Winter semester 2022/23

Leadership is about making others better through empowering them to be and do their best. Every business needs strong leaders to guide, inspire and impact those around them, to work together and achieve a common goal. In the time of New Work, Leaders across organizations face new challenges - on individual, team and organizational levels. A robust set of digital skills are essential for today's leaders if they intend to lead their teams through continuous change and transformation.

In this interactive online-workshop you will learn how to motivate and manage remote teams across time zones and locations. For that we will discuss the set of skills of a contemporary leader, agile mindset and useful digital tools enabling focused and efficient team collaboration. The course teaches current digital workplace trends, how technology is shaping the future, techniques to enhance communication and presentation skills, how to build an online presence and professional network,and how to become an authentic, impactful leader that inspires progression change and growth.

On a second day you will have a chance to take part in a personal coaching session in order to work on your individual themes and gain the skills needed to strategically lead teams and reach company goals.

Contents of the course

• Leadership Styles for the Digital Age
• Online- Tools for team collaboration
• Management of remote teams
• Skills to succeed in the digital workplace
• The ability to lead teams effectively to meet organizational goals
• Creating a shared vision amongst organization and team

Trainer

Slavena Korsun works for more than 10 years as a business coach and change consultant. She is a business & creative mix. In her work, she combines user-orientation with experience design and business strategy helping companies to build and develop their business model, products and brand. Beside consulting work, she founded, grew and ran several startups in Fashion, Art and Tech.

Target group

International bachelor and master students as well as students with migration and/or refugee background of the Viadrina. If necessary and depending on available places, other students of the Viadrina are welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that the final admission for this will be made only shortly before the beginning of the workshop.

Date:

Fri, Nov 03, 2022 /// 1 pm - 6 pm.

Fri, Nov 04, 2022 /// 10 am - 5 pm.

Language: English

Form/Place: Online

ECTS / certificate of attendance: 0,75

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Ukraine.

Erfahren und entdecken Sie Tipps zur Selbstorganisation und Motivation. 

Im interaktiven Online-Seminar „ Zeit und Stressmanagement im (digitalen) Studium“ gehen wir u.a. auf folgende Fragen ein:

Wie kann ich meinen Arbeitsplatz sinnvoll und smart einrichten?
Auf welchen Aufgaben soll ich mich primär fokussieren?
Wie schaffe ich es, diszipliniert und produktiv zu bleiben?
Wie gehe ich mit Ablenkungen um?
Welche digitalen Tools helfen mir, produktiver zu arbeiten?

Im Onlinekurs  können und sollen Fragen gestellt werden, gemeinsam Lösungen erarbeitet und auch Tipps und Tricks für digitales fokussiertes Arbeiten und Lernen vermittelt werden.

 Inhalte

• Instrumente und Methoden des Zeit- und Selbstmanagements

• Zeit gewinnen mit Zeitmanagement
• kurzfristige und langfristige Planung
• Prioritäten für das Wesentliche setzen
• Flexible Planung statt starrer To-Do Listen
• Leistungskurve und Arbeits-Flow
• Überblick über gebräuchliche Programme und Apps
• Tech-Ressourcen für einen besseren Workflow
• Online im Team erfolgreich und effektiv arbeiten

 
Trainerin

Slavena Korsun hat noch während ihrer Studien ihr erstes Unternehmen gegründet. Sie hat seitdem mehrere Start-ups im Fashion-, Tech- und Event-Bereich aufgebaut und geleitet.

Sie hat erfolgreich ihre Studien in Modedesign, Interkultureller Kommunikation und Business Administration sowie eine Zusatzausbildung als Design Thinking Coach an der D-School des Hasso-Platter-Instituts Potsdam abgeschlossen.

Slavena Korsun arbeitet interaktiv und iterativ, multidisziplinär, nachhaltig, lösungsorientiert und zielführend. Sie besitzt eine mehrjährige Erfahrung als Strategieberaterin und ist als Business Coach für Start-ups und Organisationen tätig.Daneben unterrichtet sie Management und Entrepreneurship an Berliner Hochschulen.

