On Tuesday 1 September, Martina Leifeld, Nicole Struzek, Heike Stiller and Brigitte Rohde from the International Office at Paderborn University welcomed the new exchange students for the 2026/27 winter semester at an induction event. The 112 international students in total come from 48 partner universities/institutions in 29 different countries. They will all be spending the 2026/27 winter semester in Paderborn, and some will even be staying for a whole year.
During the induction event, the international students were given an overview of Paderborn University and the campus. This was followed by a first tour of the university canteens. The accompanying cultural programme, in which the exchange students can take part throughout the semester, was also presented. This includes, for example, numerous events, some of which involve trips to various cities in Germany and are organised by the International Office and the student association‘Eurobiz e. V.’.
During their first week in Paderborn, the exchange students take part in, amongst other things, intercultural workshops run by the International Office, which help them settle into their new surroundings quickly. The students also attend a German language course to prepare for the semester. They are supported by 56 ‘buddies’ – students from Paderborn who are participants in the International Office’s buddy programme. As mentors, they accompany the international students on visits to the authorities and on their first shopping trips, for example, and provide helpful tips for everyday life such as.
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