Erasmus 2009/2010

ERASMUS 2009/2010

Information for exchange students within the EU Programs

at the European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

European University Viadrina P.O. Box 1786 Department of International Affairs D-15207 Frankfurt (Oder) Große Scharrnstraße 59 Tel.: +49 335 5534 0 D-12530 Frankfurt (Oder) http://www.europa-uni.de/ GERMANY Tel.: +49 335 5534 2365 Fax: +49 335 5534 2598 [email protected] February 2010 Dear new Erasmus student, first of all, we would like to welcome you to the European University Viadrina. You will be studying with us in Frankfurt (Oder) for either one or two semesters. We are looking forward to meeting you and would like to give you some advice concerning administrative procedures for before and after your arrival.

The academic year at the European University Viadrina consists of 2 semesters. The winter semester begins in October and lasts until the end of February. The application deadline for the winter semester is July 15th. The summer semester begins in April and lasts until the end of July. The application deadline for the summer semester is January 15th. There is a two-week break over Christmas and New Year’s Holidays. Examinations are held at the end of the scheduled lecture sessions in each semester and re- examinations are held at the beginning of the following semester.

Germany at a glance

Area: 357,000 km2 Location: Central Europe Neighbours: Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland Federal states: Baden-Wuerttemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg- Vorpommern, Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia Capital city: Berlin Population: 82,5 million Population density: 231 inhabitants per km2 State system: Democratic, federal, multi-party republic with representatives Chosen directly by the people (since 1949) Religions: Christians 66% (Catholics 33%, Protestants 33%), 34% none or other Time zone: Central European Time (CET) with European daylight saving time Currency: 1 Euro (€) = 100 Cent (Ct) Climat: Temperate climate zone with an average annual temperature of 9°C Power Voltage: 230 V Telephone Country Code: +49

1 Frankfurt (Oder)

Frankfurt (Oder) lies in the heart of towards the City Bridge which connects Europe at the river Oder and directly at the two countries and which is an the border to Poland, approximately 1 important point of the border. If you hour away of the German capital Berlin. whish you can cross the bridgeand visit Frankfurt (Oder) inhabits about 60.000 the Polish town of Slubice. Next to the people. border is the Collegium Polonicum, a joint study and research centre of the The famous poet Heinrich von Kleist was University Adam-Mickiewicz of Poznan born in Frankfurt (Oder) in 1777 and was and the European University Viadrina. a student of the town’s university. The town is very proud of its famous son and The surroundings of Frankfurt (Oder) are has dedicated numerous buildings and also worth a visit. Most popular amongst parks to him (e.g. Kleist Museum, Kleist locals and students is the near-by lake Forum and Kleistpark). Helenesee. Other interesting destinations are: the Lebuse region and the River Take a walk along the river Oder and Oder’s “marsh” to the North, the well enjoy the view across the river to known spa of Bad Saarow and the lake Germany’s neighbour, Poland. Just Scharmützel to the West and the former behind the university facilities lies the monastery Neuzelle to the South of island Ziegenwerder with its lovely Frankfurt (Oder). pathways. Leave the island and walk

European University Viadrina

The European University Viadrina An important element in the concept of Frankfurt (Oder) was founded in 1991 the Viadrina is the Polish-German co- and began its first academic year in operation. One third of the students are 1992. The Viadrina continues the fine from Poland. More over the large number tradition of the first Federal State Uni- of international students from around versity of Brandenburg (Alma Mater Via- number countries all over the world drina – 1506 to 1811) and today endea- helps to create an atmosphere of vors to face the challenges of a new increased communication and understan- Europe. ding among different cultures, which truly is an European experience. In co-operation with affiliated universities throughout Europe and the world, The Viadrina consists of three faculties – the Viadrina, due to its geography and the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Econo- history, plays a special role as a bridge mics and Business Administration and between Eastern and Western Europe. the Faculty of Social and Cultural The University’s Departments do not Sciences. European aspects play an limit themselves to the confines of their important role in all faculties. Since the own disciplines but work together with borders of Europe have opened, the others to answer questions and solve importance of learning foreign languages problems involved in building a common has dramatically increased so that the „European House“. The Collegium Polo- Viadrina encourages its students to not nicum, an institution run by both the only learn the language, but also to be Viadrina and the Adam Mieczkiewicz sensitive to other cultures and their University in Poznan/Poland, is an out- different ways of thinking. standing example of cross border and interdisciplinary co-operation.