Zielgruppe

Der Workshop richtet sich an internationale Studierende und Promovierende der Viadrina sowie Studierende und Promovierende mit Migrations- und/oder Fluchthintergrund. Bei Bedarf und je nach verfügbaren Plätzen können gerne auch weitere Studierende oder Promovierende der Viadrina an dem Workshop teilnehmen. Bitte beachten Sie jedoch, dass hierfür die endgültige Zulassung erst kurz vor Beginn des Workshops erfolgt.

Zeitraum: Fr., 28. Okt. 2022 /// 10:00 - 16:00

Sprache: Deutsch

Form: Online

ECTS / Teilnahmebestätigung: 0,5

Anmeldung: Die Anmeldung für die Workshops erfolgt online über das Trainingsmanagement. Dort finden Sie auch detaillierte Beschreibungen zu dem Workshops und die entsprechenden Raumangaben.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass der Workshop aus Mitteln des Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienstes (DAAD) im Rahmen des Projektes DAAD Integra finanziert wird. In diesem Zusammenhang sind ein Teil der Plätze für internationale Studierende aus der Türkei, Syrien, Afghanistan, Iran, Irak, Somalia, Eritrea, Nigeria und Ukraine vorgesehen.

Being exposed to perfect people and perfect images on social media, it is common for people to start to question themselves. They also feel bothered and held back by self-doubt.

In this workshop participants take a close look at their strengths and weaknesses and learn how to use them efficiently.

We also tackle topics like self-confidence, imposter syndrome and perfectionism. What causes these? What can be done about them? And how can one generally lead a happier and more self-loving way of life?

Coaching Sessions

Each participant will have an individual coaching with Sandra Abed.
They can bring up their individual topic or question.
During the coaching session suitable solutions and tools can be found and things will become clearer. So hopefully each student will be prepared to take the next step in front of them.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Trainer

Sandra Abed is a life & business coach, counselor and author.
She has lived and worked many years abroad (USA, Dubai, UK (Oxford & Cambridge)) and Sandra loves to coach people with international backgrounds.
Sandra supports people to finish their studies successfully, take major work decisions, build their own company or organize their busy everyday lives.
Further information about Sandra can be found here: www.coaching4u.info
Target group

Dates

Tue, Nov 01, 2022, /// 9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed, Nov 02, 2022 /// 9:00 am 4:00 am

Thu, Nov 03, 2022 /// 9:00 am 4:00 am

Language: English

Form: Online

ECTS / Confirmation of participation: 0,5 ECTS

Registration: Registration for the workshops takes place online via the training management. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop and the corresponding room information.

International students of the Viadrina (Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) within the project DAAD Integra. In this context places in the workshop are partly provided for international Viadrina students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Ukraine.)

With a population of more than 80 million people, Germany is the largest European economy and one of the largest economies in the world in real terms. Germany is also one of the world’s top three exporters. But is there a certain kind of behavior at work that can be called “typically German”? What would internationals need to know, observe and even adjust to when living, studying and working in Germany?

Internationals may often find themselves struggling to find their feet in the German culture. Customs such as the mysterious lunchtime greeting “Mahlzeit!” as well as the avoidance of uncertainty and the focus on the task (rather than on relationships) can leave foreigners confused and lead into intercultural misunderstandings.

This workshop explores historical and cultural events and phenomena that have a high impact on life and work in Germany. As this workshop will be very interactive, you should expect to take part in discussions and exercises. Don't be afraid of the language barrier, having to cope with this is a key skill of intercultural communication!

