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...

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 onli...

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...

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 a...

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...

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 o...

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 choos...

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 doe...

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...

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...

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 + progra...

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 „Cam...

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 a...

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...

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 requirem...

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....

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...

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 sys...

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...

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 semest...

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 lega...

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 a...

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...

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...

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...