2 Department of International Affairs (ZSE)

The Department of International Affairs is situated in the Audimax building, room 213 and is responsible for all international matters such as cooperation agreements and contracts with our partner universities. Furthermore, the International Office takes care of all international students studying at the Viadrina for one semester, one year or their whole academic career.

Your contact persons in the Department of International Affairs of the European University Viadrina:

Head of the Petra Weber department AM, Logenstraße 2, room 212 Tel.: +49 335 5534 2486 Fax: +49 335 5534 2535 Mail: [email protected]

Coordinator incoming students Bernd Schünow AM, Logenstraße 2, room 208 Tel.: +49 335 5534 2365 Fax: +49 335 5534 2598 Mail: [email protected]

DAAD-Coordinator Bernd Klugert AM, Logenstraße 2, room 207 Tel.: +49 335 5534 2328 Fax: +49 335 5534 2369 Mail: [email protected]

Coordinator EU Programs Marina Seeger (outgoing students of Law, Social AM, Logenstraße 2, room 214 and Cultural Sciences) Tel.: +49 335 5534 2805 Fax: +49 335 5534 2369 Mail: [email protected]

Coordinator EU Programs Torsten Glase (outgoing students of Business AM, Logenstraße 2, room 213 Administration and Economics) Tel.: +49 335 5534 2485 Fax: +49 335 5534 2535 Mail: [email protected]

Coordinator Overseas-Programs Irene Gropp (outgoing students) AM, Logenstraße 2, room 209 Tel.: +49 335 5534 2600 Fax: +49 335 5534 2599 Mail: [email protected]

Student Assistants AM, Logenstraße 2, room 213 General information and Tel.: +49 335 5534 2485 documents Fax: +49 335 5534 2535

3 With academic matters (Learning Agreement, ECTS etc.) please refer to the Departmental ECTS Coordinators of our faculties:

Faculty of Business Torsten Glase Administration and AM, Logenstraße 2, room 213 Economics Tel.: +49 335 5534 2595 Fax: +49 335 5534 2599 Mail: [email protected] Office hours: Tuesday 2 pm – 5 pm Wednesday 10 am – 12 am

Faculty of Social and Prof. Dr. Stefan Krätke Cultural Sciences HG, Große Scharrnstraße 59, room 068 Tel.: +49 335 5534 2251 Fax: +49 335 5534 2225 Mail: [email protected] Office hours: Monday 4 pm – 5.30 pm

Faculty of Law Prof. Dr. Michael Stürner HG, Große Scharrnstraße 59, room 172 Tel.: +49 335 5534 2815 Fax: +49 335 5534 2501 Mail: [email protected] Office hours: Tuesday 2 pm – 3 pm

The information on courses offered by the faculties of the European University Viadrina is published at the homepage of the university, following the link http://www.europa-uni.de/de/studium/pvv/index.html

Academic Calendar 2009/2010

Winter semester 2009/2010

Deadline for application: 15. July 2009

Duration of the semester: 01.10.2009 – 31.03.2010 Orientation week: 05.10.2009 – 09.10.2009 Scheduled lectures: 12.10.2009 – 05.02.2010 Christmas holiday: 21.12.2009 – 02.01.2010

Summer semester 2010

Deadline for application: 15. January 2010

Duration of the semester: 01.04.2010 – 30.09.2010 Scheduled lectures: 06.04.2010 – 16.07.2010

4 Teaching system

Vorlesung (Lecture) tasks at home. In class the solutions are A two to three hour lecture where the discussed between teacher and student. professor or one of his assistants pre- sents the topic in front of the students. Seminar Students can ask questions, but gene- In general it is necessary to sign up for rally just listen and make notes. the seminars in advance. Your atten- dance is compulsory. Blockseminare Übung (Exercise) usually take place over the weekend. In general homework is published on the Students are required to prepare a paper department’s web site in advance. Stu- on a certain topic and present it during dents are expected to prepare these class.

