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BeBuddy Newsletter 12/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 05 Apr '19

05 Apr '19

Dear BeBuddy members, we hope you had a successful start in the new semester. Here are some useful information for you: 1) Start next week with a drink and a nice chat: 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? April 8, Monday, 7pm-10pm 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/558865894622821/> 2) Quantum technology – Apply for the MOST GASE Summer Program at the National Taiwan University RWTHs university partner National Taiwan University is announcing the MOST GASE Summer Program: Quantum Technology (Q+). In this six-week program, students will gain insights into the research breakthroughs of this field and learn the application of AI. The carefully curated program will also allow students to build professional networks and engage in multidisciplinary research in both quantum technology and AI. The MOST GASE Summer Program: Quantum Technology will take place from June 17 to July 27, 2019. The program consists of quantum technology, artificial intelligence courses and lab research. Eligible participants of the program will receive a scholarship to cover program fees, travel insurance and accommodation. For further details, please refer to the official website: www.gaseqplus.com<http://www.gaseqplus.com> Application Deadline: April 26, 2019 If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at gaseqplus(a)gmail.com<mailto:gaseqplus@gmail.com> 3) Time Management for International Students – Study Skills Training of the Student Advice Centre Do you want to make a realistic study plan from the start? Have you ever made study plans before but failed to stick to them? Would you like to improve your time management? Topics: • Reflecting on personal time management • Identifying personal goals • Setting priorities • Applying theories of time management to everyday life • Preparing for examinations successfully • Effective organization of breaks Date: 2 units Wednesday, 12th June & Wednesday, 19th June 2019 from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm Presenter: Katharina Willius M.Sc. Language: English Venue: Seminarraum IV, Student Advice Centre (Zentrale Studienberatung), Templergraben 83 Registration: Online registration opens on 01st June 2019 at 6 pm: www.rwth-aachen.de/studientrainings<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/studientrainings> 4) Dance and party for a good cause: Iguana Live Sounds by Technik ohne Grenzen feat. Pinu´u – April 11 The new semester has started and of course what should not be missing? A nice and relaxed concert by Technik ohne Grenzen and the Pinu'u Jugendkulturcafé in Aachen. And this is exactly why the regional group Aachen of Technik ohne Grenzen e. V. and the volunteers of the Pinu'u Jugendkulturcafé, invite you to their next concert at Pinu´u with the music of Kittle and Arcadia! When: April 11, 2019, 7-10 pm The entire entrance fee will be donated to their current project in Ecuador. You can find out exactly what they are doing here<https://www.teog.ngo/teog_project/ecu01/>. More information on the event can be found on facebook<https://www.facebook.com/events/833649070321688/>. 5) ELLI 2 - Excellent Teaching and Learning in Engineering – sign up now for the free of charge courses We would like to draw your attention to the summer semester program in the free of charge workshop offer of the project "ELLI 2 - Excellent Teaching and Learning in Engineering". The aim of "ELLI 2" is the continuous development of teaching quality and the improvement of study conditions. Here<https://www.elli-online.net/startseite/news_einzelansicht/news/elli-worksho…> is a list of all workshops that you can register for: - Mit Vielfalt umgehen - Diversity-Qualifikation für Führungskräfte von morgen<https://www.elli-online.net/seminarangebote/seminarangebote/diversity-quali…> - Fachsprachkurse Deutsch - Technisches Fachvokabular – Basic<https://www.elli-online.net/seminarangebote/seminarangebote/fachsprachkurse/> - Fachsprachkurse Deutsch - Technisches Fachvokabular – Advanced<https://www.elli-online.net/seminarangebote/seminarangebote/fachsprachkurse/> - Interkulturelle Kommunikation<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/czib?#aaaaaaaaaaakpxc> - How to become an Entrepreneur<https://www.elli-online.net/seminarangebote/seminarangebote/how-to-become-a…> By following the links, you will get more information on the registration and the event details. Have a nice weekend! 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>

