Alone one is strong, together unbeatable
Studying is much easier when you work together and receive support from others. This can be through good friends, a helpful study group or other ways. However, especially at the beginning of a new phase of life, as the start of studies in connection with a move often represents, making new contacts turns out to be more difficult than one would wish. Whether you are new to the KIT or generally strive for a better social integration in your studies, in any case, you have come to the right place! The mentoring area offers the possibility to meet like-minded students via the regular events of the Mentoring Get-Together and the EVENING TALKS, to get into conversation and to discuss interesting topics of student life. In addition, the 1-on-1 mentoring program provides the opportunity to enter into personal 1-on-1 contact with a mentor or mentee and thus to make instructive experiences in and outside your studies. Because together, studying at KIT is much easier to conquer.
"Those who always sit here, do - but newcomers find a place here, too!"
The Mentoring Get-Together provides an excellent opportunity for students to connect and engage in meaningful discussions about their studies with peers from higher semesters as well as their own semester. Each event is designed as a relaxed "get-to-know-each-other" evening, often centered around board games and discussions on key topics. The success of these gatherings depends on active participation, where members ask questions, share opinions, and collaborate to find answers. Beyond academic discussions, it’s also a great space to build connections and chat about a wide range of topics. The Mentoring Get-Together is held several times each semester, taking place in person at the Info-Bau (Building 50.34).
The dates in the current semester can always be found in the calendar for information events of the ISS.
Relaxed evening talks over ZOOM
The EVENING TALKS are interactive information events that address various aspects of student life. The topics of these events range from time management and work-life balance in studies, module selection and study planning to study tips and survival strategies for the exam phase. Each EVENING TALK has a pre-defined topic, which is the basis for the exchange of information and the discussions that evening. In addition to the tips and tricks presented, there is also a strong focus on the exchange between students and the joint profit from each other's experiences. The EVENING TALKS always take place via ZOOM, so that you can participate in a relaxed atmosphere from home. More detailed information about each event, including the ZOOM link, will be sent at least one hour in advance via the student mail addresses of students in the 1st to 4th semester. If you are in a higher semester, please send an e-mail to mentoren∂informatik.kit.edu early so that we can send you the information in time.
The dates of the EVENING TALKS in the current semester can always be found in the calendar of information events of the ISS.
Event | Semester | Date |
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Sommer in Karlsruhe | Summer semester 2023 | 07/06/2023 |
Was höre ich dieses Semester? Tipps und Tricks | Summer semester 2023 | 19/04/2023 |
Survival Guide für die Klausurenphase | Winter semester 2022/2023 | 17/02/2023 |
Reclaim your Weekends | Winter semester 2022/2023 | 04/12/2022 |
Alltag in der Klausurenphase | Summer semester 2022 | 24/08/2022 |
Ergänzungsfach und Wahlmodule | Summer semester 2022 | 28/06/2022 |
Zeit sinnvoll nutzen | Summer semester 2022 | 24/05/2022 |
Fächer nachholen | Summer semester 2022 | 10/05/2022 |
Mentoring Program for Students at the Faculty of Informatics
The student universe is full of exciting adventures. These do not have to be tackled alone. Especially in the beginning, kind-hearted and wise mentors, as well as brave but daring freshmen have to join forces in order not to lose any comrades-in-arms in the shallows of studying at KIT!
Within the 1-on-1 mentoring, students from the 3rd semester (mentors) and students from the 1st semester (mentees) of the KIT Faculty of Informatics work together to navigate through their studies at KIT. The mentors support the mentees by sharing their experiences and wisdom. With tips and tricks from the mentors, mentees can face challenges such as finding study groups, university group selection, learning vital study techniques, etc. with courage. Hard work and perseverance should of course be rewarded accordingly. In fun activities, such as game nights, christmas market visits, etc., both mentees and mentors have the opportunity to meet new friends and discoverers who can reveal the studies to the mentees from new perspectives.
For many, studying and the university are a whole new world. The mentoring program also helps them develop personally and discover new perspectives. Whether professionally or personally, the university offers many new challenges.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or mentee, please contact us at mentoring∂informatik.kit.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!
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