Uni Jena international

Internationales Büro der Universität Jena; Frenk, Fleur; Wilk, Verena; Kaden, Laura
Uni Jena international

The podcast provides answers to the most important questions that (not only) international students ask themselves. Together with students, alumni, mentors, staff and guests, we discuss exciting topics related to studying at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. We give tips on how to apply, how to start your studies, inform you about support services and leisure activities, show you alternative study options and ways to best prepare for your studies.

  1. JAN 26

    Episode 20: Onboarding for Guest Studies - The Right Preparation for Your Exchange Semester

    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: @unijena o    Unisports Jena: @unisport_jena o    City of Jena: @jenalichtstadt o    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 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: campus-couch@uni-jena.de •    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

    25 min

  2. 10/15/2024

    Episode 19: An Open Ear from and for Students: The CampusCouch

    The students Clara and Mo tell us about their volunteering as listeners.

    33 min

  3. 09/24/2024

    Episode 18: From Kazakhstan to Jena: Tolybays Experiences

    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.

    14 min

  4. 08/31/2024

    Episode 17: Welcome to the WelcomeCafé!

    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.

    11 min

  5. 07/31/2024

    Episode 16: International Pathway Programme – Study Without University Entrance Qualification

    Talking with student Matvii we get to know about the international pathway programme – the perfect alternative to the preparatory college

    16 min

  6. 07/08/2024

    Episode 15: How to accomplish exam anxiety?

    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?

    9 min

  7. 06/23/2024

    Episode 14: The first semester - Anna and Emirhan are looking back on their first semester

    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?

    11 min

  8. 04/30/2024

    Episode 13: Support and Counselling, Part 3: The Psychosocial Counselling

    No matter if exam anxiety, depression, loneliness or procrastination - the Psychosocial Counselling supports students with all emotional challanges.

    8 min
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The podcast provides answers to the most important questions that (not only) international students ask themselves. Together with students, alumni, mentors, staff and guests, we discuss exciting topics related to studying at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. We give tips on how to apply, how to start your studies, inform you about support services and leisure activities, show you alternative study options and ways to best prepare for your studies.

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  • Creator
    Internationales Büro der Universität Jena; Frenk, Fleur; Wilk, Verena; Kaden, Laura
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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