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BeBuddy Newsletter 11/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Dear BeBuddy members, we hope you had a successful start in the new week! Here are some useful information for you: 1) No plans for tomorrow night? 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? March 27, Wednesday, 7pm-10pm 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/617453848717690/> 2) DEUTSCHSTUNDE! Who wants to learn/teach German? Would you like to learn some German in a nice relaxed atmosphere while talking to experienced German RWTH students? Or are you an RWTH student with perfect German language skills who would like to get to know lots of internationals? Then our "Deutschstunde" is the right event for you! Just register here come by, no books needed! Register here: https://doodle.com/poll/85udvtqyymur3ucp Please leave your e-mail address next to your name and if you are a tutor please mention "tutor" as well. If you have any questions you can contact me any time. Thank you and have fun learning German! P.S. Attention, tutors! This activity of yours can be accredited as a component of Certificate International<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Im-Studium/Engagement-Freizeit/E…>. For questions related to the Certificate International, please contact Ms. Stanislava Petkova<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdfr/contact/aaaaaaaaaaabqxp/gguid/0x309AF6…> per email. 3) Memory Strategies for International Students – Study Skills Training of the Student Advice Centre You need to learn a lot of material for your upcoming exams and don’t know where to start? You keep repeating the material but have trouble recalling what you have studied? And what you knew by heart the day before yesterday is forgotten today? Topics: • Information on how your memory works • Techniques and strategies for improving recall • Improving the depth of processing and retention • Improving your learning efficiency Dates: 2 course units: Monday, 01st April & 08th April 2019 09:30 am to 12.30 pm, Language: English www.rwth-aachen.de/studientrainings<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/studientrainings> 4) RWTH Language center announcements The application for the RWTH German Courses<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Deutsch/~lgny/Semesterkurse/lidx/1/>, Modern Language Program<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Fremdsprachen/~ioft/Ihr-Lotse-fuer-Frem…> and Writing Center Courses<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/~lieu/Schreibzentrum/?lidx=1> for Summer Semester 2019 takes place from March 26 - April 2, 2019 via your user account on the RWTH Language Center website<https://verwaltung.sz.rwth-aachen.de/st/?hl=en>. In the evening of Wed April 3, you should check the section "Registration" in your user account to see whether you received a course place. There, you will also find further information on course fee payment for the RWTH German Courses. Please note that students with previous knowledge need to take a placement test before registering for a language for the first time. Students who have already taken a German language course at the language center are not allowed take the test. You can find the dates and deadlines for the tests and consultation days here: Dates and deadlines for the German Semester Courses<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Deutsch/Termine/~lhix/www-sz-rwth-aache…> Dates and deadlines for the Modern Language Program (in German)<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Fremdsprachen/~iofs/Termine/> For further information or assistance, please directly contact the RWTH Language center Service Point<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Das-Sprachenzentrum/~nyki/Infostelle-Se…>. At the start of the summer semester (1.4.2019), the Service Point's office hours will change. Please check the Service Point's contact page<http://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/cms/sz/Das-Sprachenzentrum/~nyki/Infostelle-Se…> for the current times before visiting. Have a nice 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>

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BeBuddy Newsletter 10/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 18 Mar '19

18 Mar '19

Dear BeBuddy members, we hope you had a successful start in the new week! Here are some useful information for you: 1) New week- new Stammtisch: 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? March 20, Wednesday, 7pm-10pm 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/368284667234864/> 2) New job positions for students at the RWTH International Office In case you are looking for an student job position in an international environment at RWTH from August 2019 on, please have a look at the recent job announcement as a tutor for the Fast-Track-Bachelor-Admission-programme: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Jobs-Ausbildung/Jobboerse/~kbag… Ms. Azadeh Hartmann Alampour<mailto:azadeh.hartmann-alampour@zhv.rwth-aachen.de> is answering questions regarding the job position. 3) Memory Strategies for International Students – Study Skills Training of the Student Advice Centre You need to learn a lot of material for your upcoming exams and don’t know where to start? You keep repeating the material but have trouble recalling what you have studied? And what you knew by heart the day before yesterday is forgotten today? Topics: • Information on how your memory works • Techniques and strategies for improving recall • Improving the depth of processing and retention • Improving your learning efficiency Dates: 2 course units: Monday, 01st April & 08th April 2019 09:30 am to 12.30 pm Language: English Venue: Seminarraum IV, Student Advice Centre (Zentrale Studienberatung), Templergraben 83 Registration: Online registration opens on March 18, 2019 at 6 pm. (www.rwth-aachen.de/studientrainings<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/studientrainings>) 4) ERASMUS 2019 /2020 advice session The International Office offers advice sessions for students who are interested in participating in a foreign exchange, conducting internships or research abroad. The events will provide general information about how to organize your stay abroad, funding possibilities and partner universities. The event is open to all students. Prior registration is not necessary. When: THU, MAR 28 AT 4 PM Where: Humboldt-Haus der RWTH Aachen<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Humboldt-Haus-der-RWTH-Aachen/31171118552109…> · Aachen Have a nice 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>

