Buddies, we need your help!!
We are searching for Buddies! Currently, we still have around 350 mentees
that need to be matched and only 50 active Buddies left
If you are a Buddy and would like to be matched with a new international
student, please email us at: <mailto:bebuddy@rwth-aachen.de>
bebuddy(a)rwth-aachen.de If you're already matched but think you could handle
another mentee, just text us too!
Unfortunately, many Buddies do not respond to our matching propositions,
which costs us valuable time. Please check if you have noted any potential
absence periods in your profile; it makes our lives much easier.
If you registered but havent completed the BeBuddy training yet, please
also reach out to us. The next virtual session will take place on September
30th. It takes a maximum of 1 hour, and you can choose a flexible time in
the following week.
Since many students struggle to find an apartment, we are asking for your
help. We are confident that everyone will eventually find a place, but it
can sometimes take a bit of time. If you have a free couch or even a bed
available for the next few days, we would greatly appreciate it if you could
let us know so that we can contact you in case of emergencies. It can be
quite difficult to find a spot in a hostel, and it can also be expensive for
some students. It would count as an elective component of the certificate
international Housing Support for International Students.
How can you support your mentee with this issue?
1. Activate your social network.
2. Book a hostel.
3. Check the housing guide
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4. Help with formulating a text for wg-gesucht
<https://www.wg-gesucht.de/> . Germans appreciate reading personal
information about the person they might live with.
If you do have a free couch, bed, or even a room, please write to
housing(a)rwth-aachen.de <mailto:housing@rwth-aachen.de> with the subject
Free Room/Bed/Couch. Since the housing team receives many emails, this
will help them recognize your message more easily. We will of course treat
your information confidentially.
Thank you for your support, you are doing an amazing job!!!
Greetings!
Leonie Hafen, Betül Yildiz and Baran Peltek from the BeBuddy Team
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BeBuddy Newsletter 09/24
A lot is happening this month – check it out yourself! 😊
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Buddies Wanted!
The BeBuddy team is looking for experienced and motivated Buddies to help represent the Program at two upcoming events:
* Freshers Fair: 1pm – 4pm, Audimax Foyer
* GoAbroad Fair: 2pm -5pm, SuperC, 6th floor
You’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences and answer questions from curious students. Having supported at least two different mentees is required. This commitment will count as one of the optional components for the <https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/im-studium/engagement-freizeit/…> International Certificate. If you're interested, send us an email!
Welcome Week for New International Students
RWTH Aachen University is looking forward to welcoming its new international students during the Welcome Week organized by the International Office from September 23 to 27, 2024. We are very excited to introduce the international newcomers to the university services and partners, the many different student associations and of course to each other and help them become part of the RWTH community!
Thank you for your support and dedication! We are very happy to see such an enormous engagement in the BeBuddy program as well as in further volunteering activities such as the Welcome Week volunteers.
You can find further information about the Welcome Week program at <http://www.rwth-aachen.de/welcomeweek> http://www.rwth-aachen.de/welcomeweek.
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Intercultural Trainings
Since the last two months, you can again participate in intercultural training sessions. These sessions might interest you if you want to learn more about cultural models and how to categorize and reflect on your own experiences, especially in relation to potential conflicts. Additionally, we will explore German culture and clarify the difference between stereotypes and prejudices.
Next dates <https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/die-rwth/profil/internationalisierung/v…> are:
* 11th of October, 9am 12:30 am, 2nd floor of Humbold-Haus
* 30th of October, 9am 12:30 am, 2nd floor of Humbold-Haus
The trainings are held up in German. If you are interested, send an email to the <mailto:leonie.hafen@zhv-rwth.aachen.de> trainer. If you're unavailable, but still interested, you will be added to the waiting list.
Note: The intercultural training is mandatory for the <https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/studium/im-studium/engagement-freizeit/…> certificate international.
IntSpire - An award to win
With more than 14,400 students and 1,080 researchers with international backgrounds from 141 countries, lived internationality is a central aspect of the university landscape at RWTH Aachen University. With the award of the IntSpire prize, RWTH Aachen University aims to recognize and honor individuals and institutions that have made extraordinary contributions to the internationalization of the university in their professional lives.
Nominations of individuals or organizations can be submitted in the proposal phase from September 01, 2024 to October 15, 2024. The International Office looks forward to receiving many submissions! Congratulations once again to Dr. Alexander Birich, winner of IntSpire 2023.
Further information can be found at: <http://www.rwth-aachen.de/intspire> www.rwth-aachen.de/intspire
Contact: intspire(a)rwth-aachen.de <mailto:intspire@rwth-aachen.de>
Semester ticket on Naveo-App
Starting in the winter semester 2024/25, the <https://www.asta.rwth-aachen.de/en/information-about-the-semesterticket/> semester ticket will be available for first-time students in the Naveo app of the Aachener Verkehrsverbund. The ticket will no longer be issued on chip cards by default.
