiya  •    Information on the beginning of your studies for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international  •    Life and free time in Jena – with some advice for the search for an accomodation: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/jena-living-international  •    Welcome Buddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/welcomebuddyinternational  o    Podcast episode on the Mentoring/Welcome Buddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Mentoring •    International Centre („Haus auf der Mauer“): https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.de/  •    WelcomeDays: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/welcomedays  •    International Café: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.international.jena/  •    ESN Jena: https://jena.esn-germany.de/  •    Orientation Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/34738/orientation-days  •    Discover Jena (360° tour): https://www.360.uni-jena.de/?lang=en  •    University libraries in Jena: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/home  o    Solomiya‘s favorite library „Thulb“: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/thulb/standorte/arts-and-humanities o    Rent a study rooms: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/services/how-to-use-the-library/study-space/study-rooms  •    Dining halls ("Mensa") in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/facilities.html  o    Solomiyas‘s favorite canteen „Philomensa“: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/jena/mensa-philosophenweg.html •    Contact the International Office: [email protected]

What does a diversity office do? - That's what this episode is about. We will find out talking to one of the university's diversity officers. Guest:Prof. Dr. David J. Green is our university's Diversity Officer since 2009. He comes from England, is a mathematician and and holds a professorship at the University of Jena since 2005. Timestamps:  01:20 What does „diversity“ mean? 02:05 What does „discrimination“ mean? 02:25 Is there discrimination at the unviersity? 02:55 Why is there a diversity office? 03:20 What are your tasks? What excactly are you doing in the diversity office? 03:45 What does „counselling“ mean for you? 04:35 Who can come to you to get counselling? 05:05 Are there any limits of your responsibility and options? 06:45 What is your advice for people who are unsure if something was discriminating and do not know if they should contact you? 07:52 How is the procedure of the counselling? 09:25 In which languages is the counselling offered? And does it cost anything? 09:55 What can you do when someone experiences discrimination? 10:40 Whats is does the university do to promote diversity? 11:50 What would you say can each one of us do to strengthen a diverse and tolerant community at our university? Shownotes: •    Website Diversity Office Uni Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/29195/diversity-office  •    The legal basic (Thüringer Hochschulgesetz von 2018): https://www.diversitaet-in-thueringen.de/rechtliche-grundlagen  •    Events of the diversity office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/61523/events  •    Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/ •    Anti-Discrimination office of the City of Jena: https://antidiskriminierung.jena.de/en  •    Office of the Vice-President for University Community and Engagement:  https://www.uni-jena.de/en/285406/office-of-the-vice-president-for-university-community-and-engagement  •    Contact options of the Diversity Office: o    Email: [email protected] o    Phone: +49 3641 9-400970o    Anonymous reporting form: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/68893/reporting-form 

It is not easy to get a place to study in the subjects with nationwide admission restrictions (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry). But even without a NC subject, you can pursue your career goals and become happy. University ambassador Soyee tells us how she succeeded. Guest Soyee Chan comes from Hong Kong and is studying Chemistry in her first semester at the University of Jena in the winter semester 2024/25. She is also a university ambassador and reports on her experiences as an international student in her blog (only German).   Timestamps   02:45 Was chemistry always your desired subject? 04:23 What does „admission restriction“ mean? 05:30 How many study places for international students are offeres for subjects with restricted admission? 06:42 For which subjects did you apply for? 07:15 Was is hard to find an alternative way for you? 08:10 Did expectations and pressure play a role in this decission? 09:12 How did it come that you chose to study Chemistry? 10:22 Why are you interested in Pharmacy? 13:21 Would you say that Chemistry is a good alternative (to Pharmacy)? 16:04 Did you end your dream about a pharmaceutical career? 18:08 Are you satisfied with your programme – even if this is not your desired subject?   Shownotes   University Ambassador Scolarship (German): https://www.uni-jena.de/196636/jubos  Soyees Blog (German): https://www.uni-jena.de/277794/jubos-soyee  Uni Jena on Social Media: @unijena Study Orientation (What does NC mean?): https://www.uni-jena.de/en/69421/study-orientation  Podcast episode on HZB (university entrance qualifcation): https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#HZB  Database subjects: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/3860/degree-programmes (Unfortunately not all programmes and informations are available in English yet. A complete list can be found here: https://www.uni-jena.de/unijenamedia/21505/studiengangsliste.pdf)  Chemistry (Bachelor of Science): https://www.uni-jena.de/en/7185/b-sc-chemistry   Pharmacy (State Examination): https://www.uni-jena.de/en/7790/s-e-pharmacy  Open Campus at Jena University: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/30750/open-campus-in-student-paradise  Subject/Acadmic advisory service: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/320/academic-advisory-service  (The contact of the advisors can be find in the programme descriptions in the programme database. In case that you cannot find your programme please try the German version of the website.)  Contact the International Office

