Welcome in Marburg! Welcome Structures for Incoming Students at the Philipps-Universität Marburg

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1 Welcome in Marburg! Welcome Structures for Incoming Students at the Philipps-Universität Marburg und Familienservice José Alanis Carmen Fels Nicole Gallandt-Lautier Sebastian Grimmelykhuizen Veerle Waterplas

2 Expect nothing. Live frugally on surprise. (Alice Walker) 1. Planning Ahead & Getting There: Student Support Prior to Departure 2. Arriving in Time & Getting Along: On-Site Assistance in Marburg 3. Looking Ahead & Getting Excited: A Glimpse on What Comes Next

3 Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. (A. A. Milne) or Planning Ahead & Getting There: Student Support Prior to Departure (online) marketing & recruitment support, advise & counsel via phone & web-based admission & registration process (mobility online) orientation brochure (Orientierungsheft) expenses (semester fee, rent deposit, health insurance, daily needs, electronic residence permit) housing classes & registration

4 "Nicht der Bürger, der Student steht im Mittelpunkt des Interesses, der Student in seiner Gesamtheit als fließendes Element, das das Gemeinwesen in ununterbrochenem Strom durchwandert. In einer solchen Stadt ist es wie in einem Hause, in dem Türen und Fenster fortwährend offen stehen." (Ina Seidel) or Arriving in Time & Getting Along: On-Site Assistance in Marburg Tutor Training (Heidelberg) Orientation Programme International Dinner On-Site Support Service International Help Desk Faculty Friends Scholarships Jobs & Working

5 Tutor Training (Heidelberg, Aug 12) )

6 Tutor Training (Heidelberg, Aug 12)

7 Orientation Programme

8 Orientation Programme Arrival Package & Services emergency cell phone tenancy agreements and room keys shuttle service (transfer to the dormitory)

9 Orientation Programme Orientation in the City of Marburg: guided city tours guided tours through the most important dormitories reception in the town hall and greeting by the Mayor and the city s Foreigners Advisory Council

10 Orientation Programme Help with Various Formalities: registration with the local authorities (e. g. aliens department) possibility to open a bank account possibility to buy a German health insurance help with transferring the semester fee and, if necessary, other relevant fees (e. g. for the pre-semester language course)

11 Orientation Programme

12 Orientation Programme Academic Orientation at the Philipps-Universität Marburg: campus rally information (presentations) on how to organize your studies online course catalogue online course registration platform transcripts of records contact to the faculties

13 Orientation Programme Social Activities: informal get-togethers in town social games to get to know each other, e.g. International Bingo International Dinner

14 International Dinner

15 International Dinner

16 The International Office s Culture Programme

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19 Looking Ahead & Getting Excited: A Glimpse on What s Next To be launched in Jan 2013: Third-Party Funded Project by the European Social Fund Aim: help international students to identify and react to employment challenges, acquire new professional skills and find (better) jobs International Career Service International Mentornig Program (peer coaching)

20 Student s Association IM Marburg to be inaugurated in Spring 2013 the purposes: to encourage the exchange between culture and science to promote course-related intercultural education of undergraduate and graduate (international and national) students of the University of Marburg

21 IM Marburg This purpose is achieved in particular by 1. conveying the sharing of experience and knowledge with purpose related associations and organizations at home and abroad. 2. The promotion of the exchange of knowledge and experience between the members and individuals who support the aims and interests of the association. 3. Interdisciplinary training and development of practical projects realized through the exchange of experience and knowledge between the members of the association. These purposes are achieved by contact between the members and through intercultural events.

22 IM Marburg The association also aims to promote awareness for the sustainability of culture in society, especially in an university environment.

23 Thank you for your attention!