Form of examinations

Business and Economics Law you will have to pass a written exam at Amongst our students, the ones studying the end of the semester. Examinations law are those who are known to spend are held at the end of the scheduled the most time in the library. At the end lecture sessions in each semester and of each semester you will write several re-examinations are held at the exams and during the period at the end beginning of the following semester. You of a semester with no scheduled lectures might have to prepare a presentation, as expect having to submit assignments. well as write an assignment and an exam in certain business classes of the Social and Cultural Sciences advanced level. These classes are marked as Eigenleistungsscheine, all If you intend to study at the Faculty of others are known as Prüfungsscheine. Social and Cultural Sciences you most probably will have to write assignments instead of exams. The deadlines vary from department to department, but be prepared having to submit assignments during the holidays.

5 University Facilities

University Library placement test before they can register The library is situated in the main for a course. building of the university. It has approximately 500.000 volumes as well as For further information see the web sites some 1.200 current journals; 1.300 elec- of the individual language departments tronic journals; an extensive microfiche (http://www.sz.europa-uni.de) collection and a CD-ROM database. The library offers 410 personal study Multimedia Self-Access Study Centre stations. In addition, 46 computer work- The Multimedia Self-Access Study Centre stations are available providing access to is located in room 016, August-Bebel- the internet as well as the capability to Straße 12. By using learning material search internal and external databases. such as books, magazines, DVDs, multimedia software etc., students have the opportunity to get directly in touch with Opening hours: the culture of the language they are Monday – Friday: 9 am – 9 pm learning. Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm Opening hours: Monday – Thursday 9 am – 9 pm Language Centre Friday 9 am – 4 pm Learning a foreign language is an inte- gral component of studies at the Viadrina Internet Access because of its international orientation. Provided that you bring your own note- The courses lead to the award of a book, wireless LAN can be used in most certificate (Unicert II or III) with a parts of the university facilities. Further- specialisation in Law, Economics or Cul- more, there are numerous computers tural Sciences. Students have to register with access to the internet located in the in advance for the language courses. Be library and the Language Centre. aware that all students need to take a

6 Application

In order to spend one semester or one academic year as an Erasmus student at the European University Viadrina, please contact your home university first. Your home university nominates you for an Erasmus stay to the Viadrina. When we received the information on your nomination, we will send you a link to a website where you can fill in the application for your Erasmus stay online. On this website you will find additional information to the online application process.

The next steps for you will be: 1. Fill in and send the application form online. 2. Print out the form that was generated as a PDF file by Step 1 and sign it. 3. Get this printed form signed and stamped by your home university. 4. Send you application with a photo and the ECTS form (Learning Agreement) to the following address:

European University Viadrina Department of International Affairs - incoming students - P.O. Box 1786 D-15207 Frankfurt (Oder)

After your arrival here you will get enrolled at our matriculations office.

Please bring with you the following documents to the matriculations office:

o evidence of having paid the enrolment fee (see „Costs“) o proof of medical insurance o your passport o coloured passport photo (for your student ID card)

7 Wohnen

To apply for a room in one of our student residences please fill in the housing application form of the “Studentenwerk”. You will find this form attached as well as online http://www.studentenwerk-frankfurt.de/ The following student residences are available in Frankfurt (Oder):

Birkenallee 43 – 49 The typical accommodations in this 15232 Frankfurt (Oder) residence are one to five persons shared apartments. Each apartment contains • 1 building with 198 places rooms from 15 to 40 sq.m with a balcony, • rent: 139,00 – 234,00 Euro a shared kitchen and bath. (state: February 2010)

Mühlenweg 34a - 36a The typical accommodation in this resi- 15232 Frankfurt (Oder) dence hall is a newly renovated single student studio apartment (24 to 28 • 5 buildings with 360 places sq.m). University administration and • rent: 204,00 –219,00 Euro classroom buildings are accessible via city (state: February 2010) tram. Große Oderstraße 50 The typical accommodation in the Große 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) Oderstraße is a two student shared apartment with two equal mid-sized rooms (23 • 1 building with 108 places to 28 sq.m), a shared kitchen and bath. • rent: 200,00 – 265,00 Euro However, there are also single student (state: February 2010) studio apartments (23 to 36 sq.m) located in this residence. The main university buildings are a short walk away from this residence with the city tram providing transportation to one additional lecture building. This residence is very close to the bridge crossing over to Poland.

August-Bebel-Straße 36 - 53 The typical accommodation in this resi- 15234 Frankfurt (Oder) dence is a two, three or five person shared apartment. They consist of small • 6 buildings with 445 places to medium sized rooms, a shared kitchen • rent: 165,00 – 233,00 Euro and bath. The five person apartments (state: February 2010) contain two shared bathrooms and a large kitchen. This residence hall has Internet access available in every student room (you are expected to provide your own computer and network card). University administration and classroom buildings are accessible via city tram.

