Autor: Kim-Kristin Hain

On November 28, 2025, international students joined the interactive session “Culture & Cake – A Sweet Dive into Germany” to explore key aspects of German culture in a relaxed and engaging setting.

The session combined practical insights into cultural norms with open discussion and exchange. Participants explored everyday behaviors, communication styles, and social expectations in Germany—while also experiencing one of the country’s most beloved traditions: enjoying coffee and cake together.

Highlights of the session:

✅ Exploring key aspects of German communication styles and social norms

✅ Understanding the role of rules, structure, and efficiency in daily life

✅ Learning how to avoid common intercultural misunderstandings

✅ Experiencing the German tradition of coffee and cake in a social setting

✅ Sharing personal experiences and connecting with other international students

The session provided a welcoming space for participants to ask questions, reflect on their experiences, and gain practical insights into navigating everyday life in Germany. Through both discussion and informal exchange, students were able to deepen their cultural understanding and feel more confident in their new environment.

Outlook

Further intercultural sessions and opportunities for exchange will continue to be offered. Stay tuned for upcoming events to further explore life and culture in Germany.

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📅 Datum: 24. November – 08. Dezember 2025 (Selbstlernphase)

Vom 24.11.-08.12.2025 hatten Teilnehmende die Möglichkeit am Selbstlernkurs Veränderungskompetenz teilzunehmen, der darauf ausgerichtet war, ihnen praxisnahes Wissen zu vermitteln und eigenständiges, flexibles Lernen zu ermöglichen.

Durch eine Kombination aus strukturierten Lernmodulen, praktischen Übungen und Reflexionsaufgaben konnten die Teilnehmenden die Inhalte in ihrem eigenen Tempo erarbeiten und direkt anwenden. Dabei lag der Fokus nicht nur auf der Wissensvermittlung, sondern auch auf der nachhaltigen Entwicklung individueller Kompetenzen.

Highlights des Selbstlernkurses:

✅ Flexibles, ortsunabhängiges Lernen im eigenen Tempo

✅ Praxisorientierte Aufgaben zur direkten Anwendung der Inhalte

✅ Förderung von Selbstorganisation und eigenverantwortlichem Lernen

✅ Möglichkeit zur individuellen Reflexion und Vertiefung zentraler Themen

✅ Nachhaltiger Kompetenzaufbau durch eigenständige Bearbeitung der Module

Die Teilnehmenden konnten wertvolle Erfahrungen im selbstgesteuerten Lernen sammeln und ihre Fähigkeiten gezielt weiterentwickeln.
Der Kurs wurde vom Career Service für das FIT Projekt durchgeführt.

Ausblick

Auch im Sommersemester 2026 wird es wieder die Möglichkeit geben, an einem Selbstlernkurs teilzunehmen. Weitere Informationen zu Inhalten, Ablauf und Anmeldung folgen in Kürze auf unserer Website.

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On November 21, 2025, participants attended an interactive seminar designed to help them understand and navigate the German job market — beyond simply searching for job ads.

Through a mix of practical input, guided exercises, and group discussion, participants explored what makes the German job market unique and how to prepare strong, targeted applications. They gained insights into employer expectations, reflected on their own competencies, and learned how to present their skills convincingly in application documents.

Highlights included:

✅ Understanding the structure and characteristics of the German job market

✅ Learning how to read and analyze job advertisements to tailor applications effectively

✅ Exploring professional networking strategies and the potential of speculative applications

✅ Reflecting on personal strengths and experiences to build a convincing applicant profile

✅ Understanding how to structure a strong CV for the German job market

✅ Learning about additional documents often required in Germany and how digital recruiting tools (e.g., ATS systems) influence applications

Participants left the workshop with a clearer understanding of how to approach their job search in Germany, along with practical strategies for researching employers, building networks, and creating professional, targeted application documents.

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

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On 15 November 2025, students participated in a hands-on, in-person Job Hunt Boot Camp designed to boost their employability skills through practical challenges and peer interaction. The workshop combined brief expert inputs, self-reflection, peer feedback, and group activities to build strong foundations in key professional competencies.

Facilitators guided participants through realistic scenarios such as job interviews and workplace challenges, helping them develop self-leadership, critical thinking, and goal-setting strategies.

Highlights included:
✅ Practical advice on writing a CV and building a personal brand
✅ Role-play exercises for interviews and presentations
✅ Group work to strengthen communication and teamwork skills
✅ Personalized feedback on participants’ CVs
✅ Analysis of real job postings to tailor job applications effectively
✅ Developing self-leadership, critical thinking, and goal-setting skills

Participants were encouraged to bring job postings they were interested in, enabling them to analyze and discuss how to tailor their applications with their peers. Those who brought their CVs received individual feedback.

To help sustain the momentum and reinforce learning, students had the opportunity to take part in an online follow-up session where they could reflect on their application processes, share experiences, and receive further tailored feedback.

Points: As part of the Employability Pass, attending this workshop awarded participants 2 points in the Soft Skills & Employability category.

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On November 14, 2025, participants attended an interactive in-person workshop designed to help them assess and strengthen their personal employability profile.

Led by employability and personal development expert Manuel Löffler, the session offered a mix of expert input, guided reflection, and collaborative exercises to support students in understanding their strengths, competencies, and development needs.

Highlights included:
✅ Assessing one’s current employability profile and identifying relevant strengths and areas for improvement
✅ Reflecting on personal, interpersonal, and professional competencies
✅ Learning which skills and attributes are especially valued in different industries
✅ Understanding how to align one’s individual profile with career goals
✅ Defining practical steps to further develop key competencies and boost employability

Participants immediately put their insights into action — from evaluating their current skill set to identifying concrete development steps for their future careers. By the end of the workshop, students left with greater self-awareness, practical strategies, and renewed confidence to strengthen their employability profile and move forward in their professional journey.

As a follow-up, participants are invited to a feedback session to receive individualized input based on their self-assessments.

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

 

Dieser Workshop wurde vom Career Service organisiert.

In diesem zweitägigen kreativen Workshop setzten sich die Teilnehmenden intensiv mit ihren persönlichen Stärken, Fähigkeiten und beruflichen Perspektiven auseinander. Durch interaktive Übungen wurde sichtbar, welche Kompetenzen sie bereits im Studienalltag erfolgreich nutzen und wie diese zu gefragten Future Skills passen.

Die Gruppe lernte unterschiedliche Berufsprofile kennen, verglich diese mit dem eigenen Kompetenzprofil und gewann so mehr Klarheit über mögliche berufliche Richtungen. Am zweiten Tag wurde die individuelle „Heldenreise“ schließlich kreativ auf einer Leinwand umgesetzt – ganz ohne künstlerische Vorkenntnisse, nur mit Neugier und Abenteuerlust.

Der Workshop bot:

• Erkenntnisse über persönliche Stärken und Fähigkeiten

• Verständnis für wichtige Future Skills

• Orientierung durch verschiedene Berufsprofile

• Konkrete nächste Schritte für die eigene berufliche Entwicklung

Die Teilnahme wird mit 3 Punkten im Employability Pass (Kategorie: Soft Skills & Employability) angerechnet.