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Medical Appointment

After your search for a doctor was successful, check their office hours on their homepage. To avoid waiting for the medical treatment you should call before your visit and make an appointment. If you want to go to a specialist, you may have to wait several weeks. You must first visit a general practitioner, as a referral is required to see the specialist.

    1. Please arrive on time for your appointment.
    2. At the reception you will need to present your health insurance card.
    3. If you are visiting a specialist you will also need the referral from the general practitioner.
    4. First of all, as a new patient, you will have to fill out a personal medical questionnaire every time. This questionnaire is mostly in German only, if you have any difficulties in understanding it, please ask the staff at the front desk.
    5. While filling the form you will typically be sent to a waiting room to wait until called.
    6. Patients with public health insurance do not normally have to pay for standard treatments and can simply leave once they are finished with the consultation and/or have received any necessary prescriptions or referrals.

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Medicines and Pharmacies

 In Germany, some medicines require a prescription, while others can be purchased freely.

Prescription medicines (verschreibungspflichtige Medikamente) are only provided to patients with a prescription from their doctor. They can be acquired at public pharmacies (Apotheken) upon presentation of the physical prescription slip. Please note that Germany’s pharmacy laws are strict, meaning a prescription may be required for medicines that are sold over the counter in other countries. Medicine is not available in supermarkets.

Prescription medicines typically include a co-pay of between 5 to 10 euros, or roughly ten percent of their price. If your medication costs less than 5 euros, you pay for it yourself.

Pharmacies are typically open from Monday to Friday, although some also open on Saturday mornings as well. On Sundays, pharmacies are usually closed in Germany. The emergency pharmacy service (Apothekennotdienst) is open around the clock. In Siegen you find the actual emergency pharmacy on this homepage. There is also a list on every pharmacy door.

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24.06.26 | Day of Postponed Applications – Your Career Day | FIT: Career & Networking

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026

🕐 Time: 09:00–17:30
📍 Location: AH-D 108
🌐 Language: English/ German

Take a decisive step forward with your applications—get expert support, fresh input, and real insights from companies in one focused career day.

  • Personalized feedback on your CV and cover letter from experts
  • Interactive workshops on applications, career orientation, and motivation
  • Direct insights from companies and HR professionals

👉 Find more details and the registration link on the Career Service website here.

This event is offered by the Career Service as part of the FIT program “career competence Awareness Workshops (c2AW)”. The c2AW series contributes significantly to linking students’ personal competence profiles with job-related requirements in Germany.

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

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30.04. SLR Special Event: Voices of Siegen – A Poetry Slam Night | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

Date: 30.04.2026
Time: 18:00 – 20:00h
 Room details will be shared with registered participants via email shortly before the event.

Please note: This event is bigger than the usual SLR  sessions – attendance is only possible with prior registration.

Love words, stories, or just good vibes? Join us for a special evening of expression!

Whether you have a poem tucked away in your drawer, a story to tell, or you simply want to enjoy the creativity of others – this event is for you. This is an "introductory" slam, meaning the atmosphere is relaxed, supportive, and completely pressure-free.

What to expect:

  • Perform or Listen: Feel free to take the mic and share your work, or just grab a seat and be an appreciative listener.
  • Every Language Welcome: You can perform in English, German, or any other language you feel comfortable in. Art has no borders!
  • Good Vibes Only: No professional experience needed. Just bring your passion and your friends.

Would you like to perform or have any questions?

Send us a DM @int.students_siegen to let us know!

Registration

Sign up here.

This session counts for 1 point in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass

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04.09. Positioning Your Profile: A Strategic Application Workshop for Women| FIT: Soft Skills & Employability

📅 Date: 04.09.2026
🕐 Time: 09:00 – 12:00
📍 Online: Link will be sent per email a few days prior to the workshop.

Are you ready to position yourself confidently and stand out in competitive application processes? This interactive workshop supports women in strategically building strong application materials and developing a clear, authentic, and compelling professional profile.

You will learn how to move beyond a standard CV and present your qualifications in a structured and impactful way that resonates with recruiters.

💡 What you’ll learn:
✅ How to strategically build strong and convincing application materials
✅ How to develop and communicate an authentic personal profile
✅ How to present your qualifications clearly, professionally, and persuasively
✅ How to identify and highlight your unique strengths
✅ How to differentiate yourself from other candidates through structured positioning

Who should attend?
🎯 Female students from all disciplines who want to strengthen their applications, gain clarity about their professional profile, and position themselves strategically in the job market.

🔔 Please note: This workshop is interactive and includes exercises and reflection. You are welcome to bring your résumé or current application materials to work on during the session.

Take this opportunity to sharpen your personal positioning, strengthen your applications, and present yourself with clarity and confidence in the job market. 🚀

🎓 As part of the Employability Pass, this workshop earns you 2 points in the Soft Skills & Employability category.

Registration:
Registration period starts on July 20 – registration will be available here! 

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31.08. Protecting Your Mental Health in Studies and Work Life: Stress Management and Overload Prevention | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

📅 Date: 31.08.2026
🕐 Time: 15:00 – 18:00
📍  Online - details will be shared with registered participants via email shortly before the event.