Logenstraße 2 The Logenstraße student hall was 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) once a hotel. In this residence hall each student is assigned a • 1 building with 162 places small room (22 to 25 sq.m) and a • rent: 211,00 – 264,00 Euro private bath. Each floor of the (state: February 2010) building has a large shared kitchen. The main university buildings are virtually next door to this residence hall with the city tram providing transportation to one additional lecture building. This residence hall has Internet access available in every room (you are expected to provide your own computer and network card).

Słubice There are some student residences for students of the European University Viadrina in the neighbouring Polish town Słubice, too, administrated by the Adam Mickiewicz University Poznań. You can Ms. Teresa Lipka send your application for these residences directly to Słubice or to Adam Mickiewcz University the Studentenwerk Frankfurt (Oder) to be forwarded to Słubice student housing from there. ul. Piłsudskiego 14 In Słubice there are 5 residences: "Amicus" in the ul. Szamarzewskiego 6 and the residences "Iuventa", "Gaudium", PL 69-100 Słubice "Arcadia" and "Sapientia" in the ul. Piłsudskiego 13, 14 and 15, Tel.: +48 095 758 4088 forming a campus. Fax: +48 95759 2230

8 Please send your housing application to:

Studentenwerk Frankfurt (Oder) Studentisches Wohnen Paul-Feldner-Straße 8 15230 Frankfurt (Oder)

Mail: [email protected] Opening hours:

Tel.: +49 335 5650 952 Tuesday 8 am – 12 am +49 335 5650 953 1 pm - 3:30 pm Fax: +49 335 5650 999 Thursday 8 am - 12 am 1 pm - 3:30 pm

Rooms in the student residences are furnished. You are expected to bring dishes yourself. Bedding and bedclothes are not included, but you can rent or buy it on-site.

Please only apply for one place in the student housing in Frankfurt (Oder) or Słubice. We have limited student housing facilities and we are trying to accommodate as many students as possible with the housing we have. When you sign your student housing agreement you are committing to a minimum of three months residence in the room assigned to you. Please note that the rent of your flat must be paid before you get the key to your room.

When you wish to move out of your student housing apartment you will be required to provide Studentenwerk a written notice that you will be leaving before the end of the month previous to the last month in which you intend to live in the residence.

9 Costs

The enrolment fee for your first semester at the Viadrina is 164,80 Euro1. This covers:

Student administration fee: 64,80 Euro “Semesterticket”: 94,00 Euro Student ID card: 6,00 Euro

The Semesterticket is a special benefit for all students of the Viadrina. We are the only university that can offer our students a nearly unlimited pass for public transport in all of the state of Brandenburg and the city region of Berlin. Your transportation pass is part of your Viadrina student ID card and is valid for one semester. After their initial semester, each student at the Viadrina is expected to register for their next semester at the end of their previous semester. So, if you stay at the Viadrina for a second semester, you will need to register and pay the fees for your second semester at the end of your first semester.

In addition to being your transportation pass your student ID card is also required for the library and other administrative services. Please note that the payment of 6,00 Euro for this card is necessary only once.

Since international bank transactions frequently are involving additional costs, it is advisable to pay in the enrolment fee to a bank here shortly after your arrival. Please bring the receipt from the bank with you when you come to the matriculation office.

Visa

In order to get enrolled at a German university you need to apply for a visa at a German consular mission in your home country in good time. This is not necessary for EU students and students from countries with differing regulations concerning visa (e.g. Honduras, Iceland, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and USA).

Please do not arrive in Germany as a tourist. It will not be possible to convert a tourist entrance visa into a permit of residence.

You will have to apply for an entrance visa to Poland, too, if you are planning to stay at a student residence at the Polish side or to take part in courses offered at the Collegium Polonicum in Słubice during your studies here. Please enquire at a Polish consular mission in your home country in good time. Please note that in this case it will be important for you to have a multiple entry visa for Germany.

1 state: February 2010

10 Health insurance

In order to enrol at Viadrina, most need a German health insurance policy with the exception of those students from countries with agreements on social and health insurance. There are several insurance agencies which you can contact directly. If you have questions, please contact the International Office.

We recommend taking out the combined sickness, personal accident, and private liability insurance package of the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service); with this package you are sure to have the necessary coverage.

