A few tips that will really help in the first weeks.
▶️Go to the O-Week, the orientation week for first-year students. They explain where everything is, introduce you to the system, and answer basic questions.
▶️Read your Prüfungsordnung. This is a document that sets out all the rules for your program: subjects, deadlines, and retakes. Many people find out about important details too late.
▶️Studying in English? Don't miss the German course registration deadline; spots are filling up fast, and life and post-graduation will be significantly harder without German.
▶️Find out where the library is and how to use it.
▶️Find out what licenses the university provides. Microsoft Office, Adobe, and much more are often available for free or at a significant discount. Take advantage of discounts outside the university. Student status gives you discounts in museums, cinemas, and many stores (UNiDAYS, Student Beans).
▶️Meet the Fachschaft. This is your faculty's student council. They often have old exams, advice on professors, and a lively community.
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