Study Bridge

Do you need help deciding what to study?
Do you want to know what life at university is like and what you can expect from your desired degree program? And maybe you would like to find this out and stay comfortable at home, because Dresden is more than a stone’s throw away?

Then Study Bridge is the right option for you!
We support pupils in grades 10–13 who live in Saxony and attend a Gymnasium secondary school in their path to becoming a university student.

FAQ

What does mentoring mean?

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.

Study programs for your mentoring

Participation, registration, and cost

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.

How does it start?

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!

Your mentoring

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

Our Mentors

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!)

Important documents for mentoring

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

Our funding agencies

The student mentoring program is a cooperation between TU Dresden and TUDIAS GmbH. In addition, we are a member of Forum Mentoring e.V. and the Lise mentoring network.