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12.12. Intercultural Session: Smart Living in Germany (and) a piece of Cake FIT: Welcome & Orientation

📅 Date: December 12, 2025
🕔 Time: 15:00 – 18:00
📍 Location: TBA

Living in a new country comes with exciting opportunities—but also unexpected challenges in daily life. This intercultural session on Smart Living will help you navigate your new environment more easily, efficiently, and cost-effectively. It’s really a piece of cake 😊.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Practical tips for everyday life in your new environment

✅ Smart strategies for adapting to new cultural norms

✅ Insights into local habits, housing, communal living & more

✅ The German way of enjoying coffee and cake

✅ How to save money while making the most of your student life

 🎯 Who can join?
International students who want to learn about the German way of living, simplify daily life, reduce expenses, over all live smarter and who enjoy coffee and cake.

Join us for an interactive discussion and exchange experiences with fellow students!

Sign up here!

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06.11. Intercultural Awareness Session for International Students (Late Arrivals) FIT: Welcome & Orientation

📅 Date: November 06, 2025
🕔 Time: 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Location: TBA

Did you miss the Orientation Days? Are you feeling a bit lost in a new cultural environment?

Join our Intercultural Awareness Session to gain valuable insights into cultural differences and how to navigate them effectively.

What to expect:

✅ Understanding cultural adaptation and why things feel so different
✅ Strategies for handling cultural misunderstandings
✅ Connecting with fellow international students

This interactive session will help you feel more at home in your new country while giving you practical tools for a smoother cultural transition.

🎯 Who can join?
All international students who did not attend the Orientation Days at all OR who missed the intercultural session on the last day, and wants to improve their intercultural skills.

This event counts for 1 point in the category „Welcome & Orientation“ of the Employability Pass!

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05.11. Uni Career Fair “W&I Tag”

Looking for an internship, a thesis partner, or your first full-time job? Then mark your calendar for the W&I Tag 2025 — the big career fair for students of business and engineering at the University of Siegen!

🗓 Date: November 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 – 16:00
📍 Location: Paul-Bonatz Campus, University of Siegen

The event is organized by the VWI Hochschulgruppe Siegen. Every year, they bring together dozens of companies and institutions eager to meet motivated students.


👉 See the list of participating companies here.

Preparing for the W&I Tag

Need Support at the Fair?

We’ll be there too — not as recruiters, but to help you!
👋 Meet the FIT Team from the International Office and the Career Service.

✅ Get tips for talking to employers
✅ Receive feedback on your CV
✅ Boost your confidence before networking

📍 Find us at booth 39 (lower tent)

We’re looking forward to seeing you at W&I Day 2025 — and helping you make the most of it!

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07.11.2025 – IHK Company Meet and Greet

📅 Date: Friday, 07.11.2025
🕘 Time: 09:30 – 11:30
📍 Room details will be communicated per Email

Sign up here!

Get to know employers from the Siegen region and discover exciting career opportunities — all in one event!

In collaboration with the IHK Siegen (Chamber of Commerce and Industry), this networking session gives international students the chance to meet representatives from local companies in an open and welcoming setting.

Why Join?

Starting your career in a new country can be challenging — but it’s much easier when you have the right connections.
This event helps you:

  • Build your professional network

  • Learn about local job opportunities

  • Gain insights into what companies look for in international talent

What You’ll Gain

✅ Direct networking opportunities with employers from the region
✅ Insights into company cultures, job expectations, and application processes in Germany
✅ Practical tips on how to make a strong impression as an international candidate
✅ A chance to ask questions and exchange contact details for future opportunities

✨ Bonus: This event counts for 1 point in the category Career & Networking of the Employability Pass!

More information about the participating companies will follow soon — stay tuned!

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13.12. De-stress your Studies (Stressmanagement) | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

Boost your well-being and self-efficacy with Mindful Self-Leadership. Student life can be challenging, this interactive workshop gives you practical tools to manage stress, build resilience and stay focused. You’ll learn simple mindfulness and movement exercises to recharge during the day and discover study routines that really work.💡🧘‍♀️

What’s included:
• Insights into student well-being
• Tools for stress, time and energy management
• Mindfulness and movement exercises
• Tips for sustainable study habits
• Exchange with other students

Counts for 3 Employability Pass points (Well-Being & Social Integration).

📅 Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 16:00
📍 Room details will be communicated per Email

Location:

International Office – Universität Siegen
Sandstraße 16–18
57072 Siegen

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-de-stress-your-studies-tickets-1850624982139?aff=oddtdtcreator

In the meantime, feel free to

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✅ Join our WhatsApp Channel

->  We’ll share all updates about the events there soon!

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08.12. Workshop: Mindful Christmas Season | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

Learn how to feel more balanced and less overwhelmed this Christmas – with mindfulness, reflection, and community!

The holidays can be joyful – but also stressful, lonely, or overwhelming, especially when far from home or facing high expectations.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore how to care for your mental well-being during this season and beyond. Through mindfulness and practical self-care tools, you’ll learn to move through the holidays with more ease and kindness toward yourself.

💬 What to Expect:
🧘‍♀️ Gentle mindfulness & breathing exercises
💡 Tips to manage holiday stress and emotions
📝 Reflection prompts to focus on what matters most
🤝 Optional sharing in a supportive space
🎁 Simple tools to take home – no experience needed

📅 Date: Monday, 08 December 2025
🕘 Time: 13:00 – 16:30
📍 Room details will be communicated per Email

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-mindful-christmas-season-tickets-1849007865299?aff=oddtdtcreator

👉 This workshop counts for 3 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass!

