Newsletter 04/2015 - International - Ruhr

Durchblick
the RUBiss Newsletter of the International Office
Dear Students!
We are happy to be able to send you the new issue of the RUBiss Newsletter!
The newsletter for international students at RUB is published twice per semester.
We inform you about current activities and offers from the International Office and other
university facilities and provide an overview of important dates in the summer semester 2015.
Have a sunny and successful summer semester 2015!
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RUB 50
The Ruhr-Universität, the oldest university of the Ruhr area, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. On
November 2nd, 1965, the first lectures took place at the new university, which back then was still a
large construction site. Today, RUB is one of the best young universities in the world, and we have
every reason to celebrate and to thank all those who made it a story of success. The summer of
2015 has a lot of extraordinary events in store:
BlauPause – Looking for international volunteers!
Where the people commute to their lectures or to their workplaces day in, day out, the traffic will
stand still on June 6, 2015: For BlauPause Universitätsstraße will be closed down along a fivekilometre stretch and turned into a party district. At 1200 tables, groups and organisations of RUB
and from Bochum will present themselves. The International Office will be there too of course – at
our tables right by the Universitätsstraße 90, international students and researchers will introduce
their home countries and present an interactive programme and thus, as one might say, invite you
and the other visitors to their home.
International Week
Go on a journey around the world with us!
The Ruhr-Universität is international: Over 5.300 students from foreign countries study together
on one campus; the RUB has a big amount of partner universities spread all over the world. There
is no question about it that our international friends also play a big role at the 50 th anniversary of
the Ruhr-Universität.
For the International Week we make a great deal of time: From June 8 to 12, representatives from
partner universities, students, researchers, members of staff and alumni come together at the
campus to celebrate the RUB anniversary. The programme is as varied as the protagonists’
countries of origin: from theatre plays, through culinary delights, workshops and lectures, all the
way to exotic music, there’s a lot to explore.
Each day is themed around a different (sub-) continent in the coffee bar of the canteen:
Monday, 8 June: Asia
Tuesday, 9 June: Eastern Europe
Wednesday, 10 June: Western/Southern Europe
Thursday, 11 June: The Americans – from North to South
Friday, 12 June: Global Day
Active participation in the festivities
Would you like to represent your country at BlauPause and/or the International Week?
Would you like to get in contact with German and international students and researchers and work
on a project together? Then take part in our information meeting on 21 April at 03:00 pm in SSC
1/263!
Everyone interested is invited to come along and can register here:
More information and the registration can be found here.
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SEMESTER PROGRAMME
The RUBiss Team publishes a semester programme every semester with a list of various events,
workshops and excursions. Tutors and German students will be present at all of the events and you
will have the opportunity to meet lots of new people.
Some highlights of the semester programme for the summer semester are presented to you in this
newsletter.
You can pick up a copy of the complete semester programme at the International Office or
download a copy. You can already register for all events!
International Welcome
At the beginning of every semester we invite you to our International Welcome to welcome you to
Ruhr-Universität Bochum. This year’s speech will be given by the Vice Rector for teaching,
continuing education and media at RUB, Prof. Dr. Uta Wilkens.
An informal reception will be accompanied by a “market of opportunities” where various
university institutions introduce themselves and their offers for international students at
information stands. This should make the start of the semester easier for you. Furthermore, you
have the chance to get to know other students in a relaxed atmosphere.
Friday, April 10, 2015 at 4 pm in the Veranstaltungszentrum (VZ) below the canteen in hall 2a
The participation is free.
Please sign up for the International Welcome here until April 8.
Sprachcafé – Language Practice Meet Up
Stop by the Sprachcafé (Language Practice Meet Up) and use the possibility to talk, practice, and
discover a new language in a relaxed setting and most of all have fun. The Language Café will open
every Monday between 6 pm and 10 pm from April 20 on. In the Max-Kade-Hall you will be able
to follow your passion during this time and get to know other interested international and German
students.
Beginning on Monday, April, 20, 2015 at 6 pm in Max-Kade-Hall
The participation is free. A registration is not necessary.