Contents of the course

Culture as an orientation system
Introduction to German Business Etiquette
German Cultural Standards
Dealing with Stereotypes and intercultural misunderstandings

Trainer

Kristin Draheim holds a double degree MA of Intercultural Communication (European University Viadrina) as well as a Magister of Cultural Science (Adam-Mickiewicz-University Poznan, Poland). Since 2008 she provides intercultural training, coaching and business mediation. Kristin was trained to be an IDI and ICS administrator and has specialized in NLP communicational skills, psychotherapy, as well as personal development. She has lived and worked in Iceland, Russia, and Poland and loves travelling, gardening and cooking. More information: www.draheim-dialog.de

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Date: Tue, Dec 06, 2022 /// 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Language: English

Form/Place: In Class (The location will be published shortly befor the workshop)

ECTS: 0,5 ECTS-Points + certificate of attendance

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.
Please note that when registering via the Trainings-Manager, all registrations will be admitted first. The final admission will be made by the course organization shortly before the course starts. Therefore, please feel free to register for the workshop even if it is indicated that all places are already taken.

Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Ukraine.

This course is about getting to know the professional desktop publishing programm InDesign. After a short introduction into desktop publishing, we start with optimizing the user interface and getting to know the tools and aids that InDesign offers us. Then we turn to the principle of desktop publishing: creating page layouts by the use of 3 kinds of different frames. We import text form Microsoft Word and Excel and we format these in an appropriate manner by means of preconfigured paragraph and character formats. Apart from learning to handle InDesign from scratch, we analyse professionally layouted schoolbook documents. After that we export InDesign documents to PDF and have a word about accessibility. After two intense days of learning you will be able to create your own documents and explore further possibilities of InDesign on your own. Do attend this course!

Contents

• Know and optimize the InDesign user interface

• Understand the main principle of desktop publishing: create page layouts with frames

• Everything about guides and navigation in documents

• Import and format text professionally

• Work with master pages

• Import and work with images

• How to print InDesign documents and how to export them as a PDF

• Tips and tricks

About the trainer

My name is Louis Sterck. I am a Dutchman and I live in Berlin for 25 years. As a graduated physicist I have taught physics first, before I unexpectedly shifted to teaching software, 25 years ago. I am still doing so and I still like it. My main field these days is cross-media production and accessibility, using information in many different ways. Excel and VBA are a very practical data source for that. Excel is a program well worth learning for many reasons, like I will show you. As for my teaching, I like to make the most of my courses. You will get structured information and practical  exercises and you will have fun along the way. Learning works much better if you enjoy the ride.

Seminar prerequisites

To make the most out of this online training, you should have a computer with sound and a microphone, or a headset. A camera is useful but not explicitly necessary. A second monitor, a second computer or a tablet is of great use. On one screen you follow, hear and see the presentation on the instructor's screen, on another screen you do your own exercises in Excel. One big monitor of at least 22 inches, 60 cm, is possible too, if not that comfortable.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Dates

Thu, Dec 08, 2022, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fri, Dec 09, 2022, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Language: English

Location: Online

ECTS: 1 ECTS credit + certificate of attendance - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Ukraine.

In this compact two-day Excel-seminar, we pick out two topics: Practical use of common and some uncommon Excel functions on the one side, and Excel programming with macros and VBA on the other.

After the first part of the seminar, you will be able to use many functions in Excel the right and efficient way. We will discuss and use functions by themselves and complexly nested. After this, you will handle functions easily and know how to find help to functions you haven't used yet. Apart from this there will be loads of tips and tricks. Working with Excel makes fun, you'll see!

After the function part of half a day comes automation of things in Excel with macros and VBA (visual basic for applications). Real programming you won't learn in only one and a half day, but with a well-structured beginning you will have a good head start and you will be able to continue learning VBA on your own, if you find it useful. We will start with recording and executing macros, then optimize them by hand in the Excel visual basic editor. After that, we write VBA ourselves, using all the help functions that the editor is offering us. It will be little theory and a lot of small, useful exercises. Come and see what Excel programming can do for you. Are you on?

