Additional programme for international students (APIS)

This workshop is about gaining more self-confidence, getting helpful tools and tips for dealing with the German language and saying goodbye to the idea that we have to speak perfect German in order to be successful in our studies.

The workshop includes practical exercises and an open exchange with all participants from different countries and cultures. It consists of 2 in-person sessions, each lasting 2.5 hours, and is held in German. The language level is at least B1. The language is spoken very slowly so that all participants can understand the essentials.

Why should you visit this workshop?

• You say goodbye to the idea that you have to speak perfect German in order to have a satisfying and successful study/life.
• You get helpful tools and tips on how to use the German language.
• You learn to appreciate your unique way of speaking German.
• You realise how you can benefit from your mother tongue.
• You gain more confidence to communicate in German.

Roßkopf hike (2022)

On the 6th of May we met up to go hiking together. Along our way to the forest restaurant St. Ottilien, we’ve been quite active – whether it being doing pull-ups, balancing on wooden trunks or simply hiking up the mountain. We definitely earned our break, eating yummy cakes or ice cream and enjoying a refreshing beverage.

Freiburger Münstermarkt (2022)

We gathered together to stroll over Freiburg’s Münstermarkt around the famous Münster. It was a sunny and beautiful day to get to know the hustle and bustle of the market whilst enjoying the company of other students. At the end we got us some ice cream or iced coffee. The insider tip here is probably the combination of mango-straciatella.

New Heart Festival – Silent Disco (2022)

At the New Heart Festival, better known as a Silent Disco, we picked up our headphones and let ourselves be caught up and carried away by the atmosphere. We ended up with lots of dancing. It was an impressive experience and a great atmosphere!

Schlossberg hike and sunset on Kanonenplatz (2022)

Wir konnten einen der sonnigeren Abende dieser Woche für uns und unsere kleine Wanderung auf den Schlossberg, Schlossbergturm und für den Sonnenuntergang auf dem Kanonenplatz nutzen. Wir entschieden uns, den Blick über Freiburg vom Schlossbergturm für einige Zeit zu genießen. Auf dem Rückweg zum Kanonenplatz machten wir einen kurzen und leicht hügeligen Abstecher, der etwas abenteuerlich, aber natürlich geplant war. Am Ende erlebten wir trotz vieler Wolken einen wunderschönen und sehr farbenprächtigen Sonnenuntergang.

Spielecafé (2022)

During our time at the Spielecafé many of us tried games we haven’t played before or played games that we haven’t played in a couple of years. Divided up into smaller groups we chose many different games from the very big collection. It was a fun event!

Scavenger-hunt through Freiburg (2022)

We met up to go on a Scavenger Hunt through Freiburg. Split up into groups of 4, everybody wandered through the streets to complete small missions. From talking to strangers to walking as quickly as possible around the Münster, everybody had a lot of fun!

Miniature Golf (2022)

Playing miniature golf was a first for almost everyone. Even though the courses were quite difficult sometimes, everybody had a lot of fun, trying to reach the hole in as little tries as possible. While some were trying to apply their studies to calculate the best shot, others were busy trying to follow the golden rule of miniature golf: Play gently and not with force.

Picnic at Seepark (2022)

Am letzten Samstag vor dem Semesterende trafen wir uns im Seepark , um ein wenig zu picknicken, Karten zu spielen, Musik zu hören und uns zu unterhalten. Wir alle konnten für eine kurzen Moment den Prüfungsstress beiseite schieben und eine gute Zeit zusammen genießen.

30.07.2022, 18:00 – 21:00
Semester wrap-up Silent Disco

On the last Saturday before the semester ends, we got together at the Seepark to have a little picnic, play cards, listen to music and to socialize. We all were able to put the stress of university exams aside for a short moment and enjoy a good time together.

Spielecafé (2022)

Beginning of August we went to the Spielecafé for a second time. There were a few who were at the first Spielecafé Event but also many who’ve never been to one before.
In smaller groups we tried many different games, which were sometimes quite complicated but still lot of fun. Most of us even played games we’ve never played before. Nice staff members even recommended and explained games as well!

