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1. Sports clubs
So simple, but effective: If you are interested in a sport or have already practiced it, this is a good opportunity to stay fit in addition to constant learning and to get to know new people at the same time. For a long time, many sports were not possible due to Corona, which is all the more reason to try something new and meet people who share the same passion as you do. There is a list of all sports clubs in the Freiburg im Breisgau region where jazz- Dance until everything is there for water skiing. But the University of Freiburg also offers all kinds of sports in its university sports program, some of them online. Allocation of places started on October 7th.
2. Volunteering
You can also get to know new people through voluntary work and do something good at the same time. The sixth “Freiburg Participation Days” will take place from October 11th to 16th. They advertise voluntary and voluntary commitment and offer the option of getting a taste of some activities. Another possibility to deal with the topic of volunteering is the Freiburg volunteer agency. It arranges voluntary jobs and helps at the beginning to find the right field of work for you. Two other large associations for voluntary activities are Caritas and the DRK. There you can also help to find the right job. In addition, there are further training courses that can be taken advantage of by the provider.
3. Learn a foreign language
Learning a new foreign language is fun – even more so when you have the right learning partner. At the University of Freiburg, courses in 20 languages can be taken through the Sprachlehrinstitut (SLI). However, a course costs around 80 euros. For students, however, foreign languages can also be taken through the BOK (Professional Skills) area at the Center for Key Qualifications. These courses do not cost anything, but are relevant for your studies.
4. Climate protection and the Freiburg student initiative
The group is part of the Heidelberg foundation “Klimaschutz + eV” and deals with climate protection, the fight against poverty worldwide and international peacekeeping. If you are interested in this, this group is the right place for you. Check it out and get to know people who are committed to the same issues as you. A good time would be the city rally they organize on October 28th, which starts at the city theater. You get to know the alternative side of Freiburg – and with different group games you get to know new interesting people. Plus point: There are some historical fun facts about Freiburg and it’s free.
5. Fudders Running Club
The fudder running club has been around for some time and is very popular with some. It’s also a great chance to meet people who like running as much as you do. It takes place every Friday morning at 7.30 am regardless of the weather and starts at Martinstor. Kim and René from “Fit with Kim and m’Haberströhle” organize the run. In addition, the fudder editorial team presents a new route every one to two weeks that can be run using the Strava app. What do you have to bring to join the Fudder Running Club? Fun running!
6. Join the student council
Student councils are an important part of the university. They give the opportunity to get involved and to demonstrate and promote initiative, creativity and organizational talent. You will meet people who are studying the same thing as you and with whom you can exchange ideas about different things and help each other. A plus point: It also looks good on your résumé.
7. Plunge into Freiburg’s nightlife
It takes a bit of courage to go to bars or clubs alone, but with a portion of openness you can get to know people wonderfully. The TIK in the Stusie is a great opportunity. The club is self-administered by the student housing estate at Seepark. He should look after the residents of the dormitory and shape and promote social life in the StuSie. During the week and on the weekend there are various events and even a beer pong tournament every few weeks. The next big party is the “Ersti-Party” on October 16th.
8. Simply speak to the person sitting next to you
Sounds easy and it is. If you have the feeling that the person sitting next to you is personable, talk to him or her. The seminar or lecture gives you a topic of conversation and maybe you can deepen it over a coffee or beer.
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