In this episode, we take apart the long and complicated German word “Hochschulzugangsberechtigung” (university entrance qualification). - It determines whether you can study in Germany. Guest Laura Kaden works in the International Office at the University of Jena. She advises prospective international students, checks applications and carries out the admission process for subjects with nationwide admission restrictions. She normally hosts this podcast. In this episode she is alone without a guest.   Timestamps 00:56 What does „Hochschulzugangsberechtitung“ (university entrance qualification) mean? 02:01 What is a direct admission? 02:14 What is a subject related admission? 02:33 What are the options if the schopol leaving certificate does not give you direct or subject related admission? 03:38 When does one needs to visit the preparaty college? 04:23 When is the International Pathway Programme an option? 05:16 What happens if someone already finished a Bachelors degree? 05:39 How is the grade of the HZB calculated? 06:54 How can you find out your university entrance qualification for Germany?   Shownotes ZAB (Central Office for Foreign Education): https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html   Preparatory college: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/Preparatorycollege   International Pathway Programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/pathwayprogramme   Podcast about the International Pathway Programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Pathway   DAAD database: https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/requirements/admission-database/  ananabin (Information portal of the ZAB, German): https://anabin.kmk.org/cms/public/startseite  Contact International Office

The Internationale Office Jena offers digital preparation workshops for guest students. Talking with two administrators we get to know about the content of these workshops and what is needed for a good preparation for guest studies in Jena.  Guests: Sylvia Canario Acosta works at the International Office, in the department for international stdents. She is responsible for the Erasmus + programmearbeitet im International Büro im Bereich Incoming für das Gaststudium. Ihr Aufgabenbereich ist das Erasmus+ Programm. Susi Streit also works at the I. She administers and supports all exchange students from all over the world, except the european union. She herself spent two semesters abroad. That is why she can Course and exam administration is the field of Stefanie Müller, who is not in this podcast, but you get to know her in episode 5. Timestamps: 01:55 I guess that there is a lot to do in preparation for an exchange semester, right? 07:15 What happens at your preparation workshops? 09:50 What are the most important steps to do beforehand? 11:55 Where do students get support? Who can I ask in case anything in still unclear? 13:10 What should be packed in one’s lagguage? 15:10 Which initial problems might appear that can be avoided through good preparation? 17:40 What is the WelcomeBuddy programme? 18:50 What are your advice for students before they come to Jena? 21:07 What do you recommend for the very first time after arrival? 22:50 Whats are the first and most important steps after arriving in Germany?  Shownotes: •    Information on Guest studies at University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1955/guest-studies  o    FAQ on Guest studies: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2190/faq-guest-studies  o    subject specific coordinators: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2650/contact-and-subject-specific-coordinators •    WelcomeBuddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2260/information-for-international-students   o    Podcast episode on the WelcomeBuddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/63217/podcast#Mentoring  •    Semester dates: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/220/semester-dates  •    Application portal: https://friedolin2.uni-jena.de/qisserver/pages/cs/sys/portal/hisinoneStartPage.faces •    Dormitories in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/residential-homes.html   o    Podcast episode on accomodation: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/63217/podcast#E3housing •    Information on Financing your studies and working while studying: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2070/financing-your-studies  o    Podcast episode on this topic: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/63217/podcast#Financing  •    Study start and Enrolment: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1960/start-studying-international-students  o    Podcast Episode on enrolment: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/63217/podcast#Enrolment  o    WelcomeDays and WelcomeCafe: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/5395/welcome-days  •    Course catalogue: https://friedolin.uni-jena.de/qisserver/rds?state=wtree&search=1&category=veranstaltung.browse&navigationPosition=functions%2Clectureindex&breadcrumb=lectureindex&topitem=locallinks&subitem=lectureindex&noDBAction=y&init=y  •    Unisport Jena: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en  •    City of Jena: https://startseite.jena.de/en  •    Social Media o    University of Jena: @unijenao    Unisports Jena: @unisport_jenao    City of Jena: @jenalichtstadto    Group "Toegther in Jena": @together.in.jena•    International Office contact  Susi’s tips: •    Organize your e-mails and documents in one folder•    Read e-mails including the attachments•    Take part in the praparation workshops•    Get a WelcomeBuddy•    Learn and practise german language•    Connect with former exchange students (take care that all infos are up to date!)•    Network with other exchange students•    Plan your travel and mind the semester dates•    Check the validity of your passport•    Apply for a place in a dormitory•    Organize your helath insurance in time•    Be open to get in contact with people

The students Clara and Mo tell us about their volunteering as listeners. Content Note: This episode tackles the topic of mental health. In case of acute psychological issues one can get free support at the telephone couselling (0800 1110111). Other counselling options are linked in the shownotes.  Guest:Clara and Mo are studying Psychology at Jena university and volunteer at the project „CampusCouch“. This is a univerity group by students for students offering a room to talk about difficulties. Timestamps: 01:25 What is this „CampusCouch“? 03:55 Since when does this project exist? 04:25 What exactly are you doing as volunteers of the project? 07:20 How do you prepare? 10:08 Who can come to you and use that offer? 15:20 Does the offer does cost anything? 15:35 How to contact you and get an appointment? How is the whole process? 20:21 Is the offer only in german? 21:40 What are special needs of international students and are you prepared for it? 29:00 How do you personally like your volunteering at the CampusCouch? Shownotes:•    CampusCouch https://www.uni-jena.de/campuscouch  o    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campuscouch/ o    Contact: [email protected] •    Orientation Days in the beginning of the semester: https://www.uni-jena.de/34738/studieneinfuehrungstage-stet •    Contactpoints in case of mental health problems (Free of charge):o    Telephone (and online) Counseling: https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/telefon/#telephone o    Muslim telephone counseling: https://www.mutes.de/  o    Russian Tелефон Доверия: https://www.diakonie-portal.de/themen/ehrenamt-freiwilligendienste/ehrenamt-und-engagement/telefon-doweria-telefon-doverija/  o    Psychosocial counselling of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/       Podcastfolge zur PSB : https://www.uni-jena.de/en/63217/podcast#support3  o    Bei akuter Suizidalität: 112•    Information on the german health care system: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1965/living-in-jena  

