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BeBuddy-Newsletter 9/2020
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 12 Nov '20

12 Nov '20

BeBuddy-Newsletter 09/2020 It's September and summer is back in Aachen!? :) Please find attached the BeBuddy newsletter for September 2020 as a pdf file. Here is what expects you: 1) Survival Guide for International Students 2) Mathematics preparation online course for refugees and international students 3) TEDxRWTHAachen is recruiting 4) Filmstudio Aachen - It's movie time again! Have a nice rest of the week, enjoy the sunshine and good luck with your exams! Dominika Dudzik, Cansel Ova, Wen Wei and Haiyan Saadi from the BeBuddy Team PS: You can also follow us on Facebook 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 10/2020
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 14 Oct '20

14 Oct '20

BeBuddy-Newsletter 10/2020 Ready for the start of the semester? :) Please find attached the BeBuddy newsletter for October 2020 as a pdf file. Here is what expects you: 1) Become an ambassador with "Europa macht Schule" (Europe meets School) 2) "Feeling at home in Aachen" - a conversation with BeBuddy partners in the RWTH's Annual report 2019 3) Get going: Virtual Workout Day at the Beginning of the Semester. Join In! 4) Offer for students in mourning Enjoy reading and good luck with your start in the new semester! Dominika Dudzik, Cansel Ova, Wen Wei and Haiyan Saadi from the BeBuddy Team PS: You can also follow us on Facebook 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 08/2020
by Dudzik, Dominika 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

BeBuddy-Newsletter 08/2020 A new month - a new newsletter - a new design J Please find attached the BeBuddy newsletter for August 2020 as a pdf file. Here is what expects you: 1) Online Welcome Weeks for new international students WS 2020/2021 2) What do you want to eat? Survey about food in the Mensa 3) Wearing a face mask is obligatory inside RWTH buildings 4) Time to Sweat Digitally - HSZ Digital Workouts Have a nice rest of the week, enjoy the sunshine and good luck with your exams! Dominika Dudzik, Cansel Ova and Haiyan Saadi from the BeBuddy Team PS: You can also follow us on Facebook 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 July 2020
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 21 Jul '20

21 Jul '20

BeBuddy-Newsletter 07/2020 1) #RWTHhilft The corona crisis is also a financial burden, especially for students. Together with proRWTH, RWTHextern and the university itself, the action #RWTHhilft is to be launched with scholarships of up to 600€. How it all works: The AStA offers advice on the so-called social loans, which are given to national and international students. This interest-free loan can be granted in cases in which students get into financial difficulties through no fault of their own. Your studies should not be endangered by financial crises, such as those currently triggered by Corona. As a student you apply for your loan by sending the completed application to soziales(a)asta.rwth-aachen.de . The application form and further information on the loans, such as the maximum loan amount, is linkedhere: https://www.asta.rwth-aachen.de/en/asta-advice/sozialdarlehen/antragstellun… More information can also be found at the ASTA website: https://www.asta.rwth-aachen.de/en/asta-advice/sozialdarlehen/ 2) BeBuddy Podcast “new countries – new people” - produced by the RWTH Student Health Management The tenth episode of the RWTH podcast “Corona und das Studi-Life” sets the focus on the BeBuddy program and how our wonderful buddies dealt with the Corona situation in the past months. How does it work to be a buddy during contact restrictions? How can I get active and help international freshmen? This podcast gives an answer (only available in German). Check it out: https://anchor.fm/corneliah/episodes/Episode-10-Neue-Leute--neue-Lnder-das- BeBuddy-Programm-egab6h 3) City of Aachen congratulates the RWTH Aachen for its 150th anniversary At the intersections at the Audimax and Ponttor, first-semester robots greet you as so called “Ampelmännchen”🚦🤖 in the traffic lights - a gift from the city of Aachen for the 150th anniversary of the RWTH Aachen University. 4) INTENSIVE ONLINE GERMAN COURSES for enrolled RWTH Students Registration period: 31.07. - 09.08.2020 Course period: 17.08. - 04.09.2020 Course time: 10:30 - 14:00 h Course levels: A1.1, A2.1, A2.2 Registration: Via your user account www.sz.rwth-aachen.de No placement tests are offered before the end of the registration period. Therefore, only persons who already have an appropriate placement in their user accounts can register for the A2.1 and A2.2 course. The courses will be held online via „Zoom“. In order to be admitted to the final exam, you must not miss more than three course days. If you have any questions please contact the Language Center of RWTH at info(a)sz.rwth- aachen.de https://www.sz.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/lils?#aaaaaaaaaaasaqt Have a nice rest of the week. Dominika Dudzik, Cansel Ova and Haiyan Saadi from the BeBuddy team PS: You can also follow us on Facebook In case you want to unsubscribe, please write a short email to bebuddy(a)rwth-aachen.de