Contents

• Fast and efficient use of simple and more complex functions in Excel

• How to nest Excel functions the right way

• Record, use, administrate and change Excel macros

• Understanding and optimizing the user interface of the Excel VBA editor

• Write VBA by hand: Procedures, variables, data types, control structures etc.

• Practical exercises

• Tips and tricks

About the trainer

My name is Louis Sterck. I am a Dutchman and I live in Berlin for 25 years. As a graduated physicist I have taught physics first, before I unexpectedly shifted to teaching software, 25 years ago. I am still doing so and I still like it. My main field these days is cross-media production and accessibility, using information in many different ways. Excel and VBA are a very practical data source for that. Excel is a program well worth learning for many reasons, like I will show you. As for my teaching, I like to make the most of my courses. You will get structured information and practical  exercises and you will have fun along the way. Learning works much better if you enjoy the ride.

Seminar prerequisites

To make the most out of this online training, you should have a computer with sound and a microphone, or a headset. A camera is useful but not explicitly necessary. A second monitor, a second computer or a tablet is of great use. On one screen you follow, hear and see the presentation on the instructor's screen, on another screen you do your own exercises in Excel. One big monitor of at least 22 inches, 60 cm, is possible too, if not that comfortable.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Dates

Mon, Nov 14, 2022, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tue, Nov 15, 2022, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Language: English

Location: Online

ECTS: 1 ECTS credit + certificate of attendance  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine and Nigeria.

Do you want to know how to start your own business in Germany? Are you interested in how to develop and establish your business model?

With our workshops in English you now have the chance to learn how to start a business in Germany. We will teach you everything you need to know, in order to establish your own business model and which tools you may use on your way to becoming your own boss. Our coaches will show you these tools in a hands-on approach with enough time to ask questions and the possibility to refine your business model together with your coach.

Contents

• Design Thinking

• Legal aspects

• Target group identification

• Taxes and accounting

• Marketing

• Business-Plan

Conducted by

coaches of the meilenstein gmbh, which is a consulting firm in Brandenburg. We support entrepreneurs and start-ups for many years i.e. for the start-up service of the Viadrina University in English and German.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Dates

Fri, Nov 04, 2022, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 11, 2022, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Fri, Nov 18, 2022, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Language: English

Location: Online

ECTS: 2 ECTS credit + certificate of attendance  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

(Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine, and Nigeria.)

Kommunikation ist das halbe Leben. Mindestens. Wie schon Paul Watzlawick in seinem berühmten Zitat feststellte: „Man kann nicht nicht kommunizieren.“ Kommunikation und Rhetorik sind also überaus bedeutsame Elemente in unserem Leben. Das Wissen um diesen Umstand ist eine Sache, die Übertragung in die alltägliche oder auch geschäftliche Praxis allerdings eine Andere. Gerade bei vielen Frauen scheitert es dann leider oftmals an der Umsetzung. Genau an diesem Punkt setzen wir in diesem Workshop an. Mit einer soliden Basis an Grundwissen sowie mit verschiedenen kommunikativen Strategien ausgestattet haben wir wertvolle Werkzeuge an der Hand um leichter, erfolgreicher und erfüllter durchs Leben zu gehen. Keine Sorge, das ist gar nicht so schwer und macht sogar Spaß, wenn wir in diesem Workshop zum einen in präzise aufgearbeitete, moderne wissenschaftliche Konzepte zu Gesprächs- und Kommunikationsdynamiken eintauchen um uns dann den größten Teil in den Selbstversuch zu begeben. Hierzu gehören sowohl körperliche als auch kreative und meditative Elemente. Wir werden verschiedene Präsentationstechniken kennenlernen, mit dem Körper und Körpersprache experimentieren und mit deinem ganz spezifischen einzigartigen Typ Frau arbeiten, um die für dich individuell passende Strategie zur Selbstpräsentation zu finden. Ziel dieses Workshops ist es, dass du dir bewusster wirst über deine ganz besonderen Qualitäten als Frau und mit einer Art „Fahrplan“ ausgestattet auch langfristig mehr Selbstbewusstsein bei Präsentationen aller Art in dein Leben implementieren kannst. Egal, ob es sich dabei um dein Privat- oder dein Arbeitsleben handelt. Das Gute ist: alles was es dafür braucht ist bereits in dir angelegt und wartet nur darauf aktiviert zu werden.