In this episode we get to know the uni ambassador Tolybay Baltaqara. He gives us insights in his live as an international student in Jena. Tolybay Baltaqara is the offical ambassador of the University of Jena in the summer semester 2024. On his blog and on instagram he reports about his experiences as an international student in Jena.  Timestamps: 01:25 What are you studying? 01:40 How long are you now in Jena? 01:50 Why and how did you decide to study in Jena? 02:35 What is an university’s ambassador? 03:20 What was your first impression of Germany and of the city of Jena? 03:53 What did help you preparing and starting your studies? 06:13 What was the best experience so far? 07:20 What were challanges for you and how did you deal with them? 08:00 Would you say that Jena has become your home? 08:15 What is your favorite place in Jena? 09:00 What is your favorite cafeteria/mensa? 09:42 What is your favorite library? 10:20 How did you find new friends? 11:25 What is still on your bucket list for Jena? 12:00 Do you have any advice for people who are also thinking about studying in Jena?  Shownotes:•    Uni Jena Ranking; https://www.uni-jena.de/en/175692/international-rankings  •    International Office contact •    JUBoS – university ambassador scholarship: https://www.uni-jena.de/jubos   o    Tolybay‘s Blog (german): https://www.uni-jena.de/international/studium-in-jena/gute-gruende-fuer-jena/jubos/jubos-tolybay  o    Tolybay‘s Insta-Account: https://www.instagram.com/tolvsh/  •    Events ans Support at the Beginning of Studies: o    Orientations Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/34738/orientation-days o    Welcome Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/5395/welcome-days  o    Welcome Buddy/Mentoring programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2175/initial-support-for-international-students      Tolybay’s epxerience with his Welcome Buddy (german): https://www.uni-jena.de/261943/welcome-buddy    •    DSH language course in Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/24355/dsh-course  •    Sommerfest: https://www.sommerfest.uni-jena.de/   o    Tolybay‘s post about it: https://www.instagram.com/p/C82WINutO8I/   •    Dining halls ("Mensa") in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/facilities.html   o    Tolybay‘s favorite canteen „Philomensa“: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/jena/mensa-philosophenweg.html  •    University libraries in Jena: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/home   o    Tolybay‘s favorite library „Thulb“: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/thulb/standorte/arts-and-humanities  •    Unisports Jena: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en  •    Student Job portal: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/22/job-portal?block=body-0&dir=430&trail=34#block_body_0  

Every semester the WelcomeCafé takes place in the International Centre of Jena - let's meet some new students and find out more about this initial support offer. Timestamps:  01:10 Who are the new students of Jena university? (summer semester 2024) 03:08 How long are you in Jena and what was your first impression? 05:17 Is it your first time at the WelcomeCafé? 06:40 How do you like it at the WelcomeCafé? 07:50 What is the WelcomeCafé? 08:35 How many students take part in it? 08:45 What are the most common questions or problems of the new students? 09:25 How do you like to active at the WelcomeCafé? 09:58 Would you recommend to visit the WelcomeCafé?  Shownotes:  •    Welcome Days at Uni Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/5395/welcome-days   •    International Centre „Haus auf der Mauer“: https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.de/   •    Café international: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.international.jena/  •    Events for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/81092/calendar-studium-international   •    Studying in Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/1905/studying-in-jena   •    Contact of the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/2120/international-students-and-applicants  

Talking with student Matvii we get to know about the international pathway programme – the perfect alternative to the preparatory college 01:10 How was your path to the university of Jena? 03:40 What is the Auditor Programme? 05:30 What exactly is the „Pathway Programme“? 06:30 What kind of qualification does one need to enter the university/the pathway programme? 07:40 What are the other requirements of the pathway programme? 10:35 What are the different phases of the pathway programme? 11:50 What kind of qualification gives you the pathway programme? What do you have to bear in mind? 12:40 How does it come that the Pathway Programme was the fitting way to university for you? 14:10 Would you say that it was the right decision to study in the pathway programme? Shownotes: •    All Information on the International Pathway Programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/62051/international-pathway-programme   •    Volkshochschule (VHS) Weimar: https://www.vhs-weimar.de/   •    VHS Jena: https://www.vhs-jena.de/de/startseite/649270   •    Consultation at the Job Office („Agentur für Arbeit“): https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/en/consultation-and-job-placement   •    Auditor Programme / Occasional students at Uni Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/495/occasional-students   •    Preparatory college in Thuringia: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/24350/preparatory-college-studienkolleg   •    Database on admission requirements: https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/requirements/admission-database/   •    Language requirements at Uni Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/69421/study-orientation#language   •    TestAS: https://www.testas.de/en/index_en.htm •    Taster Programme/Study without Abitur for german applicants: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/54428/studying-without-a-university-entrance-qualification   •    International Office contact: https://www.uni-jena.de/2120/internationale-studierende-und-studienbewerber-innen  

