During the orientation phase, each new student is given so-called "bear parents" to support them. These are experienced students who will help you with any challenges you may face.
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In this programme, a lecturer offers you support in finding your way around the department, accompanies you in your personal development in the academic environment and supports you in building up a network. Benefit from the valuable experience of your mentor and register herefor the Student-Teacher Mentoring Programme.

Experienced alumni support you in your professional development.
Mentees...

can discuss professional and personal issues with an experienced person.

gain clarity about professional goals and career-relevant formal and informal knowledge.

reflect on and strengthen their own competencies.

make contacts for their professional future.

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The Study Buddy Programme promotes the exchange between international and German students at Göttingen University. Every student at the University of Göttingen can participate free of charge, regardless of the semester!
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We offer a special tutoring/mentoring programme to students who have less time for lectures and tutorials, are not as flexible in their scheduling as others, or have language difficulties, in order to help them get started in their studies. It is aimed at students in the first four semesters who are studying under special, aggravating conditions.
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