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BeBuddy Newsletter 09/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 12 Mar '19

12 Mar '19

Dear BeBuddy members, here are some useful information for you: 1) Time to get to have a drink together: Meet old and new friends at 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? March 13, Thursday, 7pm-10pm Location: „Papillon“, Pontstraße 151 (http://www.cafepapillon-ac.de/) Registration: None 2) Intercultural training for international freshmen: Welcome to Germany! To make your start in Aachen as smooth as possible, we highly recommend you to visit one of the half-day intercultural trainings offered by the International Office. Some of you have already signed up, so you don’t need to repeat your registration. All the others are welcome to subscribe to our intercultural seminars. The workshop also is open for 2nd- semester students who are interested in getting more information about German cultural standards. During the seminar, you will learn more about German cultural standards and reflect about possible critical situations. You can learn the differences and similarities between your native and the German culture to prepare you best for the time of studies in Aachen. Fee: This workshop is free of charge. Language: English When? March 21, 9am - 12.30pm or March 21, 2pm - 5.30pm or March 22, 9am - 12.30pm or March 22, 2pm - 5.30 pm Please choose the date that matches best for you. Location: You will get the information after the registration Registration: The number of the participants for each date is limited. Please send an email to (Ms.) Dominika Dudzik Dominika.Dudzik(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de and tell her which date would match best for you. 3) Join the Team – get to know AIESEC Aachen At AIESEC you can always challenge yourself, take responsibility and find projects and people that inspire you! We have different areas such as Marketing, Sales, Finance and HR in which you can get involved. For our local team in Aachen, AIESEC is looking for dedicated people who want to build or develop their network and leadership skills. Register without obligation on aiesec.de/join and get to know the team or come directly to their info event on March 28, 2019 at 6pm in Humboldthaus, Pontstraße 41. Here<https://www.facebook.com/events/2147885711923626/> are more information. 4) ***TODAY*** : Come and reactivate your foreign language skills at INCAS Café Lingua INCAS (INterkulturelles Centrum Aachener Studierender) cordially invites you to come and practice your foreign language skills at their language tables. When? Today, 8-11 pm, Humboldthaus, ground floor The table leaders and native speakers will make sure you leave the place with new interesting expressions, phrases and a big smile on your face. They will have prepared a topic which will lead to interesting discussions. Get excited! The INCAS team is looking forward to seeing you. More information on facebook.<https://www.facebook.com/events/270279710559085/> 5) The University Hospital Aachen asks for blood donations at Couvenhalle 80 percent of all Germans need blood or blood plasma drugs at least once in their lives, but the supply is becoming more and more difficult. RWTH students and all interested citizens of Aachen have the opportunity to donate blood this Friday The University Hospital RWTH Aachen organizes the next donation campaign in Couvenhalle, Kármánstraße 17 - 19. When? Friday, 15. March 2019, 12 to 4.30 pm Have a nice 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>

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BeBuddy Newsletter 08/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 06 Mar '19

