Events for Current Students
Kickstart Your Career: Navigating German Work Culture
Hosted by the Career Service
Location: Workshop onsite
Preparing a successful CV for German job market
Hosted by the Career Service
Location: Workshop onsite
Pre-Arrival Mentoring: Online Sessions for New International Students (in English)
Are you starting your studies at Freie Universität Berlin in the Winter Semester 2025/26 and have questions about living and studying in Berlin? At our Pre-Arrival Mentoring Sessions, you will receive first-hand insights and practical tips from current international students at Freie Universität Berlin.
Next Level Interview: Best Strategies for Your Success
Hosted by the Career Service
Location: Workshop onsite
From application to your first job: how to succeed in job search and beyond
Hosted by the Career Service
Location: Workshop onsite
Pre-Arrival Mentoring: Online Sessions for New International Students (in English)
Are you starting your studies at Freie Universität Berlin in the Winter Semester 2025/26 and have questions about living and studying in Berlin? At our Pre-Arrival Mentoring Sessions, you will receive first-hand insights and practical tips from current international students at Freie Universität Berlin.
Peer Mentoring Event: Libraries in Berlin (online)
Want to make the most of Berlin’s libraries? Learn about Freie Universität Berlin’s library system, study room bookings, and how to access public libraries across the city!
Unlock your mentoring potential: An introduction to group leadership and session planning skills to empower others!
Hosted by the Career Service
Location: This course will be held via WebEx; a working camera and microphone are necessary to participate.
Central Orientation Event
Location: Henry-Ford-Bau, Garystraße 35, 14195 Berlin
Peer Mentoring Program for International Students
Info Session
Location: Henry-Ford-Bau, Garystraße 35, 14195 Berlin Lecture Hall C
Unlock your mentoring potential: An introduction to group leadership and session planning skills to empower others!
Hosted by the Career Service
Location: This course will be held via WebEx; a working camera and microphone are necessary to participate.
Peer Mentoring Event: Roll the Dice, Pass the Snacks
Roll dice, share snacks, and battle friends in the ultimate outdoor board game hangout. From Uno to Catan, come play, snack, and laugh your way through the afternoon!
Peer Mentoring Event: Berlin Walking Tour
Berlin is a city where every street corner tells a story and on this special autumn day, we’ll uncover those stories together in Berlin’s vibrant heart. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we’ll discover the places that make Berlin unique — all while sharing laughs, stories, and making new connections along the way. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re new to the city or have been here a while, this walk is for all of us to experience together.
Online Orientation Event
Location: online via webex
Online Orientation Event
Location: online, via webex
Bumpy start in Berlin? – an empowerment group for international students (in English)
Event offered by the Center for Academic Advising and Psychological Counseling
Location: Iltisstraße 7 room 005 14195 Berlin
Tips on time and self-management (Workshop 1)
Event offered by the Center for Academic Advising and Psychological Counseling
Location: SSC room 005 Iltisstr. 4 14195 Berlin
Tips on time and self-management (Workshop 2)
Event offered by the Center for Academic Advising and Psychological Counseling
Location: SSC room 005 Iltisstr. 4 14195 Berlin
Peer Mentoring Event: How to find an apartment in Berlin
Struggling to find an apartment in Berlin? You are not the only one! Learn how to navigate rental platforms, avoid scams, and prepare the right documents to secure your ideal home.
CANCELLED: Peer Mentoring Event: Queer Berlin Walking Tour
Celebrate Pride Month by exploring Berlin’s rich LGBTQIA+ history! Join us for a guided walking tour through the queer capital of Europe, from Schöneberg to Kreuzberg, discovering hidden stories, iconic figures, and historic landmarks.
Peer Mentoring Event: German Academic Culture (online)
Meet an expert and our experienced peer mentors and gain key insights into German academic culture from an expert.
Peer Mentoring Event: Excursion to Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin
Join us for a guided tour of one of Berlin’s most renowned libraries! Learn how to access study resources, explore the reading rooms, and get your own library card.
Words in Progress: Academic Writing Group
Struggling with your thesis, term paper, or academic essays? Join our peer-led writing group anytime for guidance, feedback, and support in a friendly environment!
Peer Mentoring Group: Navigating University Life
New to Freie Universität Berlin? Join our interactive session full of useful tips and friendly advice to help you navigate university life, meet new people, and feel at home in your new city! This session is part of a series, but feel free to join anytime.
Peer Mentoring Group: Navigating University Life
New to Freie Universität Berlin? Join our interactive session full of useful tips and friendly advice to help you navigate university life, meet new people, and feel at home in your new city! This session is part of a series, but feel free to join anytime.
Join Our Online Writing Group – Let’s Write Together!
Struggling to start your term paper? Started writing already but need motivation to keep going? Join our peer-led writing workshop series this March !
Location: Online
Join Our Online Writing Group – Let’s Write Together!
Struggling to start your term paper? Started writing already but need motivation to keep going? Join our peer-led writing workshop series this March !
Location: Online
Join Our Online Writing Group – Let’s Write Together!
Struggling to start your term paper? Started writing already but need motivation to keep going? Join our peer-led writing workshop series this March !
Location: Online
Introduction to Libraries and Library Services (online) (in English)
Location: Online via WebEx
Introduction to Libraries and Library Services (online)
Location: online, via webex
Registration: Peer mentoring for international students
The peer mentoring programme for international students is organised by the International Student Support Team of the General Academic Advising.
Introduction to Libraries and Library Services (online)
Location: online, via webex
Introduction to Libraries and Library Services (online) (in English)
Location: Online via WebEx