Events and Excursions for the Summer Semester 2013

The International Center (IZC) has once again prepared an extensive events program for the Summer Semester 2013 to which we hear- tily invite you. During your time in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, we hope you will partake in the events and excursions, in order to learn more about Germany and the people here. We wish you a good start to the semester and a memorable stay in our town. Please be aware that you must register for the individual events, and in many cases, a small fee will be required. We look forward to welcoming you! The Team of the IZC

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20 March Welcome Day and BBQ 11 July Excursion to Bremen The IZC would like to welcome all the new international Bremen is the tenth largest city in Germany and the capital students to the TU Clausthal by providing them with im- of the state “Free Hanseatic City of Bremen“. Our excursion portant information for their studies and by holding a BBQ includes, among other things, a guided tour of Bremen, a in the afternoon. German and international students alike visit of the ancient Schnoor quarter and a stroll along the are invited to join us at the IZC. river Weser.

April 2013 18 July IAESTE BBQ Summer barbecue for all IAESTE trainees and exchange stu- 11 April Excursion to Hannover Messe dents at TU Clausthal at the Institute of Metallurgy. The whole world of technology in one place – visit with us the world’s biggest industrial fair which opens its gates in Hannover every spring. August 2013

19 April International Dinner at the IZC Planned: Trip to Aachen or Berlin in July/ August German and international students prepare dishes from their home countries. While enjoying the tasty dishes, eve- Please check current notices in the IZC and announcements ryone can get to know one another better, exchange reci- on www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/veranstaltungen/ pes, talk and have a lot of fun.

30 April Walpurgis in the Harz National Park The night of witches and demons – a unique folk festival in the Harz Mountains. Visit the Walpurgis festivities in Braunlage in the Upper Harz together with students from Additional Events Clausthal and from all over Lower Saxony. Further interesting excursions for students are offered by “Discover! Low- May 2013 er Saxony and Bremen“, an initiative of several universities from these two states. For further information, please refer to: www.entdecke-discover.de/ 29 May International Family Party and Baby Welcoming A cheerful afternoon for German and international families Ongoing Events of TU Clausthal with fun and games for the children, offi cial Welcome to all new born Babies of TU Clausthal members International Roundtable (meets every two weeks, Wednesdays) and a barbeque for everyone. A cooperation of IZC, Uni Start: 17 April 2013 Nanny and the Family-Friendly College. The IZC organizes an international roundtable (Internationaler Stammtisch) in Anno Tobak, where German and international students can discuss cur- June 2013 rent issues in a relaxed atmosphere.

8 June Hüsnü Koc Football Tournament International Coffee Hour (meets once a month) The traditional football tournament, organized by TU On the fi rst Thursday of the month at 1 p.m., the Uni-Lotsen organize an Clausthal’s Turkish Student Association, will take place international group which meets in the University Library. Over coffee and again this summer in cooperation with the IZC and the tea – free of charge – students will be able to make new friends, discuss vari- Sports Institute. ous topics and have a lot of fun together.

12 June Information Evening: “Integrate your Children!” Workshop: Intercultural Training (monthly) In cooperation with Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen and In this workshop, we try to get to know and understand Germany and the the Family-Friendly College, on this evening, we inform all Germans better and answer the question ‘‘German Culture – What is really foreign parents of TU Clausthal about the functions and German?’’ The training weekend takes place regularly from Friday to Satur- peculiarities of the German education and care systems – day in Mariaspring (near Göttingen). from kindergarten to the beginning of elementary school. Uni-Lotsen: International Cooking Club (meets once a month) 13 June Trip to Hamburg Every second Friday of the month at 17:30 in the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO), A joint outing for German and international students. Ham- you can hear the words ‘‘In the pot, get set, go..!’’. The Uni-Lotsen, with burg is Germany’s second largest city with the biggest port the support of the AWO club in Clausthal-Zellerfeld, organize a cooking in Germany. Our trip includes, among other things, a guid- evening, in which you can try dishes from all over the world. There is a fee ed tour of Hamburg and a harbor cruise. of 2 Euro and you must sign up beforehand. 27 June International Day For further information about the events, take a look at our website: Discover a variety of study opportunities at TU Clausthal’s www.izc.tu-clausthal.de/veranstaltungen/ partner universities. Representatives from different coun- Please bear in mind that this is a tentative program which is subject to tries present their universities. The IZC Team answers ques- change at any time. tions about studying and internships abroad. Internationales Zentrum Clausthal (IZC) International Center Clausthal (IZC)

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