Events

This workshop will prepare you optimally for starting your studies in Germany and at Ostfalia.

Different cultural perspectives can lead to cultural conflicts and misunderstandings. Intercultural competence plays an increasingly important role in avoiding these potential negative consequences. This training course focuses on an approach to the topic of culture in general and reflection on one's own cultural identity in particular.

In the training course, we work primarily with experience-based methods. The focus is on combining scientific reflection with a clear practical orientation.

The next workshop will take place on:

• March 13, 2026, or April 10, 2026
• from 3 to 5 p.m.
• Am Exer 2d, Room 185

You must register for this workshop yourself via Moodle here (external link, opens in a new window).

Towards the end of your studies at Ostfalia, you will be offered further intercultural training, which will prepare you specifically for working in German culture or German (sub)cultures. The intercultural training takes place as part of the German courses.

Further information will be available here soon!

At the start of the semester, we welcome international first-year students.

You will be provided with information about existing services and support options available as part of our project.

Our next FYI welcomes you event will take place on:

• April 21, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at WOW! (Löwenstraße 1) in Wolfenbüttel.
• Register in advance here!

Questions about the event will be answered by Ina Holzenbecher (external link, opens in a new window).

International students and alumni of Ostfalia report honestly and openly about their personal journey from studying to their first job. They share their personal best practice examples and reveal how they successfully overcome cultural, linguistic, and personal challenges during their studies and when looking for a job.

Next date: to follow

Alexandra Block (external link, opens in a new window) can be contacted if required.

At this dialogue event, company representatives first give keynote speeches in which they present possible fields of activity and explain how they integrate international students. This is followed by an open dialogue in small groups at bar tables. In a third block, individual discussions take place. These can also be arranged in advance.

If required, Katharina Beckurts (external link, opens in a new window) can be contacted.

Would you like to prepare well for your visit to Expect! and present yourself perfectly?

Then come to our open consultation (drop-in) "Preparing for Expect!" on Monday 13 April (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in Am Exer 3, Room 104

We offer you:

• Application document check (CV, cover letter & co.) - receive individual feedback so that everything fits
• Presentation of the participating companies - find out which companies are on site and why they are interesting for internationals.
• Preparation for interviews at the company stand - find out how to introduce yourself confidently and make a convincing impression
• Insider tips on preparing for the trade fair - from the right clothing to small talk at the stand
• Planning a joint tour of the fair: on request, we can organise a joint visit to interesting companies on the day of the fair.

Alexandra Block (external link, opens in a new window) will be happy to answer any questions.

Would you like to take a look behind the scenes at interesting companies in the region? 

On our excursions, you will gain exclusive insights into the work processes on site and find out what your start in professional life could look like there. Take advantage of this opportunity to make your first important contacts and discover interesting prospects for your career! Join us and be inspired!

Next dates: to follow

If required, please contact Alexandra Block (external link, opens in a new window).

How long are international students allowed to work? What types of jobs and forms of employment are there? What about social security, taxes, and labor law? Who can you turn to if you have problems? Here you can find out everything you need to know about working in Germany.

The event will take place online and in English.

Next date: 

• Wednesday, April 22, 2026
•  5-6:30 p.m

Find the link for the event here (external link, opens in a new window). 

Questions about the info session will be answered by Alexandra Block (external link, opens in a new window).

What should I bear in mind when looking for a job? How do I create a successful CV or cover letter? How do I prepare for job interviews? We have compiled everything you need to know about job hunting, application documents and job interviews in our moodle course "FYI - for your integration" (external link, opens in a new window).

Alexandra Block (external link, opens in a new window) will answer your questions.

The mentoring programme establishes a supportive link between experienced professionals (mentors) from various regional companies and international students (mentees). The programme helps to facilitate the transition into the professional world, especially into the regional labour market, in a new cultural context and to further develop personal and professional skills.

Programme modules, individual, approx. 6 months:

1.Kick-off event with getting to know the mentors and mentees as well as matching based on professional profiles or industry relevance as well as field of study or professional interests

2.Mentoring phase, at least 3-4 personal meetings

Suggested topics:

1. german corporate culture
2. Company practice & industry insights
3. Soft skills & cultural differences
4. Entry, career paths and further development

3.Mentoring support from the FYI team, dialogue impulses, feedback discussions, online consultation hour

4.Closing event with experience reports, panel discussions and networking.

If you are interested, please contact Katharina Beckurts.