For more information consult the DAAD insurance office: Mail: [email protected] Phone: Monday – Friday mornings + 49 – 228/882 – 400, - 505, - 640 Monday – Thursday afternoons + 49 – 228/882 – 681

Application forms: http://www.daad.de/deutschland/service/versicherungen/04703.en.html

Arrival

We recommend that you arrive on Tuesday or Thursday to ensure that you get here during the student housing (Studentenwerk) office hours. There you will get everything you need regarding your accommodation. However, this information will be in German and we recommend getting assistance from your student advisor if you are not able to speak and read German.

You should give the Department of International Affairs and the Interstudis group a week’s notice before you plan to arrive in Frankfurt. The easiest way to notify us is via email.

The Interstudis student organization will send a representative to meet you at the train station in Frankfurt (Oder). Please contact them directly to arrange for this service.

Mail: [email protected]

For more information you can contact the Department of International Affairs http://www.euv-frankfurt-o.de/en/internationales/index.html Mail: [email protected]

11 City map of Frankfurt (Oder)

Legend to the city map of Frankfurt (Oder):

1) Main University Building / Library Große Scharrnstraße 59 2) “AudiMax” student residence Dezernat für studentische Angelegenheiten / Zentrum für Internationales und Weiterbildung Logenstraße 2 3) complex of lecture rooms and canteen Europaplatz 1 4) Studentenwerk (student housing office) Paul-Feldner-Str. 8 5) Studentenhaus / AStA Paul-Feldner-Str. 9 6) canteen Walter-Korsing-Straße 2 7) student residence Große Oderstraße 50 8) Collegium Polonicum / Dedecius-Archiv ul. Kościuszki 1, Słubice 9) student residence »Amicus«, ul. Szamarzewskiego 6, Słubice 10) student residences »Juventa«,»Gaudium«, »Arcadia«, ul. Piłsudskiego 13 - 15, Słubice 11) International Meeting Center Sophienstraße 6 12) seminar building / language center August-Bebel-Straße 12 13) student residence August-Bebel-Straße 36 - 53 14) Frankfurter Institut für Transformationsstudien Robert-Havemannstraße 1 15) student residence Birkenallee 43 - 49 16) student residence Mühlenweg 34a - 36a A) freeway exit "Frankfurt (Oder) - Süd" drive to city center and university B) train station Bahnhofstraße C) Oderturm Logenstraße 8 D) border crossing Stadtbrücke Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße E) concert hall Collegienstraße F) Kleist-Forum-Frankfurt Platz der Einheit 1 G) fairground Nuhnenstraße H1 City Park Hotel Lindenstraße H2 Hotel Altberesinchen Heinrich-Hildebrand-Straße H3 Messehotel Nuhnenstraße H4 Ramada-Treff Hotel An der Autobahn, use freeway exit "Frankfurt (Oder)- West" © Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

12 ... after your arrival

Things to be done after your Arrival in  matriculations office Frankfurt (Oder): to enrol at the EUV  registration office  Studentenwerk to get officially registered to sign the tenancy agreement  if applicable to open and get the key to your room at the students residence In order to get further information and  bank assistance please contact the Interstudis. to transfer or to pay in the enrolment fee (164,80 Euro) Mail: [email protected]  health insurance company to take out a health insurance policy

Language Course

Within its exchange programs the European University Viadrina offers every guest student to take part in one German language course per semester for free, according to possibility. (This does not concern the  German Intensive Course!) With other language courses exchange students will have the same conditions as students of the European University Viadrina have.

For detailed information please refer to:

Sprachenzentrum der EUV viadrina sprachen gmbh August-Bebel-Straße 12 Spiekerstraße 10a 15234 Frankfurt (Oder) 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) Tel.: +49 335 5534 3711 Tel.: +49 335 4016325 Mail: [email protected] Mail: [email protected] http://www.sz.europa-uni.de/ http://www.viadrina-sprachen.com/

Viadrina sprachen GmbH offers you the possibility to improve your German language profinciency, or even to get first knowledge of German language, just before the semester starts:

German Intensive Course German as a foreign language 16.03. – 01.04.2010

You will find more information on this course here: http://www.viadrina-sprachen.com/sprkrse.html

