Our Offers

„Employability in Germany – What Employers Really Look For“

Skills. Mindset. Orientation.

Bring your lunch. Take away career clarity.

Tired of guessing what really matters to German employers?
In this compact session, we’ll uncover the unspoken expectations behind job ads – and what international graduates actually need to succeed in the German job market.

What you'll get:

• A clear overview of the top skills and attitudes that count (beyond degrees and language)
• A simple tool to self-check your future-readiness
• A chance to ask your questions – no fluff, just facts

This session is for you if you're an international student or graduate who wants to not just hope, but know what it takes to thrive in Germany.

When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 12.15 – 13.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler
Where: Online
Language: This session will be held in English.
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 “Understanding German Work Culture“

Ever wondered why meetings start on the dot, why small talk is awkward, or why silence means agreement?
Understanding how Germans “work” is key to working with Germans – and feeling confident while doing it.

In just 45 minutes, we’ll help you decode the invisible rules of the German workplace – so you can stop second—guessing and start navigating with clarity.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• What “culture” really means (beyond food and holidays)
• The different between culture, company culture and individual culture
• How to adapt without losing yourself
• Simple tools to avoid misunderstandings and build trust

Perfect for international students and graduates who want to feel more at home in internships, jobs, and team settings in Germany.

When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12.15 – 13.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler
Where: Online (You will receive a link after registration.)
Language: This session will be held in English.
Regsitration: via UHH Join

„Project Management Basics – For Study, Life & Career“

Too many deadlines, too little structure?
Whether you’re organizing a group project, an event, your thesis – or just your week: basic project management skills can save you stress and help you get things done with confidence.

In just 45 minutes, we’ll introduce simple and effective ways to manage your time, goals, and ideas – even if you’re not „a planner type“.

What you’ll learn:

• What exactly is a project – and how to approach it smartly
• Key tools to prioritize, track, and communicate better
• Examples of how project management shows up in real life
• Bonus: You’ll leave with a tool or two you can use immediately – for your studies, your career planning or your everyday life.

When: Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 12.15 – 13.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler
Where: Online
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Volunteering & Social Impact

Build Your Local Network and CV.

Learn about volunteering during your studies and how companies use volunteering as part of their social impact strategy goals.

Meet local NGOs and other interested students.

Get inspired. Get involved. Make a difference – for yourself and others.

Want to do something meaningful during your studies – and grow personally and professionally while doing it?
This interactive lunch session shows you how volunteering can be much more than „just helping“.
It’s a way to build skills, expand your network, and position yourself for your future career.

In this extended Lunch & Learn, you’ll explore:

• Why volunteering is a smart move – not only for your heart, but also for your CV
• How companies use volunteering as part of their social impact and sustainability strategies
• What roles you can take on during your studies – even with little time
• How to talk about volunteering experience in job applications
• Meet local NGOs and other like-minded students

For international and local students who want to get active, grow their network, and make a positive contribution in their new environment.

When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12.15 – 1 4.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler, Franziska Werner-Saidi, local NGO (tba)
Where: VMP5, Von-Melle-Park 5, room 3018
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Mental Wellbeing Life Hacks for International Students

Mental wellbeing isn’t a luxury – it’s the foundation of sustainable success.
In this short but powerful session, we’ll explore how to take care of your mind before it gets overwhelmed.

You’ll walk away with clarity, simple tools – and maybe the first real breath of the week.

What you’ll learn:

• Why mental health is your performance base – not an extra
• How to build mini routines for mental hygiene (no apps needed)
• A simple model to sort yourself in the areas of body, mind, and emotions
• How to recognize your early warning signs – and what really helps you

Reserve your spot now – this one might make more of a difference than you think.

Especially for international students who want to bring more focus, calm, and wellbeing into their daily life – without needing to be a mindfulness expert.

When: Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 12.15 – 13.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler
Where: Online
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Learn to lead with presence & purpose

Leadership isn’t just a title. It’s a way of showing up – in study groups, in job interviews, in life.
In this hands-on session, you’ll explore how your body, breath and mindset influence how you lead – and how you’re perceived.

