On November 25th, 2025, international students came together for a vibrant evening of Speed Friending, designed to make new connections in a fun and engaging way. Held in the F-S Building, the event offered a relaxed atmosphere where students from all over the world could meet, share stories, and create lasting friendships.
Event Highlights:
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Clustering Game: The evening kicked off with a lively icebreaker, where participants grouped themselves based on categories such as country of origin, number of siblings, field of study, favorite pet animal, and personality type (introvert, extrovert, or ambivert).
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Speed Friending Rounds: Students engaged in quick, structured conversations, helping them meet many new people and build connections in a short amount of time.
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Silent Quiz: Teams collaborated silently via their phones to answer trivia questions. The top three teams with the highest scores received fun prizes, adding a competitive twist to the evening.
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Social Atmosphere: Students enjoyed a variety of food and beverages throughout the event, creating a lively and casual environment that encouraged ongoing conversation and mingling.
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Cultural Exchange: With participants from different countries, the event fostered a rich exchange of cultural experiences and perspectives.
Throughout the evening, the atmosphere remained lively, and attendees praised the event for being both enjoyable and meaningful. Many left with new friends and a deeper connection to the Siegen student community.
Overall, Speed Friending was a fantastic opportunity for international students to expand their social circles, meet new people, and get a better sense of the local student culture in Siegen.
This event counted for 1 point in the Well-Being & Social Integration category of the Employability Pass!
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