Do you want to learn how to handle university stress more effectively? Do you want to take care of your mental health and prevent overload or burnout? Is achieving a healthy work-life balance important to you? Then don’t miss this workshop with psychologist Julia Barden!

Workshop topics include:

Understanding how stress develops (and when it becomes harmful)

  • Causes and warning signs of burnout
  • Healthy strategies for coping with stress
  • Tools for preventing overload
  • Effective relaxation techniques

In addition to theoretical input, you will directly apply what you learn to your own student life. You will identify your main sources of stress, both external, such as the double burden of studies and work, and internal, such as perfectionism and then reflect on how you can use the strategies presented to manage these stressors more effectively. You will also explore which activities help you to recharge and how you can integrate them more actively into your daily routine.

👉 This workshop counts for 2 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass

Registration:

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22.08. Stronger After Rejection: Building Resilience and Confidence in the Job Application Journey | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

📅 Date: 22.08.2026
🕐 Time: 13:00 – 18:00
📍  Room details will be shared with registered participants via email shortly before the event.

Applying for jobs or internships can be challenging—especially when you receive rejections without clear feedback. For many international students, this can lead to frustration, self-doubt, and a loss of motivation.

This highly interactive workshop empowers you to turn setbacks into powerful learning opportunities and build the confidence and resilience needed to succeed in the job application process.

During this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Gain insight into how recruitment decisions are made in Germany
• Stop taking rejections personally and strengthen your self-confidence
• Stay motivated and focused—even when facing multiple setbacks
• Develop mental resilience and emotional strength during the application journey
• Transform rejection into valuable feedback for stronger future applications
• Create your own personal resilience and motivation strategy for long-term career success

The workshop combines psychological insights, practical exercises, and interactive reflection, allowing participants to immediately apply what they learn to their own job search.

Participants leave the workshop with powerful tools, renewed motivation, and a stronger, more confident mindset to navigate the application process and move forward with clarity and determination.

👉 This workshop counts for 2 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass

Registration:

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24.07. Enough with Exam Jitters — A Practical Workshop for Exam Success | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

📅 Date: 24.07.2026
🕐 Time: 16:00 – 18:30
📍  Room details will be shared with registered participants via email shortly before the event.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the upcoming exams? Are your nerves getting in the way of showing what you actually know?

You’re not alone — and there are tools that can help.

Led by psychologist Christina Eisenbach, the session offers a hands-on approach to help you show what you can do.

Highlights include:

  • ✅ Learn what happens in your brain when experiencing exam stress
  • ✅ Explore quick strategies to calm your body & mind
  • ✅ Practice focus-boosting tools, that you can use immediately
  • ✅ Build a personalised pre-exam routine
  • ✅ Leave with practical exercises to support you on exam day

In times of stress, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This workshop offers you a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and gain practical tools for navigating stressful moments with more ease.

👉 This workshop counts for 2 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass

Registration:

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03.07. Creative Relaxation – Mind, Body & Imagination | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

📅 Date: 03.07.2026
🕐 Time: 14:00 – 18:00
📍  Room details will be shared with registered participants via email shortly before the event.

✨ Creative Relaxation – Mind, Body & Imagination 🎨🧘‍♀️

Study stress can feel overwhelming — this workshop offers a creative reset.

Experience a guided mix of gentle movement, breathwork, imagination & creative expression to calm your mind, release tension and recharge your focus.

Join us to relax, reflect and build your personal relaxation toolbox for everyday study life. 🌿

What to expect:
🧘‍♀️ Guided relaxation & body awareness
🌬️ Breathwork for stress regulation
✍️ Creative writing & intuitive drawing
🧠 Short input on stress & self-regulation
🛠️ Practical tools for daily academic life

Who is it for?
Students seeking balance, clarity & focus.

Facilitated with expertise & heart 🌸
Lisa Fröhlich
Communication trainer & certified systemic coach (DGSF)
Trainer for multimodal stress management
Practical. Reflective. Empowering. ✨.

👉 This workshop counts for 2 points in the “Well-Being & Social Integration” category of the Employability Pass

Registration:

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26.06. Increase your Self-Confidence — A Practical Workshop for Feeling More Grounded & Secure | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

📅 Date: 26.06.2026
🕐 Time: 10:00 – 16:00
📍  Room details will be shared with registered participants via email shortly before the event.

Do you sometimes feel unsure of yourself? Do you miss the sense of familiarity you once felt in yourself?
You’re not alone — there are ways to strengthen your sense of self even in times of change.

Led by psychologist Christina Eisenbach, this interactive workshop offers practical tools to help you build a stable sense of self-worth.

Highlights include:

• ✅ Understand what self-worth is & how it develops
• ✅ Learn how major life changes can affect confidence & identity
• ✅ Practice tools to strengthen your inner stability
• ✅ Leave with practical exercises to support your wellbeing in everyday life

Whether you are still adjusting to your new environment, feeling disconnected, or simply want to strengthen your self-confidence — this workshop provides supportive tools to help you feel more grounded & secure.

👉 This workshop counts for 2 points in the "Well-Being & Social Integration" category of the Employability Pass

Registration:

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