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BeBuddy-Newsletter June 2020
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 18 Jun '20

18 Jun '20

BeBuddy-Newsletter 06/2020 1) The International Office is hiring student assistants (Aug 15 – Nov 15, 2020) In case you are looking for a student job position in an international environment at RWTH and you’re eager to get to know the Welcome Week and the BeBuddy programme from the administrative point, please have a look at the recent job announcement.<https://web-p.zhv.rwth-aachen.de/mainzhv.php?scriptid=job&param=vorschau&nr…> We look for a motivated student who has the ability and interest to deal with people from different cultural backgrounds. In addition, prerequisites are being fluent in spoken and written German (at least C1) and English (at least B2); other foreign language skills are advantageous. Please check out the job announcement for further information. 2) How is Student Life in Aachen? (Newcomer Webinar by INCAS Aachen) You got admitted for studies in Aachen but were still not able to arrive or haven't seen much of the city and its people because of the Corona situation? Then this webinar is the right thing for you! When: Fri, June 19, 2020 at 3 pm INCAS Aachen<https://www.incas.rwth-aachen.de/newsite/index.php/en/> is a multicultural student organization organizing events and support aiming at international students and Germans interested in them. In a fun way we'll explain everything to know about Aachen, like... · How is the housing situation? · What is Aachen famous for? · Why it is so easy to find a boyfriend here? · Why does it have a unique student atmosphere? · How can you travel from here? And much more.. The presentation will be streamed as a webinar in interactive mode and afterwards you can have a discussion with the INCAS team and fellow watchers! Good opportunity to meet new people! Login information: Time: Jun 19, 2020 03:00 PM Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome, Stockholm, Vienna Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84541784175?pwd=TnNEL3BtQkJzdUwyeDBSdTNYbXl3dz09 Meeting ID: 845 4178 4175 Password: 2j9Phv 3) career@home - Check out the RWTH Career Center online trainings There is also an opportunity to be found in every crisis. The RWTH Career Center has used this chance to convert some of their workshops into online formats. In these workshops, for example, the following topics are discussed: · Preparing for job interviews · Project Management · Applications · Teamwork... Here you will find all workshops and the registration forms<https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/byfi/lidx/1> . 4) DIY Tutorials „Sustainability“ by Pacific Garbage Screening In this playlist<https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf2yP4bQ4w5MUYvNl3A2hqpGuebPrqCeu> you will find five do-it-yourself instructions in video format (in German) on how to sustainably make some of the products of daily life yourself. In fact, everyone has most of the ingredients already at home! You will find instructions for creating a peeling, a bath salt, a flower pot, a bees wax wrap and a power cleaner for keeping your home clean. All videos were provided by Pacific Garbage Screening (an organization from Aachen, Germany, which is working against plastic pollution). 5) Aachen university canteens open again: Lunch to go! The opening will take place gradually and will start on Monday, 22 June, with a to-go service in the Mensa Academica and in the Mensa Vita. Both dining halls open weekdays from 11:30 am to 3 pm and will sell take-away food only. A new guidance system will be used for customer traffic to respect all necessary hygienic measures. For the time being, it will not be possible to eat and drink on the terraces and the entire outdoor area. As before the COVID 19 pandemic, payment will be made exclusively with BlueCard, FH card, guest card and student guest card. The choice of food will be limited, but will be based on the facilities' previous offerings. As usual, the daily updated menus can be found at www.studierendenwerk-aachen.de<http://www.studierendenwerk-aachen.de/>. 6) Interim financial aid funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Interim financial aid provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is intended to help those students who can prove that they are faced with financial hardship caused by the pandemic, who need immediate help and are unable to overcome their pandemic-related hardship by making use of other support. Interim financial aid can be applied for by German and foreign students who are enrolled at a public or state-recognised higher education institution in Germany. Depending on the proven need, between 100 euros and 500 euros can be paid out as a non-repayable grant. Applications can only be filed separately for the months June, July and August 2020. For further information, please click here<https://www.xn--berbrckungshilfe-studierende-06cf.de/start>. 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>

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A BIG SORRY for misdirected emails
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 18 May '20

