Settling In

Are you an INTERNATIONAL STUDENT and NEW in Dresden?

Are you a first semester international student? Studying in Dresden, Germany, will provide you with a multitude of opportunities – however, studying abroad still poses various challenges that need to be overcome. We know it’s hard to settle in a new country when you begin your studies – but you don’t have to tackle every problem on your own!

Office Hours for International Students

Come to our Office Hour and get help with organizational and study-program-related questions every Monday from 2:50 to 4:20 pm (5th DS) in room POT 158 – see you there!

Cheer-Up-Meetings

If you are facing the following difficulties, we are here to help you:

There is a gap between your expectations and the reality of studying at TUD
You are uncertain about your degree program structure or the processes of the German higher education system
You want more contact with your fellow students
You are facing difficulties with the German language
You are stressed and emotionally strained
You have problems with bureaucracy in Germany (i.e. with your resident permit, housing, garbage separation…

Our Cheer-Ups offer a safe place to meet and exchange with other people and be appreciated. They not only offer the opportunity to develop strategies for coping with stress but also foster a deeper understanding of intercultural competences and how you can apply them in everyday life as well as a better understanding of the expectations in teaching and TUD administration. Cheer-Ups provide tips and more information on how to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings.

How does it work?
In the winter semester, you and other freshmen will meet up to four times with our international tutors. You will:

eat together,
talk about your challenges and how to solve them
get relevant information on your studies and German life
have fun together

How to sign up?
As we provide food and drinks, we need to plan accordingly. We kindly ask you to sign up on OPAL. Please be considerate and de-register in due time when other things come up and you cannot come.

The dates are:

1^st Cheer-Up: Tue Oct 22, 6 – 9pm
2^nd Cheer-Up: Tue Nov 19, 6 – 9 pm
3^rd Cheer-Up: Mon Dec 16, 6 – 9 pm
4^th Cheer-Up: Tue Jan 28, 6 – 9 pm in room POT 168

If you have questions, contact us!

Chiara von Watzdorf (International Tutor)

Send email

Siddarth Sharma (International Tutor)