Uni ambassador Anna Boldyreva and counsellor Birgit Thurm talk about exam anxiety: How is it affected by the status of international students? Which methods and support offers are there to deal with it? Host: Anna Boldyreva was Uni ambassador in the winter term 2023/24. On her blog she reports about her experiences in the first semester as an international student at the university of Jena. She herself suffers from exam anxiety.  Guest: Birgit Thurm is a systemic consultant. Since 2015 she works for the Psychosocial Counselling at the Studierendenwerk Thuringia. There she also hosts group courses for students with exam anxiety.  Part 1: Anna’s experiences with exam anxiety01:14 How does Anna’s exam anxiety show? 02:00 How does your status as an international student influence your exam anxiety? Part 2: How to accomplish exam anxeity02:55 Which Methods are there to accomplish exam anxiety? 04:45 How can one best prepare for an exam? 06:13 What does the Studierendenwerk offer if someone suffers from exam anxiety and can international students participate? 07:08 Is is good or not so helpfull to speak with other people with exam anxiety?  Shownotes: •    Anna’s blog (german): https://www.uni-jena.de/international/studium-in-jena/gute-gruende-fuer-jena/jubos/jubos-anna  •    Podcast episodes with university ambassador Anna at the beginning and the end of the semester: o    Start of the semester: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#JUBoS_Start   o    End of the semester: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#JUBoS_end  •    Podcast episode with Birgit Thurm about the Psychosocial Counselling:•    https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#support3 •    Support offers in case of exam anxiety at the Studierendenwerk o    Psychosocial Counselling (single counselling): https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/   o     Course- and group offers (in german): https://www.stw-thueringen.de/beratung/gruppenangebote.html  •    Uni embassador Emirhan’s experiences with the pomodore method (german): https://www.uni-jena.de/international/studium-in-jena/gute-gruende-fuer-jena/jubos/jubos-emirhan/methode-zur-steigerung-ihrer-lerneffizienz  

The university ambassadors Anna and Emirhan are looking back on their first semester in Jena. Did Jena became their home by now? Which good experiences and challanges do they remember? Anna Boldyreva and Emirhan Ayaz are the Uni Ambassadors de of the winter term 2023. On their blogs they give insights in the life of international students at the university of Jena.  00:45 How long are you in Jena now? 00:57 What was the best experience in your time in Jena? 02:20 How did you find new friends? 03:45 Were there not so good experiences too? And how could you accomplish these challanges? 05:40 Would you say that Jena became your home? 06:35 What became your favorite place in Jena? 07:40 …your favorite Mensa/cafeteria? 09:07 What are you adives to master the first semester and the exam sesion? Shownotes: -    Podcast episode with Anna and Emirhan at the beginning of the semester: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#JUBoS_Start   -    Emirhan‘s blog entry about the holiday season in germany: https://www.uni-jena.de/international/studium-in-jena/gute-gruende-fuer-jena/jubos/jubos-emirhan/die-schoenste-zeit-des-jahres-in-deutschland   (german)  -    Events for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/intstudevents   -    Intercultural Campus live: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/interculturalcampuslife   -    Dining halls ("Mensa") in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/facilities.html   -    University libraries in Jena: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/home o    Anna’s and Emirhan’s  favorite library „Thulb“: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/thulb/standorte/arts-and-humanities   o    The Cafeteria in the Thulb: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/jena/cafeteria-bibliothek.html   -    Support in the case of exam anxiety: o    Psychosocial Counselling: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/   o    Group offer: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/beratung/gruppenangebote.html  (german)  -    The blogs of the University ambassadors: https://www.uni-jena.de/jubos  (german)

No matter if exam anxiety, depression, loneliness or procrastination - the Psychosocial Counselling supports students with all emotional challanges. Content Note: This episode tackles the topic of mental health. In case of acut psychological issues one can get free support at the telephone couselling (0800 1110111). Other counselling options are linked in the shownotes. Birgit Thurm is a systemic consultant. Since 2015 she works for the Psychosocial Counselling at the Studierendenwerk Thuringia. 00:55 What do you do at the Studierendenwerk? 01:50 What does Councelling mean to you? 02:45 With which kind of issues can one come to you for councelling? 03:05 How does such a councelling look like? 03:40 Does is cost anything? 03:54 Who can consult you? 04:10 How to contact you for an appointment? 04:35 What different kinds of councelling do you offer? 05:20 What is your advice for people who are unsure if their problem is the right one for contacting the counselling? 05:45 What are special need of international students that come to you and are you prepared for this? 07:05 Is it possible to get the councelling in english or other languages than german? •    The Psychosocial Counselling at the Studierendenwerk: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/   o    Get an appointment: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/making-an-appointment-for-consultation/  •    Other contactpoints in case of mental health problems (Free of charge): o    Telephone (and online) Counseling: https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/telefon/#telephone o    Muslim telephone counseling: https://www.mutes.de/ o    Russian Tелефон Доверия: https://www.diakonie-portal.de/themen/ehrenamt-freiwilligendienste/ehrenamt-und-engagement/telefon-doweria-telefon-doverija/ •    Other counselling offers: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/external-counselling-centres.html  •    Group offers of the Studierendenwerk: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/beratung/gruppenangebote.html •    Podcast episode about the general Social Counselling at the Studierendenwerk: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Counselling1  •    Podcast episode about the Legal Advice at the Studierendenwerk: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Counselling2 