Trainerin

Paula Süring
B.A. Kulturwissenschaften, Lehrerin und Coach

Eine Affinität für Sprachen und deren Wirkmechanismen im Menschen und der Gesellschaft begleitet mich schon mein ganzes Leben. Kein Wunder also, dass ich in meinem Bachelorstudium in Kulturwissenschaften an der Viadrina mit Leidenschaft Kurse in Linguistik und Sozialwissenschaften besucht habe. Da ich nebenbei bereits seit 7 Jahren selbstständig bin, durfte ich mich mit dem Thema Selbstpräsentation auch schon in vielfältigen Abstufungen im Arbeits- und  Geschäftsleben auseinandersetzen und habe dabei einiges an praktischer Erfahrung gesammelt.

Zielgruppe

Der Workshop richtet sich an internationale Studierende und Promovierende der Viadrina sowie Studierende und Promovierende mit Migrations- und/oder Fluchthintergrund. Bei Bedarf und je nach verfügbaren Plätzen können gerne auch weitere Studierende oder Promovierende der Viadrina an dem Workshop teilnehmen. Bitte beachten Sie jedoch, dass hierfür die endgültige Zulassung erst kurz vor Beginn des Workshops erfolgt.

Zeitraum:

Mi., 09. Nov. 2022, 10:00 - 18:00

Do., 10. Nov. 2022, 10:00 - 18:00

Sprache: Deutsch

Form/Ort: Online

ECTS: 1 ECTS + Teilnahmebestätigung - in Abhängigkeit von einer regelmäßigen Teilnahme und dem Ausfüllen einer Evaluation.

Anmeldung: Die Anmeldung für den Workshop erfolgt über den Trainings-Manager. Dort finden Sie auch detaillierte Beschreibungen zu dem Workshop.

(Bitte beachten Sie, dass der Workshop aus Mitteln des Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienstes (DAAD) im Rahmen des Projektes DAAD Integra finanziert wird. In diesem Zusammenhang sind ein Teil der Plätze für internationale Studierende aus der Türkei, Syrien, Afghanistan, Iran, Irak, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine und Nigeria vorgesehen.)

This interactive online workshop focuses on the distinctive aspects of applying for jobs in English, a scenario you may encounter with any firm (in Germany and worldwide) which operates internationally. It provides training in navigating selected stages of that process, including building your curriculum vitae and cover letter and presenting yourself convincingly in the interview. We'll examine sample CVs and cover letters, exploring them for guidelines on how to optimize your own credentials for potential employers. In breakout rooms, you'll work with fellow participants in pairs or small groups to do a short exercise and two interview role-plays with feedback from your trainer. The virtual format also provides the perfect platform for gaining experience with interviewing online. The workshop's overall goal is to enable you to create effective application materials on your own and to increase your confidence when interviewing in English.

You'll receive a .pdf file with example materials as well as other helpful information related to the job-application process. The workshop is held in English by a native speaker, and participation requires a B1 level of English or higher.

Contents

• Formatting English-language job-application materials

• Principles for creating a clear and compelling CV

• Insights into choosing and structuring the cover letter's content effectively

• Selected differences between British and American-English cover letters

• Presenting oneself confidently and convincingly in English-language interviews (online and face-to-face), including practice via two mock interviews

Trainer

Andrew has been conducting job-application training for university students and graduates for over 15 years. He is the former head of the Business English program of the Frankfurt (Main) branch of City University of Bellevue, Washington State. Since 2002 he has managed English, Inc., a Heidelberg-based provider of Business English training (www.english-inc.de). He holds degrees in English, creative writing and business administration.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Date: Wed, Dec 14, 2022, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Language: English

Location: Online

ECTS: 0,5 ECTS credit + certificate of attendance  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

(Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine and Nigeria.)

