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UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
GUIDE FOR
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
Studying at THM,
living in Giessen and
Friedberg
International Office
02 ■ Guide for international Students Guide for international Students ■ 03
IMPRINT Page 15 Fotolia: © michaeljung CONTENT
Page 16 THM International Office:
Publisher: Der Präsident der © Sarah Homberger Foreword 04
Technischen Hochschule Mittelhessen Page 17 THM Hochschulsport: © Maili Winoto
University of Applied Sciences Page 18 Gießen Marketing: © RKW, LIVING IN GIESSEN AND FRIEDBERG ■ 05
Wiesenstr. 14 © Rolf Wegst, © Sadullah Güleç
35390 Giessen Page 21 THM: © Till Schürmann 1. Cost of living 06
Wilhelm-Leuschner-Str. 13 Page 22 THM: © Till Schürmann, 2. Accommodation 06
61169 Friedberg Fotolia: © Wavebreakmedia-Micro 3. Food 07
Germany Page 24 THM: © Till Schürmann 4. Transportation 09
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Editorial staff: International Office | Atkins, THM ZS: © Christine Fritz 6. Working 12
Sarah Homberger, Shila Monasterios Page 26 Fotolia: © buyman 7. Accident and liability insurance 14
Layout: Printmedien | Christine Fritz Page 27 Fotolia: © raven 8. Internet and mobile communications 14
Print: Saxoprint Page 32 THM: © Till Schürmann 9. Leisure time activities around THM 15
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Date: September 2017 Legal Disclaimer
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THM: © Till Schürmann information presented in this broschure. 5. Course enrolment and exams 22
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04 ■ Guide for international Students Living in Giessen and Friedberg ■ 05
VORWORT
Dear international students,
Welcome to the THM Technische Hochschule
Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences.
With this information brochure we want to
support you in your arrival, daily life and
studies at and around the THM.
We hope that you will soon feel at home and
that you will have a good time at THM.
For your studies we wish you all the best, good
luck and success. We are looking forward to
meeting you soon at one of our events. If you
have any questions, problems or suggestions
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best regards,
Your team of the International Office at THM
Giessen | A13.0.01-0.09 and A13.1.04-1.09
Friedberg | A3.0.09-0.10 Living in Giessen and Friedberg
www.thm.de/international
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1. COST OF LIVING 2. ACCOMMODATION moving. This must be done in time. Please also
remember to inform the Registrar’s Office of
The following chart shows the The brochure the THM and all other institutions or contract
€ €
average monthly costs of living
for students in Germany, exclu-
“Finding Accommodation”
will give you detailed
partners about your new address.
ding the rent. Compared to other information on apartment
German student cities, Giessen and Friedberg hunting:
? the
are rather inexpensive. Nevertheless, 3. FOOD
following chart can be seen and used as a ■ go.thm.de/accommodation
guide. Costs and expenses vary depending on
your lifestyle and your preferences.1 Studentenwerk / Student Services “WG International” at THM
The Studentenwerk Giessen offers student Our student tutors of „WG International“
Food 168 € dorms in residence halls at low prices in (=Wohngemeinschaft international, Shared
Clothing 42 € Giessen and in Friedberg (ca. 230-260€) Flat International) can help you to find a
Learning aids 20 € shared flat with people interested in an
Telephone/Internet/public service ■ Contact: Studentenwerk Giessen | intercultural living environment.
broadcasting fees 31 € Wohnheimverwaltung | Otto-Behaghel-Str. 23 |
Free-time, culture, sports 61 € 35394 Giessen ■ Contact: International Office Mensa / Cafeteria
Health insurance 90 € Tel.: +49 (0)641/40008-308 Giessen | A13.0.09 The easiest and cheapest way for students
Semester social fees www.studentenwerk-giessen.de/Studentisches_ Friedberg | A3.1.10 to eat is to visit one of the cafeterias of the
(Once per semester) a. 270 € Wohnen go.thm.de/wg-international “Studentenwerk Giessen”, located at the
Facebook: THM Giessen WG International universities. The cafeterias provide you with
■ Please find further information here: www. ■ Exchange students please contact: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both universities
internationale-studierende.de/fragen_zur_ international.wohnen@studwerk.uni-giessen.de Moving / Change of residence have several cafeterias, on THM Campus in
vorbereitung/finanzierung/lebenshaltungskosten When you move please remember all the Giessen and Friedberg there are not only the
terms of notices. Make sure the deadline does main cafeterias, but also a smaller Cafeterias.