What you’ll learn:

• What embodiment actually means – and why it matters for leadership
• How you already lead and follow in everyday life (often without noticing)
• Simple practices to build presence, clarity, and calm under pressure
• Tools to activate your inner leadership mode – even in difficult situations

 This is not about pretending. It’s about showing up as the most grounded and powerful version of yourself – especially when it matters.

When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12.15 – 13.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler
Where: Online
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Communicate with German Peers – Mind the (Cultural) Gap

Understand differences. Build bridges. Connect better.

Ever felt unsure how to start a conversation with German students?
Wondered why group work is sometimes challenging?

This interactive session explores the (often invisible) communication patterns that can create misunderstanding – and gives you tools to navigate them with more confidence.

What to expect:

• A short interactive impulse: „Successful communication is rather unlikely - and still you can make it happen“
• Tools for: group work, small talk, disagreement, initiative-taking
• Reflections on your own style and expectations
• PLUS: Networking & Exchange

Meet other international and German students. Share your own experiences in a relaxed setting. Connect over snacks and activities designed to spark real conversations.

When: Wednesday, December 3 2025, 12.15 - 14.00
Who: Manuel Löffler
Where: Hamburg Research Academy, Gorch-Fock-Wall 7, 20354 Hamburg
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Have you ever thought about starting your own business or bringing your research idea to life? Whether you’re an international student, researcher, or professional in Hamburg – this session is for you!

Join us for a relaxed Lunch & Learn session with the Startup Port@UHH, the startup support team at Universität Hamburg. Over lunch, we’ll talk about how to turn your idea into a real project or startup.

Together, we’ll explore questions such as:
– How can I start with my idea in Germany?
– What support and funding programs are available?
– How do I find the right team or partners?
– What are the key steps toward a successful start?

You’ll also learn about the startup ecosystem in Hamburg and how the university can continue to support you – even beyond your studies.

“You belong here – and we’re here to support you.”

When: Wednesday, December 3 2025, 12.15 - 13.00
Where: Online (link provided after registration)
Language: English (questions in German also welcome)
Open to: International students, researchers & professionals in Hamburg
Registration via: UHH Join

(Bring your lunch, your curiosity, and your ideas – we look forward to meeting you!)

Motivation & Drive – How to Stay on Track (Even When It Gets Tough)

Motivation isn’t about hype – it’s about habits, mindset, and managing energy.
This short but powerful session helps you understand what truly drives you – and how to build momentum that lasts longer than a to-do list.

What you’ll learn:

• Why motivation comes after action – not before
• How to tap into your internal drivers instead of chasing external pressure
• Tools to manage low-energy phases, procrastination & inner resistance
• How to work with your own rhythm – and still get things done

Includes insights from neuroscience (e.g. limbic friction) and practical micro-strategies you can start using right away.

When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 12.15 – 13.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler
Where: Online
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Pizza Night – Kick-Off Social (during PIASTA Welcome Week)

Come around for pizza, soft drinks — and start building your support network.

Kickstart Your Semester & Your Network!

Join our Welcome Session for international students in Hamburg

You’re not alone – and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
This relaxed orientation event is your first step into a supportive international community – and a great chance to connect with other like-minded students who are also new in Hamburg.

What you can expect:

Real—life insider tips on thriving as an international student in Hamburg
A short keynote that gets straight to the point
Introduction to the “Min För Hamburg – Success Accelerator”: a program designed to help you navigate, plan, and grow
Save the dates for key events that support your studies and career
Learn about the 3 program pillars:
→ Aware – Align – Action

Bonus: You’ll leave with clarity, new connections – and a yummy surprise during the event.

When: Thursday, October 2, 2025, 17.30 – 20.30 h
Who: Manuel Löffler, Franziska Werner-Saidi
Where: Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1, West, Room 221
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Action Night: Job Hunt Boot Camp

Prepare to launch your job search in 2026!

Clarity, confidence & concrete next steps for your career path

You’re not starting from scratch – you’re starting from experience.
In this hands-on evening workshop, you’ll get the tools, support, and structure to start your job hunt with focus and confidence.

