Result: Episode 24: Not Quite by the textbook - My Start in Germany

Title:
Episode 24: Not Quite by the textbook - My Start in Germany
Authors:
Kaden, Laura, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena. Internationales Büro
Publisher Information:
Friedrich-Schiller-Universität
Publication Year:
2025
Collection:
Digital Library Thüringen
Subject Terms:
sound, MediaObject, ddc:000, Education, Studium
Document Type:
Audio audio
File Description:
20:05
Language:
English
Relation:
Uni Jena international; https://doi.org/10.22032/dbt.66259
DOI:
10.22032/dbt.66259
Availability:
https://doi.org/10.22032/dbt.66259
https://www.db-thueringen.de/receive/dbt_mods_00066259
https://www.db-thueringen.de/servlets/MCRFileNodeServlet/dbt_derivate_00068001/24_2025_04_24_AU_Podcast%20IB_eng.mp3
Rights:
public ; https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ; info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Accession Number:
edsbas.1906A6D4
Database:
BASE

Further Information

Life doesn't always follow the textbook. But if you read between the lines, you'll learn a lot - that's what university ambassador Solomiya experienced when she started her studies in Jena. Guest: Solomiya Strelbytska studies psychology at the University of Jena. She reports on her experiences as an international student in her blog and on Instagram. Timestamps: 01:00 Why did you choose Germany to study here? 02:20 What were your expectations about Germany? 03:40 How did you experience the reality in contrast to your expectations? 05:40 Which strategies helped you dealing with all challanges in the beginning? 07:15 How did you find friends? What helped you to feel like you belong? 10:40 How did you build an everyday life and set routines? 12:24 What are your recommendations for people who are thinking about studying in Germany? 15:35 How would you describe your experiences of the first semester in one sentence? 16:35 What is your favorite place in Jena? 17:20 What is your favorite library? 18:10 What is your favorite Mensa? Shownotes: • Solomiya’s online blog: https://www.uni-jena.de/309958/jubos-solomiya • Information on the beginning of your studies for international students: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/start-studying-international • Life and free time in Jena – with some advice for the search for an accomodation: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/jena-living-international • Welcome Buddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/welcomebuddyinternational o Podcast episode on the Mentoring/Welcome Buddy programme: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#Mentoring • International Centre („Haus auf der Mauer“): https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.de/ • WelcomeDays: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/welcomedays • International Café: https://www.instagram.com/cafe.international.jena/ • ESN Jena: https://jena.esn-germany.de/ • Orientation Days: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/34738/orientation-days • Discover Jena (360° tour): https://www.360.uni-jena.de/?lang=en • University libraries in Jena: ...