Foto: Peter Winandy Welcome to RWTH Aachen University Germany s Number One Technical University
Welcome Film 2 von 38
Welcome A warm welcome from the Rector and the Head of the International Office The Rector Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ernst Schmachtenberg Head of International Office Henriette Finsterbusch PhD 3 von 38
Welcome Freshman week (Erstiwoche): 12-16 October 2015 International Office Globe of Fortune! Official welcome from the Rector Fun and games at the rally 4 von 38
Welcome Welcome to Aachen and to RWTH Aachen University! Foto: Peter Winandy Foto: Thomas Riehle 5 von 38
About RWTH Aachen University Your benefits: Academic excellence State-of-the-art facilities Long-standing tradition in Engineering, IT and Natural Sciences Close ties to industry Interdisciplinary research opportunities International atmosphere (7,000 international students) Outstanding employment prospects Cultural and recreational opportunities within easy reach Foto: Peter Winandy 6 von 38
Map of Europe by FreeVectorMaps.com About RWTH Aachen University RWTH Aachen University is located in the heart of Europe 7 von 38
Copyright Free Vector Maps.com About RWTH Aachen University Large international alumni network RWTH Clubs Contacts 8 von 38
International Office Services Info Service Center First steps in Aachen Student life and studying at RWTH Planning a Foreign Exchange FAQ Page (with infosheet downloads) www.rwth-aachen.de/io-faq Campus Tours: 01.09.15, 03.09.15 06.10.15, 07.10.15 at 2pm! Meet in front of Super C Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 12:30pm & Wed: 1:00pm - 4:00pm SuperC Room 329 (3rd floor) Foto: Anna Horst Foto: Andreas Herrmann Foto: Philipp Lennartz (Registration for campus tours at Info Service Center table) Tel.: +49 241 80 90660 Email: international@rwth-aachen.de www.rwth-aachen.de/international 9 von 38
International Office Services Incoming Student Services (Exchange Students) Information and advice for exchange students Learning agreement Arrival certificate Confirmation of stay abroad... Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9:30am - 12:30pm Wed: 1pm - 4pm SuperC Room 327/328 (3rd floor) Tel.: +49 241 80 90831 Email: incomings@rwth-aachen.de http://www.rwth-aachen.de/international Foto Andreas Herrmann 10 von 38
International Office Services Stay up to date Like us on Facebook and win a surprise gift bag! New page likes during the Orientation week will be entered into a prize draw! www.facebook.com/io.isc www.rwth-aachen.de/international 11 von 38
International Office Services BeBuddy Programme "BeBuddy" is a mentoring programme which supports newly enrolled international students in adjusting to life in Aachen. Buddies are dedicated students who offer advice on practical issues act as mentors to newly arrived international students provide helpful information about life in Germany promote intercultural exchange help you understand the German culture and way of life Want to join? www.rwth-aachen.de/bebuddy Foto: Anna Horst 12 von 38
International Office Services Humboldt-Haus The intercultural center of RWTH Aachen Central meeting point for international student clubs Information & welcome events for students Workshops on intercultural communication Country nights / movie nights Dance lessons Language classes INCAS International Tuesdays Used by diverse international student clubs Meet the student clubs at the Information Market! Office Hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm By appointment only Humboldt-Haus Pontstrasse 41 (1st floor) Foto: Andreas Herrmann www.rwth-aachen.de/humboldt-haus Tel.: +49 241 80 99151 www.rwth-aachen.de/international 13 von 38
International Office Services Workshops for international students Time Management Memory Strategies Intercultural communication trainings Registration and details will be provided by the International Office. Foto: Andreas Herrmann www.rwth-aachen.de/orientationdays Fotos: Nadine Hermanns 14 von 38
Faculty Services Faculty Coordinators / Academic Advisors Academic staff provide information, advice and certification in all matters related to your study programme. www.rwth-aachen.de/fachstudienberatung For exchange students the most important contact person for study and exam management www.rwth-aachen.de/departmentalcoordinators Foto: Peter Winandy 15 von 38
Faculty Services Student Councils / Student Tutors offer advice services concerning the curriculum, lecture notes, exam examples etc. organize and accompany introductory events for new students enrolled at RWTH Aachen University Foto: Andreas Hub 16 von 38
Faculty Services Mentoring System Personal one-to-one contact Information, coaching and training Support with questions about your course of study as well as access to professional and career development Help solving personal problems Support for high potential students Faculty-based The Aachen mentoring system aims to reach every student at RWTH Aachen University! CAREER CENTER STUDENT COUNCILS OF THE FACULTIES INTERNATIONAL OFFICE MENTORS OF 15 FACULTIES/ INSTITUTES ETC. CENTRAL STUDENT ADVISORY SERVICES TANDEM MENTORING PROGRAMMES www.rwth-aachen.de/mentoring 17 von 38
