StudyBuddy

An ideal opportunity to get to know your fellow students and make new friends. We also give you tips and addresses on how and where you can find further support for your studies.

Studying abroad is exciting, but also brings challenges. We will look at various aspects from an intercultural perspective, including

• Communication on Campus: What conventions exist in communication between teachers and students? Why can misunderstandings quickly arise and how can conflicts be resolved?
• Culture shock: What is culture shock, why has probably everyone had one and how can you deal with it?
• Learning and teaching styles: How do learning and teaching traditions differ in an academic environment. Why can this lead to misunderstandings and why shouldn't you be afraid of making mistakes?

• Intercultural German training 

Are you studying in German even though it is not your native language? Have you ever experienced linguistic misunderstandings or are you unsure how to address someone? The Intercultural German training, a combination of foreign language lessons and intercultural training, helps you to understand and deal with such situations. A language Level B2/C1 is required.

Further information

• German language cafés

Discover the German language cafés – the best way to perfect German! Improve your German language skills in a relaxed atmosphere, exchange ideas with your fellow students and master the linguistic challenges of everyday (study) life. Come along, socialise and strengthen your language skills.

Language Café German A2/B1: For all those who already have beginner knowledge and would like to improve it.

Language Café B2/C1: For all non-native speakers who are studying in German or those who already speak fluent German and want to perfect their skills.

Further information

The exam period is a challenging time. We help you to get through this phase well and tell you where you can find support and study groups. We also give you tips on how to deal with exam stress and what offers are available at the TUHH.  Our tutors, experienced students at the TUHH, are also there fou you to offer you support.