Category: I. Welcome & Orientation

🏡 Intercultural Session: Smart Living in a New Country

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.

📅 Date: May 22, 2025
🕔 Time: 17:00 – 19:00
📍 Location: TBA

Register now and start living smarter—while saving money!
Click here for registration

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!

 

🌍 Intercultural Awareness Session for International Students (Late Arrivals)

📅 Date: April 28, 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.

For registration please click here!

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 Friday, and want to improve their intercultural skills.

Register now and make your experience abroad even more enriching!

 

Moving to a new country to study is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it also comes with a series of important administrative tasks.

If you are an international student coming to Siegen here is a step-by-step checklist to guide you through the key procedures you need to complete:

After Arrival Check List

If you have already settled in a little, perhaps these offers are of interest to you?

Picture: @Universitätsstadt Siegen