Day Trip to Altena Castle
Like something straight of a fairy-tale, the majestic castle looks down on the picturesque landscape
surrounding the old city of Lenne. We would like to revive chivalric times for one day and therefore
we will visit the Altena Castle, which was built in the 12th century, with its authentic
demonstrations of medieval handicraft and tournaments.
Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11 am, meeting point in front of the main entrance of the university
library
Price: 4,50€ (including the bus journey there and back and one of two guided tours in English)
Please register until April 17, 2015 in the International Office (SSC 1/230)!
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Day Trip to Amsterdam
Have you ever wondered what our neighbours are like? During this day trip you have the chance to
get to know the capital city of the Netherlands and to discover the famous sights and museums.
Spend an unforgettable day in this lively city with us!
Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 7:30 am, meeting point in front of the Sparkasse in Unicentre
Price: 12€ (including the bus journey there and back, time to explore the city and a canal cruise)
Please register until April 15, 2015 in the International Office (SSC 1/230).
Spanish Evening
¡Bienvenidos a todos! We would like to invite you to spend a Spanish Evening with us. Get to know
Spanish delights, listen to the rhythm of Spanish music and dance the night away. We hope to see
you all!
Thursday, May 7, 2015 starting at 7 pm in EuroEck
The participation is free. A registration is not necessary.
Take part in one of our workshops
The RUBiss Team organises some workshops for you with the following topics:
Präsentationstraining: April 30, 2015, 4 pm – 7:30 pm, EuroEck
Bewerbungstraining für internationale Studierende – In Deutschland bewerben: Mai 9,
2015, 10 am – 4 pm, EuroEck
All workshops will take place in German language and will be run by professional trainers. Please
sign up for the workshops via the links that are published in the semester programme.
Additionally you have to deposit 10€ in the International Office in room SSC 1/230. You will
receive the money back after you participated in the workshop. So the participation is free! You will
receive a certificate of participation.
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RETROSPECT
Evaluation of the semester programme
The RUBiss Team would like to thank you very much for your active participation in the semester
programme. Your presence at Ruhr-Universität is a great enrichment!
Since we plan to offer a varied programme in the next upcoming semesters too, we would like to
ask you to take a moment to fill out our evaluation form online. You would support our work in
particular and we are very interested to hear your suggestions, criticisms and ideas. Of course, the
survey is held up anonymous.
This is the link to the English survey.
Orientation Week (O-Week)
As every year RUBiss organized orientation events for new international students at the beginning
of this semester. During the orientation week from 27. March until 01. April 2015 the participants
got to know the Ruhr-Universität and the city of Bochum – e.g. via guided tours of the university
library, the botanical garden, the centre of music and arts or of the city of Bochum and its pubs.
During the April O-Days, German students were “campus guides” and responsible for introducing
studying at RUB, help with formalities and many insights in campus life. On 1 April, RUBiss and
ESN (Erasmus Student Network) hosted a “German evening”, including information of various
kind on Germany, German food and drinks as well as board games. Concluding the O-Week the
first steps in Germany and at the RUB were successfully taken and the studies can begin!
More information on the Orientation Week
Grant of scholarships for international students
More than 50 international students applied for a grant of scholarships for the summer semester
2015. The selection committee of the International Office met at the beginning of March. 10
graduation grants and 2 scholarships for especially committed students could be granted. These
scholarships are funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) from funds of the
Federal Foreign Office.
The graduation grants are being announced every semester whereas the scholarships for especially
committed students are being announced every summer. This year Analia from Paraguay, a
Master student in Chemistry, and Hamid from Morocco, a Master student in Mechanical
Engineering have been awarded as especially committed students. If you would like to get involved
in extracurricular activities at RUB too, you can get inspired by our two persons receiving the
scholarships. Here we are presenting both of them:
Analia from Paraguay
Hamid from Morocco
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PANORAMA
Many institutions at RUB – in addition to the International Office – have exciting offers for
international students. Here are some important themes and dates for the summer semester 2015:
Department of German as a Foreign Language (DaF)
Do you want to improve your German language skills during your studies or exchange in
Bochum? A broad range of German language courses at different levels are offered at RUB and in
Bochum.