1
These figures are based on the survey results of the 21st
not overlap with your new tenancy. Usually the You can choose from a variety of warm
Social Survey of the German Students Institution:
terms of notice are three months in advance. meals (with meat, vegetarian and vegan),
www.sozialerhebung.de/download/21/Soz21_hauptbericht.pdf
Inform your landlord in writing that you are pasta dishes from a “Pastaria” or fresh raw
08 ■ Living in Giessen and Friedberg Living in Giessen and Friedberg ■ 09
vegetables and salad from the salad bar. Farmers markets 4. TRANSPORTATION If you want to buy a bike you can for example
At the weekly farmers markets you can find buy one second hand online:
■ Please find all cafeterias in Giessen and many vendors with fresh fruits, vegetables and Public Transport ■ www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de
Friedberg and their meal plans here: meat. Some products even come straight from Your Student ID is also your semester ticket for ■ www.marbuch-verlag.de
www.sw-giessen.my-mensa.de the nearby region. If you enjoy cooking and public transport. It allows you to take trains
eating you will find the farmer´s market is just (except for ICE and IC-trains), subways and Or you can get a new one, for example here:
Supermarkets the right fit. buses within the area of the RMV (Rhein-Main- ■ www.switchbike.de
In Giessen and Friedberg you will find a great Verkehrsverbund). ■ www.delta-bike.de
variety of supermarkets like Rewe and Tegut, ■ In Giessen – Brandplatz and Lindenplatz. ■ www.reiner.eu
but you also find discounter markets such as Market days: Wednesday and Saturday ■ This ticket is paid through your semester
Lidl, Penny, Aldi etc. Additionally, you can find mornings until 2 p.m. social fees. You find all bus and train You can also rent a bike for little money. At
international groceries in ethnic supermarkets schedules for Giessen, Friedberg and the “The Youth Workshop” (Jugendwerkstatt) you
(for example Asian, Indian or Arabic ■ In Friedberg – at Marienplatz. Market days: RMV-Region here: www.rmv.de can rent a bike for a rental deposit and low
specialities). Friday and Saturday mornings until 1 p.m. rental fees or also buy one quite cheap.
Bicycle
Tap water Giessen is a typical student’s town, where ■ Alter Krofdorfer Weg 4 | 35398 Giessen
The German tap water is drinking water. It is of many travel by bike rather than by bus or car. Tel.: +49 (0)641/93100-215
excellent quality in the regions of Friedberg and By bike you are more flexible in town. www.jugendwerkstatt-giessen.de
Giessen and is therefore suitable for drinking. The lakes and forests around Giessen are very
easy to reach by bike as well. Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 9-12.15 pm |
Bottle and can deposit Mon, Wed: 1.15-3 pm
When you buy drinks in Germany, you usually Friedberg and its surroundings also offer
have to pay a deposit for the bottle or can scenic routes and landscapes to discover.
called “Pfand” (usually ca. 8-25 cents). If you These are very easy to ride by bike and are
return the bottle or can to the store (often in a suitable for day and weekend trips.