Perfect for students and recent grads who want to stop procrastinating and start applying – the smart way.

 What we’ll cover:

• How to build a strong, clear and positioned CV & cover letter
• How to identify your value proposition – what sets you apart?
• How to write about your skills and achievements effectively
• What you need to know about job search strategy & application timelines
• How to structure your own action plan – tailored to your profile and goals
• Get direct feedback from peers & experts in a safe space.

Get started now, even if you’re fresh.

Get started now, to get your internship or job in 2026.

This workshop is action-oriented – no theory overload, just practical results.

When: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 18.00 – 21.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler, Franziska Werner-Saidi
Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 415, 4th floor
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Action Night – Celebrate, Reflect & Connect

Your official wrap-up to this semester's Min För Hamburg journey (for now!)

Action is also celebration.

You’ve learned. You’ve grown. You’ve tried new things.
Now it’s time to look back, reflect, and celebrate – together.

What to expect:

• A guided reflection session: What did you learn? What surprised you? What changed?
• Interactive group activities and creative feedback tools
• A certificate corner and visual recap of your semester highlights

 Cozy, fun atmosphere with music, snacks & surprises 

 Plus: Get a Taste of German Christmas Culture

• Drinks, treats, and local holiday traditions

 A warm and empowering way to close your semester – with memories, meaning and a little magic.
 
 
When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 16.00 – 19.00 h
Who: Manuel Löffler, Franziska Werner-Saidi
Where: VMP 9, Von-Melle-Park 9, S29
Language: This session will be held in English.
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Personal Potential & Skills Analysis (Workshop + Online-Follow-up)

Discover what makes you stand out – in study, life, and career.

You have more skills than you think – and this workshop will help you see them.
Through interactive exercises used in real assessment centers, you’ll explore your personal strengths, hidden resources, and your unique way of solving problems.

This isn’t just about soft skills – it’s about recognizing your value and learning how to talk about it with confidence.

 What to expect in the 3h Workshop:

• Dynamic, practical group tasks that simulate real-life challenges
• Personal & peer feedback on your communication, cooperation, and decision-making
• Structured reflection tools to discover your hidden skills
• Guidance from experienced trainers in a supportive and empowering space

Online Follow—up (Optional):
At the end of the workshop, you and the group will schedule a virtual follow-up session, where you’ll:

• Dive deeper into your individual strengths profile
• Set personal next steps for your development
• Ask questions and share your progress

When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 18.00 – 21.00 h
Who:  Manuel Löffler, Franziska Werner-Saidi and Caroline Vogt (Online—Follow—Up)
Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 415, 4th floor
Language: This session will be held in English.
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A Workshop for Well-Being in a New Environment

Starting life in a new country, at a different university, with unfamiliar customs and a new language can be exciting but also challenging. The workshop “Acculturation Stress – I’m OK, You’re OK” is designed for international students at the University of Hamburg who are seeking support in managing the stress that often accompanies these adjustments.

This interactive workshop offers a safe space to discuss your personal experiences and the challenges you face in both academics and daily life. Together, we’ll look at common stress factors and develop personalized approaches to help you handle your day-to-day life with greater resilience and calm.

In two sessions, we’ll explore your experiences and work on practical strategies based on insights from stress research, transactional analysis, and acculturation studies. By combining personal and cultural perspectives, we aim to provide you with active coping strategies. Our goal: to strengthen your resilience and offer tools to make the acculturation process easier.

Workshop Highlights:

• Share cultural stories: Share personal experiences and challenges.
• Understanding what is happening: How does stress arise in you and in an intercultural context?
• Developing Coping Strategies: Individual Solutions for Stress Management
• Practical exercises: Strengthening one's own resilience in the long term
• This workshop is for you if you’re looking for support and exchange in an international environment. Whether you’re new to Hamburg or have been studying here for a while – you’re warmly welcome!

When: The workshop consists of three consecutive dates!

