Past events

Workshops

Workshop: Successful Start of Studies

The workshop is planned as an in-person event. If it is not possible to conduct the workshop in person, the workshop will be conducted online.

Trainer: Julia Kolbinger
M.A. Social Theory
Teaching at the University of Freiburg

What can you expect in this workshop?

The workshop is divided into three sessions. The 1st session lasts two hours. The 2nd and 3rd session are 90 minutes each. The main topics are:

1st session: Introduction to the higher education culture of Germany.

Past and present higher education system in Germany
Structure of the university system and relationship networks at Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg
General expectations for students in the German academic system
Examination system (types of examinations, examination and course achievements, ECTS points and grading system)

2nd session: Learning and teaching in everyday study life

Difference between classroom settings (differentiation between lecture and seminar, discussions, group work and presentations)
Dealing with critical situations in collaborative learning
Self-organization: First insight into the learning platform ILIAS and the campus management tool HisInOne

3rd session: Relationships and communication

Successful interactions and relationships in the academic system
Dealing with critical situations between students and professors
Opportunities and challenges in the exchange with other students

How this workshop will benefit you as a student?

You will find your own place in the complex university culture
You will learn what is important in your studies
You will find out what is expected of you socially in your studies and how to stay true to yourself
You will meet students and expand your network right from the start
You will exchange ideas with other students and learn from the experiences of others
You will receive a certificate after successful participation in the workshop (at least 70% attendance), which you can enclose with future applications

And above all: You take a big step for your personal start into your studies!

What requirements should you bring with you?

Personal: The focus of the workshop is on joint interaction, so it is important that you are motivated and committed. You should be willing to exchange ideas with others.
Time: Please plan the dates firmly and participate in all 3 sessions. Please let us know in advance if you cannot attend a session for a valid reason. Prerequisite for the certificate: 70% participation in the workshop.
Technical: Please turn on the camera to create a friendly, open and respectful space. Please mute the microphone at the beginning until the host invites you to turn it on.

Where can you sign in?

Please register directly by e-mail: voucher@service.uni-freiburg.de
Your registration is binding and must be sent to us no later than 08.04.2022
Please note: The course will only take place if the minimum number of participants of 8 students is reached. The maximum number of participants is 25. Participation will be confirmed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
If you have to cancel the course, this is only possible until 22.04.2022.

“I learned how to study well at Freiburg University and it strengthened my self-confidence to talk with other people confidently.”

“I must say the workshops are very helpful to academic adaption.”

“I am so glad for this opportunity to be part of this program. The knowledge and experience gathered from this workshop is going along way to helping me succeed in Freiburg, with this I say I'm grateful.”

“Being yourself, helpful and respectful to all in the new environment is important for building honest and frank relationship. Communication is the key to solve all the problems is what I believe in.”

Stay on track – Core competences for your studies

Studying can be very challenging. Your studies have been made particularly difficult in the last two years due to the Corona-related restrictions. We at the IAS would like to support you in staying on track and give you tips on where to find help and support on various topics. We will also introduce you to 2 basic and helpful tools for successful studying: Time/self-management and academic work. Finally, you will have the opportunity to meet, exchange and network in person.

IAS-Service: Vera Marx, Kerstin Steiger-Merx, University of Freiburg

Time-/Selfmanagement: Gabriele Heinel, Center for Key Qualifications
Scientific Work: Antje Tirolf, Katrin Kühnle, University Library

What can you expect?

The event consists of 4 blocks:

IAS-Services
This is about the service portfolio of the IAS. In addition, we provide an overview of other service centres and contact persons who are important for international students with questions about studying.
Time-/Selfmanagement
An expert will introduce you to the topic and give you helpful tips and tricks for your studies. You will also find out where you can get further training on this topic.
Scientific work
Speakers from the university library will give you a short input on the topic and provide an introduction to FreiLern@UB: this tutorial offers you information and tips on how to implement your academic work in 6 modules.
Networking
Exchange ideas with other international students and the speakers and gain new inspiration, information and ideas.

How will this workshop benefit you as a student?

You will get an introduction to the basic concepts of time management and scientific work - 2 essential core skills for your successful studies.
You will find out where you can get further training in these important qualifications.
You will learn to organise and structure yourself better.
And above all: these skills help to reduce stress, increase your productivity and gain more energy for your free time - for a good study-life balance!

