On Tuesday, 4 March, the new exchange students for the 2025 summer semester were welcomed to Paderborn University at an official introductory event by Martina Leifeld from the International Office. The 72 international students come from 36 partner universities from 20 different countries. Together with 52 other exchange students who began their stay in the winter semester and will continue in the summer semester, they will spend the summer semester 2025 in Paderborn.
During the introductory event, the international students were given an overview of the university and the campus. This was followed by a first visit to the cafeteria. They were also introduced to the accompanying cultural programme that they can take part in during the coming semester. The International Office and the student association "Eurobiz e. V." organise numerous events, including trips to various cities in Germany.
During their first week at Paderborn University, the new students take part in intercultural workshops organised by the International Office. The events on the subject of "Living and studying in Germany" are designed to help them quickly settle into their new surroundings. The students also complete a German course in March to prepare for the semester. In addition, the exchange students are supported by 39 mentors, i.e. other Paderborn students who accompany the exchange students in the first few weeks and support them, for example, in signing rental contracts, making their first purchases or going to the residents' registration office.
Further information can be found on the websites of the International Office and the student initiative Eurobiz.
This text was translated automatically.