Valentina first came to Jena as an exchange student and came back for her Master. Now she is leaving Jena and looking back on her time here. Valentina Bonacina comes from Italy and studies German as a foreign and second language. In her Bachelor programme she cames to Jena for one semester as an exchange student. She liked it so much here that she came back to study a Master. After her thesis she will work in Germany as teacher for langaugae and integration courses.02:10 What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Jena? 03:07 What is your favorite memory of Jena? What was the best experience here? 03:57 Where the also not so good experiences? 04:20 How did you find new friends? 06:03 What is your favorite place in Jena? 07:00… and your favorite cafeteria? 07:40 … and your favorite library? 08:30 What didn’t you expect? What did surprise you? 11:30 What are you going to miss most? 12:33 Which memories will last you forever? 14:30 What is your advice for international students to have such an good time like you? 17:00 Valentinas memory of the first arrival in Jena •    Erasmus in Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/gueststudies •    Master programmes at the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/master-service-centre  •    The DSH-Course at the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/dshcourse  •    Trips and Events for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/intstudevents  •    The Mentoring programm: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/mentoringprogramme  •    Uni Sports: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en  •    The Zeiss-Planetarium Jena : https://planetarium-jena.de/  •    Dining halls ("Mensa") in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/facilities.html  o    Valentinas favorite canteen „Philomensa“: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/jena/mensa-philosophenweg.html  •    University libraries in Jena: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/home  o    Valentinas favorite library „Thulb“: https://www.thulb.uni-jena.de/en/thulb/standorte/arts-and-humanities o    The Cafeteria in the Thulb: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/dining-halls/jena/cafeteria-bibliothek.html  •    Contact Interntational Office•    The Thuringian Studierendenwerk: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/  •    The Wartburg in Eisenach: https://www.wartburg.de/ •    The "Drachenschlucht": https://eisenach.life/en/sights/nature/drachenschlucht •    Career Point: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en  •    Fritz Mitte: https://www.fritzmitte.de/  •    Informationen zur Bewerbung: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/studies-international 

Anna Boldyreva and Emirhan Ayaz are the Uni Ambassadors of the winter term 2023. On their blogs they give insights in the life of international students at the university of Jena.  01:15 What are „University ambassadors“? 02:25 What was your first impression of Germany? 03:28 Since when are you in Jena and what was your first impression of the city?  04:33 How was the start of the semester for you? 05:57 What was helpfull to you in the beginning? 08:13 How did you prepapre yourself for Germany and the university? 09:23 How did the search for an accomodation go and how are you living now? 11:00 Do you have any tips or advices regarding the preparation? 13:00 In comparison to studying in your homecountries: Which differences did you notice and what do you especially like here? 14:30 What was difficult for you in the beginning and how did you solve these challanges? •    Uni Jena ambassador scholarship: : https://www.uni-jena.de/jubos o    Annas Blog: https://www.uni-jena.de/international/studium-in-jena/gute-gruende-fuer-jena/jubos/jubos-boldyreva  o    Emirhans Blog: https://www.uni-jena.de/international/studium-in-jena/gute-gruende-fuer-jena/jubos/jubos-ayaz  •    Support if your are feeling lonely: o    Campus Couch: https://www.uni-jena.de/campuscouch o    Psychosocial counselling: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/?popup_preview=abcde  o    Internationales Campusleben: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/interculturalcampuslife  o    Students groups and leisure activities: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/free-time  •    Study Orientation Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international#STET  •    Welcome Days with Info Café: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international#WD  •    Language Requirements of the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/study-orientation-international#language •    Preparation and visa: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international#beforearrival  •    All information on the beginnung of studies for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international  •    Accomodationo    Information about accomodation: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/jena-living-international  o    Podcast Episode about housing: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#E3housing  o    Portal „WG gesucht“: https://www.wg-gesucht.de/ 