What requirements should you bring with you?

Personal: The focus of the workshop is on knowledge transfer on the topics of time/self-management and academic work. The speakers are experts in their field. It is important that you are motivated and committed and that you bring in your own questions. You should be willing to exchange ideas with others.
Time: Please plan the dates firmly and participate in the complete workshop session. Please let us know in advance if you cannot attend the session for a valid reason.

Where can you sign in?

Please register directly by e-mail: voucher@service.uni-freiburg.de
Your registration is binding and must be sent to us no later than 05.07.2022
Please note: The course will only take place if the minimum number of participants of 8 students is reached.
If you have to cancel the course, please let us know as soon as possible so that other students on the waiting list can move up.

International Stammtisch

Impressions

27.04.2022, 19:00-21:00
Kick-Off with „Speed-Friending"

At our first International Stammtisch about 20 international students from all over the world and from different fields of study gathered together in a Freiburg restaurant. Divided into small groups, everyone rotated clockwise around the long table in order to keep making new acquaintances. The speed friending was supported by some prompts so that it was easy to quickly interact and communicate with others!
20.05.2022, 19:00-21:00
Freiburg – tips and tricks

Where do we like to do sports? Who has already taken a day trip to Switzerland, France or the Black Forest? Which restaurant do we prefer to go to? And where is a good café? What tips do others have and what else would we like to do around Freiburg and in the city? We discussed all of this intensively on Friday, passed on our own tips but also received many new suggestions and ideas.
15.06.2022, 19:00-21:00
German language

For this international Stammtisch we decided to plan a little trivia night with different categories. We learned a lot about different dialects, tongue twisters and German sayings. We also tried pronouncing difficult German words, amongst other things the longest German word since 1996 in the Guinness Book of Records.
29.06.2022, 20:00-22:00
All about traveling

Our fourth International Stammtisch took place with nice weather and cool drinks. We talked about our previous travel experiences and adventurous activities like bungee jumping and roller coasters. We told each other where we would like to travel in the future and which countries are on our bucket list. It was a fun evening being out.
13.07.2022, 20:00-22:00
Ethnic Dinner, Throwback to Childhood
We meet up on a nice summer night to talk about our childhoods and different cultures. We started off by talking about some of our childhood memories, talked about different languages, traditional food and exchanged ideas about what cities to visit, what books to read and movies to watch.
Speed Friending, 12.10.2022

For the first international Stammtisch this semester, we met in a restaurant and had an opportunity to make new acquaintances through the popular "Speed Friending" concept. Each person had 5 minutes to talk to the other person, then we rotated clockwise and got to know even more people! While some talked about their hobbies or favorite foods, others discussed different fields of study and exchanged tips and tricks about Freiburg.
Impression Stammtisch, 02.11.2022

This time, our international Stammtisch was all about Freiburg. In order to get to know each other better, we first played the game "1 truth 2 lies". After that we split up into smaller groups and talked intensively about Freiburg. We found out which cafés make the best coffee, where one can find the best food and which places one should definitely visit. Through this exchange of ideas, each person could not only learn something new about Freiburg, but also get useful tips and tricks about the city.

Social Events

Impressions

06.05.2022, 13:00-16:00
Roßkopf hike

On the 6th of May we met up to go hiking together. Along our way to the forest restaurant St. Ottilien, we’ve been quite active – whether it being doing pull-ups, balancing on wooden trunks or simply hiking up the mountain. We definitely earned our break, eating yummy cakes or ice cream and enjoying a refreshing beverage.
14.05.2022, 11:00-13:00
Freiburger Münstermarkt

Last Saturday we gathered together to stroll over Freiburg’s Münstermarkt around the famous Münster. It was a sunny and beautiful day to get to know the hustle and bustle of the market whilst enjoying the company of other students. At the end we got us some ice cream or iced coffee. The insider tip here is probably the combination of mango-straciatella.
28.05.2022
New Heart Festival – Silent Disco

At the New Heart Festival, better known as a Silent Disco, we picked up our headphones and let ourselves be caught up and carried away by the atmosphere. We ended up with lots of dancing. It was an impressive experience and a great atmosphere!
01.06.2022
Schlossberg hike and sunset on Kanonenplatz