machine), then you will be refunded the deposit. ■ www.wetter-radweg.de/friedberg-und-bad-
nauheim
■ Find more Information here:
www.dpg-pfandsystem.de
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a doctor or specialist. Also, on weekends you +49 (0)6131/19240 Poison Emergencies Hesse 0800 1 11 01 11 Telephone service for spiritual
should visit doctors offering an „emergency In case of emergency with suspected welfare
service“. Doctors and specialists rotate their poisoning, the poison emergency call is the Problems and crises, e.g. problems with your
duties for weekend medical services. You can first point of contact to capture the situation partner, bullying at school and at work,
call 116/117 or use the following link, which and prevent a life-threatening situation loss of job, addiction, illness, loneliness,
provides information about the next on-call from occurring. If this is already the case, sensual crises, spiritual questions
medical doctor in your surroundings. the rescue call 112 should be selected instead
■ www.bereitschaftsdienst-hessen.de of the poison emergency call. Pharmacy Emergency Duties
Are listed at every pharmacy and here:
Visiting a specialist 08000 116016 Help telephone „Violence ■ www.apotheken.de/notdienste
€
Usually General practitioners refer and against women“
€
transfer to specialists. With such a transfer, Nationwide advisory services for women KatWarn – Catastrophe Warning App
5. IN CASE OF SICKNESS AND it is often easier to get an appointment with a affected by violence, as well as their social The app „KATWARN“ directs official warnings
EMERGENCIES specialist doctor. However, if you would like to environment. Free, anonymous, around the and recommendations for action to the
make an appointment with a specialist, clock help with advice from specialists. affected people. Only authorities and safety
When should I see a doctor? it is advisable to use the appointment service organizations decide on the content,
In case of illness, it is good to know the of your health insurance. timing and scope.
doctor‘s practices within your living ■ www.katwarn.de
environment. In Germany there are no Emergency contacts:
outpatient departments in hospitals.
Therefore, in case of sickness you should
first see a doctor or general practitioner.
110 Police Emergency Call
Non-medical emergency situations,
?
Please make an appointment by telephone criminal offenses or traffic accidents
and do not forget to bring your health
insurance card (EHIC) with you. 112 Fire Brigade Rescue Service
For cases of severe accidents, heart
When and how do I go to a hospital? attacks (infarction) and collapse, dyspnea,
You should only go to the hospital in case of an unconsciousness, paralysis, stroke, poisoning
emergency or after receiving a transfer from and burns, and acute pain.
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residence permit. You are allowed to work 120 For further information on your tax identifica-
full days or 240 half days per year. Students tion number please contact the town hall:
and their employers have to provide sufficient
documentation of the actual working hours, ■ In Giessen
in order to avoid legal problems. Stadtbüro | Berliner Platz 1
Tel.: +49(0)641/306-1234
Work and residence permit for
international graduates of German Office hours: Mon-Thur 8-6 pm | Fri 8-12 pm |
universities Sat 10 am-1pm
The DAAD has issued a detailed brochure on
the legal framework of employment for foreign ■ In Friedberg
students and graduates: Bürgerbüro | Mainzer-Tor-Anlage 6
Tel.: +49 (0)6031/88-1
■ www.daad.de/medien/deutschland/stipendien/
formulare/erwerbstaetigkeit_januar_2017.pdf Office hours: Mon-Thur 8-12.30 pm |
Tue 4-6 pm | Fri 8-12 pm
You are also invited to visit the corresponding
6. WORKING access to the job market and do not need a info-session of the THM International Career The job search
work permit. Center. If you want to search for jobs on the Internet,
International Career Center – ICC it is best to use keywords such as „Stellen
The International Career Center offers ■ Further important information can be read The tax identification angebote“, „Mini-Job“, „Aushilfe“, etc.
international students an opportunity to here: www.studentenwerke.de/en/content/ You need your tax identification number when
prepare for a job and a career in Germany. jobben you start a job. You get this in the town in Together with the Studentenwerk Giessen, the
which you are registered. As soon as you have International Office has published a detailed
■ www.thm.de/icc Work permits for students from non-EU registered with the local residents´ office, you brochure on the subject of „Working during the
■ icc@thm.de countries should automatically receive your tax identi- studies“:
International students from non-EU countries fication number by post from the Federal Tax
Students from the EU and EWR may hold a side job to support their financial Office (Bundeszentralamt für Steuern). ■ www.thm.de/site/en/international-en/incoming-
Students from the EU and EWR have free means. The work permit is included in the englisch/residence-status/work-permits.html
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7. ACCIDENT AND LIABILITY Studentenwerk at the above address. In private residential communities and shared 9. LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES
INSURANCE flats there is usually a common, shared wire AROUND THM
Private liability insurance less LAN. If you are planning to rent your own
Accident and liability insurance at the A private liability insurance covers damages apartment without an existing connection, we
THM that are caused to your own property and recommend asking the neighbors if you can
THM students are insured in case of accidents which are not connected with THM studies or use the existing Internet for a fee. Otherwise,
during lectures, university related excursions, damages which you may cause to someone you should make sure that you do not sign
internships etc. and on the way to and from else´s property. contracts with a „minimum contract time“,
the THM. In addition, the Studentenwerk which is longer than your own stay in Germany.
concluded liability insurance for students We recommend that you take out such
in connection with the participation in study insurance. For further information, please Mobile communications
activities. contact the Federation of Insured Persons Network operators in Germany are Telekom,
■ www.bundderversicherten.de Vodafone and O2 (E-Plus/Telefonica).