There are a number of helpful and science-backed relaxation techniques out there. They have proven useful for many people and certainly have their place in self-care for mental health. However, in some situations all our efforts at relaxation fail. In some cases, they might even have a paradoxical effect: The more we try to relax and the more we invest into this goal, the tenser and more stressed we become. This is where mindfulness comes in. Mindfulness invites us to take a breath, to acknowledge our experience exactly as it presents itself and to gradually widen our capacity to be with whatever arises.

This workshop aims to introduce participants to mindfulness and its practical application in everyday life. There will also be opportunities for participants to connect and share their experiences. Therefore, a working camera that is switched on throughout the workshop is a prerequisite for participation. Please note that this workshop is no substitute for individual counselling or psychotherapy and not meant to treat mental illness of any kind.

Trainer

Marianne Tatschner is a Psychologist, Systemic Therapist, certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, member of the German MBSR-MBCT Association and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Trained Teacher.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds who want to learn about mindfulness and strengthen their resilience. Prior participation in the workshop on 08 July is recommended but not required. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Date: Fri, 03 February 2023, 10am - 2pm

Language: English

Location: Online

ECTS: certificate of attendance (no ECTS credits)  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

(Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine and Nigeria.)

In our fast-paced world with its many personal and professional challenges, most of us have forgotten the art of relaxation. When we do have free time, which is rare enough, we often spend it on social media, where more impressions and ideas come at us. The natural rhythms of activation and rest that evolution has endowed us with can no longer flow, instead we get locked into constant threat-detection mode, often with negative consequences to our physical and mental health.

This workshop aims to introduce participants to different scientifically proven relaxation techniques. Participants will learn about our biological stress system and get a chance to try out different relaxation methods in order to find one that best suits their personal preferences. There will also be opportunities for participants to connect and share their experiences. Therefore, a working camera that is switched on throughout the workshop is a prerequisite for participation. Please note that this workshop is no substitute for individual counselling or psychotherapy and not meant to treat mental illness of any kind.

Trainer

Marianne Tatschner is a Psychologist, Systemic Therapist, certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, member of the German MBSR-MBCT Association and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Trained Teacher.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds who want to learn about relaxation and improve their ability to relax. No prior knowledge is required. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Date: Fri., 16 Dec. 2022, 10am - 2pm

Language: English

Location: Online

ECTS: certificate of attendance (no ECTS credits)  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

(Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine and Nigeria.)

Stress is part of life and we all experience it. This in itself is not problematic, our brains and bodies are well equipped to deal with stressful events. In order to do that they need downtime as well, stress and relaxation need to be in balance. If that balance is disturbed and stress becomes chronic, our productivity and, more importantly, our health are impacted. We feel more and more on edge and less and less able to enjoy life in all its facets.

This workshop aims to help participate understand what stress is and where it comes from. Participants will be introduced to psychologically sound techniques to manage stress and find more balance in their lives. There will also be opportunities for participants to connect and share their experiences. Therefore, a working camera that is switched on throughout the workshop is a prerequisite for participation. Please note that this workshop is no substitute for individual counselling or psychotherapy and not meant to treat mental illness of any kind.

Trainer

Marianne Tatschner is a Psychologist, Systemic Therapist, certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, member of the German MBSR-MBCT Association and Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Trained Teacher.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds who want to learn about stress and improve their ability to manage it. No prior knowledge is required. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Date: Fri., 28 Oct. 2022, 10am - 2pm

Language: English

Location: Online

ECTS: certificate of attendance (no ECTS credits)  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

(Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine and Nigeria.)

