FIT@HSB - DAAD Programme for international students at HSB

Currently looking for a job in Germany? Or planning to do so soon?

This is your workshop if you want to learn more about the application process in Germany. 

• Are you an international student currently studying at Hochschule Bremen? Or a recent graduate? 
• Wondering where your degree will lead you to? And what it takes to apply successfully?
• Where and how to network to reach out to communities and to meet new people?

Kickstart your career with company experts from Bremen and Germany and international alumni to learn about job prospects, job search strategies and personal experiences. 

The event takes place at the International Graduate Center on May 7, from 5 till 7 p.m. Please do not forget to register!

Course offered by the ZLL

Content
This course introduces the basic concepts and key issues related to learning research methods and developing academic writing skills. It explores common questions and models used in academic writing from different perspectives to provide a deeper understanding of the writing process. In addition, the course focuses on essential elements such as academic vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, cohesion, and style. Particular attention is given to different types of academic texts, as well as their features and components. Participants will also learn how to structure academic work, summarize and paraphrase effectively, and use references, examples, and quotations appropriately.

Language: English
ECTS: 3
Format: Online

More information, dates, and registration hier

Course offered by the ZLL

Content
Citation can be confusing for many students. This workshop aims to clarify the differences between citation, paraphrasing, summarizing, and referencing. Based on a scientific text you bring with you (e.g., a journal article or book chapter), which you should have already read, you will practice integrating different types of references into your own writing. Through peer exchange, participants will reflect on their work and identify areas for improvement.

Note:
Please make sure to bring a text related to your topic that you have ideally already read.

Language: German
Flexi: 0.5
Format: Online

More information, dates, and registration hier

Course offered by the ZLL

Content
This workshop focuses on getting started with academic writing. Together, we will explore the writing process and the development and structure of academic texts. You will also learn and practice writing techniques and strategies for narrowing down topics and organizing material. This will help you start writing more quickly and produce higher-quality academic texts, such as essays, reports, or, where applicable, lab protocols.

Language: German
Flexi: 0.5
Format: Online

More information, dates, and registration hier

Ort: AB 416 (Neustadtswall 30, AB-Building, Room 416)

Dauer: 90 Minuten/ from 3PM to 4:30 PM

Sprache: Englisch and/or German

Target group: International Students of the HSB

Lecturer: Sana Arousse (E-Mail: sana.arousse@hs-bremen.de)

Successful Career Entry – Strategies for International Female Students

How can international female students successfully enter the German job market? What unique strengths do international women bring – and how can they make these strengths visible?

In the interactive 90-minute workshop “Career Special for Women”, participants reflect on their personal competencies, share experiences, and develop individual strategies for shaping their professional future.

Through inspiring personas and practical exercises, international female students learn how to present themselves confidently, build networks, and clearly communicate their career goals.

Objectives:

• Self-reflection and empowerment
• Orientation for career entry
• Exchange and mutual support

Registration per Mail at fit@hs-bremen.de, and is free of charge!

The Mentoring Programme runs over a period of three to six months.

During the programme, one to three individually arranged meetings take place between the mentee and the mentor – depending on needs and availability, either in person or online.

The following topics, among others, may be discussed:

• Career development: professional orientation, goal setting, and career planning
• Work culture: structures, processes, and informal workplace norms
• Self-management: time and task organization
• Leadership skills: expectations and understanding of leadership roles
• Networking: building and maintaining professional contacts
• Communication: collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
• Work-life balance: reconciling professional and personal life

Mentors also remain part of the mentoring network in the long term and benefit from valuable exchanges with other participants as well as access to a unique pool of international young talents.

Engage. Support. Inspire.

Mentoring means helping to shape the future. With your experience, you provide guidance, make structures visible, and encourage international young professionals to find their own path.

As a mentor, you accompany international students on their journey into professional life in Germany. You share your experiences, offer valuable insights into your industry, and support the development of career orientation. At the same time, new perspectives open up for you, you build exciting contacts, and you strengthen the visibility of your company or institution.

Your role in mentoring:

• You create a trusting environment for open exchange.
• You share knowledge, experience, and professional networks.
• You see mentoring as a dialogue on equal terms and as an opportunity for mutual learning.

Discover. Grow. Take Off.

In mentoring, you receive support, guidance, and inspiration – for your start in the professional world and your ongoing development. Take the opportunity to network, learn, and actively shape your future.

The mentoring programme helps you navigate your entry into professional life in Germany. Together with your mentor, you work on your career goals, gain a better understanding of German work culture, and develop strategies for your individual career path.

Your role in mentoring:

• You are motivated to actively advance your professional and personal development.
• You are open to feedback, new perspectives, and constructive exchange.
• You prepare for meetings and bring on your own questions and topics.