For more information on insurance services, Well-known providers among students are:
please contact the International Office or the Congstar, freenetmobile, klarmobil.de, 1 & 1,
Studentenwerk Giessen. OTELO, FYVE, AldiTalk, and others.
8. INTERNET AND MOBILE
■ Studentenwerk Giessen | Soziale Dienste COMMUNICATIONS Important questions in the purchase decision
Otto-Behaghel-Str. 25 | Room 18 are: Contract term or terms of notice? Is the
Tel.: +49 (0) 641/40008-162 Internet tariff equipped with an Allnet Flatrate or free Internationales Buddy Programme – IBP
beratung.service@studwerk.uni-giessen.de Internet is provided in minutes to call? What is the volume of data of Each new semester, the IBP builds “buddy
your dormitory. You the mobile internet and is LTE available? teams” consisting of newly arrived
Private accident insurance must set up a network international students and THM students and
The Studentenwerk has concluded a private password for access employees (both German and international).
accident insurance for THM students. to the Internet in the Goal of the programme is to promote inter-
The private insurance covers accidents dormitories. This is done at www.its.thm.de cultural exchanges on campus and help new
outside the rooms and events as well as under „Network access for WLAN, VPN as well international students get off to a good start!
outside the way to and from the THM. as dormitories“. Internet is available in the
In the event of an accident, please contact the dormitories only via cable.
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Also, a semester social programme with a Lokal International then you are welcome to join and play your
variety of group activities such as excursions, The Lokal International in Giessen, instrument in the orchestra:
cultural and sporting events are organized Eichendorffring 111 is located in the center ■ www.thm.de/applied-sounds
each semester. of Eichendorff‘s student residence halls.
It is a fun location for meeting German and Do you want to play the piano? In the Protes-
■ go.thm.de/buddy-en international students in a cozy atmosphere tant student community there is a piano that
after lectures. It has a cafeteria and offers you can use: ■ www.esg-giessen.de
events such as game nights, cultural evenings,
salsa and more five days a week. Tuesday Night Skating
The Giessener Tuesday Night Skating takes
■ Eichendorffring 111 | 35394 Giessen place every Tuesday between May and August.
www.lokal-international.de At 8 pm, all participants meet at the parking
Hochschulsport / University Sports lot of the Intersport Begro for a tour through
WoTuPro The “THM Hochschulsport” offers more than Giessen.
WoTuPro is a dormitory programme 50 different sports programmes from Zumba
sponsored by “Studentenwerk”. The WoTuPro to football as well as the THM gym. They offer ■ For more information visit:
tutors are students themselves and offer a variety of courses and times in order to find www.tns-giessen.de
advice and support. In addition, a balance between your studies and sports.
they organize events for all students living The “THM Hochschulsport” also offers the Fleamarkets
THM‘s International Get-Together in the dormitories. possibility to participate in competitions in In and around Giessen and Friedberg there are
The International Get-Together is a good several sports. several weekly flea markets. At those markets
opportunity to speak other languages, ■ The programme can be found in the you can buy second hand products which are
socialize with students and prospective International Office of the THM, in the ■ Please find further detailed information on usually in a good condition. Usually these are
students from around the world, and share dormitories and at www.wotupro.de registration and the semester programme rather from the early morning until noon and
experiences on studying, searching for jobs here: www.thm.de/sport mostly on Saturdays or Sundays.
and everyday life here in Germany and
worldwide. The THM´s orchestra „Applied Sounds” ■ Most flea markets are on pages like this:
Do you play an instrument or sing? If you are www.marktcom.de
■ go.thm.de/buddy-en looking for a platform to practice and perform,
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Explore Giessen – the App
The interactive city magazine GIESSEN
Entdecken accompanies you through the city
through the app with the latest information,
such as: The largest event calendar in
the region.
