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Welcome Guide for International Students at the DHBW Mosbach - Campus Mosbach- DHBW Mosbach / International Office Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Mosbach Lohrtalweg 10, 74821 Mosbach, Tel. : + 49 6261 939-0 www.dhbw-mosbach.de DHBW Mosbach Preface Dear International Student, Congratulations! You have successfully applied for a semester abroad at the DHBW Mosbach. Going abroad is a great challenge, as you need to survive in an environment which is totally new and strange to you at first. You are exposed to a language you might not be familiar with, you need to settle into your accommodation with international room-mates, you have to get used to the weather and the food, you must learn the do’s and don’ts, the attractions and risks around you, and, of course, you want to make friends and make the best of your stay. This Welcome Guide is supposed to help you with this. It gives you background information about your place of study and provides you with tips and tricks. It has been written with the intention of being a useful tool for you. It is normal to feel anxious and nervous, even a little overwhelmed, before embarking on your semester abroad. These are normal feelings, especially if you have never been abroad or away from friends and family before. Reach out to your buddy and fellow students before you arrive and know that everyone feels the same sense of trepidation and excitement. Within days you’ll wonder what you were so worried about. Students regularly tell us that their semester abroad was the best experience of their life. We wish you a great time at the DHBW Mosbach! Your International Office Team Updated: 08.07.20 Page 2 of 29 DHBW Mosbach Contents 1 Mosbach and the DHBW Mosbach ........................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Mosbach .................................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 The DHBW Mosbach ................................................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 International Office Campus Mosbach ..................................................................................................................... 6 2 Things To Do Before You Leave Home ...................................................................................................... 7 2.1 Documents for Registration, Visa and Residence Permit ......................................................................................... 7 2.2 Insurance................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.2.1 Health Insurance ............................................................................................................................................. 7 2.2.2 Other Kinds of Insurances ............................................................................................................................... 8 2.3 Packing ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8 2.3.1 Driver's License ............................................................................................................................................... 8 2.3.2 Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................ 9 2.3.3 Money .............................................................................................................................................................. 9 2.3.4 Banking .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.3.5 Electrical Items .............................................................................................................................................. 10 2.3.6 Clothing ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.3.7 Suggested Miscellaneous Items .................................................................................................................... 11 3 Getting to Mosbach ................................................................................................................................ 12 3.1 The Train to Mosbach (From the Airport): ............................................................................................................. 12 3.2 Arriving by Shuttle Taxi (From the Airport): .......................................................................................................... 12 4 Housing .................................................................................................................................................. 13 4.1 Housing Expenses ................................................................................................................................................... 13 4.2 Signing a Lease and Paying the Rent ...................................................................................................................... 13 4.3 Energy Conservation ............................................................................................................................................... 13 4.4 Guests and Visitors ................................................................................................................................................. 13 4.5 Useful Information on Recycling and Waste .......................................................................................................... 13 4.6 Laundry Facilities .................................................................................................................................................... 14 5 Life On Campus ...................................................................................................................................... 15 5.1 House Rules on Campus ......................................................................................................................................... 15 5.2 Opening Hours on Campus ..................................................................................................................................... 15 5.3 Parking .................................................................................................................................................................... 15 5.4 Computer Facilities on Campus .............................................................................................................................. 15 5.4.1 Computers, Printers and Internet ................................................................................................................. 15 5.4.2 Setting Up a WLAN Connection on Your Laptop .......................................................................................... 16 Updated: 08.07.20 Page 3 of 29 DHBW Mosbach 5.4.3 Printing .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 5.5 Meals on Campus ................................................................................................................................................... 16 5.5.1 Student Restaurant in Mosbach.................................................................................................................... 16 5.5.2 Cafeteria in Mosbach .................................................................................................................................... 16 5.6 Library ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16 6 What To Do in Your Leisure Time ........................................................................................................... 17 6.1 In Mosbach ............................................................................................................................................................. 17 6.1.1 Sights ............................................................................................................................................................. 17 6.1.2 Shopping ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 6.1.3 Sports ............................................................................................................................................................. 18 6.1.4 Books and Entertainment ............................................................................................................................. 19 6.1.5 Going Out ....................................................................................................................................................... 19 6.1.6 What’s Up? How to Stay Informed ................................................................................................................ 20 6.2 Day Trips in the Area .............................................................................................................................................