Location:

International Office – Universität Siegen
Sandstraße 16–18
57072 Siegen

In the meantime, feel free to

✅ Follow us on Instagram: @int.uni-siegen
✅ Join our WhatsApp Channel

->  We’ll share all updates about the events there soon!

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01.12. Workshop: The Dos and Don’ts of Personal Branding on LinkedIn and XING | FIT: Soft Skills & Employability

📅 Date: Monday, 01 December 2025
🕘 Time: 15:00 – 18:00
📍 Location: Online

Unlock the secrets to getting noticed by top employers in today’s digital world! In this engaging and practical workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a powerful personal brand on LinkedIn and XING that stands out from the crowd. With more companies using these platforms to discover talent, mastering your profile and networking skills is key to landing your next opportunity. Join us to boost your online presence, increase visibility, and learn how to make meaningful connections that get you noticed.

 

✅ What to expect:

✅ How and Where to Create an Online Profile?
 Learn how to create an impactful profile that highlights your skills, experiences, and achievements.

✅ How Do LinkedIn and XING Work?
 Understand how both platforms are used by professionals and recruiters to discover talent.

✅ How to Get Found?
 Best practices for improving your visibility on LinkedIn and XING.

✅ Important Things to Keep in Mind
 Tips on what to focus on to make your profile stand out, and what mistakes to avoid.

✅ How Does Networking Work?
 Learn how to build meaningful connections and network effectively online.

✅ What Does Active Sourcing Mean?
 Understand how HR departments use LinkedIn and XING for talent acquisition, and how to optimize your profile for it.

 

📌 The session includes a lecture, discussions on current trends, practical application of strategies, and breakout exercises for hands-on profile building. You’ll also receive personalized feedback to improve your LinkedIn and XING presence.

Trainer:

Tanja Herrmann-Hurtzig – With 25 years of professional experience in HR leadership at top companies, Tanja is an expert in career coaching, job applications, and leadership development. She’s read thousands of resumes, conducted countless interviews, and knows exactly what recruiters look for. Tanja is passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their full career potential. She regularly shares her insights through TV appearances, her podcast “Bewerbung und Karriere,” and her blog. Tanja is also an active XING Insider and contributes regularly to the platform.

🎓 As part of the Employability Pass, the event also contributes 2 points in the category Soft Skills & Employability.

Registration: 

Registration link will be included very soon.

In the meantime, feel free to

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01.12.-15.12. Self-Study Course Change Competence – Develop the Ability to Cope with Change

📅 Date: December 01–15 2025 (self-study phase)
🕒 Time: Flexible 
📍 Platform: Moodle (link & registration key to follow)
📘 3 EP-Points

💡 Self-study Course: Change Competence

How do you personally deal with change? Can you adapt flexibly, act creatively, and let go of old habits when needed? Employers increasingly value these abilities, as change competence is now considered a key future skill across social, organizational, and personal levels.

This self-study course gives you the chance to explore your own change competence and reflect on how you already use it in your studies and career.

What to expect:
✅ Understand what change competence (or change intelligence) really means
✅ Explore the phases and roles that change processes go through
✅ Reflect on your personal experiences and feelings about change
✅ Recognize your own resources for dealing successfully with change in academic and professional contexts

✨ Optional Reflection Workshop
📅 Date: December 19, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:00 – 12:00
📍 Location: [Room to follow]
Here, you’ll exchange insights and questions with other participants and connect your learnings to your career prospects in more depth.

🌐 Language: English (German version available at career.uni-siegen.de)
📚 Workload: Self-study phase 2–3 hours + optional reflection workshop 2 hours.

🎓 As part of the Employability Pass, the event also contributes 3 points in the category Soft Skills & Employability.

Registration:
Please register at bianca.geurden@uni-siegen.de

For more information please visit Career Service – Self-study course.

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28.11. Intercultural Session: Culture & Cake – A Sweet Dive into Germany FIT: Welcome & Orientation

📅 Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
🕘 Time: 15:00 – 17:30
📍Room details will be communicated per Email

Ever wondered about German eating and specially cake-eating habits? Why Germans are so direct? Or why punctuality is such a big deal? Adapting to a new culture can be confusing, but understanding local food habits and behaviors makes life much easier and much more enjoyable!

In this interactive session on Culture & Cake – a sweet dive into Germany, we’ll explore:

✅ Key aspects of German communication and social norms

✅ The importance of rules, structure, and efficiency in daily life in German culture

✅ How to avoid common misunderstandings and adapt smoothly

✅ The German way of enjoying coffee and cake

🎯 Who can join?
International students who want to understand German culture better and navigate everyday situations with more ease.

Join us for an engaging discussion, a coffee and cake break and share your own experiences!

This event counts for 1 point in the category „Welcome & Orientation“ of the Employability Pass!

Sign up here!

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✅ Join our WhatsApp Channel

 

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Recap: Workshop Time Management | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

On Friday, October 10, 2025, international students came together to explore how to manage time more effectively, balance priorities, and boost productivity — all while maintaining well-being.

Through a mix of interactive exercises, group discussions, and personal reflection, participants gained valuable insights into their own habits and challenges. They learned how to set realistic goals, align tasks with personal values, and develop strategies to stay focused and organized in their academic and personal lives.

Highlights included:
✅ Identifying time management pitfalls and how to overcome them
✅ Building personalized schedules and tools for better balance
✅ Discovering ways to reduce procrastination and increase motivation
✅ Sharing experiences and learning from peers

Participants left the session feeling more confident, focused, and equipped with practical tools to take control of their time and thrive under pressure.

👉 This workshop counted for 3 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass.

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