■ giessen-entdecken.de/die-app
Watersports and swimming
Especially during summer there are many
possibilities to go swimming in outdoor
swimming pools or waterskiing or
wakeboarding. For colder periods there are
many indoor swimming pools as well.
■ www.wasserski-heuchelheim.de
■ www.swg-baeder.de
■ www.usa-wellenbad.de
■ www.seepark.hotsport.de
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STUDYING AT THE THM 1. SEMESTER DATES AND After officially enrolling at the THM, your chip ■ Giessen I C10
SCHEDULES card will be produced. This might take up to Tel.: +49 (0)641/309-1230
The International Office supports internatio- two weeks. You can pick up your card at the
nal students at the THM not only in your daily Semester dates and information on the Information Desk. ■ Friedberg I A3
life, but also in your studies. The THM offers a examination weeks can be found on the THM Tel.: +49 (0)6031/604-150
variety of counseling and other services. homepage in the „Organizer“ at: Before usage, the card must first be initialized.
■ www.thm.de/organizer For this, you insert the card into one of the ■ service@bib.thm.de
You are welcome to take update terminals. After initializing it you can
a look at the helpful Here you can view the timetables of all courses print your valid RMV semester ticket on it. The library card is integrated in the student
UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
booklet „THM START“, during the semester, look up information such card. You find a detailed description of the
which you get during as room assignments, events and office hours The validity of the chip card with the semester library and how to use it on the website
the introductory week of various offices/services. ticket must be renewed every semester by of the university library:
from the Central inserting the card into one of the terminals. ■ www.thm.de/bibliothek
THM START
Adivsory Service (Zent-
Wissenswertes, Tipps
und Tricks für einen
However, this is only possible if you paid the
perfekten Start am
rale Studienberatung). - Example - semester contributions before.
Campus Gießen
As an exchange student,
Sommersemester 2017
you have received this information during your More information about the chip card: 4. INTERNET AT THM
orientation days. ■ www.its.thm.de/hilfe/chipkarte
All students of the THM receive free internet
■ INFORMATION | Campus Giessen Area for the semester ticket access. When you pick up your chip card at
Giessen | A22 the Information Desk, you receive a TAN list
Tel.: +49 (0)641/309-7777 2. STUDENT CHIP CARD 3. LIBRARY with an initial password. Use this link
info@thm.de www.its.thm.de/benutzerkonto-aktivierung
The Student-ID is your student card, RMV The library offers guided to activate your user account. You can then
■ INFORMATION | Campus Friedberg semester ticket, electronic wallet for the cafe- tours for all new students at activate your student ID and your initial
Friedberg | A3 Foyer terias, library pass, access key to rooms and the beginning of the semes- password. Please note the two different links
Tel.: +49 (0)6031/604-7777 buildings of the THM, entrance to the Giessen ter. The dates are displayed for the two locations Giessen and Friedberg on
info@thm.de outdoor swimming pool (summer semester) in the library. this page.
and entrance to the Giessen theater.22 ■ Studying at the THM Studying at the THM ■ 23
5. COURSE ENROLLMENT AND department. This is possible within most ASTA ■ www.thm.de/site/studium/sie-starten-ihr-
EXAMS departments. Please consult the dean’s office The AStA is the body in which students studium/fachschaften.html
of your department for further information. continually strive to improve the general
You create your own timetable using the THM Please observe the requirements and dead- conditions of study and to promote the Registrar‘s Office and Chip Card
Organizer and also use it to get access to the lines of your campus and your department. exchange between the university and society. Service
module manuals. The Registrar‘s Office is responsible for
■ Giessen | C14.U.12 admission, enrollment and de-matriculation as
■ www.thm.de/organizer Tel.: +49 (0)641/309-1484 well as for semester social fee payments. They
sekretariat@asta.thm.de are your contact persons for leave of absence
For questions regarding specific timetables, from studies, part-time studies or for inquiries
please contact your department’s coordinator. ■ Friedberg | A3.U.19 from guest listeners. If you have any questions
Exchange students please contact the info-fb@asta.thm.de about the chip card, the colleagues of the chip
international coordinator of your department. card service are at your disposition.