Is there something that can be called typically German? And if so, what exactly is it? What do international students need to know and adjust to when studying at a German university? And how can they cope with Culture Shock?
In this workshop we will explore historical and cultural events and phenomena which have a high impact on everyday life at a German university. It helps you to understand cultural differences and enables you to deal with them. You are invited to explore stereotypes, ask questions and exchange your personal perspectives and experiences.

Trainer

Kristin Draheim holds a double degree MA of Intercultural Communication (European University Viadrina) as well as a Magister of Cultural Science (Adam-Mickiewicz-University Poznan, Poland). Since 2008 she provides intercultural training, coaching and business mediation. Kristin was trained to be an IDI and ICS administrator and has specialized in NLP communicational skills, psychotherapy, as well as personal development. She has lived and worked in Iceland, Russia, and Poland and loves travelling, gardening and cooking. More information: www.draheim-dialog.de

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Dates:

01.11.2022 /// 9:00-13:00 in AM 02

01.12.2022 /// 9:00-13:00 in GD 303

07.12.2022 /// 9:00-13:00 in AM 105

Language: English

Location: On Campus

ECTS: 1 ECTS credit + certificate of attendance  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

(Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine and Nigeria.)

Studying at a German university, internationals encounter various types of debates, discussions, presentations and defenses during seminars, workshops and conferences. Soon they will be expected to develop their opinions, express and defend them, too.

But… how? Should you state your ideas rather indirectly or directly? How would you organize our ideas and opinions in a discussion or structure your arguments when writing a paper?

There are different strategies to cause interest and convince your audience of your ideas when writing a paper or doing a presentation. This becomes especially important in exams.

This workshop helps you to get to know the different strategies and explore them theoretically and practically. And YES, we will also deal with the topic of stage fright

About the trainer

Kristin Draheim holds a double degree MA of Intercultural Communication (European University Viadrina) as well as a Magister of Cultural Science (Adam-Mickiewicz-University Poznan, Poland). Since 2008 she provides intercultural training, coaching and business mediation. Kristin was trained to be an IDI and ICS administrator and has specialized in NLP communicational skills, psychotherapy, as well as personal development. She has lived and worked in Iceland, Russia, and Poland and loves travelling, gardening and cooking. More information: www.draheim-dialog.de

Dates

Mon, Jan 30, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Language: English

Location: On Campus - AM 203

ECTS: 0,5 ECTS credit + certificate of attendance  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Ukraine.

Communication plays an important role in interaction and relationship building when living, studying or working with others.

Being a newcomer to Germany, you will experience many situations in which you need to pay attention to the details of communication: when applying for an apartment or job, when making an appointment with the doctors or when negotiating the price for something that you buy.

How can we make sure that we have understood each other correctly? And how can we express ourselves and get the most important points across? What strategies and skills can we apply?

This workshop enhances your conversational skills and teaches you how to prepare for important and difficult communication situation.

About the trainer

Kristin Draheim holds a double degree MA of Intercultural Communication (European University Viadrina) as well as a Magister of Cultural Science (Adam-Mickiewicz-University Poznan, Poland). Since 2008 she provides intercultural training, coaching and business mediation. Kristin was trained to be an IDI and ICS administrator and has specialized in NLP communicational skills, psychotherapy, as well as personal development. She has lived and worked in Iceland, Russia, and Poland and loves travelling, gardening and cooking. More information: www.draheim-dialog.de

Dates

Mon, Jan 09, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tue, Jan 10, 2023, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Language: English

Location: On Campus - AM 203

ECTS: 0,5 ECTS credit + certificate of attendance  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Nigeria and Ukraine.

Research has shown that intercultural misunderstandings and conflicts at German universities center around issues such as learning/teaching styles, the communication with professors/supervisors, cooperation in research groups and the communication with authorities and administration.

This workshop helps you to avoid intercultural misunderstandings and solve conflicts. Based on authentic intercultural case studies (Critical Incidents) from German universities we will develop and train various communication techniques and strategies for conflict resolution.