06 Mar '19

Dear BeBuddy members, here are some useful information for you: 1) The Russian student association proudly presents: Butter Week - Maslenitsa As some of you might know, in Eastern Slavic countries there is a holiday called Maslenitsa (Butter week), which is kind of like carnival, but different. Come and celebrate it with VERSA (Vereinigung Russischsprechender Studenten Aachens). You will learn about roots of this holiday and traditions, try tasty Blinis (Russian pancakes), play some games and learn some Russian dances. Where: Humboldthaus, EG When: Saturday, Feb 9, 2019, 8pm The event will be held in English. https://www.facebook.com/events/776063079433570/ 2) TONIGHT! Meet old and new friends at 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? March 6, Thursday, 7pm-10pm Location: „Papillon“, Pontstraße 151 (http://www.cafepapillon-ac.de/) Registration: None 3) 2-days workshop on intercultural communication – Register now The workshop is intended for German and international students who wish to embark upon a study abroad period, who are active in international student organizations, or who would simply like to improve their communication skills. During the two days, students are given the opportunity to develop their intercultural competence, a skills set which becomes ever more useful for all professional activities and which is thus looked for by prospective employers. As the seminar is held in English, you will also improve your English language proficiency. Therefore you should bring a basic knowledge of English so as to be able to participate in discussions and group activities. "Perfect" English, however, is by no means required! The workshop is held by Alexia Petersen, a Canadian with multicultural background who has lived in Aachen for many years. Ms. Petersen is a highly experienced trainer and consultant in intercultural communication, working with various target groups in both universities and research institutions, and international companies. Here<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Profil/Internationalisierung/Ve…> are the available dates for 2019. Language: English Location: You will get the information after the registration Registration: The number of the participants for each date is limited. Please send an email to (Ms.) Dominika Dudzik Dominika.Dudzik(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de<mailto:Dominika.Dudzik@zhv.rwth-aachen.de> 4) Become a host for the AISA Home-Buddy Program this summer semester AISA (Association of Indian Students in Aachen) is looking for you if you want to support new international students with a temporary accommodation. It's an amazing opportunity for the people staying in Aachen to become one of the hosts for the students arriving in March/ April to start their summer semester at RWTH Aachen/ FH Aachen. As we all know how difficult it was to find accommodation in our early days in Aachen, let's mitigate this for the incoming students. This is, of course, only a temporary provision, aimed at helping students as they set foot in Aachen and look for long term accommodation. Join The Home-Buddy Program as hosts and lets spread some goodwill and make the new students feel most welcome in Deutschland!😊 Moreover, the Home-Buddy Program counts as a component of the Zertifikat-Internationales RWTH<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Im-Studium/Engagement-Freizeit/E…> (Group 1), under the RWTH Aachen University - International Office Please fill the google doc provided below and you will find more details about the Home-Buddy program enclosed. https://goo.gl/forms/nKxdbYgbGkHXAqRA3 Have a nice 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>

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BeBuddy Newsletter 07/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 19 Feb '19

