Intercultural Events

Using fun simulations, communication exercises, opportunities to see another point of view, and discussion, you learn to see yourself and the world in a new way. The new knowledge and skills will be very useful when you meet people who grew up in different cultures, whether by spending a semester abroad or doing  groupwork with students of different backgrounds or taking a job involving contact with employees and customers from all over the world.

The seminar is therefore interesting for all students who

• Wish to earn the Certificate for Intercultural Competence (ZiK) because this seminar is required.
• Are planning to study abroad or have already studied abroad.
• Are preparing for scholarship interviews
• Mingle with people from other cultures
• Are interested in this topic

This seminar takes place at least once a semester. Details are available at the beginning of the semester in the  International Office's event calender and in the university calender.  Since there are a limited number of places, early registration is recommended.

Enjoy meeting students from different cultures while sharing activities organized by the International Office.

Students of the University of Applied Science, Esslingen can earn the Certificate of Intercultural Competence (ZiK).

Registration
Register online to receive information about current events or changes.

Collect points
The Certificate consists of three required modules and two elective modules which allow you to collect the points needed.

Module Intercultural Reflection (required): an interactive seminar in which you learn how to systematically prepare yourself for intercultural contacts and how to understand your experiences in the greater context.

Module Language Competence (required): intercultural competence is part of learning a foreign language. Therefore knowledge of at least one foreign language is necessary.

Module intercultural practice (required): apply what you have learned in other modules as an international friend, buddy or volunteer during events and activities organized by the International Office.  Support the internationalization of the university!

Module intercultural experience abroad (elective): a semester abroad is often a highlight of the university experience.

Module intercultural experience in Germany (elective): if a semester abroad is not possible, then you can still prepare yourself for future intercultural opportunities. The list of modules in the Intranet gives you the details.

Submit your documentation
As soon as you have met all the requirements, and before graduation, send your documentation to the International Office via Email in a single PDF.