News4Internationals

This is the first part of our series introducing student groups you can find on the Hohenheim campus!

This time, we invited ISO @isohohenheim [01:25 min], the still-forming Photographers of Hohenheim [06:10 min], the ÖHG @oehg.hohenheim [11:12 min], the Kulturgruppe @kulturgruppe_hohenheim [16:40 min], and last but not least, Re2Queer @re2queer [22:14 min].

What they're all about? Listen for yourself! (: Stay tuned for more student groups on campus!

Also, follow @news4internationals_hohenheim on Instagram. :)

We continue our conversation about housing options in and around Hohenheim. Today, we offer more tips and tricks on house hunting, what to consider when bringing cooking utensils from home , how to deal with German-speaking landlords, and what gems could sit around the next corner, quite literally.

Hello, we are finally back!

This time, we are discussing the housing situation in Stuttgart and specifically what options you have if you are coming to Hohenheim as a new international student.

What is living in the student dorms like? What do you need to know about student housing? What are important deadlines and useful tips to remember? We also take a look at options off campus. Where should you look for offers? What is a WG? Do you need to let your landlord into the apartment? And what the heck is going on with German kitchens?!

This episode will offer help for new and old Hohenheimers alike!

*request help finding private housing*

[email protected], subject: "Housing"

Last episode we talked about study tips and tricks to prepare for your upcoming exams. For this episode, we invited Ms. Renner to guide us through the labyrinth of exam regulations.

Where do I register for exams? Is there a difference between deregistration and withdrawal? What if I miss the deadline to sign up? And what happens if I fail an exam? These and more questions will be answered in our brand-new episode!

You can reach out to the examinations office via phone and email, or meet them in person during their open office hours.

Find out more here: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/examinations-office-contact

For this episode we have invited a special guest again: Martin.

He is studying for two masters, Agribusiness and Crop Sciences, and is part of the student parliament. Martin and Deniz talk about exam preparation and their experiences with strategies to cope with all the learning material alongside the other commitments you have in life.

What works and what probably doesn't work? How do I find the right strategy for me? What if I lose motivation? What is the right balance between learning and leisure time? And what's the deal with the two exam periods?

Come back for part II, where we ask the Examinations Office about registration and deregistration procedures, what to do if you get sick or realize you're not well prepared, what happens if you ever fail an exam, and everything else you need to know.

Three "Learn how to study" workshops coming up during summer semester of 2023!

Deniz and Alessa chat about winter in Germany. We discuss energy-saving tips, and why lüften is so important in German culture. We also offer some useful tricks to cope with the dwindling daylight and cold weather, and why layering is a lifesaver! Tune in again next week for part II when we talk about second-hand options in Stuttgart, hearthy stews, and delicious hot chocolate with a secret ingredient.

Follow us on Instagram: @news4internationals_hohenheim and dm us if you want to share your thoughts on this episode, suggest a topic or want to learn more about opportunities to participate in our podcast.  

Holly, Wenya and Pauli talk about medical care and their experiences - what is a Hausarzt and why do you need one? What if you need to see a specialist? What costs can you expect? Are there differences between statutory* and private insurance (*referred to as legal insurance in this episode)? And finally - what do you do if a medical emergency happens to or near you?

Trigger warning: This episode mentions

Important numbers to remember: 110 police | 112 ambulance and fire department | 116117 medical on-call service (24/7) - call for advice and information | these numbers are free of charge!

Remember: call ambulance in emergencies - always tell them who/what/where/how many | 26:00min - 26:31min

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Deniz meets our wonderful guests Samyuktha and Uttej to talk about Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is one of the major religious festivals in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Learn more about the special customs, traditional costumes, and delicious food that make this breathtaking celebration. Did you know that Diwali shares some beautiful customs, such as lighting candles and giving gifts to children by elders, with Christian Christmas, Jewish Chanukka, and the Islamic Eid al-fitr? Isn't that cool?! :)

If you want to join the celebration, you can do so on Sunday, 23 October, from 6 pm at TMS!