A letter from the examation office, a writing from the foreigners authority or a conflict with the landlord and the heart skips a beat – What support offerings are there for students regarding legal issues? Host today: Laura Kaden works in the International Students Team of the International Office and at the Career Point of the University.Guests today: The lawyer Christian Gasterstedt gives legal advice for students at the Studierendenwerk Thüringen.  Shownotes: 03:30 The legal adive is free of charge for students, 04:50 What does „counselling“ or „legal adive“ mean to you? 06:35 Who can come to you and get legal adive? 07:05 With wich kind of issue can one come? 08:50 The issues to consult you do not need to be university related? 10:42 What is your advice for someone who is unsure if her/his problem is right for the counselling? 12:18 How is the process to get a counselling session? 14:00 When is the right moment to contact you? 19:00 Are there any special needs with international students and how can you help them? 22:20 Is it possible to get the counselling in other languages than German?  •    Legal Advice at the Studierendenwerk: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/legal-advice.html •    Rechtsanwälte Gasterstedt & Brechtel: https://www.gasterstedt-bechtel.de/ •    „Prozesskostenhilfe“ (legal aid): https://e-justice.europa.eu/37129/EN/legal_aid?GERMANY&init=true •    Initial mentoring for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/inital-mentoring •    Student housing: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/ •    Psychosocial counselling at the Studierendenwerk: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/ •    General Social Counsellling at the Studierendenwerk: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/general-social-counselling.html  o    Podcast on the General Social Counselling: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Counselling1 •    Other offers for legal adive:   o    Students legal counselling „PARAlegal“: https://www.paralegal-jena.de/ o    Counselling for tenancy law: https://mieterbund.de/service/beratung/ 

In this episode an exchange student talks about her experiences at the beginning of her stay in Jena and the start of the semester. How to prepare? What was surprising? How is studying in Germany different? Host today: Laura Kaden works in the International Students Team of the International Office and at the Career Point of the University. Guest today: Hsiao Hsuan Lin from Taiwan studies German as a foreign and second language for one year at the Friedrich Schiller University in Jena.  Shownotes:  01:13 What is the exchange programm you came with? 01:35 Why did you choose Jena? 02:35 How was your journey to Jena and what was your first impression? 03:35 What do you think now about Jena? 04:27 How did you prepare for your stay? - From the application to the journey, 07:30 What did you buy after arrival? 08:10 Where do you live in Jena? 08:54 Did you have any expectations before coming to Jena, that were proofed right or wrong? 09:55 Do you have contact with german students or mainly with international students? 10:40 Which challenges did you face and how could you solve them? 12:25 Did you have any support? 13:30 How was the start of the semester and your first day at the university of Jena? 14:38 What events offered support in the beginning – to get information and find friends? 15:30 Were the wokshops of the International Office helpfull for your preparation? 16:50 What are the differences between studying in Jena and your home university? 17:50 How do you like the study system in Jena? 18:40 How do you spend your free time in Jena and what is on your bucket list for the rest of your stay? 20:2E30 What are your tippst o handel homesickness?  •    Guest studies at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/gueststudies  •    The ATS programm at the institute for German as a foreign and second language: https://www.dafdaz.uni-jena.de/studieren/auslandssemester  •    Accomodation: o    Dormitories of the student service organization: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/  o    An episode of this podcast about housing: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#E3housing  •    Mentoring: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/mentoringprogramme •    The start of the semester: o    Welcome Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/welcomedays o    Orientation Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/stet   o    Informations for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international  •    Leisure time: o    Hiking in Jena: https://www.hiking-jena.de/  o    IWM: https://www.iwmgmbh.eu/  o    More offers: https://bunter-kompass-thueringen.info/athur?l=en 

What kind of support do students in Thuringia get? What does counselling mean? With which problems can one visit the General Social Counselling? Let’s have a look at the counselling and support structures at the University of Jena. In this episode we talk about the General Social Counselling at the Studierendenwerk Thüringen. Host today: Laura Kaden works in the International Students Team of the International Office. Guest today: Jana Zeil works at Studierendenwerk Thüringen and is in charge with the General Social Counselling.   Shownotes: 00:40 What is the „Studierendenwerk“?, 02:50 What is your job at the Studierendenwerk?, 04:30 What exactly does „counselling“ mean?, 07:00 Is the social counselling for free?, 07:35 Who can come and use the counselling offer?, 08:00 How can one get an appointment for the counselling?, 09:00 What should people do who are unsure if a problem is right for the social counselling?, 10:00 How can the social counselling support international students with their special needs?, 12:00 Is the counselling only in german or in other languages as well?  •    Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/  o    General Social Counselling: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/general-social-counselling.html  •    Students with children: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/studying-with-a-child/ •    Informations and offers of Studierendenwerk regarding the financing the studies: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/student-financing/  •    Information and a previous podcast episode on financing from the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/financing-studies-international  •    Support in cases of special hardships: o    Loans for hardship cases: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/student-financing/loans-for-hardship-cases.html  o    Tokens: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/student-financing/tokens.html 