18 May '20

Dear all! Today, emails were accidentally sent to you, which were sent via the BeBuddylist. We made a mistake, so you probably received misdirected email(s) with newsletter unsubscriptions. We apologize for this! We are happy and grateful for your engagement in the BeBuddy programme (especially in the current challenging time) and we hope that you are satisfied within the network. If you have any questions or feedback, please let us know. So again a big Sorry and hopefully see you soon. Dominika Dudzik and the BeBuddy team -- Dominika Dudzik Koordinatorin Betreuungsprogramme / BeBuddy Interkulturelle Trainerin Abteilung 2.2 - Betreuung Dezernat 2.0 - Internationale Hochschulbeziehungen RWTH Aachen University SuperC, Raum 326 Templergraben 57 52062 Aachen Tel.: +49 241 80-90833 Fax: +49 241 80-92662 dominika.dudzik(a)zhv.rwth-aachen.de www.rwth-aachen.de/internationales<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/internationales> Die Räumlichkeiten des International Office bleiben bis auf weiteres geschlossen. Wir arbeiten im Home Office und bitten um Verständnis, sollte es zu verzögerten Rückmeldungen kommen. Die RWTH gibt täglich aktuelle Informationen in Bezug auf die Coronakrise auf folgender Webseite bekannt: www.rwth-aachen.de/corona<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/corona> The International Office will remain closed until further notice. We will be working from home. We ask for your understanding in case of a delayed reply. RWTH Aachen University provides daily updated information regarding the corona crisis on the following website: www.rwth-aachen.de/corona<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/corona> Abteilung 2.2 - Betreuung Dezernat 2.0 - Internationale Hochschulbeziehungen RWTH Aachen University SuperC, Raum 3.26 Templergraben 57 52062 Aachen Tel: +49 241 80-90833 Fax: +49 241 80-92155 Die Räumlichkeiten des International Office bleiben bis auf weiteres geschlossen. Wir arbeiten im Home Office und bitten um Verständnis, sollte es zu verzögerten Rückmeldungen kommen. Die RWTH gibt täglich aktuelle Informationen in Bezug auf die Coronakrise auf folgender Webseite bekannt: www.rwth-aachen.de/corona<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/corona> The International Office will remain closed until further notice. We will be working from home. We ask for your understanding in case of a delayed reply. RWTH Aachen University provides daily updated information regarding the corona crisis on the following website: www.rwth-aachen.de/corona<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/corona>

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Unsubsription
by Alicja Tomasiewicz 18 May '20

18 May '20

Dear Sir/Madam, I would like to unsubscribe from your email list: tomasiewicz.alicja(a)gmail.com. As I was an exchange student, I really appreciated your messages - THANK YOU for all the work you have done. Also, the Buddy I received was the kindest and most helpful person I could have imagined :) However, since I am back from my exchange for over a year now, I think it is time to unsubscribe haha. Kind regards, Alicja Tomasiewicz

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by Gergely Jelinek 17 May '20

17 May '20

Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich heisse Gergely Jelinek, ich bin in 4. Semeter Architektur an der RWTH. Ich habe mich für den Mentorprogram BeBuddy als Mentor beworben und ich wollte mich erkundigen ob ich schon ein Mentee habe mit der/dem ich mich schon kontaktieren sollte? Ich wollte zuzüglich fragen für meine Bewerbung für das DAAD-Stipendium muss ich ein Bescheinigung von der BeBuddy Program auch einreichen, muss ich dafür bei Ihnen beantragen? Ich wollte mich auch gern für irgendwelche andere außerunterrichtliche Tätigkeit bewerben, falls sie irgendwelche Empfehlungen haben, dafür wäre ich auch sehr dankbar. Für Ihre Hilfe und Antwort im Voraus vielen Dank. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Gergely Jelinek 398144

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BeBuddy-Newsletter 05/2020
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 04 May '20