Trainer

Kristin Draheim holds a double degree MA of Intercultural Communication (European University Viadrina) as well as a Magister of Cultural Science (Adam-Mickiewicz-University Poznan, Poland). Since 2008 she provides intercultural training, coaching and business mediation. Kristin was trained to be an IDI and ICS administrator and has specialized in NLP communicational skills, psychotherapy, as well as personal development. She has lived and worked in Iceland, Russia, and Poland and loves travelling, gardening and cooking. More information: www.draheim-dialog.de

Target group

The workshop is aimed at international bachelor and master students of the Viadrina as well as students with migration and/or refugee backgrounds. If required and depending on available places, other Viadrina students are also welcome to participate in the workshop. Please note, however, that final admission will only be granted shortly before the start of the workshop.

Dates:

17.11.2022 /// 14:00-18:00 Uhr in AM 203
18.11.2022 /// 10:00-18:00 Uhr in AM 203

Language: English

Location: On Campus

ECTS: 0,75 ECTS credit + certificate of attendance  - depending on the study and examination regulations of your degree program, regular attendance as well as the completion of an evaluation.

Registration: Registration for the workshop takes place via the Trainings-Manager. There you will also find detailed descriptions of the workshop.

(Please note that the workshop is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of the DAAD Integra project. In this context, part of the places is reserved for international students from Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Eritrea, Ukraine and Nigeria.)

Die Veranstaltung legt einen Fokus auf die Planung des eigenen Berufsweges, die Lebenslaufgestaltung sowie das Bewerbungsmanagement.

Inhalte

• In welchem Unternehmen möchte ich arbeiten? Was möchte ich für meine berufliche Zukunft?

• Eigene Stärken, Kompetenzen und Ziele feststellen und für den Arbeitsmarkt effektiv "vermarkten"

• Welche fachlichen Kompetenzen bringe ich aufgrund meines Studiums mit?

• Eigenes Bewerbungsprofil entwickeln

• Umgang mit Lücken im Lebenslauf oder der eigenen Biographie (z.B. aufgrund von Krankheit, Urlaubssemester, familären Verpflichtungen, Flucht/Vertreibung)

• Ehrlichkeit und Authentizität in der Bewerbung

• Bedeutung von Netzwerken und Netzwerkpflege

• Ehrenamtliches Engagement in der Bewerbung

Trainerin

Doreen Peukert verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung und Expertise im Bewerbungs-Coaching und wird das Einzelcoaching zur Lebenslaufgestaltung durchführen.

Zielgruppe

Der Workshop richtet sich an internationale Studierende und Promovierende der Viadrina sowie Studierende und Promovierende mit Migrations- und/oder Fluchthintergrund. Bei Bedarf und je nach verfügbaren Plätzen können gerne auch weitere Studierende oder Promovierende der Viadrina an dem Workshop teilnehmen. Bitte beachten Sie jedoch, dass hierfür die endgültige Zulassung erst kurz vor Beginn des Workshops erfolgt.

Zeitraum:

Fr., 25. Nov. 2022, 10:00 - 17:00

Fr., 02. Dez. 2022, 10:00 - 17:00

Sprache: Deutsch

Ort:

25.11.2022 - GD 206

02.12.2022 - GD 05

ECTS: 1 ECTS-Punkt + Teilnahmebestätigung

Anmeldung: Die Anmeldung für die Workshops erfolgt online über den Trainings-Managemer. Dort finden Sie auch detaillierte Beschreibungen zu dem Workshops und die entsprechenden Raumangaben.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass der Workshop aus Mitteln des Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienstes (DAAD) im Rahmen des Projektes DAAD Integra finanziert wird. In diesem Zusammenhang sind ein Teil der Plätze für internationale Studierende aus der Türkei, Syrien, Afghanistan, Iran, Irak, Somalia, Eritrea, Nigeria und Ukraine vorgesehen.