■ www.asta.thm.de
■ dekanat@ .thm.de ■ Giessen | A13 | 2nd floor
“Fachschaften” / Student Council Tel.: +49 (0)641/309-1202/-1203
The “Fachschaften” are formed by students
of each department. The departments of Office hours: Daily 9.30-11.30 am and
the various disciplines offer information for Mon-Thur: 1.30-3 pm
newcomers, students and interested persons,
and help with questions about studying. ■ Friedberg I A3.0.13
6. SUPPORT FOR THM The council of each “Fachschaft” organizes Tel.: +49 (0)6031/604-101
STUDENTS a graduate ceremony once a year together
with the faculty. Members of the “Fachschaft” Office hours: Daily 9.30-11.30 am and by
For questions and problems, the International commit themselves voluntarily to the appointment
Office of the THM is always ready to guide you. improvement of the study conditions and
Registration for examination However, the following facilities and groups their fellow students. ■ www.thm.de/studiensekretariat
Before doing your exams, you need to register can also assist you with many questions.
online for each examination in your24 ■ Studying at the THM Studying at the THM ■ 25
Office hours: Mon 1.30-3.30 am and by
appointment
■ www.thm.de/zs
Equal Opportunities Office/
Studying with a child
Equal Opportunities Office (Gleichstellungsbü-
BIKO - Counseling Center for Students ro) offers contacts and support with questions
in Intercultural Conflicts and problems concerning gender discriminati-
With BIKO, the THM offers counseling and on and the family-friendly university services.
support to students affected by discrimination. They also give counseling and guidance for
The success of your studies and your equal everyday planning with a child, in the search
participation in higher education should not for financial support for studying with a child
suffer through disadvantages such as racial or in case of any discrimination and conflict
Student Advisory Service ■ Giessen | A10.1.10, 1.11 discrimination. If you are not sure whether or situation concerning your gender.
The Central Student Advisory Service (Zentrale Tel.: +49 (0)641/309-6301 not you have experienced discrimination, we
Studienberatung, ZS) is for information, coun- studienberatung@thm.de can help you with clarification. ■ www.thm.de/frb-gleichstellung
seling and support for prospective and current
students. The trained study advisors help with Office hours: Mon 9.30-11.30 am and by ■ Contact person: Dipl. Ped. Gonca Sariaydin
orientation concerning your aimed studies or appointment Giessen | A10.1.01
questions and problems that may arise during Friedberg | A3.0.10
your studies. Just make an appointment or ■ Friedberg | A3 0.04 gonca.sariaydin@admin.thm.de
come to the office hours! Tel.: +49 (0)6031/604-7551 go.thm.de/biko
studienberatung@thm.de26 ■ Studying at the THM Studying at the THM ■ 27
KHG - Catholic Higher Education FURTHER ■ Basketball (national league):
Community CONTACTS AND www.giessen46ers.de
The KHG is an institution of the Catholic ADDRESSES ■ Handball (national league):
Church of the Diocese of Mainz. KHG accom- www.hsg-wetzlar.de
panies students, teachers and staff of the ■ Lahn river: www.lahntours.de
universities in Giessen with Christian council. ■ THM Online-Service ■ Public library:
There are many special events that go beyond for students: www.stadtbibliothek.giessen.de
their weekly offers. The KHG mainly advises https://studien-sb-service.th-mittelhessen.de/ ■ Giessen: www.giessen.de
international students - but of course every- docu/online.html www.giessener-land.de
one who is looking for and would like to have ■ Friedberg: www.friedberg-hessen.de
pastoral / advisory / coaching accompaniment ■ German language course: www.uni-giessen.