We were able to use one of the sunnier evenings of this week for us and our little hike on the Schlossberg, Schlossbergturm and for the sunset on the Kanonenplatz. We decided to enjoy the view over Freiburg from the Schlossbergturm for some time. On our way back to Kanonenplatz we took a short and slightly hilly detour which was a little adventurous but planned of course. In the end we experienced a wonderful and very colorful sunset although there were many clouds.
Spielecafé

During our time at the Spielecafé on 14th June many of us tried games we haven't played before or played games that we haven't played in a couple of years. Divided up into smaller groups we chose many different games from the very big collection. It was a fun event!
24.06.2022, 11:00-13:00
Scavenger-hunt through Freiburg

Last Friday we met up to go on a Scavenger Hunt through Freiburg. Split up into groups of 4, everybody wandered through the streets to complete small missions. From talking to strangers to walking as quickly as possible around the Münster, everybody had a lot of fun!
01.07.2022, 15:00-17:00
Miniature Golf

Playing miniature golf was a first for almost everyone. Even though the courses were quite difficult sometimes, everybody had a lot of fun, trying to reach the hole in as little tries as possible. While some were trying to apply their studies to calculate the best shot, others were busy trying to follow the golden rule of miniature golf: Play gently and not with force.
23.07.2022, 11:00 – 13:00
Picnic at Seepark

On the last Saturday before the semester ends, we got together at the Seepark to have a little picnic, play cards, listen to music and to socialize. We all were able to put the stress of university exams aside for a short moment and enjoy a good time together.
30.07.2022, 18:00 – 21:00
Semester wrap-up Silent Disco

Last Saturday we met at Stühlinger Kirchplatz to take part in the New Heart Festival - Silent Disco. We listened to music through headphones and danced to it. It was fun to experience the hustle and bustle and was a great balance to the stressful exam phase. We enjoyed to wrap-up the evening and the semester together.
04.08.2022, 18:45-22:00
Spielecafé

Beginning of August we went to the Spielecafé for a second time. There were a few who were at the first Spielecafé Event but also many who've never been to one before.
In smaller groups we tried many different games, which were sometimes quite complicated but still lot of fun. Most of us even played games we've never played before. Nice staff members even recommended and explained games as well!
Daytrip to Basel, 03.10.2022

On the 3rd of October we went to Basel to explore the city in a relaxed manner. We walked around and visited the most famous landmarks, had a look at the beautiful botanical garden, before eating our lunch sitting next to the Rhine. To finish a fun day in Switzerland, we went to the Basler Tierpark to look at cute animals!
Waldkronenweg, 07.10.2022

Last Friday we went to Waldkirch. After a short hike up the mountain we had a lot of fun walking around the Waldkronenweg. We were able to overlook at the rhine valley with the Kaiserstuhl and the Vosges and enjoyed the sunny weather. To top it off we went for a fun giant slide ride down the mountain!
Minigolf at Seepark, 22.10.2022

On a sunny and warm autumn afternoon we picked up the minigolf clubs for the first time and tried to get the ball into the hole with as few strokes as possible. Even if beginner's luck wasn't always there, we all had a wonderful time and were able to enjoy the last mini golf game before the winter break!
Impression Schlossberg, 26.10.2022

On a sunny autumn day we hiked up the Schlossberg in a small group. Already on the Kanonenplatz we enjoyed a wonderful view over the city, but it was even more beautiful on the Schlossberg tower: there we had the opportunity to watch a colorful, breathtaking sunset. A cup of hot chocolate finished the hike and warmed us up.
Spielecafé, 08.11.2022

On the 8th of November 20 of us met up to go to FreiSpiel to play different card- and boardgames. Starting of the night we all played Werewolf together before splitting up into smaller groups to teach each other some of our favorite games.
Impression Museumsbesuch, 12.11.2022

Visiting the Colombischlössle archaeological museum enabled us to take a journey through the millennia. Through a variety of discovered finds, we have looked at how the region of southern Baden developed from the Stone Age to the early Middle Ages. Through various interactive offers, we could approach the spirit of the old days and learn how heavy the Roman soldier's armor was.