Dear BeBuddy members,
the hottest week of the year is awaiting us. We hope, you’ll find a nice chilly place to relax and to read the news of the BeBuddy community.
1) Spend July 1st with a drink and a nice chat with fellow students: Come and join the Bebuddy Get together at Café Papillon!
Our BeBuddy Get-Together evening gives you the opportunity to meet other students who are also part of this program and make new friends. The Stammtisch-coordinator will await you on site and guide you through this evening.
When? July 01, Monday, 7.00 pm-10.00pm
Location: „Papillon“, Pontstraße 151 (http://www.cafepapillon-ac.de/)
Registration: None
Please click here to get more information on facebook.<https://www.facebook.com/events/380106795944932/>
2) The RWTH Language Center is announcing: Thai Workshops and Intensive Courses during the lecture free period
Lectures will end soon and many of you will be going home or starting their examination period. For those who still have the time and would like to join some courses during the semester break the Language Center offers a variety of Modern Language Courses. The next RWTH German Courses and Writing Courses will be offered in the Winter Semester.
You will find the offered Modern Language courses here<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Das-Sprachenzentrum/~lils/Aktuell/?lidx…>.
Please note that you need the appropriate level placement in order to apply to any of the offered courses. Here you can find a list of upcoming placement test dates<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Fremdsprachen/Termine/~iphr/Einstufungs…>.
Since the Language Lab will be undergoing renovation work during the lecture free period, the RWTH language center advises students who need a foreign language placement level before October to take the test on July 18, 2019.
All course registrations take place via the user account on the Language Center’s homepage.
The application dates and deadlines for the upcoming Winter Semester will be available on their homepage in September.
We would also like to announce that we will be offering two workshops on Thai language and culture on July 1 and 2, 2019. Details and registration links can be found under this link<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Das-Sprachenzentrum/Aktuell/News/~cbfxa…>.
3) You want to volunteer? You want to give young people a future full of opportunities? Then become part of hêvî e.V.!
The education and integration friendly society hêvî e. V. was aroused by students and pupils in 2009. The goal of this registered association is to create a level playing field for all children and adolescents to have the same opportunities, regardless of their social or cultural background. hêvî supports young people in their educational and personal development and promotes integration.
Are you interested in teaching, reliable and enjoy working with children and adolescents? Then get involved as a tutor our association!
• Weekly effort: 1-2 hours’ tuition
• Up to 2 pupils per group
• Subjects: German, English, mathematics, others if required
You can independently plan and organize your tutoring sessions. It is up to you, whether you offer the tutoring at our club house, at home or in another place.
Of course you can be active in other areas, such as fundraising, public relations or project planning. Working with hêvî gives you the opportunity to implement your own ideas. You can rely on the support of our experienced members.
Become part of this young, dynamic association! During their regular meetings or excursions, you can exchange with other club members.
Visit our homepage http://www.hevi-hoffnung.com, find out about current events on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/HeviHoffnung/<http://www.facebook.com/HeviHoffnung/> or contact us directly at kontakt(a)hevi-hoffnung.de or nachhilfe(a)hevi-hoffnung.de<mailto:nachhilfe@hevi-hoffnung.de>
Being active as a tutor at hêvî e.V., will also be considered as a component of the Certificate International<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Im-Studium/Engagement-Freizeit/E…> (voluntary component, group 1).
4) Save the date: Campus Festival (04.07.2019)
When? July 4, all day
Where? Templergraben, Aachen
What? Come to the Campus Festival and celebrate! Good music and a beach await you...
More information on Facebook and the AStA website:
https://www.asta.rwth-aachen.de/events/campus-festival/
Have a nice rest of the week.
Dominika Dudzik and the BeBuddy Team
PS: You can also follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/groups/462299100546664/?fref=ts>
In case you want to unsubscribe, please write a short email to bebuddy(a)rwth-aachen.de<mailto:bebuddy@rwth-aachen.de>
Dear BeBuddy members,
how are you doing? We hope you have a nice and successful week!