can feel free to get in contact with the KHG. de/international-pages/language-courses/in Cinemas
■ Giessen: www.kinopolis.de/gi
ESG - Protestant Student Community ■ Contact: Wilhelmstr. 28 | 35392 Giessen Daily newspapers ■ Friedberg: www.kinocenter-friedberg.de
The ESG in Giessen is an institution of the Tel.: +49 (0)641/78031 (available at the THM library) ■ Bad Nauheim: www.kino-badnauheim.de
Protestant Church in Hesse and Nassau. As a info@khg-giessen.de ■ Gießener Anzeiger: www.giessener-anzeiger.de ■ Lich: www.kinotraumstern.de
Christian community, it stands for the humani- www.khg-giessen.de ■ Gießener Allgemeine:
ty of God. In addition to community, counseling www.giessener-allgemeine.de RMV public transport map
and pastoral care, there are church services ■ Gießener Express: www.marbuch-verlag.de ■ www.rmv.de/de/Linien_und_Netze/
and social projects. They also offer a diverse ■ Wetterauer Zeitung (Friedberg): Streckennetz/Liniennetzplaene/464/RMV-
semester programme with events and semi- www.wetterauer-zeitung.de Liniennetzplaene.html
nars and you do not have to be a member of
the Protestant church in order to participate. Leisure time offers and tips We wish you all the best for your studies at
■ Giessen theatre: www.stadttheater-giessen.de the THM and a wonderful time in Giessen and
■ Contact: Henselstr. 7 | 35390 Giessen ■ Mathematikum: www.mathematikum.de Friedberg.
Tel.: +49 (0)641/76757 ■ Liebig Museum: www.liebig-museum.de
info.esg-giessen@ekhn-net.de ■ Sports: www.thm.de/sport
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www.wetter-radweg.de28 ■ Studying at the THM 29 ■ Studying at the THM Worthwhile annual events in Giessen, Wetzlar and Marburg Worthwhile annual events in Friedberg, Frankfurt and Bad Nauheim ■ giessen-entdecken.de/jahresuebersicht-2017/ ■ www.giessen-kocht.de ■ www.friedberg-hessen.de/smap---2670--normal-.html ■ wetzlar.de/leben-in-wetzlar/veranstaltungen/index.php ■ www.bad-nauheim.de/veranstaltungskalender.html ■ www.marburg.de/regional/veranstaltungen/suche.html?termine=1 ■ frankfurt.mobi/sixcms/detail.php?id=3800&_ffmpar[_id_inhalt]=101809 When? What and where? Feb Fasching, Deutschland May Gartenfest im Stadtpark Wieseckaue, Gießen When? What and where? May Museumstag in Hessen Feb Wetterauer Narrenexpress, Friedberg May Hessenpark Frühlingspflanzenmarkt, Hessen May Friedberger Frühlingsmarkt May/Jun Pfingstregatta auf der Lahn (Rudersport), Gießen May Grüne Soße Festival, Frankfurt May-Aug Musikalischer Sommer auf dem Schiffenberg, Gießen May Fressgassfest, Frankfurt May/Jun Hessentag. Jährlich wechselnd in einer hessischen Stadt. May Nacht der Museen, Frankfurt Jun Fluss mit Flair, WG-Flohmarkt, Gießen May/Jun Winzerfest, Friedberg Jun Bruchstraßenfest, Gießen Jun Internationales Fest, Sprudelhof, Bad Nauheim Jun Lange Nacht der Industrie in Hessen Jun Wäldchestag, Frankfurt Jun Tag der Architektur in Hessen Jun Bergerstraßenfest, Frankfurt Jun-Aug Bad Hersfelder Festspiele Jul Osthafen-Festival, Frankfurt Jul Golden Oldies (50er-Jahre-Festival, Wettenberg bei Gießen) Jul Brunnenfest, Bad Nauheim Jul Wetzlarer Festspiele Jul Christopher Street Day, Frankfurt Jul Sommernachtsweinfest, Wetzlar Aug European Elvis Festival, Bad Nauheim Aug Südstadtfest Marburg Aug Museumsuferfest, Frankfurt Aug Stadtfest, Gießen Aug Mainfest, Frankfurt Sep Theaterfest Saisoneröffnung, Gießen Aug/Sep Apfelwein-Festival, Frankfurt Sep Tag des offenen Denkmals in Hessen Aug/Sep Quellendankfeier, Bad Nauheim Oct Gallusmarkt, Wetzlar Sep Jugendstilfestival, Bad Nauheim Nov Liebigs Suppenfest, Gießen Sep/Oct Friedberger Herbstfest Dec Weihnachtsflair, Wetzlar I Weihnachtsmarkt in vielen deutschen Städten Dec Weihnachtsmarkt, Friedberg und Frankfurt
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