RWTH Central Services Language Center Centrally located in Kármán-Auditorium Wide range of courses available: German as a foreign language (intensive and semester courses) For non-exchange students: additional language courses e.g. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Greek, Russian, Spanish Language certificates for foreign exchange programs Course registration: www.sz.rwth-aachen.de Pay course fee (Exchange Students) on 2 September during Orientation Day 18 von 38
RWTH Central Services University Library Textbook Collection Medical Library Scientific books, journals, and electronic media Courses on literature searches and procurement Information on reference management with EndNote and Citavi, financed by campus licenses Internet workstations Foto: Peter Winandy www.ub.rwth-aachen.de 19 von 38
RWTH Central Services Career Center The services of the Career Center prepare students and graduates for entry into a competitive job market. Training room on the 5th floor of the SuperC building Offices at Templergraben 55 Semester program: www.rwth-aachen.de/career Foto: Peter Winandy 20 von 38
RWTH Central Services Sports Center Over 100 sport courses (many for free) Sports Center Gym www.hochschulsport.rwth-aachen.de Fotos: Hochschulsport 21 von 38
RWTH Central Services Family Service Maternity rights, parental leave and financial support Studying abroad with a child Support in searching for childcare Holiday and recreational activities for children of university members Foto: Martin Lux www.rwth-aachen.de/familienservice 22 von 38
RWTH Central Services Equal Opportunities Office Promotion of equal opportunities Work-life balance Equal treatment and antidiscrimination Family friendly university Foto: RWTH Aachen http://www.rwth-aachen.de/equalopportunities 23 von 38
RWTH Central Services Psychological Counselling The Student Advice Centre offers confidential psychological counseling for any issues that can compromise one's ability to study successfully: Disruptions to working or learning ability Motivation problems Exam and assessment anxiety Other anxieties Mood swings Orientation or decision difficulties Contact problems Crises and conflict situations Complementary to mentoring system Foto: Student Advice Centre Email: Psych.beratung@rwth-aachen.de www.rwth-aachen.de/psychologische-beratung 24 von 38
Student Services AStA Your Student Council Financing your studies BAföG (student loans) Accommodation Legal advice Disabilities Student jobs Studying with a child Equal rights Pre-semester ticket Social and cultural events Office hours Mon - Fri: 10am - 2pm Address Pontwall 3 Foto: RWTH Aachen Foto AstA www.asta.rwth-aachen.de www.facebook.com/asta.rwth Tel.: 0241-80 93 79 2 asta@asta.rwth-aachen.de 25 von 38
Student Services AEGEE-Aachen TUTORING Ready for your stay in Aachen? We ll help you to kick off the most amazing time of your life! - AEGEE Tutoring - Your chance to meet and make friends with locals and new students from all around the world! Interested? Learn more at the AEGEE Booth! Foto: AEGEE 26 von 38
Emergency Services In Europe dial 112 for emergency services In an emergency don t be afraid to call Say your name, where you are and the situation Police = your friend and helper! Ask Info Service Center for advice http://www.polizei-beratung.de/medienangebot/ http://www.zuhause-sicher.de/service/links-und-downloads/ 27 von 38
Things to do First steps in Aachen Register address (Anmeldung) Get German health insurance or confirmation of insurance in home country Set up bank account Enroll Pay semester fee Activate IT Services Create semester timetable in CAMPUS-Office Apply for residence permit Find a student job Contact Info Service Center for help or information 28 von 38
Things to do Search for accommodation Studierendenwerk (student dorms) ExtraRaum (www.extraraum-aachen.de) AEGEE, INCAS, student clubs KHG, ESG Commercial internet platforms International Office Accommodation Service Foto: RWTH Aachen www.rwth-aachen.de/accommodation 29 von 38
Things to do Plan ahead! 1 April 2016 12 February 2016 exams, internships, projects, orientation Renewal of matriculation for the winter semester: payment of fees by 01.03.2016! Lecture Period 19 October 2015 1 October 2015 Orientation Semester starts 30 von 38
How do Germans behave? International Office of RWTH Aachen University Azadeh Hartmann-Alampour
Cultural Ice-berg Appearance Body language Attitude Buildings Clothes Language Symbols Values Beliefs Rules History Thoughts Experiences Taboos Education Hierarchy 32 von 38
Basic cultural assumptions Power distance 33 von 38
Basic cultural assumptions Communication style 34 von 38
Basic cultural assumptions Individualism vs. collectivism 35 von 38
Basic cultural assumptions Time: punctuality and deadlines 36 von 38
You should know that Ask questions Come prepared Show initiative, be creative! Observe office hours / make appointments. Respect deadlines - they are obligatory!!! Foto: Peter Winandy Foto: Peter Winandy 37 von 38
And later Meet your contact persons in person at the Information Market University IT Center Career Service University Sports Center University Library AStA (Student Council) Faculty Coordinators Mentoring Coordinators Student Clubs Info Service Center Incoming Student Services BeBuddy ExtraRaum. Foto: Isabelle Diamant 38 von 38
Enjoy your time in Aachen! Foto: photocase 38 von 38