Abstract:
International students in Germany often face significant challenges at the start of their studies, including visa delays, bureaucratic hurdles, language barriers, and cultural adjustment. This article highlights the importance of targeted support services such as intercultural trainings, mentoring, and pre-arrival resources. Using a student’s personal experience as an example, it emphasizes how early guidance and online formats can ease the transition, foster integration, and improve mental wellbeing. The article calls for scalable, inclusive solutions that address the diverse needs of international students.
Über die Autor*innen:
- Julia Harmeling,
Beratung und Betreuung von internationalen Studierenden im Hochschulbüro für Internationales an der Leibniz Universität Hannover
