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In the studierendenWERK BERLIN events calendar, you will find numerous  workshops and conseilling offers from various areas.

• Student financial counselling: We are available to all prospective students and students at our Berlin partner universities free of charge and confidentially. We offer personal counselling in German or English, either in person, by telephone or by email.
• Psychotherapeutic Counselling: Studying places many demands on all areas of daily life. Things don't always run smoothly. Even though students can overcome many challenges on their own, problems can still arise that require professional counselling. We offer psychological support and help find solutions to study-related issues. We also provide support in personal conflict situations. We offer individual counselling and couples therapy, as well as helpful workshops and groups.
• Writing Centre: Get support and feedback on your writing projects, attend workshops on academic, creative or professional writing, or take part in online writing sessions and writing groups.

In general, all services are well suited for international students to further their education, learn about available support and discover their own creativity. Participation is also a good opportunity to exchange ideas with other students.

New country, new city, new university? With our get-together events and culture trips, you'll quickly make new friends!

Whether it's game evenings, creative evenings, clothes swapping parties or joint excursions, the focus is on having fun together. Our events bring you together with other students in an open, international and interactive way.

Every semester, you can expect a varied programme: from chess tournaments to street art tours, from climbing forests to visits to the former Stasi prison. Berlin and its surroundings are best discovered together, and at particularly affordable prices.

Come along, join in, meet new people: widen your social circle!

The special thing about living in a student residence is the sense of community: students from a wide variety of disciplines, cultures and interests live, learn and celebrate together.

You can get information about current events from your tutors, talk to them during office hours or check out the chat groups!

The hall of residence tutors are international and German students who share their experiences with you and support you in everyday life in the hall of residence.

Teams from all halls of residence compete against each other in the volleyball championships, a sporting highlight with international flair!

The hall of residence quiz battle in the Freiraum is also a lot of fun: exciting questions, live acts and prizes for your hall of residence team await you. If you want to take part, simply register with a group from your hall of residence!

We welcome you to the winter semester with our Welcome to Berlin event.

Join us for an evening where we showcase the many vibrant and diverse facets of studierendenWERK BERLIN. Discover what student life in Berlin has to offer and get to know the wide range of services and opportunities available to you.

Look forward to:

✨ Info booths
🎨 Creative activities
🧩 A cozy games corner with board games
🗣️ Our language café
🧠 Quizzes and interactive activities
💬 Workshops and individual guidance
...and so much more!

Come by, get inspired, ask questions, meet new people, and make the most of your start in Berlin!

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to email us at: international@stw.berlin

Important points of contact to help you get started:

• Deutsches Studierendenwerk (DSW): Information on accommodation, health insurance, starting your studies.
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Support with enrolment, financing and part-time jobs.
• International Office: Contact for admission, course selection or Erasmus.
• Halls of residence & country tutors: Help with questions, forms or translations – especially for students from China, Africa and Arabic-speaking countries.

Important for getting started:

• Register at the Bürgeramt (citizens' office) within 14 days.
• Check your visa and residence permit in advance (for non-EU citizens).
• With your student ID card, you can use buses and trains throughout the Berlin area (ABC) free of charge.

You can find more information at berlin.de or directly at your university. Welcome to Berlin!