What are the challanges for students regarding fitness and health? What does University of Jena do to support the fitness of the students? How to combine a healthy lifestyle and your studies? In this episode the Uni Sports Department and the Student Health Management (SGM) are introduced and asked about health while stuyding. Host today: Laura Kaden works in the International Students Team of the International Office and at the Career Point of the University. Guests today: Andrea Altmann is the head of the University Sports Centre at University of Jena. Alexandra Mincheva is responsible for Public Relation and communication at Unisport and Student Health Management. Content Note: This episode tackles the topic of mental health. In case of acut psychological issues one can get free support at the telephone couselling (0800 1110111). Other counselling options are linked in the shownotes.  Shownotes: 01:50 What is the Student Health Management?, 02:30 Why are fitness and health important while studying?, 03:25 Are most students fit or fit enough?, 05:05 What are the possibilities to become or stay fit as a student?, 07:47: What are the challanges for students regarding a healthy diet?, 10:12 Can one connect and meet new people joining the sports programme? 11:00 Are the courses in English?, 12:50 Does the courses cost anything and how to book them?, 15:50 What is the „Unisport Card“?, 16:55 Which mental health issues affect students?, 18:40 What are the possibilities at University of Jena to stay mentally fit?, 20:25 Which role do sports play in the field of mental health?, 21:25 What are the new healthy gadgets at the University‘s facilties? •    Unisport Jena: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en  •    Student Health Management at the University of Jena: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en/health/student-health-management  •    Unisports programm: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en/sportprogramm  •    Hiring sports facilities: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en/hiring-sports-facilities  •    Fitness Areas: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en/sportprogramm/unifit  •    Student Health management course offers https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en/health/student-health-management/get-active-what-we-offer  •    Cooperations and contacs regarding health at the university: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/university/profile/health  •    Mental Health First Aid Team: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/mhfa  •    Recipes: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en/health/student-health-management/your-guide-for-healthy-studying/conscious-eating-during-studies  •    Cookbook from students for students in cooperation with the institute for Nutritional Sciences: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/iswhss_femedia/studentisches-gesundheitsmanagement/kochbuch-1.pdf  •    Unisport Card: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en/unisport-card  •    Contactpoints in case of mental health problems (Free of charge): o    Telephone (and online) Counseling: https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/telefon/#telephone  o    Muslim telephone counseling: https://www.mutes.de/ o    Russian Tелефон Доверия: https://www.diakonie- portal.de/themen/ehrenamt-freiwilligendienste/ehrenamt-und-engagement/telefon-doweria-telefon-doverija/   o    Psychosocial counselling of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/  •    Mental Helath First Aid Team: https://www.uni-jena.de/mhfa  •    Current projects of the SGM: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/en/health/student-health-management/current-projects 

When to deal with the topic of career entry? How to find a good internship? And how can a prepare best for an application? In this episode we talk about how to start your career and what the Career Point at University of Jena does to support the while and after studying. Host today: Laura Kaden works in the International Students Team of the International Office. Guest today: Verene Wilk works at the Career Point of University of Jena and supports students or alumni finding a fitting job.  Shownotes 00:40 What is the Career Point?, 02:10 When is the right moment to deal with the topic of career entry?,  03:26 What does it mea nto study career orientatedly?, 05:55 What can I do if I do not know what I want to do?, 07:15 Can the Career Point support orientating?, 08:05 Why are internships valuable and how can I find one?, 11:25 To what should I pay attention in the search for an internship so it is beneficial form y career?, 12:25 How can I find a place of work or even my dreamjob after studying?, 13:26 WHy is networking important?, 17:00 What defines a job that is suitable for career entry and how to find these jobs?, 18:55 How does a succesfull application look like?, 21:45 How can I prepare best for a job interview?, 24:50 How can I decide when I am unsure or a job offer has some disadvantages?,  16:15 What should international applicants note especially?, 29:05 What else does the Career Point offer if I want to deal with the career topic?  •    Website of the Career Point: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en  •    Career Uni Jena App: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/career-uni-jena-app  •    Student groups at University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/free-time  •    The University sports in Jena: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/  •    Events at University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/veranstaltungskalender  •    Career Plannung Certificate Programme (ZertiKap): https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/zertikap  •    The EC2U Career Plan Certificate: https://ec2u.eu/for-students/careerhorizons/career-plan-certificate/  •    The Graduate Academy at University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/graduate-academy  •    The K1 - Startup Service: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/research/service-centre-for-research-and-transfer/transfer/k1-startup-service  •    Programmes for internships abroad: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/programmes-internships-abroad  •    Events of the Career Point: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/events  •    Jena Career Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/karrieretage 

How much does it cost to study in Jena? Do international students need a german bank account and what is a blocked account? How can I finance my studies and am I allowed to have a side job? All these questions about money and financing are talked about in this episode, joined by the Career Point of the University of Jena. Host today: Verena Wilk works in the International Students Team of the International Office and at the Career Point of the University.Guest today: Britta Salheiser leads the team of International Students at the International Office. She is in charge of student support and integration, advice on visa issues and financing studies. Shownotes: Teil 1: 01:15 how much does it cost to study in Jena?, 07:37 What are the monthly costs made up of?, 04:00 Do students need a German bank account?, 05:20 What is a blocked account and do all international students need one?, 06:39 This means that if the money is not enough, international students cannot apply for state assistance?, 07:20 And which would be other, accepted financial sources?, 08:25 The Emergency Grant – what is this and how can one apply?, 09:23 Is taking up a loan a good idea?, 10:34 And what about scholarships?, 12:22 Does the University offer any scholarships?, 13:27 Does the International Office offer councelling in general?, 14:34 Is working while or besides studying a topic for many students?, 15:30 What is a so-called Nebenjob?, 16:50 Are there special rules for internationale students?; Teil 2: 19:50 What exactly is the Career Point?, 20:40 How can an international  student find a job?, 22:25 And if students come to the Career Point, would you have a critical look at their application documents?, 24:07 Does the Career Point help me prepare for job interviews?, 25:57 Where can i look for a job?, 27:26 Does the Career Point also offer advice about how to find an internship?  •    General information on the financing your study as a international student: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/financing-studies-international   •    The Scholarship Database oft he DAAD: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/ •    Information about the Deutschlandstipendium: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/deutschlandstipendium •    The general social counselling of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/general-social-counselling.html •    Wertmarken für die Mensa vom Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/student-financing/tokens.html •    Information on the short-term loan of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/student-financing/short-term-loan.html •    Information about student part-time job: https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/germany/everyday-life/work/ •    The Language Centre oft he University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/language-centre •    Database for Jobs in Jena: https://www.work-in-jena.de/en/jobs/ •    The website of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/en •    The job market of the University: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/job-market •    The Career Point of the University: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/for-students •    Career Uni Jena App:  https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/career-uni-jena-app •    The job portal of the Career Point: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/stellenboerse •    International Office contact