The department of German as a Foreign Language, otherwise known as DaF, is part of RuhrUniversität Bochum. As the most important language course provider, it offers preparatory
courses as well as courses during term time at different levels. Credit points can be gained for the
DaF courses and they prepare you for your “TestDaF” which is a language proficiency test.
Registration in person is necessary for the courses during term time. The registration dates for the
summer semester 2015 are:
Wednesday, April 8, 2015, from 10 am until 3 pm
Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 10 am until 3 pm
During this time, a (contractually binding) online placement test will be carried out.
Location: Universitätsstraße 90 (Campus line U 35: Stop "Wasserstraße")
You must register personally, even if you have taken courses with us during the previous semester.
Consultation and placement take about an hour in total. Lessons start on Monday, 13 April 2015.
Information about the German courses during term time
Writing Centre
RUB’s Writing Centre aims to professionalise the teaching and learning of scientific writing for
students at RUB. There are a lot of offers for students concerning essay writing and writing theses:
The Writing Centre helps you to extend your repertoire of writing strategies and reflect on your
writing, in order to write precise and coherent texts more confidently.
You can attend workshops which are given exclusively for international students. All workshops
are given in German language.
Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeiten schreiben für internationale Studierende:
Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 9:30 am – 4 pm, SH1/187
Strategien zum Lesen, Denken und Schreiben in unterschiedlichen Sprachen:
Friday, June 26, 2015 10 am – 1 pm, SH1/187
Deutsche Wissenschaftssprache:
Wednesday, August 26, 2015 10:30 am – 3 pm, SH1/187
In order to register for one of these workshops, please send an email with your name, your
telephone number and the course, which you would like to attend, to [email protected].
Alternatively you could receive a personal coaching. The writing centre doesn’t offer a correction of
texts but it accompanies and gives you advice during your writing process. To arrange a personal
coaching please write an email to [email protected].
Further information for international students can be found here.
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University Sports
Would you like to be active in your free time? If so, the offers from University Sports Bochum are
right for you: It organises a diverse programme consisting of approx. 70 different sports for a healthy
work-life balance. The offers consist of fitness and ball sports, swimming, diving, climbing, ballet,
running clubs, sailing and much more.
To the sporting activities
You need to register for all courses with University Sports Bochum. First you need to buy a sports
card (€15 for students; valid for one semester). Then you can book places on the individual courses
(the costs vary from course to course).
In the week during April 7-12, 2015 you can visit most courses without registering to try these out.
On April 13, 2015 from 9 am you can register for the courses that still have free places.
Please note: Many of the courses offered by University Sports Bochum fill up very quickly. Therefore
you should register as soon as possible, reserve your sports card beforehand and become acquainted
with the registration process! You require a German bank account to register online.
Detailed instructions on how to register
If you have any questions or do not have a German bank account, you can visit University Sports
Bochum during the designated office hours.
Office hours
Info Events “Go Abroad”
Are you planning to spend a semester studying or carrying out an internship abroad? If so, you can
find out more at the information sessions offered by the International Office:
Scholarship Programmes of the RUB:
Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 12 – 13:30 pm in HZO 100
USA – Apply for a Student Visa:
Tuesday, May 6, 2015, 12 – 13:30 pm in HZO 100
RUB Exchange Programmes in Asia:
Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 12 – 13:30 pm in HZO 100
RUB Exchange Programmes in Latin America:
Thursday, June 2, 2015, 12 – 13:30 pm in HMO 80
ERASMUS – Study or intern abroad in Europe:
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 12 – 13:30 pm in HMA 30
Study in Australia and the USA:
Thursday, June 25, 2015, 12 – 13:30 pm in HZO 100
Students from all faculties and year groups may attend the sessions. The sessions are also
especially interesting for first or second year students.
More information
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