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Computer Science at TU Dresden. Unknown city, big campus, lots of new people. We are your student representatives, also known as FSR and warmly welcome you to the university. From now on, you are a student of the Faculty of Computer Science.
To make your start here go as smoothly and easily as possible, we have organized a lot of events during the week from 7th to 12th of October before the lectures begin. At TU Dresden the orientation week is referred to as ESE.
Notice: Please note the correct date. The ESE starts on Monday, October 7th! The first of October is an editorial error. More information can be found on https://ese.ifsr.de/2019/en/
First Things First
The ESE week starts with breakfast on Monday, 7st October at 9am. Please bring your student id (Studentenausweis), your photo id, the Emeal certificate (Emeal Bescheinigung) and 10€ (5€ deposit and 5€ or more credit) for the canteen-card Emeal.
Every new student at the Faculty of Computer Science is invited to join the ESE. In addition to the main events organized by us there are dedicated introductory meetings for each study path. The ones for Computer and Media Computer Science are included in the general schedule. If you study something different please check the matching website as well:
- Teaching studies: Introductory event on 10th of October 2019, at 1:00 p.m., room APB-E010
- Diploma Information Systems Engineering (IST): Introductory event on 8th of October 2019, at 9:00 a.m., room BAR/106/H
- Master Computational Science and Engineering (CSE): Information regarding Introductory event will follow
- Master Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE): Introductory event on 9th of October 2019, at 9:30 a.m., room APB-1004
- Master Computational Logic (MCL): Introductory event on 14th of October 2019, at 9:20 a.m., room APB-E005
- Master Computational Modeling and Simulation (CMS): Introductory event on 8th of October 2018, at 1:15 p.m., room APB-E023
During the ESE week you can recognize helpers by their beautiful green t-shirts. Simply walk up to them and ask your question. Of course you can always contact the FSR via email, phone or social media. The office should be occupied as well at all times during the week.
Highlights OF THE WEEK
Here is a brief overview of the program. The detailed version and much more information can be found on the ESE website. Changes will be announced there and also via social channels. So you don't miss anything, follow us on Twitter and Facebook. By the way, there is also a Facebook Group for all computer science students of the TU Dresden.
Daily
Breakfast — from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., APB/E023
Your kitchen isn't built yet or you haven't found a favorite baker yet? Every day we prepare breakfast for you, with bread rolls, coffee, tea, juice and everything that goes with it. Of course, like everything else during the ESE, this is free for you.
Note: on Monday shortened by 15 minutes, on Thursday there is extended breakfast from 09:00 to 12:00 and on Friday also from 09:00 to 13:00!
Monday
Introductory event — 10 a.m., HSZ/004/H
It's getting serious. You should definitely be there, because after a short welcome and introduction you will be assigned to a group for the ESE week. As a thank you for your exemplary appearance you get a freshman bag with a lot of cool stuff.
Presentation of teachers — 1:30 p.m., APB/E023
After this event, you will know some of the faces that you will often encounter in lectures at the front. The lecturers tell a bit about themselves, their subject areas and the compulsory lectures of the first semesters. Including anecdotes, no eye stays dry!
Various afternoon — from 3:30 p.m., entrance hall at the APB
Where can you go to learn, how do you get to the Exam Office? We will show you the faculty during a tour. You can also take a look into many rooms. Meet new people at Speedfriending or join Prof. Nagel on an exclusive tour of the data center. Many more events and workshops are waiting for you. Whether you've always wanted to install Linux on your computer or just tinker with Lego Mindstorm robots, there's something for everyone on the timeout. Plus: There are cakes!
Game evening — from 6:00 p.m., entrance hall at the APBIn a seamless transition, one of our legendary game nights begins after the end of the timeout. Bring your friends and also your own board or video games. It is grilled and drinks are of course also provided.
Tuesday
Lectures on the study — 10 a.m., APB/E023
At the lectures by Ms. Borcea-Pfizmann and TUDIAS you will find all sorts of important information that will help you to successfully manage your studies.
Scavenger Hunt On Campus — 1 p.m., Entrance Hall at the APB
Our service for you: the anti-getting-lost training including fun tasks. Ideal to get to know the campus and new people better. There is of course a price for the best group.
Cozy get-together before the club tour — 17:30, Club Countdown
Before you start the club tour, you have the opportunity to chat with your fellow students in peace and to form a group for the club hike together.
Club tour — 7 p.m., Club Count DownIf you got too much fresh air during the scavenger hunt, you are invited to get to know the student nightlife better in the evening in a more stickeric environment. By the way, the students of all other disciplines are also present here. Networking is the key word.
Wednesday
Hike / alternatively: breakfast and Nerd 101 — 9:30 a.m., track 18 at the main station
It's Wednesday, so after the two certainly exciting first days at university, we'll switch back a gear. You can leave the many impressions to rest a bit during a hike through the beautiful Saxon Switzerland and enjoy nature for the first time. Alternatively, we invite you from 9:00-13:00 to the hangover breakfast as well as our nerdy lecture series »Nerd 101« from 13:00 at the APB.
Get to know each other at ASCII, 7 p.m., ASCII (APB/E016)
In the evening, the faculty-owned café introduces itself. In the cozy rooms you have the opportunity to read the coffee grounds to read literature of your choice (whether it's a phone book or a specially made epic), to jam with other people or just to spend a quiet evening in good company.
Thursday
Schedule brunch — from 09 a.m., APB/E023
The most important date of the week. There will be breakfast throughout the morning. We will enroll you into your timetable and explain everything that goes with it. So nothing goes wrong in the first semester. In addition, you will also be automatically assigned to a seminar group.
Cinema evening — 8 p.m., Kino im Kasten
Did you know that there is a student cinema on campus? The title of the film? secret! But the better, you can puzzle with others what is likely to be shown and find new friends who are on the same movies as you.
Friday
Seminar group meeting — 09 a.m., APB/E023
Meet your mentor and the other people in your seminar group and get rid of your most pressing questions. At the same time, there are lectures on the topic of semesters abroad and on the FSR.
ESE game — 2 p.m., entrance hall at APB
Game, excitement, fun. We simulate the entire course of the first semester in just a few hours. Who will emerge victorious and who will be forcibly expatriate? The end of the week will again be extremely entertaining.
Saturday
Guided tour — n.n.
Finally, of course, culture must not be neglected. During the guided tour you will be brought a little closer to the historic old town.
Notice: You may have wondered what these cryptic character combinations could mean behind the times. This is the naming scheme for premises of the TU Dresden. The most important building for you is the Faculty of Computer Science in Andreas-Pfitzmann-Bau, or APB for short. In addition, you will have many events in the lecture hall centre (HSZ) and Trefftz-Bau (TRE) in the first semester.
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