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University of SaarlandInternational Office–ZiS
(Centre for International Students)
Saarbrücken, Saarlandwww.uni-saarland.de/zis
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What is ZiS?
• Zentrum für internationale Studierende (Centre for International Students)
– We have been active since 2002, helping the international students at our university with their initial orientation and integration, as well as organize social events to enjoy their stay in Germany
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Monthly Events!
• Registration daily in room 2.37 at the Campus Centre (building A4 4) from 11.00 to 13.00 hrs
– Excursions in Germany and its surroundings (such as Luxembourg, France)
– Tours of the Campus– Tours of Saarbrücken („Altstadt“ and
„Saarbrücken–Alternativ“)
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Excursions…• Normally the 3rd or
4th Saturday of the month
• Lasts all day• With the bus or train• Accompaniment with
ZiS tutors• Price: 15€ / 20€• Examples: Saarland
Luxembourg, Trier Heidelberg, Mainz Metz, Frankfurt Book Fair, etc.
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…Campus Tours…
• Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, from 12.00 to 13.00 hrs
• English or German (other languages at request)
• Meeting point: INFO – Point, Campus Center (Building A4 4)
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… and explore Saarbrücken!
• City Tour „Saarbrücker Altstadt“ (Old Town of Saarbrücken):– Lasts 2 hours– In April and October– In German or English
• City Tour with the bus „Saarbrücken-Alternativ“ (Saarbrücken–Alternative):– Tour of the „Saarbrücken
of the National Socialism“
– Lasts 4 hours– In September
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Educative Programmes
• ZiS - BuddyProgramm *you & me*
• „Spezialitätentage“ (Culinary Specialty Days / Mensa)
• „Länderabende“ (Cultural Evenings)
• „ZiS-Treff“ (Bimonthly Meet-ups)
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ZiS – BuddyProgramm *you & me*
• We organize this programme since 2001, with which Saarbrücken‘s students from all courses and semesters can meet and support international students in their daily lives
• There are also special excursions, visits to exhibitions, and the „ZiS–Treff“
• Sign up in our office, room 2.37 in the Campus Centre (Building A4 4) daily from 11.00 to 13.00 hrs
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„Spezialitätentage“ (Culinary Specialty Days) in the Mensa
• Every Wednesday, a country presents its culinary culture:– The Mensa will serve a typical dish from the
country– InfoStand in the Mensa Foyer– Music – Dancing – Multimedia presentations– InfoFlyer
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„Länderabende“ (Cultural Evenings)
• General information about the country
• Cultural presentation of the country with live music, dancing, and games
• Preparation of typical dishes and finger food from the country
• No registration necessary
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„ZiS – Treff“• Twice a month:
– ZiS-Treff-1 in Saarbrücken– ZiS-Treff-2 in Canossa
University (Mensa building, basement)
• One free drink and board games, meeting interesting people, common cultural interests, … either way a ton of fun!
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Our Service
• We are also on Facebook!
• INFO – Events
• INFO – Material
• Tableware rent in exchange for a deposit
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We are also on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/zis.unisaar
• Information about our events
• Questions? Suggestions?
We are glad to help and thankful for the feedback!
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INFO - Events
• Orientation weeks at the beginning of the new semester
• Cooperation with:
Studienkolleg
AStA
Wohnheimen
Fachrichtungen
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INFO - Material
• Welcome–packages at the beginning of the semsester with INFO–brochures:
– NadU (Neu an der Uni? / New at the University?)
– Scientific techniques for studying for international students
– Short trips in Saarland and surroundings
– Flyers about Saarland: Map of Saarbrücken, Tourism in Saarland, etc.
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Tableware rent
• Always Tuesdays + Thursdays in room 2.37 – 2.38Campus Center(building A4 4)
11.00 to 13.00 hrs
• Deposit: 10€
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Social
• Financial help:- Saarland-Grant
of the StudienStiftungSaar
- Funds for international students In financial crises (loans)
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… and this is the ZiS team:
Beate MeinckCoordinator / ZiS: Conception and organisation
Anita RominaInitial orientation and Studierendensekretariat
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Claudinéia FlachZiS BuddyProgramm *you & me*
Mustafa KahramanCulinary Specialty Days in the Mensa
Alexey GulyaevCultural Evenings
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Julia BrodtExcursions
Lina DacharrySocial Volunteer Year at ZiS
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ZiS Homburg
Rakan Matro
Ammar Hamdan
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Social Volunteer Year at ZiS
Alex (2009 - 2010)
Anna (2010 - 2011)
Katharina(2011 – 2012)
Eva (2012)
Christel (2013 – 2014)
Lina(2014 – 2015)
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We can‘t wait to meet you!!