Uni Jena international
by Internationales Büro der Universität Jena; Frenk, Fleur; Wilk, Verena; Kaden, Laura
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Enrolment made easy
Enrolment made easy
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- Enrolment made easy · 31 minThis 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?…
- 5 Tips for the Application · 9 minGuest: Laura Kaden works in the International Office at the University of Jena. She advises prospective international students, checks applications and carries out the admission…
- Political Engagement & Lobby: The Migration Advisory Board · 23 minThe 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…
- "All by your own?!" - Autonomy in the German culture · 23 minTo gain a better understanding of German culture, we will examine the concept of “independence” or "autonomy" together with Prof. Christoph Vatter from Intercultural Business…
- Free Entry! - The Culture Ticket for Students · 11 minWith 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…
- Studying Psychology in Jena – Opportunities and Prospects for International Students · 33 minThis podcast aims to show international students that studying psychology in Germany – especially in Jena – is challenging but possible, and that with curiosity, preparation, and…
- Not Quite by the textbook - My Start in Germany · 20 minLife 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…
- Support and Counselling, Part 4: The Diversity Office at the University of Jena · 13 minWhat 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…
- Choice of Study: Happy without NC · 20 minIt 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…
- University Entrance Qualification: Can I Study in Germany? · 8 minIn this episode, we take apart the long and complicated German word “Hochschulzugangsberechtigung” (university entrance qualification). - It determines whether you can study in…
- Onboarding for Guest Studies - The Right Preparation for Your Exchange Semester · 25 minThe 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…
- An Open Ear from and for Students: The CampusCouch · 33 minThe 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…
- From Kazakhstan to Jena: Tolybays Experiences · 14 minIn 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…
- Welcome to the WelcomeCafé! · 11 minEvery 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…
- International Pathway Programme – Study Without University Entrance Qualification · 16 minTalking 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…
- How to accomplish exam anxiety? · 9 minUni 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…
- The first semester - Anna and Emirhan are looking back on their first semester · 11 minThe 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…
- Support and Counselling, Part 3: The Psychosocial Counselling · 8 minNo matter if exam anxiety, depression, loneliness or procrastination - the Psychosocial Counselling supports students with all emotional challanges. Content Note: This episode…
- Goodbye Jena: Valentinas Time at the University of Jena · 19 minValentina 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…
- Anna's & Emirhan's start - Beginning of studies for international students · 25 minAnna 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…