19 Feb '19

Dear BeBuddy members, we hope you had a good start in your exam preparation phase! Here are some useful information for you: 1) INCAS International Breakfast England: Feb 24, Humboldthaus INCAS cordially invites you to our first International Breakfast in 2019! They are happy to welcome anyone who wants to take the Sunday morning off and enjoy a large breakfast. Please be considerate and only register if you know you can make it. ‣ WHAT ❀ English Breakfast ❀ Everyone knows and loves a classic English Breakfast. We will prepare both meat and vegan options. On the side, we can have a little tea time as well, with sandwiches and sweets and of course classic English Breakfast Tea. It will be delightful! ‣ WHEN 11am, Sunday, February 24th 2019 ‣ WHERE Humboldt-Haus Pontstraße 41 52062 Aachen ‣ HOW MUCH Door: 3€ per Person // Early Bird: 2€ per Person ‣ EARLY BIRD Available at Humboldt-Haus. Only on Thursday, 21.02.19, 10:15-13:15 (INCAS office, 1st floor) ‣ DETAILS There are a maximum of 30 spots availabe! PLEASE register in this google form in advance to save you a spot and so we can plan the right amount of food for you guys! No one will leave hungry and no food needs to be wasted! https://goo.gl/forms/9yUd9nOCxIjnRkkh2 2) Meet old and new friends at 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? Feb 20, Thursday, 7pm-10pm 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/389984765147085/> 3) Re-Enrolment for the Summer Semester of 2019 The re-enrolment period for the upcoming summer semester ends on March 1, 2019. Please pay your fees on time, so that the due amount is credited to the bank account of RWTH Aachen University by March 1, 2019 at the latest. 4) 2-days workshop on intercultural communication – Register now The workshop is intended for German and international students who wish to embark upon a study abroad period, who are active in international student organizations, or who would simply like to improve their communication skills. During the two days, students are given the opportunity to develop their intercultural competence, a skills set which becomes ever more useful for all professional activities and which is thus looked for by prospective employers. As the seminar is held in English, you will also improve your English language proficiency. Therefore you should bring a basic knowledge of English so as to be able to participate in discussions and group activities. "Perfect" English, however, is by no means required! The workshop is held by Alexia Petersen, a Canadian with multicultural background who has lived in Aachen for many years. Ms. Petersen is a highly experienced trainer and consultant in intercultural communication, working with various target groups in both universities and research institutions, and international companies. Here<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Profil/Internationalisierung/Ve…> are the available dates for 2019. Language: English Location: You will get the information after the registration Registration: The number of the participants for each date is limited. Please send an email to (Ms.) Dominika Dudzik Dominika.Dudzik(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de<mailto:Dominika.Dudzik@zhv.rwth-aachen.de> 5) Become a host for the AISA Home-Buddy Program this summer semester AISA (Association of Indian Students in Aachen) is looking for you if you want to support new international students with a temporary accommodation. It's an amazing opportunity for the people staying in Aachen to become one of the hosts for the students arriving in March/ April to start their summer semester at RWTH Aachen/ FH Aachen. As we all know how difficult it was to find accommodation in our early days in Aachen, let's mitigate this for the incoming students. This is, of course, only a temporary provision, aimed at helping students as they set foot in Aachen and look for long term accommodation. Join The Home-Buddy Program as hosts and lets spread some goodwill and make the new students feel most welcome in Deutschland!😊 Moreover, the Home-Buddy Program counts as a component of the Zertifikat-Internationales RWTH<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Im-Studium/Engagement-Freizeit/E…> (Group 1), under the RWTH Aachen University - International Office Please fill the google doc provided below and you will find more details about the Home-Buddy program enclosed. https://goo.gl/forms/nKxdbYgbGkHXAqRA3 Have a nice 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>

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BeBuddy Newsletter 06/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 12 Feb '19

