"Uni Jena international"

The host: Fleur Frenk works in the International Office, in the International Students Team. She is responsible for the application procedures for nationwide NC degree programmes and for international student marketing.

Guest today: Britta Salheiser leads the team of International Students at the International Office. She is in charge of student support and integration, advice on visa issues and financing studies, and she organises the enrolment with her team every semester.

Shownotes episode 2:

01:10 When does enrolment start? 01:52 Where can one find information and the semester schedule? 03:24 Registration for the Friedolin platform, 03:42 Enrolment steps, 4:40 Postal address, 05:56 Semester contribution payment, 07:25 Health insurance, 08:56 Submission of documents, 09:15 Campus login, 10:21 Student ID thoska, 10:41 Mentoring programme, InfoCafé, questions

• All information and steps of enrolment: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international#enrolment 
• Mentoring programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/inital-mentoring-students 
• Study Orientation Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international#STET 
• Welcome Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/welcomedays
• International Office contact

Guests today: Wencke Riemland works at the Studierendenwerk Thüringen, Housing Department. She is responsible for managing housing applications in Jena. Britta Salheiser from the International Students Team at the International Office is in charge of student support and integration.

Shownotes episode 3:

Part 1: 01:12 Advantages of student housing  02:40 Dorms in Jena 03:10 Types of apartments 04:07 When and how can one apply? 04:32 Application steps, 06:05 room allocation process, 07:16 Questions and Studierendenwerk contact; Part 2: 08:09 What you can do if you do not get a dormitory offer, 10:17 Searching the private housing market, 12:09 rent, 12:40 contact after offer, 13:53 Searching outside Jena, 15:06 Un/furbished?, 16:25 Founding a flat community, 18:30 legal advice, 20:55 other tips

• Overview and details about Studierendenwerk housing in Jena: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/residential-homes.htmlExternal link 
• Online housing application: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/application/External link 
• All advice, tips and handout about searching the private housing market: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international#beforearrival  see no 3.
• Studierendenwerk contact: wj@stw-thueringen.de
• International Office contact 

Guests today: Stefanie Müller and Sylvia Canario Acosta work in the International Office of the University Jena, in the International Students Team and are in charge of the guest studies.

Shownotes episode 5:

01:10 What exactly does the term "guest study programme" mean?, 02:38 What are the advantages of a stay as a guest student?, 03:16 What are the challenges of a guest study programme?, 04:20 What is special about a guest study programme in Jena?, 05:40 What are the language requirements?, 06:37 What happens after I have decided to study in Jena as a guest student?, 07:47 Which support services are available before arrival?, 08:27 Which support services are available after arrival?, 09:10 How can people interested in a guest study stay in Jena contact you if they have any questions?

• General and further information on guest study programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/gueststudies
• All about the requirements for guest studies at the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/guest-studies-application
• An overview of the scholarship programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/guest-studies-scholarships
• FAQ on guest studies: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/guest-studies-faq
• The website of the Erasmus+ programme: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/External link
• ATS-programme offered by the department of German as a Foreign Language: https://www.dafdaz.uni-jena.de/studieren/auslandssemester de
• Language Centre at the University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/language-centre
• The mentoring programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/inital-mentoring
• International Office contact 

Host today: Verena Wilk works in the International Students Team of the International Office and at the Career Point of the University.
Guests today: Laura Huschenbett works in the International Office of the University Jena, in the International Students Team and is in charge oft he mentoring programme. Mateo Zenteno Torres studies Physics at the University Jena and is a Mentee at the mentoring programme.

Shownotes episode 6:

Part 1: 01:22 What kind of mentoring programmes does the international office of the University of Jena have?, 02:15 When international students are new to Jena, does an arrival mentor help them?, 02:45 Is the Mentoring an all-round support?, 03:35 Who are the mentors?, 04:20 How does one become a mentor?, 04:55 What are valuable experience a mentor can make?, Part 2: 05:45 How is the initial mentoring for a mentee?, 07:11 Who can join and benefit from subject specific mentoring? How do you sign up for it?, 07:55 What does a subject mentor need to be able to do?, 09:00 How is the subject mentoring for a mentee?, 11:20 Doe you have any tips for international students in Jena?

