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University of Saarland International Office Service Centre–ZiS (Centre for International Students). Saarbrücken, Saarland www.uni-saarland.de/zis. What is ZiS?. Z entrum für i nternationale S tudierende (Centre for International Students)
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University of SaarlandInternational Office Service Centre–ZiS (Centre for International Students) Saarbrücken, Saarland www.uni-saarland.de/zis
What is ZiS? • ZentrumfürinternationaleStudierende (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 • Part of the Service Centre – International Office of the University of Saarland
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“)
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. Excursions…
…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)
City Tour „Saarbrücker Altstadt“ (Old Town of Saarbrücken): Lasts 2 hours In April andOctober In German or English City Tour withthebus „Saarbrücken-Alternativ“ (Saarbrücken–Alternative): Tour ofthe „Saarbrücken ofthe National Socialism“ Lasts 4 hours In September … and explore Saarbrücken!
Educative Programmes • ZiS - BuddyProgramm *you & me* • „Spezialitätentage“ (Culinary Specialty Days / Mensa) • „Länderabende“ (Cultural Evenings) • „ZiS-Treff“ (Bimonthly Meet-ups)
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
„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
„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
„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!
Our Service • We are also on Facebook! • INFO – Events • INFO – Material • Tableware rent in exchange for a deposit
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!
INFO - Events • Orientation weeks at the beginning of the new semester • Cooperation with: Fachrichtungen AStA Studienkolleg Wohnheimen
INFO - Material • Welcome–folders 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.
Always Tuesdays + Thursdays in room 2.37 – 2.38 Campus Center(building A4 4) 11.00 to 13.00 hrs Deposit: 10€ Tableware rent
Social • Financial help: - Saarland-Grant of the StudienStiftungSaar - Funds for international students In financial crises (loans)
… and this is the ZiS team: Beate Meinck Coordinator / ZiS: Conception and organisation Anita Romina Initial orientation and Studierendensekretariat
Claudinéia Flach ZiS BuddyProgramm *you & me* Alex Schmid Culinary Specialty Days in the Mensa Alexey Gulyaev Cultural Evenings
Julia Brodt Excursions Lina Dacharry Social Volunteer Year at ZiS
Fachrichtungstutoriat: Help for international students Marie Galimard-Geiss
ZiS Homburg Ammar Hamdan Rakan Matro
Social Volunteer Year at ZiS Alex (2009 - 2010) Anna (2010 - 2011) Katharina (2011 – 2012) Eva (2012) Christel (2013 – 2014) Lina (2014 – 2015)