12 Feb '19

Dear BeBuddy members, we hope you had a good start in your exam preparation phase! Here are some useful information for you: 1) Check out the list of all RWTH study rooms To help you preparing for your exams during the lecture-free period, the ASTA compiled a list of all university study rooms in cooperation with the central university administration: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/lernraeume 2) Share Valentine’s day with BeBuddy fellows at the 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? Feb 14, Thursday, 7pm-10pm 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/615965975492999/> 3) Recent job positions for students at the RWTH International Office In case you are looking for an student job position in an international environment at RWTH, please have a look at the recent job announcements: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Jobs-Ausbildung/Jobboerse/~kbag… or http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Jobs-Ausbildung/Jobboerse/~kbag… 4) Come and reactivate your foreign language skills at INCAS Café Lingua INCAS (INterkulturelles Centrum Aachener Studierender) cordially invites you to come and practice your foreign language skills at their language tables. When? Today, 8-11 pm, Humboldthaus, ground floor The table leaders and native speakers will make sure you leave the place with new interesting expressions, phrases and a big smile on your face 😉 They will have prepared a topic which will lead to interesting discussions. Get excited! The INCAS team is looking forward to seeing you. More information on facebook.<https://www.facebook.com/events/359512017976536/> 5) Become a host for the AISA Home-Buddy Program this summer semester AISA (Association of Indian Students in Aachen) is looking for you if you want to support new international students with a temporary accommodation. It's an amazing opportunity for the people staying in Aachen to become one of the hosts for the students arriving in March/ April to start their summer semester at RWTH Aachen/ FH Aachen. As we all know how difficult it was to find accommodation in our early days in Aachen, let's mitigate this for the incoming students. This is, of course, only a temporary provision, aimed at helping students as they set foot in Aachen and look for long term accommodation. Join The Home-Buddy Program as hosts and lets spread some goodwill and make the new students feel most welcome in Deutschland!😊 Moreover, the Home-Buddy Program counts as a component of the Zertifikat-Internationales RWTH<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Studium/Im-Studium/Engagement-Freizeit/E…> (Group 1), under the RWTH Aachen University - International Office Please fill the google doc provided below and you will find more details about the Home-Buddy program enclosed. https://goo.gl/forms/nKxdbYgbGkHXAqRA3 6) AEGEE round table: Free Public Transport as a Mobility Solution? With rising car usage, many cities are facing problems of pollution, congestion and infrastructure shortages. Especially with a rising mobility demand, many local authorities are searching for solutions and turn to new public transport policies. Can free public transport for everyone at any time be the solution? AEGEE invites you for a discussion session to look at different aspects and examples of the topic and discuss in Bar Zuhause in a relaxed atmosphere. Afterwards you are welcome to stay for our weekly meeting (Stammtisch) of AEGEE-Aachen! More information here<https://www.facebook.com/events/1459759647489091/>. Have a nice 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>

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BeBuddy Newsletter 05/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 06 Feb '19

06 Feb '19

Dear BeBuddy members, we hope you had a successful start in the new week! Here are some useful information for you: 1) This Thursday: 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? Feb 7, Thursday, 7pm-10pm 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/387966468416134/> 2) Recent job positions for students at the RWTH International Office In case you are looking for an student job position in an international environment at RWTH, please have a look at the recent job announcements: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Jobs-Ausbildung/Jobboerse/~kbag… or http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Jobs-Ausbildung/Jobboerse/~kbag… 3) ASTA is announcing the “Clash of the Nerds”, Feb 13 Although university has taught us many useful things, what truly matters is left out. Nerds have developed a rich culture and share stories of lands far off and long forgotten. Do you think you know the lore and stand a chance to win the fight for most nerdy? Show off your inner nerd at our first ever Clash of the Nerds. Find all errors in the presented statements and earn points. Put together a group of all-knowing beings or find new partners before the start of the event. Group sizes can range from 3 to 7 participants. Where? Humboldthaus, Pontstr. 41 Doors open at 19:30 and the event starts at 8pm. Entrance free of charge More information on facebook<https://www.facebook.com/events/237549420519054/>. 4) 2-days workshop on intercultural communication – Register now The workshop is intended for German and international students who wish to embark upon a study abroad period, who are active in international student organizations, or who would simply like to improve their communication skills. During the two days, students are given the opportunity to develop their intercultural competence, a skills set which becomes ever more useful for all professional activities and which is thus looked for by prospective employers. As the seminar is held in English, you will also improve your English language proficiency. Therefore you should bring a basic knowledge of English so as to be able to participate in discussions and group activities. "Perfect" English, however, is by no means required! The workshop is held by Alexia Petersen, a Canadian with multicultural background who has lived in Aachen for many years. Ms. Petersen is a highly experienced trainer and consultant in intercultural communication, working with various target groups in both universities and research institutions, and international companies. Here<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Profil/Internationalisierung/Ve…> are the available dates for 2019. Language: English Location: You will get the information after the registration Registration: The number of the participants for each date is limited. Please send an email to (Ms.) Dominika Dudzik Dominika.Dudzik(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de Have a nice 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>

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Freie Hiwi-Stellen am International Office - unter anderem für das BeBuddy-Projekt!
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 30 Jan '19

