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Peer Mentoring Event: German Academic Culture

Sep 11, 2025 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

What does “academic culture” in Germany really mean? Join our interactive event to share experiences, exchange tips, and explore the unwritten rules of university life together with fellow students and peer mentors.

For international students, understanding the academic culture in Germany means learning its unique rhythm and “unwritten rules”, from how professors and students interact to what’s expected inside and outside the classroom. In this interactive session, peer mentors and students will exchange experiences, share cultural surprises, and discuss practical tips for navigating academic life together.

What to expect:

  • Share experiences about studying at Freie Universität Berlin

  • Learn practical tips for communicating with lecturers and peers

  • Identify key differences between schools and universities academic culture

  • Explore cultural surprises and insights in a supportive setting

This event is open to all students currently enrolled at Freie Universität Berlin.

Date and time:

11.09.25 2.00 - 3.00pm

Location:

Online via Webex

Language:

English

Registration:

You can register here for the event.

 Merna and Dalreen from the Peer Mentoring Team will lead this event.

This event is part of the peer mentoring program for international students, organized by the International Student Support