04 May '20

BeBuddy-Newsletter 05/2020 In these challenging times, we are grateful for your engagement in the BeBuddy programme. A network with more than 4000 students (locals and internationals) which is growing fast can only sustain with motivated and interculturally interested students – like you! With this newsletter, we want to share some interesting information with you, but also would like to let you know that we appreciate having you in the BeBuddy project and that we hope that we can meet personally soon. 1) Scholarship for completing studies "This DAAD Scholarship has helped me to focus more on my thesis and rather not my finances towards the end of my studies. A good relaxed state of mind helped me to produce better results and stay calm even during the hardest of times!" - Mr. Ashok, student at RWTH Aachen University If you struggle financially and you will complete your degree in the next twelve months, this could be the right scholarship for you! Application period: 01.-31.05.2020 You will find more information regarding eligibility and the application procedure at www.rwth-aachen.de/studienabschluss-stipendium<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/studienabschluss-stipendium> 2) career@home - Check out the RWTH Career Center online trainings There is also an opportunity to be found in every crisis. The RWTH CAreer Center has used this chance to convert some of their workshops into online formats. In these workshops, for example, the following topics are discussed: • Preparing for job interviews • Project Management • Applications • Teamwork... Here you will find all workshops and the registration forms<https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/byfi/lidx/1> . 3) Looking for a job in an international environment? The RWTH International Office is hiring tutors. Who are we looking for? Students of Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management specializing in Mechanical Engineering or Computational Engineering Science from the 2nd semester onwards with very good German language skills and technical knowledge. Please check the following job announcement<https://www.rwth-aachen.de/cms/root/Die-RWTH/Arbeiten-an-der-RWTH/Jobboerse…> for further information on the job description and the necessary prerequisites. Application deadline is June 15, 2020. 4) Available furnished rooms in student dorms from 01.05. Currently searching for a place to stay from May? About 60 furnished rooms located in Studierendenwerk student dorms are available from 01.05. until the end of summer term. If you are interested and for further information, please contact housing(a)rwth-aachen.de<mailto:housing@rwth-aachen.de> First come, first serve! 5) #IchHabKultur – Beat boredom! The ASTA has put together some links to get you culturally active online. On this page https://www.asta.rwth-aachen.de/kultur-statisch/ you will find digital services ranging from live events such as home concerts and DIY tutorials to online consultations and active communities. You can also post your event online. For a better overview, check out the monthly event calendar. The ASTA has also put together all relevant information regarding Corona here: https://www.asta.rwth-aachen.de/corona-uebersicht/ Have a nice start into 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> Abteilung 2.2 - Betreuung Dezernat 2.0 - Internationale Hochschulbeziehungen RWTH Aachen University SuperC, Raum 3.26 Templergraben 57 52062 Aachen Die Räumlichkeiten des International Office bleiben bis auf weiteres geschlossen. Wir arbeiten im Home Office und bitten um Verständnis, sollte es zu verzögerten Rückmeldungen kommen. Die RWTH gibt täglich aktuelle Informationen in Bezug auf die Coronakrise auf folgender Webseite bekannt: www.rwth-aachen.de/corona<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/corona> The International Office will remain closed until further notice. We will be working from home. We ask for your understanding in case of a delayed reply. RWTH Aachen University provides daily updated information regarding the corona crisis on the following website: www.rwth-aachen.de/corona<http://www.rwth-aachen.de/corona>

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BeBuddy-Newsletter 04/2020
by Dez. 2.0 HiWi-Bebuddy 26 Feb '20

26 Feb '20

BeBuddy-Newsletter 04/2020 1) Tonight! Join the BeBuddy Get-together at Chico Mendes, Feb 26 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? Feb 26, Wednesday, 7.00 pm-10.00pm Location: Chico Mendes, Pontstraße 74-76 (https://chico-mendes.de/) Registration: None Please click here to get more information on facebook.<https://www.facebook.com/events/910589016024180/> 2) INCAS International Breakfast: USA, Feb 29 INCAS invites all hungry students to their international breakfast USA!<https://www.facebook.com/events/488826485402503/> Take a break from your desk and spend the Saturday morning at a casual and cozy late breakfast with your old and new international friends! We will prepare a delicious fresh and homemade variety of typical American delights for you, also for those with a sweet tooth, together with a cup of coffee. (Meat will be separate from the veggies, so it's vegetarian friendly) WHAT: American Breakfast WHEN: 11am, Saturday, February 29th 2020 WHERE: Humboldt-Haus (Pontsraße 41) TICKETS: EarlyBird: 2€ per person Pre-sale during our office hours:/Tuesday: 4pm-6pm // Thursday: 4pm-6pm Ticket sale at the event: 3€ per person Total Capacity: ca. 40 spots Tickets at the door will only be available until we reach around 40 people. According to the motto: The early bird catches the worm ;) 3) Sin Fronteras Hutkonzert –Café Einstein, Feb 29 Reggae - Latin – Ska 8 – 10pm Where: Café Einstein, Lindenplatz 17 More information here.<https://www.facebook.com/events/177334170144168/> 4) VeRSA proudly presents: Butter Week – Maslenitsa, Feb 29 As some of you might know, in Eastern Slavic countries there is a holiday called Maslenitsa (Butter week), which is kind of like carnaval but different. VeRSA, the community of russian-speaking students in Aachen, invites you to come and celebrate it with them. When: Feb 29, 7 pm – 10 pm Where: Humboldt Haus, Pontstraße 41 You will learn about roots of this holiday and traditions, try tasty Blinis (russian pancakes), play some games and learn some russian dances. The event will be held in English. More information here.<https://www.facebook.com/events/889277464835478/> Greetings from 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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