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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

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

 Date: 03.07.2026
Time: 14:00 – 18:00  

✨ Recap: Creative Relaxation – Mind, Body & Imagination

Study stress and endless deadlines can easily get overwhelming, leaving us with a racing mind and heavy shoulders. That is why we recently came together for a collective creative reset. Guided with plenty of heart and expertise by Lisa Fröhlich, our workshop offered a safe space to slow down, breathe, and gently recharge our batteries.

We started by calming our nervous systems with gentle physical movements and targeted breathwork, before letting our thoughts flow freely through intuitive drawing and creative writing. It was a wonderful mix of practical relaxation and artistic self-reflection, showing us how easily mindfulness can be integrated into a busy student schedule.

The feedback from our community perfectly captures the warm and peaceful energy of the day:

“The Creative Relaxation Event at the University of Siegen was the perfect way to unwind and recharge. I loved the peaceful, artistic atmosphere and will definitely continue using the relaxation techniques we practiced.” — Eyad

For many, the workshop was also a beautiful reminder of how good it feels to step away from our screens.

“Writing with an actual pen on paper felt surprisingly personal—something I realised I'd lost touch with. The drawing session was also a wonderful reminder to pick my pencils and brushes back up.

My biggest takeaway, though, was realising that relaxation doesn't have to wait until after a deadline. This workshop showed me that some highly effective stress-relieving techniques take very little time and work especially well between tasks.” — Joyce Helena

This powerful shift in perspective is exactly what we hoped to achieve. Relaxation doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated. Sometimes, all it takes is a few conscious deep breaths or a quick scribble on a blank piece of paper to break the loop of deadlines and hit the mental reset button.

A huge thank you to Lisa Fröhlich for her guidance, and to all the students who joined us to breathe and create together.

Remember to take your breaks—you’ve earned them. 🌿

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Recap 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

✨ Increase your Self-Confidence - A Practical Workshop for Feeling More Grounded & Secure

Stepping into a new environment, navigating major life changes, or simply keeping up with the demands of university life can sometimes leave us feeling a bit disconnected or unsure of ourselves. It’s completely natural to occasionally lose touch with that sense of familiarity and confidence we once had. To address exactly this, we recently gathered for an interactive workshop led by psychologist Christina Eisenbach, focusing on how to build and strengthen a stable sense of self-worth.

Together, we explored what self-worth actually is, how it develops, and the ways in which big life transitions can impact our identity and confidence.

Whether participants were still adjusting to a new routine, feeling a little disconnected, or simply wanting to grow their self-confidence, the room was filled with a deeply supportive energy. We walked away not only with a better understanding of ourselves, but with tangible tools to help us feel more grounded, secure, and resilient as we move forward.

A heartfelt thank you to Christina Eisenbach for sharing her expertise, and to everyone who brought their openness and presence to this valuable session.

Be kind to yourself—your inner strength grows one small step at a time. 💙

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Recap: 21.05. Beat Procrastination — A Practical Workshop for Getting Started & Staying on Track | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

 Date: 21.05.2026
Time: 16:00 – 19:00

The workshop “Beat Procrastination” focused on helping students better understand procrastination and develop practical strategies to overcome it in everyday academic and personal life. It addressed common experiences such as delaying important tasks, struggling to get started, and feeling stressed or overwhelmed because of constantly putting things off.

A central aspect of the workshop was the understanding that procrastination is not simply a sign of laziness, but often connected to deeper habits, emotions, and thought patterns. Together, participants reflected on their own routines and explored why certain tasks are repeatedly postponed.

Throughout the session, participants worked on identifying personal procrastination patterns and discussed realistic ways to break the cycle. The workshop introduced supportive tools and techniques to help participants start tasks earlier, stay focused, and manage workloads more effectively.

Key topics included:

  • Understanding procrastination and the psychological mechanisms behind it
  • Recognizing individual habits and triggers that lead to delaying tasks
  • Learning practical strategies for task initiation and maintaining motivation
  • Exploring techniques for focus, time management, and realistic goal-setting
  • Developing healthier and more sustainable work routines

The workshop created an open and supportive atmosphere where participants could share experiences and reflect on common challenges related to studying, productivity, and self-organization. By the end of the session, participants left with a better understanding of their own working habits and practical tools to feel more in control of their daily tasks and responsibilities.

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

 

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Recap 29.04. Speed-Friending | FIT: Well-Being & Social Integration

On April 29th, 2026, our Speed Friending event brought together a mix of familiar faces and many new participants, creating a lively and friendly atmosphere. At first, things were a bit quiet, and some people were a little shy, but it didn’t take long for the room to warm up.

Throughout the evening, participants enjoyed tasty snacks, played games, and took plenty of photos, all while making new connections and catching up with new friends. Laughter and conversations filled the room as everyone got more comfortable and engaged.

The highlight of the night was our quiz, which crowned three well-deserved winners with prizes, including vouchers for Café Bergwald and a local ice cream shop. It was a fun, competitive, and memorable way to wrap up the evening.

Events like these are a great reminder of how important it is to come together, connect, and build a sense of community. We’re excited to continue hosting more gatherings like this in the future and can’t wait to welcome even more people to join in the fun.

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22.06. | Intercultural Session: Smart Living in a New Country | FIT: Welcome & Orientation

📅 Date: June 22, 2026
🕔 Time: 17:00 – 19:00
📍 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.

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
✅ 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, and over all live smarter.

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

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

Registration:

Registration period starts on May 25th - registration will be available here!

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Postponed – 05.06. | Intercultural Session: Understanding German Behavior | FIT: Welcome & Orientation

📅 Date: June 05, 2026
🕔 Time: 15:00 – 17:00
📍 Location: TBA

Ever wondered why Germans are so direct? Or why punctuality is such a big deal? Adapting to a new culture can be confusing, but understanding local behaviors makes life much easier!

In this interactive session on German Behavior, 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

🎯 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 and share your own experiences!

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

Registration:

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Recap 16.04. | Digital Orientation Meeting for Late Arrivals | FIT: Welcome & Orientation

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For students who were unable to attend the on-campus Orientation Days—whether due to a late arrival or ongoing preparations for the Summer Semester 2026—the International Office provided a digital orientation meeting as an accessible alternative.

This online session ensured that participants could still receive essential information about starting their studies, including key organizational steps and an introduction to academic life in Siegen.

The format allowed students to catch up remotely, ask questions, and gain clarity on important topics, helping them begin the semester well-informed despite missing the initial in-person events.

Overall, the digital meeting offered a flexible and inclusive solution to support all incoming international students in their transition to university life.

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