Mentoring is a very individualized relationship between an experienced person (mentor) and a somewhat less experienced person (mentee) with a focus on the needs of the latter but without excluding an opportunity for mutual sharing of knowledge and experience during the mentoring period. The key component of mentoring is the personal exchange between the mentee and the mentor. It all revolves around passing on knowledge and experience. Mentoring is a personal learning process that takes place in a safe environment. The relationship between the two partners is voluntary and is intended to proceed on a basis of equal standing and trust, despite any differences in age and experience.

It is crucial to note that the development of the relationship does not come about by the mentor presenting the mentee with prefabricated solutions, but by jointly discussing and critically observing the mentee’s expectations and perceptions.

TU Dresden categorizes its 124 study programs in 6 study areas. Do you want to start mentoring in one of these study areas? Then, feel free to browse these 6 areas.

Mathematics and Natural Science

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Engineering Science

Humanities and Social Scienes

Medicine

Teacher Training

The pupil mentoring program of TU Dresden is available to all secondary school students in grades 9–13 who want to study at the university. The program is free of charge and can be registered for at any time. Mentoring programs start every semester – spring (May) and fall (November). The program is mainly conducted in german.

Simply read our terms of service, print out the registration form, fill it out, have a parent sign it if you are still a minor, and send it to us by e-mail or by post. 

If you are still undecided, you can take part in the program as often as you like.

We will confirm within 7 days by e-mail that we have received your application and will invite you to the next kick-off event at TU Dresden. The event will take place either in the Dülfer ballroom or the rooms of the Alte Messe (Old Cafeteria) or online. At the event, you will go through a program orientation and receive initial information on your chosen program. In addition, you will also get to know all of the other program participants and many of our student mentors. Best of all, the Alte Mensa cafeteria will spoil you with lots of tasty treats!

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Work together with your mentoring partner to set up your own personal mentoring program. Jointly determine the goals of your mentoring and discuss how much time you can and want to invest.  Keep your personal time limits in mind – you still need to leave enough time for your schoolwork and other activities.

Our recommendations for your personal mentoring blueprint:

• Exploring the TU Dresden campus
• Touring the faculty of your chosen program
• Visiting lectures and seminars 
• Going on excursions
• Visiting the SLUB
• Eating in the cafeterias
• Getting to know your mentoring partner’s network
• Discussing topics relevant to your chosen program
• Discussing how to start, pursue, and organize your chosen program

The duration of the mentoring program is always half a year, i.e. one semester. If you want, you can always shorten or extend the mentoring. We recommend getting together in person 3–4 times, along with communicating over the phone and via WhatsApp or other digital formats. 

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Our mentors are friendly, committed young people who are eager to help you decide what to study. 

• We know each mentor personally.
• They have all been trained and prepared for mentoring.
• They serve as volunteers.
• They are familiar with your chosen program – with all of its ups and downs –
• and can provide you with insider tips if you end up studying at TU Dresden.
• They are ready to answer all of your questions. (There is no such thing as stupid questions!)

You will receive the following documents from us:

• Guidelines for successful mentoring
• TU Dresden study program flyer with relevant information on your chosen program
• Your mentoring partner’s study courses and schedule
• Flyer on available degrees, such as a graduate degree, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and state examinations
• Program participation certificates so that you can be released from class at your school
• Awarding of 5 MINTec points if you attend a MINTec school
• Certificate from TU Dresden for participating in the program

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The “Excursion” component gives you the opportunity to go on interesting excursions to see TU Dresden faculties, research facilities, and companies here in Saxony. You will gain fascinating insights into the worlds of research and professional work and will be much better equipped to gauge what life might be like after you complete your studies.