• The Mentoring Programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/mentoringprogramme
• The Internationales Centre: https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.deExternal link
• The Info-Café of the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/welcomedays#InfoCafe de
• International Office contact 
• Fritz Mitte Street Food: https://www.fritzmitte.de/

Host today: Verena Wilk works in the International Students Team of the International Office and at the Career Point of the University.
Guest today: Britta Salheiser leads the team of International Students at the International Office. She is in charge of student support and integration, advice on visa issues and financing studies.

Shownotes Episode 7:

Teil 1: 01:15 how much does it cost to study in Jena?, 07:37 What are the monthly costs made up of?, 04:00 Do students need a German bank account?, 05:20 What is a blocked account and do all international students need one?, 06:39 This means that if the money is not enough, international students cannot apply for state assistance?, 07:20 And which would be other, accepted financial sources?, 08:25 The Emergency Grant – what is this and how can one apply?, 09:23 Is taking up a loan a good idea?, 10:34 And what about scholarships?, 12:22 Does the University offer any scholarships?, 13:27 Does the International Office offer councelling in general?, 14:34 Is working while or besides studying a topic for many students?, 15:30 What is a so-called Nebenjob?, 16:50 Are there special rules for internationale students?; Teil 2: 19:50 What exactly is the Career Point?, 20:40 How can an international  student find a job?, 22:25 And if students come to the Career Point, would you have a critical look at their application documents?, 24:07 Does the Career Point help me prepare for job interviews?, 25:57 Where can i look for a job?, 27:26 Does the Career Point also offer advice about how to find an internship? 

• General information on the financing your study as a international student: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/financing-studies-international  
• The Scholarship Database oft he DAAD: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=&page=1&back=1External link
• Information about the Deutschlandstipendium: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/deutschlandstipendium
• The general social counselling of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/counselling/general-social-counselling.htmlExternal link
• Wertmarken für die Mensa vom Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/student-financing/tokens.htmlExternal link
• Information on the short-term loan of the Studierendenwerk Thüringen: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/student-financing/short-term-loan.htmlExternal link
• Information about student part-time job: https://www.study-in-germany.de/en/germany/everyday-life/work/External link
• The Language Centre oft he University Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/language-centre
• Database for Jobs in Jena: https://www.work-in-jena.de/en/jobs/External link
• The website of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit: https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/enExternal link
• The job market of the University: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/job-market
• The Career Point of the University: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/for-students
• Career Uni Jena App:  https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/career-uni-jena-app
• The job portal of the Career Point: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/stellenboerse
• International Office contact 

Host today: Laura Kaden works in the International Students Team of the International Office.
Guest today: Verene Wilk works at the Career Point of the University of Jena and supports students or alumni finding a fitting job.

Shownotes: 

00:40 What is the Career Point?, 02:10 When is the right moment to deal with the topic of career entry?,  03:26 What does it mea nto study career orientatedly?, 05:55 What can I do if I do not know what I want to do?, 07:15 Can the Career Point support orientating?, 08:05 Why are internships valuable and how can I find one?, 11:25 To what should I pay attention in the search for an internship so it is beneficial form y career?, 12:25 How can I find a place of work or even my dreamjob after studying?, 13:26 WHy is networking important?, 17:00 What defines a job that is suitable for career entry and how to find these jobs?, 18:55 How does a succesfull application look like?, 21:45 How can I prepare best for a job interview?, 24:50 How can I decide when I am unsure or a job offer has some disadvantages?,  16:15 What should international applicants note especially?, 29:05 What else does the Career Point offer if I want to deal with the career topic?

• Website of the Career Point: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en
• Career Uni Jena App: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/career-uni-jena-app
• Student groups at University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/free-time
• The University sports in Jena: https://www.hochschulsport.uni-jena.de/ de
• Events at University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/veranstaltungskalender de
•  Career Plannung Certificate Programme (ZertiKap): https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/zertikap
• The EC2U Career Plan Certificate: https://ec2u.eu/for-students/careerhorizons/career-plan-certificate/External link
• The Graduate Academy at University of Jena: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/graduate-academy
• The K1 - Startup Service: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/research/service-centre-for-research-and-transfer/transfer/k1-startup-service
• Programmes for internships abroad: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/programmes-internships-abroad
• Events of the Career Point: https://www.career.uni-jena.de/en/events
• Jena Career Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/karrieretage