30 Jan '19

Studentische Hilfskraft im Bereich Betreuung beim International Office Dez. 2.0 - Internationale Hochschulbeziehungen Unser Profil: Das Dezernat 2.0 - Internationale Hochschulbeziehungen koordiniert die internationalen Beziehungen der RWTH Aachen, entwickelt Programme mit ausländischen Partnerhochschulen und berät und unterstützt internationale Studierende und Forschende sowie Studierende, die Auslandsaufenthalte anstreben. Es ist zuständig für die Beratung, Zulassung und Einschreibung internationaler Studierender, die einen Abschluss an der RWTH anstreben. Im Bereich Betreuung sind drei neue Stellen als Studentische Hilfskraft zu besetzen Ihr Profil: * Sie sind motiviert und engagiert und verfügen über die Befähigung mit Menschen, insbesondere aus anderen Kulturen, umzugehen. * Sie zeichnen sich aus durch eine selbstständige, strukturierte und sehr zuverlässige Arbeitsweise. * Sie beherrschen Deutsch fließend in Wort und Schrift und verfügen über sehr gute Englischkenntnisse; weitere Fremdsprachenkenntnisse sind vorteilhaft. * Sie haben gute Kenntnisse in den Standard-Office-Programmen. * Sie arbeiten gerne im Team und sind belastbar. * Sie sind zu den üblichen Büro- und Öffnungszeiten verfügbar. * Sie stehen dem International Office für mindestens 1 Jahr zur Verfügung und haben für die nächste Zeit keine längeren Abwesenheiten z.B. Auslandsstudium, Praktikum, geplant. Die Stellen sind jeweils in folgenden Aufgabenbereichen zu besetzen: Info Service Center (9Std): * Information, Beratung und Betreuung im Rahmen der internationalen Mobilität von Studierenden (Incomings und Outgoings) * Information und Beratung von internationalen Studierenden in Bezug auf das Studium und Leben in Aachen (Bewerbung und Zulassung an der RWTH, Erste Schritte in Aachen, Organisation eines Auslandsaufenthaltes...) * Unterstützung bei der Betreuung im Bewerbungsprozess telefonisch, per E-Mail und vor Ort in Aachen * Unterstützung bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen des Dezernates (z.B. Welcome Week, Go Abroad Fair). * Durchführung von Campus-Touren im Rahmen der Welcome Week * Informations- und Verwaltungsmanagement * Pflege der Datenbanken und elektronischer Informationen (Web, Infoblätter, Facebook) BeBuddy Programm/Wohnservice (11Std): * Beratung der interessierten Studierenden zum BeBuddy-Programm, Vermittlung von Buddy-Paaren, Programmevaluation * Ausstellung von Zertifikaten * Beratung der neu ankommenden ausländischen Studierenden und Gaststudierenden und Forschenden bezüglich der Wohnsuche, Pflege der Kooperationen mit privaten Mietpartner/innen und den studentischen Vereinen der RWTH Aachen * Korrespondenz hauptsächlich auf Englisch per Email, Brief, Telefon zur ausführlichen Beratung der Studierenden, teilweise auch im Persönlichen Gespräch * Unterstützung bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen des Dezernates * Pflege der Datenbanken und elektronischer Informationen (Web, Infoblätter, Facebook) Incoming Student Services (8 Std): * Information und Beratung von Austauschstudierenden in Bezug auf das Studium und Leben in Aachen (Bewerbung und Zulassung an der RWTH, Erste Schritte und Organisation des Aufenthaltes in Aachen...) * Abwicklung der Bewerbung- und Zulassungsprozesse bei Austauschstudierenden (Incomings) in enger Zusammenarbeit mit den zuständigen Personen in den Fakultäten * Eigenständiges Durchführen von Sprechstunden * Korrespondenz hauptsächlich auf Englisch per Email, Brief, Telefon zur ausführlichen Beratung der Studierenden * Unterstützung bei der Organisation und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen des Dezernates * Pflege der Datenbanken und elektronischer Informationen (Web, Infoblätter, Facebook) Unser Angebot: Die Stelle ist zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt zu besetzen und befristet auf 1 Jahr. Eine Verlängerung ist ggf. möglich. Die regelmäßige Wochenarbeitszeit beträgt 8-11 Stunden. Die Eingruppierung richtet sich nach der Richtlinie für studentische und wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte. Die RWTH ist als familiengerechte Hochschule zertifiziert. Wir wollen an der RWTH Aachen University besonders die Karrieren von Frauen fördern und freuen uns daher über Bewerberinnen. Frauen werden bei gleicher Eignung, Befähigung und fachlicher Leistung bevorzugt berücksichtigt, sofern sie in der Organisationseinheit unterrepräsentiert sind und sofern nicht in der Person eines Mitbewerbers liegende Gründe überwiegen. Bewerbungen geeigneter schwerbehinderter Menschen sind ausdrücklich erwünscht. Ihr/e Ansprechpartner/in. Für Vorabinformationen steht Ihnen Frau Stanislava Petkova Tel.: +49 (0) 241 80 90661 Fax: +49 (0) 241 80 92661 E-Mail: stanislava.petkova(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de zur Verfügung. Nutzen Sie auch unsere Webseiten zur Information: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Zielgruppenportale/~uzn/Internationale/l… Bitte erwähnen Sie in Ihrer Bewerbung den Aufgabenbereich (Info Service Center, oder BeBuddy/Wohnen oder Incoming Student Services), auf den Sie sich bewerben. Ihre Bewerbung richten Sie bitte bis zum 20.02.2019 an Fr. Stanislava Petkova Dez. 2.0 - Internationale Hochschulbeziehungen Abteilung 2.2 - Betreuung Templergraben 57 52062 Aachen Gerne können Sie Ihre Bewerbung auch per E-Mail an stanislava.petkova(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de senden. Bitte beachten Sie, dass Gefährdungen der Vertraulichkeit und der unbefugte Zugriff Dritter bei einer Kommunikation per unverschlüsselter E-Mail nicht ausgeschlossen werden können.