Here are some useful information for you:
1) You want to help internationals in learning German? Sign up as a German tutor and get your commitment recognized (Certificate International)
The International Office organizes German mentoring meetings in the Humboldthaus every Friday, 1-3pm. All available dates can be found here<:%20https:/www.facebook.com/events/1271091306388881/>.
German speaking students act as tutors to international students and provide them with additional support in learning German. You can just sit and talk about different topics, exchange interesting information about your studies or read German newspapers or other interesting texts together. Eight hours of work as a German tutor are recognized as a component of the Certificate International<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bxgy>.
To all our German speaking students: Sign up as a German tutor and help your international fellows to learn German in a nice and relaxed atmosphere.
If you are interested, please contact Ms. Stanislava Petkova (stanislava.petkova(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de) and add your name to the list: https://doodle.com/poll/85udvtqyymur3ucp
2) Spend next week’s holiday with a drink and a nice chat with fellow students: Come and join the Bebuddy Get together at Café Papillon!
Our BeBuddy Get-Together evening gives you the opportunity to meet other students who are also part of this program and make new friends.
When? June 20, Thursday, 7.00 pm-10.00pm
Location: „Papillon“, Pontstraße 151 (http://www.cafepapillon-ac.de/)
Registration: None
Please click here to get more information on facebook.<https://www.facebook.com/events/461862764568729/>
3) ERASMUS Speed-Dating – Share your experiences as an ambassador and get this recognized as a component of the Certificate International
Do you still indulge in memories about your great time abroad and do you like to report on this time to other prospective Erasmus students?
Then this is your chance to engage as an Ambassador at the Erasmus Speed-Dating and give useful advice and recommendations to future Erasmus students! In addition, your participation as Ambassador will be taken into account as a component for the Zertifikat-Internationales.<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Im-Studium/Engagement-Freizeit/E…>
When? 1st July 2019, 4 pm - to 6 pm
Where? Super C, 6th floor
Please use this link<https://terminplaner4.dfn.de/8A6Kxp8WH6BTm8rB> for the obligatory registration for the Erasmus Speed-Dating until the 17th June 2019.
For further information, please contact adriane.sehlinger(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de<mailto:adriane.sehlinger@zhv.rwth-aachen.de>.
4) International Concert at Humboldt Haus – Call for international musicians!
The International Office and Student Committee (AStA) of the RWTH will be arranging an International Concert in the Humboldt-Haus on June 19.
As part of the festival, we are searching for bands or ensembles compromised of international students. We hope to include traditional and folk music as well as modern genres such as pop and rock and would like to provide a stage for you.
A sound system and microphones will also be provided for by us.
The duration of the performances would range from 30 to 45 minutes, although we can consider longer or shorter performances on request.
If you are interested in taking part, please contact us at kultur(a)asta.rwth-aachen.de<mailto:kultur@asta.rwth-aachen.de>.
5) We are looking for PhD Buddies - DocBuddytraining<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/cght?#aaaaaaaaaaaqpkb> – July 12, 10-3 pm
We would like to draw the attention of PhD students to the BeBuddyprogram (under the name DocBuddy) - on the one hand, of course, to recruit experienced RWTH PhD students who would like to get involved as a Buddy in order to support the new international PhD students. Please forward this information to potential doctoral students who like to share their experiences with the newcomers. Requirements are German language skills, being enrolled at RWTH and staying in Aachen for more than 6 months now. More information can be found in the attached flyer.
6) Looking for a job or an internship position in Germany? Understanding German business culture - Training Session in English for international students
Many problems that may arise during an internship or career entry can be avoided if you are familiar with different cultural standards. This workshop aims to facilitate the access to the German job market for international students by giving an insight into German work values. Together with the International Office, the Career Center offers this half-day intercultural training in English for international students. Please find all information here.<https://careercenter.rwth-aachen.de/career-center/angebote/aktueller_zeitra…>
Have a nice rest of the week.
Dominika Dudzik and the BeBuddy Team
PS: You can also follow us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/groups/462299100546664/?fref=ts>
In case you want to unsubscribe, please write a short email to bebuddy(a)rwth-aachen.de<mailto:bebuddy@rwth-aachen.de>