Possible excursions:

• Participation at "Expedition Campus"
• Visiting the A 320 flight simulation at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences
• Visiting the train simulator at the Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences
• Visiting the low-speed wind tunnel at the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering
• Visiting the AKF nuclear reactor at the Faculty of Physics
• Visiting the LernLaborsFarbe (“Learning-Lab-Color”) at the Faculty of Education
• Visiting the Medical Interprofessional Training Center at the Faculty of Medicine
• Visiting companies and businesses in and around greater Dresden
• Visiting the DLR School Lab
• and much more...

Das Schülermentoring - Programm unterstützt Gymnasialschüler:innen der Klassenstufen 9-13 bei der Studien- und Berufsorientierung an der Schnittstelle Schule/Studium. Dieser Übergang fordert von den Studienanfänger:innen ein hohes Maß an Eigenständigkeit in einer ihnen neuen Umgebung. Diese mangelnde Erfahrung soll durch ein Mentoring abgemildert und Schwellenängste verringert werden.

Unser Leitbild:

• Wir vermitteln unseren Teilnehmer:innen authentische Einblicke in den Studienalltag der TU Dresden und unserer Netzwerkpartner.
• Wir unterstützen beim Erkennen eigener Fähigkeiten und Präferenzen zur Studien- und Berufswahlfindung.
• Wir initiieren eine direkte Förderbeziehung zwischen einer studienerfahrenen und einer weniger studienerfahrenen Person.
• Wir befähigen unsere Teilnehmer:innen ihre eigenen Kompetenzen schrittweise und zielgerichtet in Richtung Studien- und Berufswahlfindung zu festigen.
• Wir führen Exkursionen in Forschungseinrichtungen und regionale KMU´s und Expertengespräche mit dem Ziel durch, ein ganzheitliches Bild der Zusammenhänge des Arbeits- und Berufsalltages aufzuzeigen
• Die Feststellung einer mangelnden Passung werten wir als Lernprozess und als wichtigen Erkenntnisgewinn.

Unsere Werte:

• Wir nehmen alle Teilnehmer:innen mit ihren Sorgen, Wünschen und Erwartungen ernst.
• Wir begrüßen ausdrücklich Heterogenität und sehen diese als Chance in einem ständigen Erfahrungs- und Wissensaustausch zu bleiben.
• Unseren Qualitätsansprüchen werden wir durch stetige Weiterentwicklung gerecht.
• Wir leben Wertschätzung, Teamgeist und ein produktives Miteinander.
• Wir pflegen unsere lokalen Netzwerke und unsere Kontakte in den regionalen Arbeitsmarkt.
• Wir leben Kooperation.

The student mentoring program is a cooperation betweenTU Dresden, the DFG-sponsored programs, and TUDIAS GmbH. In addition, we are a member of Forum Mentoring e.V. and the MINTec network.

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Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

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TUDIAS GmbH

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Zum erstmalig deutschlandweit digital duchgeführten Boys Day konnten Schüler der Klassenstufen 7 bis 10 an unseren interaktiven Workshops teilnehmen. Unter dem Arbeitstitel: "Psychos sind auch nur Menschen! Was MA(N)N mit einem Psychologiestudium so alles anfangen kann", zeigten unsere Psychologie-studentinnen Heike, Viviane und Vilana wie die Zugangsvorraussetzungen, der Ablauf und die möglichen Berufsfelder im Bereich Psychologie sind.

Unter dem Arbeitstitel: "Seitenwechsler! Wie MA(N)N vom Schüler zum Lehrer wird" gab es einen regen Austausch über Inhalte, Ablauf und Verdienstmöglichkeiten im Bereich Lehramt. Unsere Studierenden Nick und Max standen Rede und  Antwort zu sämtlichen Fragen.

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 Am Mittwoch, den 10.02.2021 gab es im Schülermentoring-Programm einen Austausch mit Expert:innen aus den Bereichen Chemie, Humanmedizin und Psychologie. Die Schüler:innnen erhielten spannende Einblicke in mögliche Berufsfelder nach dem Studium.

Vielen herzlichen Dank an unsere Expert:innen:

Birgit Maicher, Patrick Fröhner und Danny Haubold!