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The aim is to explore the experiences of international students transitioning to life at the University of Jena.

May 1, 2026Open Access

Episode 11: Anna's & Emirhan's start - Beginning of studies for international students

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The aim is to explore the experiences of international students transitioning to life at the University of Jena.
Interviews with University Ambassadors Anna and Emirhan
Discussion of first impressions, accommodation, and study orientation
Sharing of useful tips and resources for new international students
Students shared their initial challenges in adapting to life in Germany and how they overcame them.
Insights were offered on helpful resources such as psychosocial counselling and student groups.
The ambassadors provided personal tips for future international students regarding preparation and adaptation.

Abstract

Anna Boldyreva and Emirhan Ayaz are the Uni Ambassadors of the winter term 2023. On their blogs they give insights in the life of international students at the university of Jena. 01: 15 What are „University ambassadors“? 02: 25 What was your first impression of Germany? 03: 28 Since when are you in Jena and what was your first impression of the city? 04: 33 How was the start of the semester for you? 05: 57 What was helpfull to you in the beginning? 08: 13 How did you prepapre yourself for Germany and the university? 09: 23 How did the search for an accomodation go and how are you living now? 11: 00 Do you have any tips or advices regarding the preparation? 13: 00 In comparison to studying in your homecountries: Which differences did you notice and what do you especially like here? 14: 30 What was difficult for you in the beginning and how did you solve these challanges? • Uni Jena ambassador scholarship: : https: //www. uni-jena. de/jubos o Annas Blog: https: //www. uni-jena. de/international/studium-in-jena/gute-gruende-fuer-jena/jubos/jubos-boldyreva o Emirhans Blog: https: //www. uni-jena. de/international/studium-in-jena/gute-gruende-fuer-jena/jubos/jubos-ayaz • Support if your are feeling lonely: o Campus Couch: https: //www. uni-jena. de/campuscouch o Psychosocial counselling: https: //www. stw-thueringen. de/en/counselling/psycho-social-counselling/? popupₚreview=abcde o Internationales Campusleben: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/interculturalcampuslife o Students groups and leisure activities: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/free-time • Study Orientation Days: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/start-studying-international#STET • Welcome Days with Info Café: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/start-studying-international#WD • Language Requirements of the University of Jena: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/study-orientation-international#language • Preparation and visa: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/start-studying-international#beforearrival • All information on the beginnung of studies for international students: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/start-studying-international • Accomodation o Information about accomodation: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/jena-living-international o Podcast Episode about housing: https: //www. uni-jena. de/en/podcast-uni-jena-international#E3housing o Portal „WG gesucht“: https: //www. wg-gesucht. de/

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