Dear new master students,
to welcome you and get to know each other, the study programme as well as the university/department better there will be a Master-Welcome Program just before the semester / lectures start(s) with follow-up events in the first weeks of the semester. The program is designed in a way that also people can (in parts) participate which cannot make it to Cologne in time, i.e. because of VISA difficulties.
Below is an overview of the program:
30th September, 11:00 AM Onwards
New theory building seminar room 0.03, in parts hybrid
- Course Program Planning and Help Regarding Bureaucracy when Moving to Germany: A session on planning your course schedules and understanding the program structure. This will be a hybrid session (both in-person and online), and recordings will be made available. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR EVERYONE)
- Campus Tour: A guided tour of the campus to familiarize you with the department, library, and all the different areas.
- Social program: To wrap up the day, we may have a relaxed evening to get to know each other better.
Orientation Fridays (October, 11th & 18th, and November, 8th)
Seminar room II. Physics institute
Three Fridays to go deeper in the courses and to hear the stories of many master students. The plan for those Fridays will be as follows:
- 3:00 PM – Study Planning & Guidance: This time is reserved for new students who need assistance with study planning or course-related and other questions, especially for those who couldn’t attend yet.
- 4:00 PM – Specialisation Presentations: We will present different specialisation areas of the Cologne Master program which also reflect the Cologne research areas. These presentations will include scientific talk and lab tours, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the research areas and opportunities within the program (no claim of completeness).
- Afterwards: campus tour, workshops, social events…: There will be another campus tour, different workshops e.g. tackling racism or critical sciences as well as more opportunities to get to know each other and the city better.
We hope these events will provide you with a strong start to your master’s studies and help you connect with your mates. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Yours Fachschaft / Student Council