Mentoring and buddy programs
Mentoring at TU Dresden is designed to support you from the beginning of your time at university to the start of your career. Mentors are available to help you discover and discuss all that your degree program has to offer. They can help with preparation for your studies, guidance during the beginning of your studies at TU Dresden, the choice of a specialization, advice on entering the world of work, and support with your academic career. Different programs are available to suit a range of needs.
We are happy to send you a PDF copy of the Guidelines for Mentoring and Buddy Programs and our Overview of Mentoring and Buddy Programs, currently available in German.
Overview of mentoring and buddy programs at TU Dresden
Study Bridge
- Target group: School pupils from grade 10 interested in studying at TUD
- Mentoring from students of all subjects
Study Bridge
Rock your Life
- Target group: Pupils facing particular challenges
- Mentoring from students of all departments and subjects to help with the transition to professional life
Rock your Life Dresden
Mentoring for women at university and women in the early stages of a career in research
- Target group: Women beginning their careers in research or studying at TU Dresden who require support in getting started, examining their choices and networking in various phases of their own careers in science.
- Mentoring of women studying or beginning their research careers at TU Dresden
Mentoring for women beginning their research careers or studying at TU Dresden
Regional ambassadors of TU Dresden
- Target group: Students of TU Dresden who would like to contact alumni in Germany or abroad regarding the beginning of their careers or their occupational fieldsStudents of TU Dresden who would like to study or complete an internship abroad
- Mentoring from alumni of TU Dresden
Regional ambassadors of TU Dresden
Arbeiterkind Dresden
- Target group: Prospective and current students who are the first in their families to go to university
- Mentoring from students in all departments and subjects to support students throughout their studies
Arbeiterkind Dresden
Architecture mentoring groups
- Target group: First-semester students of Architecture
- Mentoring from teaching staff and students of Architecture
Architecture mentoring groups
Mentoring from the BIOLOGY Faculty Student Body
- Target group: First-semester Bachelor’s students of Biology
- Mentoring from students of Biology in more advanced semesters
Mentoring from the Biology Faculty Student Body
Mentoring from the CHEMISTRY/FOOD CHEMISTRY Faculty Student Body
- Target group: First-semester students of Chemistry/Food Chemistry
- Mentoring from students in the 5th semester of the same degree program (Chemistry, Food Chemistry and Teacher Training)
Chemistry and Food Chemistry Faculty Student Council
Mentoring from the HYDROSCIENCES Faculty Student Body
- Target group: First-semester students from the Hydrosciences Faculty Student Body
- Mentoring of 3 to 4 first-semester students by 1 or 2 mentors in more advanced semesters
Mentoring from the Hydrosciences Faculty Student Body
Mentoring Faculty of ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
- Target group: New students of engineering
- Mentoring from experienced lecturers and students
Buddy-Program
Mentoring from the PHYSICS Faculty Student Body
- Target group: First-semester Bachelor’s, Master’s and Teacher Training students of Physics
- Mentoring from university lecturers or student mentors
Mentoring from the Physics Faculty Student Body
Mentoring from the PSYCHOLOGY Faculty Student Body
- Target group: First-semester Bachelor’s students of Psychology
Psychology Faculty Student Council
Mentoring at the Institute of SOCIOLOGY – studISmentor
- Target group: First-semester Bachelor’s and Master’s students of Sociology
- Mentoring from experienced students of Sociology
Mentoring at the Institute of Sociology – studISmentor
Mentoring from the CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
- Target group: Students at the Center for International Studies
- Mentoring from alumni of the International Relations degree program
Mentoring from the Center for International Studies
Mentor Program from the Faculty of Mathematics
- Target group: First-semester students of Mathematics, Mathematics in Business and Economics, and Teacher Training degree programs with the subject of mathematics
- Guidance from professors and students
Mentor Program from the Faculty of Mathematics
Buddy.Programm für GRW-Erstis
- Target group: First-semester students of the subject of Social Studies
- Guidance from students in more advanced semesters
Buddy Programm für GRW-Erstis
Mentoring from the Computer Science Faculty Student Body
- Target group: First-semester students of the degree programs in Computer Science and Media Computer Science
- Guidance from students in more advanced semesters as part of the orientation week for new students
Mentoring from the Computer Science Faculty Student Body
Buddy program from the Geosciences Faculty Student Body
- Target group: First-semester students in the Geosciences Department, buddy groups as part of the orientation week for new students
- Guidance from students students in more advanced semesters
Buddy program from the Geosciences Faculty Student Body
Sí KoWi student initiative
- Target group: Students at the Institute of Media and Communication, support in the transition to student life and connecting students at the Institute
Sí KoWi student initiative
TUD_MTC
- Target group: Tutoring – First-semester Teacher Training students; Mentoring – Teacher Training students in their 3rd semester or higher
- Mentoring for Teacher Training students in more advanced semesters provided by experienced teaching staff within and outside of the university
- Tutoring for first-semester students on interdisciplinary topics
TUD_MTC
International tutoring program offered by the International Office
- Target group: International students of all departments and subjects prior to or during their 1st semester at TUD
- Mentoring from usually two tutors per Faculty
International tutoring program offered by the International Office
Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies buddy program
- Target group: International students within the Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies
- Mentoring from students at the Faculty of Linguistics, Literature and Cultural StudiesLinguistics, Literature and Cultural Studies buddy program
AEGEE buddy program
- Target group: International students
- Mentoring from Dresden students who help new students prepare for their studies at TU Dresden
AEGEE buddy program
Tandem partners
- Target group: International students
- Mentoring from fellow students to practice foreign languages
Tandem partners
Find International Friends (FIF – program of Studentenwerk Dresden)
- Target groups: International and German students
- The FIF program aims to support international students in forging friendships with students from Dresden.
FIF program
Maria Reiche Mentoring
- Target group: Postdocs and postdoctoral candidates
- Mentoring from professors
Maria Reiche Mentoring
YOU PROF – Young Professors Program
- Target group: The Young Professors Program is aimed at all Junior Professors and holders of tenure track positions at TU Dresden
YOU PROF – Young Professors Program
Academia mentoring program
- Target group: The Academia Mentoring Program provides support to postdocsAcademia Mentoring Program
What´s next? Develop your Postdoc Career
- Target group: Postdocs and postdoctoral researchers from TU Dresden and all DRESDEN-concept institutions
What´s next?
Overview of other programs
FIF – Find International Friends (a project of Studentenwerk Dresden)
- Target group: International students and local students or citizens of Dresden and their families
- Tandem partners for joint activities in and around Dresden to refresh a foreign language and to get to know another culture
FIF – Find International Friends
Students4Students Welcome Tutors (a project of Studentenwerk Dresden)
- Target group:International students
- Welcome program for international students to help them get acclimated in Dresden and start their university studies
Students4Students Welcome Tutors
Buddy Project – integration through friendship (DRESDEN-concept Welcome Center at TU Dresden)
- Target group: International researchers and local students, citizens of Dresden, families, retirees)
- Objective: Tandem partners for joint activities in and around Dresden to refresh a foreign language and to get to know another culture
Buddy Project
Mentorat
- Target group: Students of Catholic Theology (especially Teacher Training).
Mentorat comprises students and mentors. - Mentorat
Manager
NameNicole Strauss M.A.
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