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This episode aims to explore the support mechanisms available for international students in Jena through mentoring programmes.

May 1, 2026Open Access

Episode 4: Support for the First Steps in Jena: The Mentoring Programmes

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This episode aims to explore the support mechanisms available for international students in Jena through mentoring programmes.
Discussion with mentors and mentees about their experiences in the mentoring programmes.
Overview of the different mentoring programmes offered by the International Office of the University Jena.
Insights into the roles and responsibilities of mentors and mentees.
International students expressed a strong sense of support through arrival mentors during their transition.
Mentors reported gaining valuable experiences and skills through their involvement in the programme.
Subject-specific mentoring was highlighted as beneficial for academic success and integration.

Abstract

Where do international students find support when they are new in Jena? What kind of mentoring programmes are there? How can the mentors help new students? In this episode we talk about the support for international students in Jena directly after their arrival and while studying through the mentoring programmes of the International Office. The mentee Mateo tells us about his experiences. Host today: Verena Wilk works in the International Students Team of the International Office and at the Career Point of the University. Guests today: Laura Huschenbett works in the International Office of the University Jena, in the International Students Team and is in charge oft he mentoring programme. Mateo Zenteno Torres studies Physics at the University Jena and is a Mentee at the mentoring programme. Shownotes episode 4: Part 1: 01:22 What kind of mentoring programmes does the international office of the University of Jena have?, 02:15 When international students are new to Jena, does an arrival mentor help them?, 02:45 Is the Mentoring an all-round support?, 03:35 Who are the mentors?, 04:20 How does one become a mentor?, 04:55 What are valuable experience a mentor can make?, Part 2: 05:45 How is the initial mentoring for a mentee?, 07:11 Who can join and benefit from subject specific mentoring? How do you sign up for it?, 07:55 What does a subject mentor need to be able to do?, 09:00 How is the subject mentoring for a mentee?, 11:20 Doe you have any tips for international students in Jena? • The Mentoring Programmes: https://www.uni-jena.de/en/mentoringprogramme • The Internationales Centre: https://www.haus-auf-der-mauer.de • The Info-Café of the International Office: https://www.uni-jena.de/welcomedays#InfoCafe • International Office contact

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