13 Practical information

Public transport Opening hours Your Semesterticket is valid for public From Monday to Friday shops open transport in the states of Berlin and between 9 am – 10 am and close at 10 Brandenburg. This also includes all trams pm. On Saturdays most shops close at 4 and busses in Frankfurt (Oder). During pm and at the latest at 18:00 hours. On the day these run between the university Sundays and holidays all shops in Ger- facilities, the halls of residences and the many are closed, except from kiosks, city centre every 15 – 20 minutes. petrol stations, some pharmacies and From 10.30 pm – 4 am there is a night the stores in train stations. By law there bus which runs every half hour. There are no 24-hour-shops in Germany. How- still is no bus or tram crossing the border ever, if you still need to buy something from Germany to Poland, but you can on Sunday, simply cross the border to easily walk there. Poland.

Post und Telephone Costs of living The central Post Office is near the Depending on the accommodation you university on the main street Karl-Marx- choose, you will have to reckon with Straße. You can easily buy stamps at the 200,00 € – 250,00 € a month for rent. machine in front of the post office. A Additionally, an average student spends standard letter within Europe costs around 200 € for food. In total you will 0,55 €; a postcard costs 0,44 €. need approximately 500 €a month. Nowadays, most phone booths take phone cards instead of coins. You can Going out in Frankfurt (Oder): purchase these phone cards in the post Drinks: - Cocktails: 3,50 € - 6 € office. However, most international - Beer: 2 € - 3 € students buy a German prepaid card for - Juice: 1,50 € their mobile. If you bring your mobile Cinema ticket - 4,50 € - 7 € phone, make sure it is compatible with the system in Germany. Be careful when Because of the Semesterticket you won’t making international phone calls from need any extra money for transportation. your mobile, because these are still very expensive. Buy international phone cards instead, these are cheaper most of the time.

14 Sports With 19 different sports, the Athletic Union offers you a wide range of activities and a good way to meet new people. During the academic year, various tournaments are organised, e.g. volleyball, handball or football, ping pong.

For more information: Opening hours: Universitätssportclub Viadrina Monday – Friday 8 am– 11 pm http://www.usc-viadrina.de Saturday – Sunday 1 pm – 6 pm Tel.: + 49 – 3 35 – 53 44-367

You can choose from: Aerobics Fencing Rowing Aikido Football Show Dancing Badminton Fitness Swimming Ballroom Handball Tae Kwon Do Basketball Power Dumbell Volleyball Chess Rehabilitation sport Weight Lifting

Laundry Student life Each residence hall in Frankfurt (Oder) is Although Frankfurt (Oder) is not as well- equipped with a couple of washing known as Frankfurt (Main), it has much machines and tumble-dryers. You have to offer ranging from theatre, concerts, to buy tokens from your building mana- cabaret, museums, bars, restaurants to ger in order to use the machines. A sign- cinema in the city centre. There is also up sheet is posted in each laundry room. bowling, dancing in one of four different Be sure to sign-up in advance in order to clubs, or billiards in one of the many reserve a machine. pubs in Słubice (other side of the border in Poland). The student club Grotte International Press and Books frequently organises parties and other You can buy international newspapers social events such as video evenings or and magazines at the news stand in the card and dart tournaments. In war mer train station. For a broader selection, you months go to Helenesee (Lake Helene – might have to travel to Berlin (e.g. the 10 km from Frankfurt) and lie on the Hugendubel at Berlin Zoologischer beach, or go rollerblading along the river. Garten has a wide range of English books).

15 Emergency pharmacies in town and can also be Emergency numbers in Germany are: found in the local newspapers.

110 (police) 112 (ambulance and fire brigade) Address and telephone number of the local hospital: If you are in need of medical assistance, Klinikum Frankfurt (Oder) GmbH please go to the emergency room of the Müllroser Chaussee 7 hospital clo sest to your home or to the 15236 Frankfurt (Oder) doctor on call. If you need pharma- Tel.: + 49 – 335 – 548-0 ceuticals after standard opening hours go to the pharmacy on duty. A list of the Bus 982, Tram Nr. 4 pharmacies on duty hangs in front of all Direction Markendorf „Klinikum“