As a new student (first-time enrollee), you will receive a personal migration code via your RWTH email, which you can use to log into the Naveo app. Underage students will continue to receive the chip card automatically and can use the app once they turn 18.
If you were already enrolled at RWTH during the summer semester 2024, you can continue using your chip card for now. The app will initially be available only for first-time enrollees.
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<mailto:mail%20to:%20bebuddy@rwth-aachen.de> BeBuddy-Stammtisch (regulary Meetup)
Buddies and Mentees are invited once again to meet up, connect and to spend a nice evening together. Our volunteer organizer will be present at that evening and happy to meet you all. If you want to join, send us an email till the 16th of September to <mailto:bebuddy@rwth-aachen.de> bebuddy(a)rwth-aachen.de
Date: Thursday, 19th of September, 7pm
Location: Papillion, Pontstraße 151, 52062 Aachen
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<https://aachenseptemberspecial.de/> AachenSeptemberSpecial 2024
This vibrant event brings the city center to life with a Ferris wheel, diverse attractions, and musical performances for all ages. Enjoy a variety of live music, diverse food offerings, and festive entertainment throughout the event – entry is free for everyone.
Date: September 19th to 22nd.
Location: Katschhof, Elisengarten, Münsterplatz…
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<https://www.meffis.org/projekte/das-gaming-cafe-aachen/> Gaming Café Aachen
Join the Gaming Café Aachen, a hub for gaming and anime enthusiasts, where you can dive into a wide range of video games, board games, and trading card games. Enjoy exciting game nights and connect with fellow anime and manga fans in a cozy setting – every last Sunday of the month.
Next meeting: 29th of September, 2pm
Location: Mefferdatisstraße 16-18, 52062 Aachen
We hope you are keeping your head up during this exam period. We are sending you our best wishes from the International Office, where we are busy matching you Buddies with the new international students for the next semester! Thanks a lot for your commitment.
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Dear students,
We would like to inform you about three German courses that the refugee team
of the RWTH Aachen University planned for you in cooperation with the
Language Center of RWTH Aachen University. You can register for individual
courses or for all three:
Course 1: Intensive grammar training (with instructions for further
self-study)
Date: 14.10.2024 - 31.01.2025, Wednesdays, 8:30 - 10:00 am
Course format: online on Zoom
Content of the course: In this course, you will review important basic
German grammar with your teacher and learn how to improve and practise your
grammar skills independently. At the beginning of each learning unit, you
will briefly check where you still have problems with the grammatical
structures. The structures will then be explained and you will develop
exercises together with other participants in the course and your teacher,
which you can use to practise individually and independently.
Aim of the course: By practicing grammatical structures, you can improve
your oral expression, your written expression and your reading and listening
comprehension.
Level: from B1.1
Course 2: Speaking and presenting (with a focus on technical German)
Date: 14.10.2024 - 31.01.2025, Mondays 12:30 - 14:00
Course format: online on Zoom
Content of the course: The natural science/engineering language course is
designed to support you at the start of your studies. By combining technical
language and speaking/presenting on STEM topics, you will be able to
transfer your existing skills into German and use German in a specialist
context. This will also enable you to work better with fellow German
students. The course also provides space to address intercultural
challenges.
Aims of the course:
* Preparation for university by acquiring basic vocabulary and
linguistic structures from science and technology (STEM)
* Practicing presenting and speaking on technical language and
subject-oriented topics
Level: from B1.2
Course 3: German for work and career
Date: 14.10.2024 - 31.01.2025, Mondays 2.30 - 4.00 pm
Course format: online on Zoom
Course content: Many international students look for a job in a German
company or research institution during or after their studies at RWTH. When
starting a career and in the initial phase of working life, the work culture
and dealing with colleagues are a challenge in addition to special
linguistic structures and technical terms at work.
The course teaches linguistic structures, formulations and typical
vocabulary from different areas of working life using examples (texts,
situations, etc.). In addition to learning strategies for specialist
vocabulary, dealing with linguistic and intercultural problems is discussed.
The respective subject areas of the participants are taken into account.
Aims of the course:
* Approach the topic of working in Germany while still studying
* Build up the necessary skills on the subject of "work"
Level: from B1.2
Are you interested? Please register by 22.09.2024 by e-mail
(flucht(a)rwth-aachen.de <mailto:flucht@rwth-aachen.de> ) with a copy of your
residence permit on both sides, a copy of your Blue Card and the course
number. You may participate in one or more courses. If you attend regularly,
a certificate of attendance will be issued by the RWTH Language Center.
We look forward to your registration.
Best regards
Flucht Team der RWTH Aachen/ The refugee team of the RWTH Aachen University
