Study Buddy

Are you coming to TU Clausthal as part of an exchange program? Then you would certainly like...

... have lots of information about the university, the city etc.,
... be supported on your journey,
... preferably have your questions answered by an "insider",
... get to know students from Clausthal as quickly as possible,
... practise your German?

If one or more of these points apply to you, then the Study Buddy Program is just right for you.

How do I register?

Register using the registration form (see Downloads) and send it to us by e-mail. As soon as we have your details, we will look for a suitable buddy for you. This may take some time, the IZC will contact you as soon as a suitable partner has been found.

What happens next?

You will be in contact with your buddy before you arrive in Clausthal so that all questions, such as travel and finding a room, can be discussed and clarified at an early stage. When you arrive in Clausthal, your buddy may be able to pick you up at the bus stop and accompany you on your first steps. Ideally, your buddy will have already made preparations and obtained the key and rental contract for your room. You will also get to know each other better on a walk around the Clausthal campus and through the city.

Your buddy will then provide you with help and advice, e.g. with registering at the Residents' Registration Office and the Foreigners' Registration Office, registering at the IZC, opening a bank account and signing a cell phone contract.

The form and frequency of the meetings depends on your needs and the commitment of the respective buddy, as the program is largely self-designed.