FIT@HSB - DAAD Programme for international students at HSB

• 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!

Are you currently looking for a new job or company?

In this workshop, you will learn how to identify companies that could possibly be a good fit. Develop you own strategy and gain new insights!

The workshop will be held in German, starting at 4:00 p.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m.

Workshop-Host: Dr. Monika Blaschke

Participation is upon registration in Career Gate and free of charge.

If you are an international student or Alumni of the HSB, and you would like to learn more about how best to write a CV or a cover letter  in Germany, please join this workshop.

The workshop will be held in English from 17:00 to 18:30

Workshop host: Dr. Monika Blaschke

Participation is upon registration in Career Gate and free of charge.

The creative engagement with language in the safe space of the theatre increases confidence in speaking and supports the authentic, emotional use of the German (or English) language in everyday life and professional settings. Through improvisational exercises, role plays, and scene work, active language use in realistic situations is strengthened. At the same time, pronunciation, vocabulary, and expressive ability are improved.

Overview

• ECTS: 3
• Start: 28 October 2025
• End: 16 January 2026
• Schedule at a Glance:
  
  Tue, 02.12.25 – 15:15–19:15, BSC
  
  Tue, 09.12.25 – 15:15–19:15, BSC
  
  Tue, 16.12.25 – 15:00–20:00, BSC
  
  Tue, 06.01.26 – 16:15–19:00, Freier Probetermin (ohne Lehrende)
  
  Mo, 12.01.26 – 15:00–20:00, BSC
  
  Tue, 13.01.26 – 16:30–21:00, Generalprobe & Performance auf der Bühne
  Important: Attendance at all sessions is mandatory. The final performance on January 13, 2026, is a compulsory part of the module, as is the portfolio (3 ECTS).
• Location: bremer shakespeare company e. V.
• Maximum number of participants: 30
• Instructor(s): Artists from the ensemble

• Contact: Tanja Sklarek; Email: tsklarek@hs-bremen.de 

  Target Group
  Students of Hochschule Bremen (HSB)

  Language of Instruction: German and English

  Objective
  This module promotes the development of self-confidence, creativity, language and teamwork skills through practice-oriented actor training. Students will improve their presentation skills, strengthen their emotional intelligence, and reflect on their personal and cognitive abilities through the creative process.

  The workshop is organized by ZLL.

  More information and registration: hier

ECTS: Flexi 1.0

Start: December 5, 2025
End: December 12, 2025
Dates: Friday, December 5 and 12, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Language: English
Location: Online (Zoom)
Maximum number of participants: 15
Instructor: Selma Güngör

Content

Experience an interactive workshop focusing on diversity, belonging, and discrimination in everyday university life. Together, we will reflect on experiences, discuss challenges, and develop strategies for fostering a respectful and inclusive campus environment.
The workshop provides space for open exchange, mutual support, and practical approaches in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

To receive the Flexi 1.0, students are asked to submit a short reflection on what they learned during the workshop.

Target Group

International students from all study programs at Hochschule Bremen

Language of instruction: English

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

ECTS: Flexi 1.0

Start: 17 March 2026
End: 24 March 2026
Dates: Tuesday, 17 and 24 March 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Neustadtswall, Langemarckstr. 113
Instructor: Barbara Schilz-Bösing

Content

Have you already gained experience in teamwork—whether in your studies, professional life, or private sphere? In almost every life situation, you will encounter different team constellations. Therefore, it is important to understand the dynamics of group processes and to collaborate successfully in teams.

In this seminar, you will learn how group dynamics arise and how you can influence them. You will get to know the different roles within teams, how to recognize them, and how to make use of them. Additionally, you will learn how to actively promote team processes and build trust within the team. Another focus is on strengthening your individual skills so that you can work well in groups, even in challenging situations.

Target Group
All students of all degree programs at Hochschule Bremen

Language of instruction: German

The event is organized and offered by ZLL. More information and registration hier

This course is organized by the ZLL. More details and registration online 

ECTS: Flexi 0.5

Start: 8 October 2025
End: 8 October 2025
Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Language: German
Location: Online
Instructor: Bettina Enghardt

Content

Do you know these situations?

• You have done your research, taken notes, and perhaps created an initial outline. You could start writing, but don’t know how to organize your paper and topics into a structured form?

• You have many important aspects and topics swirling around in your head and don’t know how to translate them into the linear structure of an academic text?

• You find your text confusing or don’t like your current outline?

• You have used generative AI to help with the outline – but nothing really fits quite right?

In this workshop, we will look together at how you can structure and break down your knowledge into a written form and systematically compose your text. The outline, the “red thread” (coherent flow), and text production are therefore the main topics of this workshop. Here, you will learn strategies that help you start concrete text production, structure your texts, and keep an overview.

Prerequisite: For the exercises in the workshop, having your own content-related topic is essential. Whether it’s a term paper, report, thesis, or something else—it is important that you apply the exercises directly to your own subject area.

Target Group
This course is intended for students of all disciplines at Hochschule Bremen who have little or some writing experience and want to better understand academic writing.

The event is organized and offered by ZLL. More information and registration hier

ECTS: Flexi 0.5

Start: 22 October 2025
End: 22 October 2025
Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Language: German
Location: Online
Instructor: Bettina Enghardt

Content

This workshop focuses on getting started with academic writing. Together, we will explore the writing process as well as the creation and structure of academic texts. Additionally, you will learn and try out writing techniques and strategies for narrowing down topics and organizing material. This will help you begin writing more quickly and produce higher-quality academic texts, such as term papers, reports, or possibly lab protocols.

Target Group
This course is intended for students of all disciplines at Hochschule Bremen who have little experience with academic assignments like term papers or reports or who feel uncertain about writing.

The event is organized and offered by ZLL. More information 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.