Money matters and currency Withdrawing money at cash machines: If Since the 1st of January, 2002, the Euro- you have a German account, with- pean currency Euro replaced the German drawing money in Germany is very easy Mark (DM) and the national currencies of and free at all partner banks. If you wish 12 other participating European coun- to withdraw money from an account tries. 1 € equals roughly $1,30 US. outside of Germany, you will be charged Given the proximity of Frankfurt (Oder) a certain percentage of the total amount. to the German-Polish border, we would Most of the frequently used credit/debit like to mention the Polish currency – cards (Amex, Master, Visa, EC, Maestro, Złoty – as well. 1 Złoty is worth roughly Cirrus) are accepted at virtually all cash 0,25 €. Most shops in Słubice accept machines. both currencies. However, you might You will need about 500,00 € for the first have some problems in restaurants, week, so please make sure you have the pubs, and copy shops etc., which often money available in cash or in other only accept payments made in Złoty. accounts!!! You might have difficulties Euro for Złoty can easily be exchanged using credit cards and traveller checks. at one of the many bureaux de change offices just across the border in Słubice.

How to open a bank account in own German bank, you can withdraw Germany money free of charge. However, there Most major German banks have bran- are some differences in availability of ches in Frankfurt (Oder). Generally, all cash machines; so please check with German banks offer accounts to students people who have lived here for a while, free of charge, except charges for which bank they’d recommend. The overdrawing. At cash machines of your

16 Interstudis will be pleased to help you in clothing for the winter but do not forget this matter should you need it. some light clothing for the summer.

When you open an account with any Hours of daylight can vary from 8 am – bank, you will have to bring a valid 4 pm in midwinter; and 4.30 am – passport, proof of enrollment and finally 9.30 pm in midsummer. proof of residence in Frankfurt (Oder). Electricity Climat/Weather In Germany as well as in most European The climate in Frankfurt (Oder) is inter- countries, the electrical system works on continental, so it can be very warm in 230 Volts and uses type C and F plugs. If the summer (around 30 Celsius /86 you are from a country with a different Fahrenheit) and cold in winter (-15 Cel- system, make sure to use your electrical sius/5 Fahrenheit)! If you are not fami- equipment with the necessary adapter liar with snow and ice, you will get used (either bring one or buy one here, most to it quickly here! Therefore, make sure department stores or travel shops offer a you bring some warm and rain-proof broad selection).

17 miscellaneous

Email account at the European University Viadrina

Together with the documents about your matriculation you will receive login details for a student email account at the EUV. Please store this information, even if you are not going to use this email address. These information are your access to several university services, amongst them the hisportal. With this service you can online for instance • print out certifications • register for an examination • check results of examinations...

International Day

What is the International Day? Information and fun are the main parts of that day. Our partner universities have the opportunity to present themselves to Viadrina students who are intending to enrich their academic career with an exchange-semester abroad. Moreover, Viadrina students gain a first glimpse on the academic and cultural aspects of the countries and institutions in which they are interested in through our exchange student’s active and creative engagement. It is a place where co- operations between Viadrina and its partner universities are being intensified and where guest students can creatively present cultural highlights of their home countries.

Who is taking part? In particular, it is an event organized by students for students. Working in teams with our guest students, our Viadrina students create an international communication and exchange platform of academic as well as cultural topics and highlights. Furthermore, it is an excellent opportunity to meet Viadrina students as well as other exchange students.

Our guest-student’s outstanding role! As representatives of their home universities and their countries, our international students find themselves in the outstanding role to represent the two subjects to their best advantage. In doing so, there are no bounds to their creativity. All time favourites like cultural dances, music, creative decoration, culinary delicacies, indigenous costumes, etc. essentially create the unique atmosphere of the International Day. Therefore, initial ideas and preparations for the International Day should already start prior to the arrival in Germany as they are crucial for the success of the event.

Last but not least: The most creative booth will be awarded! So it is worth it to participate!

Academic year 2009-2010 This year the International day takes place on October 29th 2009 in the winter term.

Important information for the International Day on October 29th 2009: Please bring a selection of recent music that has been frequently played in your home country.

Contact: For further questions and inspirations concerning the International Day do not hesitate to contact the Interstudis ([email protected]), the coordinators ([email protected]) as well as the AStA contact for international relations ([email protected]).