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BeBuddy Newsletter 04/2019
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 29 Jan '19

29 Jan '19

Dear BeBuddy members, we hope you had a successful start in the new week! Here are some useful information for you: 1) New week – new Stammtisch: 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? Jan 24, Thursday, 7pm-10pm 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/863003304031796/> 2) Filmstudio presents “Bohemian Rhapsody” tonight (OV) Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. More information can be found here<https://www.facebook.com/events/492510617937076/>. 3) SMART INDUSTRY - Sweden 4.0: Exhibition opening and panel discussion Sweden is our partner country at HANNOVER MESSE 2019. By participating in the world's largest industrial trade fair, Sweden is strengthening the bilateral innovation partnership that Sweden and Germany signed at the beginning of 2017. In line with this, the exhibition SMART INDUSTRY - SWEDEN 4.0 in various German states illustrates in eight case studies how the Swedish industry is successfully implementing digital change. From Feb. 4 - Feb. 14, 2019, the digitalHUB<https://aachen.digital/> invites you to get to know flying lawn mowers, talking ball bearings and a remote-controlled gold mine at their exhibition in the digital church at Jülicher Str. 72 in Aachen. As part of the exhibition opening, the digitalHUB invites you to a panel discussion on "Smart Industries: Fields of Application of the Future" with representatives of Swedish and German companies. More information can be found here<https://www.facebook.com/events/2207854659236553/>. 4) New job positions for students at the RWTH International Office In case you are looking for an student job position in an international environment at RWTH, please have a look at the recent job announcement as a tutor for the Fast-Track-Bachelor-Admission-programme.: http://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Arbeiten-an-der-RWTH/Jobboerse/… Ms. Azadeh Hartmann Alampour<mailto:azadeh.hartmann-alampour@zhv.rwth-aachen.de> is answering questions regarding the job position. 5) You plan to study abroad in Australia? Check out these scholarship options Want to study in Australia and need some financial support? Have a look at those scholarships! These are social media scholarships, so the condition is being active on different social media channels. Further information on: gostralia.de/goeskoelle<http://gostralia.de/goeskoelle?fbclid=IwAR2nrZmLdl6_lbyiPZaq0EbrhsoRFXhnhdV…> Application deadline: 31st March Have a nice 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>

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