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"Uni Jena international"

The University Jena podcast for international students
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Image: Christoph Worsch (University of Jena)

The podcast provides answers to the most important questions that (not only) international students ask themselves. Together with students, alumni, mentors, staff and guests, we discuss exciting topics related to studying at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. We give tips on how to apply, how to start your studies, inform you about support services and leisure activities, show you alternative study options and ways to best prepare for your studies.

New episodes will be published here regularly. Not all episodes are avaliable in English.

Concept: Fleur Frenk/International Office; Format: MP3; Production and editing: Multimedia Centre of the University of Jena; Music: Audiohub.

Introduction: What this Podcast Is About

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Welcome to this podcast
The podcast host, Fleur Frenk, introduces herself and explains which topics the podcast deals with.
Graphic: Sabine Müller
Audio: Fleur Frenk/Internationales Büro

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.

Note

Episode 1 is currently not available in English. You may find all informaton about appliyng for degree-seeking studies, the DSH course or the Preparatory College at the respective sub-websites at 

https://www.uni-jena.de/en/degree-programmes-international

 

Episode 2: Enrolment Made Easy

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Enrolment made easy
This episode is about the important dates and the individual steps of enrolment and on where to find support after arrival.
Graphic: Sabine Müller
Audio: University of Jena

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

Episode 3: Housing

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Student dormitory or private room?
This episode is about applying for a room in the housing complexes and about the private housing market.
Graphic: Sabine Müller
Audio: University of Jena

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

Note

Episode 4 is currently not available in English. You may find all informaton about the DSH course at

https://www.uni-jena.de/en/dshcourse

 

Episode 5: Guest Studies

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Take part in an Exchange Programme at the University of Jena
This episode is about the guest study programme at the University of Jena.
Graphic: Sabine Müller
Audio: University of Jena

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?

Episode 6: Mentoring Programmes

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Support for the First Steps in Jena
This episode is about the support for international students in Jena directly after their arrival and while studying through the mentoring programmes of the International Office.
Graphic: Sabine Müller
Audio: University of Jena

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?

Episode 7: Financing Your Studies

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Costs, Scholarships and Working while Studying
This episode is about financing your studies.
Graphic: Sabine Müller
Audio: University of Jena

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? 

Episode 8: Career Orientation

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What's Next after Studying?
In this episode we talk about studying career orientatedly, internships and career entry
Graphic: Sabine Müller
Audio: University of Jena

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?

Preview...

Further episodes will be published here one by one. They will deal with topics such as:

  • From Akadio to Zumba - Active and Healthy through Study Life (With Unisports ans Student Health Management)
  • Perfect German language preparation - DSH course at the University of Jena (with Julia Collin/International Office)
  • Living in Jena: Everyday life advice and spare time activities (Valentina Bonacina /International Office)

Contact

Would you like to comment on, or ask questions about, the podcast? Please write to incoming@uni-jena.de