18 Forms

On the following pages you can find necessary application forms:

o application form for the language course “German Intensive Course” o housing application form

19 Personal notes

20 APPLICATION FORM German intensive courses

16 March – 01 April 2010

Please complete and return to: viadrina sprachen gmbh Spiekerstraße 11a www.viadrina-sprachen.com D-15230 Frankfurt (Oder) [email protected] by mail or fax (0049 – 335-40 16 326)

1. Surname:

2. First name:

3. Date of birth (d/m/y):

4. Gender: 5. Citizenship:

6. Mailing address:

7. E-mail address:

8. Home university:

9. Subjects of study at your home university: at Europa-Universität Viadrina:

10. How long have you been studying German? Where? (e.g. school, university etc.) Have you ever taken German exams?

11. Have you been to Germany before?

12. Which skills do you need most? Listening Reading Writing Speaking

13. I plan to arrive in Frankfurt (Oder) on:

Yes, I wish to participate in the German Intensive Course.

______Date, signature

Please make sure to transfer your deposit of EUR 200,00 to our bank account by March 01, 2010. All bank charges are on the account of the participant. Notification of cancellation must be in writing and sent to viadrina sprachen gmbh. By cancellation before the March 01, 2010 registration fee except a cancellation charge of EUR 20 will be refunded. By cancellation after the registration deadlines there will be no refund. Refund claims must include bank address and account number for money transfer.

Account holder: viadrina sprachen gmbh Account number: 53 4883 Bank routing number: 120 300 00

Bank: Deutsche Kreditbank AG reference: 10/ Deutsch Intensiv/ Swift-Code: BYLADEM1001 your name IBAN: DE06120300000000534883

Bewerbung um Aufnahme in eine Studentenwohnanlage Application for admission in student halls of residence

Bitte füllen Sie die Bewerbung mit Schreibmaschine oder in Druckbuchstaben aus und legen Sie 2 Briefmarken für einen Standardbrief bei ! Please fill in the application form in block capitals! or typed !! Foto

Familienname: Vorname: surname first name geboren am: in: date of birth birth place Nationalität: nationality O männlich O weiblich O Raucher O Nichtraucher male female smoker non-smoker Personalausweis- / Passnummer: passport / identity card no. Kontaktanschrift: current adress:

Telefon: Telefax: telefone telefax E-mail: Heimatanschrift/ Eltern: parents adress Adressänderungen bitte unverzüglich melden! Please inform us immediately of any change of address! Beginn des Studiums an der: O EUV Frankfurt (Oder) als O Erststudium / undergraduate study Institution of study O Fachhochschule Eberswalde O Zweitstudium / graduate study

O BTU Cottbus O Promotionsstudium / phd study O Fachhochschule Lausitz O Sonstiges / other: In welchem Hochschulsemester sind Sie: in which Semester will you participate Fachrichtung: Matrikel-Nummer (wenn vorhanden): field of study matriculation-no. (if already existing) Bitte Zulassungsbescheid oder Immatrikulationsbescheinigung - wenn vorhanden - beilegen oder nachsenden! Please send - if available - licence notice or certificate of matriculation! Ich beantrage einen Platz in einer Wohnanlage des Studentenwerkes: I apply an accomodation in a student hall of residence: Frankfurt (Oder) Eberswalde Senftenberg Cottbus O Birkenallee O Beeskower Straße 7-13 O Großenhainer Straße 60/1 O Universitätsstraße 1-5 O Mühlenweg O Strausberger Straße 1-9 O Großenhainer Straße 60/2 O Universitätsstraße 10 O Große Oderstraße O Bernauer Heerstraße O Großenhainer Straße 60/3 O Universitätsstraße 16 O August-Bebel-Straße O Großenhainer Straße 60/4 O Erich-Weinert-Straße 3-6 O Potsdamer Straße 1-7 O Logenstraße O Großenhainer Straße 60/5 O Lipezker Straße 46

Post an / letters to: Post an / letters to: Studentenwerk Frankfurt(Oder) Studentenwerk Frankfurt(Oder) Abt. Studentisches Wohnen, Abt. Studentisches Wohnen Paul-Feldner-Straße 8, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder) Universitätsstraße 20 03046 Cottbus

Gewünschter Einzugstermin (unverbindlich) / preferred date of move :

Zusatzwünsche / wishes: Durch Ihre Unterschrift erklären Sie sich ausdrücklich damit einverstanden, dass Ihre im Rahmen eines evtl. Mietverhältnisses anfallenden persönlichen Daten von uns zum Zwecke der Datenverarbeitung gespeichert werden. In signing this form, i declare that i agree to the following: In the event of a contract between the studentenwerk and myself, i have no objections to my personal details being saved in a data bank.

Ort, Datum / place, date Unterschrift / signature