Daytrip to Basel (2022)

We went to Basel to explore the city in a relaxed manner. We walked around and visited the most famous landmarks, had a look at the beautiful botanical garden, before eating our lunch sitting next to the Rhine. To finish a fun day in Switzerland, we went to the Basler Tierpark to look at cute animals!

Waldkronenweg (2022)

We went to Waldkirch. After a short hike up the mountain we had a lot of fun walking around the Waldkronenweg. We were able to overlook at the rhine valley with the Kaiserstuhl and the Vosges and enjoyed the sunny weather. To top it off we went for a fun giant slide ride down the mountain!

Miniature Golf at Seepark (2022)

On a sunny and warm autumn afternoon we picked up the minigolf clubs for the first time and tried to get the ball into the hole with as few strokes as possible. Even if beginner’s luck wasn’t always there, we all had a wonderful time and were able to enjoy the last mini golf game before the winter break!

Impressions Schlossberg 2022

On a sunny autumn day we hiked up the Schlossberg in a small group. Already on the Kanonenplatz we enjoyed a wonderful view over the city, but it was even more beautiful on the Schlossberg tower: there we had the opportunity to watch a colorful, breathtaking sunset. A cup of hot chocolate finished the hike and warmed us up.

Spielecafé (2022)

Visiting the Colombischlössle archaeological museum (2022)

Visiting the Colombischlössle archaeological museum enabled us to take a journey through the millennia. Through a variety of discovered finds, we have looked at how the region of southern Baden developed from the Stone Age to the early Middle Ages. Through various interactive offers, we could approach the spirit of the old days and learn how heavy the Roman soldier’s armor was.

• 27.04.2022, 19:00-21:00
  Kick-Off with „Speed-Friending”
    At our first International Stammtisch about 20 international students from all over the world and from different fields of study gathered together in a Freiburg restaurant. Divided into small groups, everyone rotated clockwise around the long table in order to keep making new acquaintances. The speed friending was supported by some prompts so that it was easy to quickly interact and communicate with others!

• 20.05.2022, 19:00-21:00
  Freiburg – tips and tricks
   
  
  Where do we like to do sports? Who has already taken a day trip to Switzerland, France or the Black Forest? Which restaurant do we prefer to go to? And where is a good café? What tips do others have and what else would we like to do around Freiburg and in the city? We discussed all of this intensively on Friday, passed on our own tips but also received many new suggestions and ideas.
   
   
• 15.06.2022, 19:00-21:00
  German language  For this international Stammtisch we decided to plan a little trivia night with different categories. We learned a lot about different dialects, tongue twisters and German sayings. We also tried pronouncing difficult German words, amongst other things the longest German word since 1996 in the Guinness Book of Records.
   
  
   
• 29.06.2022, 20:00-22:00
  All about traveling Our fourth International Stammtisch took place with nice weather and cool drinks. We talked about our previous travel experiences and adventurous activities like bungee jumping and roller coasters. We told each other where we would like to travel in the future and which countries are on our bucket list. It was a fun evening being out.
   
  

• 13.07.2022, 20:00-22:00
  Ethnic Dinner, Throwback to Childhood
  We meet up on a nice summer night to talk about our childhoods and different cultures. We started off by talking about some of our childhood memories, talked about different languages, traditional food and exchanged ideas about what cities to visit, what books to read and movies to watch.

• Speed Friending, 12.10.2022
   
  
  For the first international Stammtisch this semester, we met in a restaurant and had an opportunity to make new acquaintances through the popular “Speed Friending” concept. Each person had 5 minutes to talk to the other person, then we rotated clockwise and got to know even more people! While some talked about their hobbies or favorite foods, others discussed different fields of study and exchanged tips and tricks about Freiburg.

• Impression Stammtisch, 02.11.2022
  
  
  This time, our international Stammtisch was all about Freiburg. In order to get to know each other better, we first played the game “1 truth 2 lies”. After that we split up into smaller groups and talked intensively about Freiburg. We found out which cafés make the best coffee, where one can find the best food and which places one should definitely visit. Through this exchange of ideas, each person could not only learn something new about Freiburg, but also get useful tips and tricks about the city.