• 26.11.2025, 16.00 – 19.00 h
• 03.12.2025, 16.00 – 19.00 h
• 10.12.2025, 16.00 – 20.00 h

Who: Cor Coaching Team
Where: Cor Coaching GmbH, Große Theaterstraße 40, 20354 Hamburg
Language: The workshops will be held in English.
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As an international student, you may find yourself in an environment that may be unfamiliar and sometimes alienating to you: People behave differently from you are used to, misunderstandings and irritations occur that are difficult to interpret, contact and relationships run according to unfamiliar hidden rules and dynamics, and your own goals are not so easily achieved as usual. This makes life in a new environment sometimes interesting and instructive, but often also exhausting and stressful. This transcultural training is intended to help you understand cultural differences and further develop transcultural skills to make everyday life in Germany successful and even more pleasant.

What you are going to experience:

• Share cultural stories: Share personal experiences and reflect on critical intercultural incidents.
• Discover our diversity: Experience how different the cultural backgrounds are in our group and find common ground.
• Perception and bias: Recognize how our behavior, judgments, and stereotypes develop—and how they can influence conflict.
• Understanding values and norms: Explore cultural values and their significance for your own thoughts and actions.
• Practical exercises: Train communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies for intercultural situations.
• Develop new thinking: Learn how transcultural learning helps you find innovative solutions to challenges.

When: This workshop consists of two consecutive dates!

• 27.11.2025, 16.00 – 19.00 h
• 11.12.2024, 16.00 – 19.00 h

Who: Cor Coaching Team
Where: Cor Coaching GmbH, Große Theaterstraße 40, 20354 Hamburg
Language: The workshops will be held in English.
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The best way to keep growing?

 Share what you’ve learned. As a Student Ambassador, you become part of a team that supports otherinternational students – and grows as a leader in the process.

This interactive training empowers you to take on this meaningful role at the University of Hamburg.

In this 2-hour workshop, you will:

- Learn what it means to be a Student Ambassador in the Min För Hamburg Program

- Discover how you can support others while growing your own skills

- Explore real tasks, impact opportunities and ways to shape your role

- Get tools for communication, peer support and event co-creation

- Meet other motivated students and become part of an inspiring peer community

Who this is for:

- You’ve participated in „Min För Hamburg“ (or are planning to)

- You want to contribute to an inclusive, supportive student culture

- You’re curious about leadership, mentoring and teamwork

- You’d like to expand your CV, network and sense of purpose

Grow your skills. Build community. Make a difference.

When?: Wednesday, December 10 | 16:00 — 18:00 h + Online Follow-Up

Where?: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 416, 4th floor

Registration: via UHH Join

How do I approach professors at German universities? How do I prepare for a meeting with a lecturer to discuss the topic of my term paper? What exactly is a term paper and what is actually expected of me?

Arriving at a German university can be a challenge. University communication, teaching methods and academic practice differ slightly from country to country. They are based on unspoken values, norms, and roles and the resulting expectations.

The aim of the workshop is to shed light on these unspoken rules. A reflective look at communication, relationships and expectations with lecturers, fellow students and other members of the university helps to better understand how to navigate the German higher education system safely and successfully, and how to get the support you need.

Learning objectives:

• German higher education landscape: traditions, rules, structures
• German teaching and learning culture: typical forms of teaching at German universities (lectures and seminars), discussions, group work, student presentations, exams, and assignments

When: Friday, January 9, 2026, 14.00 — 18.00 h
Who: Franziska Werner-Saidi
Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 415, 4th floor
Language: This Workshop will be held in English.
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The term resilience describes the ability to adapt to new situations, even when things get difficult. People with a high level of resilience can deal well with such situations and emerge stronger. They can control their emotions, adapt to setbacks and maintain a positive attitude even under pressure. In resilience training, you will learn various methods and techniques to strengthen your resilience.

Learning objectives:

• We clarify what resilience is and which factors and skills can help you to overcome challenging situations.
• We identify typical and personal stress factors, learn and reflect on methods to reduce stress and promote calmness.   

When: Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9.00 — 15.00 h
Who: Franziska Werner-Saidi
Where: Campus Center, Alsterterrasse 1, Room 415, 4th floor
Language: This workshop will be held in English.
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