Where do international students find support when they are new in Jena? What kind of mentoring programmes are there? How can the mentors help new students? In this episode we talk about the support for international students in Jena directly after their arrival and while studying through the mentoring programmes of the International Office. The mentee Mateo tells us about his experiences. Host today: Verena Wilk works in the International Students Team of the International Office and at the Career Point of the University.Guests today: Laura Huschenbett works in the International Office of the University Jena, in the International Students Team and is in charge oft he mentoring programme. Mateo Zenteno Torres studies Physics at the University Jena and is a Mentee at the mentoring programme. Shownotes:Part 1: 01:22 What kind of mentoring programmes does the international office of the University of Jena have?, 02:15 When international students are new to Jena, does an arrival mentor help them?, 02:45 Is the Mentoring an all-round support?, 03:35 Who are the mentors?, 04:20 How does one become a mentor?, 04:55 What are valuable experience a mentor can make?, Part 2: 05:45 How is the initial mentoring for a mentee?, 07:11 Who can join and benefit from subject specific mentoring? How do you sign up for it?, 07:55 What does a subject mentor need to be able to do?, 09:00 How is the subject mentoring for a mentee?, 11:20 Doe you have any tips for international students in Jena? •    The Mentoring Programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/mentoringprogramme •    The Internationales Centre: https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.de •    The Info-Café of the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/welcomedays#InfoCafe  •    International Office contact

What does guest study mean? What kind of challanges and support are there? What is special about a guest study programme in Jena? This episode is about the guest study programme at the University of Jena. Guests today: Stefanie Müller and Sylvia Canario Acosta work in the International Office of the University Jena, in the International Students Team and are in charge of the guest studies.  Shownotes episode 3:01:10 What exactly does the term "guest study programme" mean?, 02:38 What are the advantages of a stay as a guest student?, 03:16 What are the challenges of a guest study programme?, 04:20 What is special about a guest study programme in Jena?, 05:40 What are the language requirements?, 06:37 What happens after I have decided to study in Jena as a guest student?, 07:47 Which support services are available before arrival?, 08:27 Which support services are available after arrival?, 09:10 How can people interested in a guest study stay in Jena contact you if they have any questions? •    General and further information on guest study programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/gueststudies •    All about the requirements for guest studies at the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/guest-studies-application •    An overview of the scholarship programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/guest-studies-scholarships •    FAQ on guest studies: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/guest-studies-faq •    The website of the Erasmus+ programme: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/ •    ATS-programme offered by the department of German as a Foreign Language: https://www.dafdaz.uni-jena.de/studieren/auslandssemester  •    Language Centre at the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/language-centre •    The mentoring programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/inital-mentoring •    International Office contact

How do I find a room in jena? How can I apply for the dorms? What to do without a dormitory offer? In this episode we talk about applying for a room in the housing complexes and about the private housing market. Guests today: Wencke Riemland works at the Studierendenwerk Thüringen, Housing Department. She is responsible for managing housing applications in Jena. Britta Salheiser from the International Students Team at the International Office is in charge of student support and integration. Shownotes episode 2:Part 1: 01:12 Advantages of student housing  02:40 Dorms in Jena 03:10 Types of apartments 04:07 When and how can one apply? 04:32 Application steps, 06:05 room allocation process, 07:16 Questions and Studierendenwerk contact; Part 2: 08:09 What you can do if you do not get a dormitory offer, 10:17 Searching the private housing market, 12:09 rent, 12:40 contact after offer, 13:53 Searching outside Jena, 15:06 Un/furbished?, 16:25 Founding a flat community, 18:30 legal advice, 20:55 other tips•    Overview and details about Studierendenwerk housing in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/residential-homes.html  •    Online housing application: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/application/  •    All advice, tips and handout about searching the private housing market: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international#beforearrival   see no 3. •    Studierendenwerk contact: [email protected] •    International Office contact

Welcome to „Uni Jena international! – the podcast of the Incoming Team at the International Office of the University of Jena. In this Podcast we talk about all the questions and topics that are important for international students – from the application to living in Jena. The host: Fleur Frenk works in the International Office, in the International Students Team. She is responsible for the application procedures for nationwide NC degree programmes and for international student marketing.