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Studying debt-free despite inflation – tips and tricks for your student budget
In an online lecture series, there are tips on the topic of debt-free financing of your studies provided by a debt counselor. Part I: Dealing with Open Invoices, Reminders, and More In the first part of our informational event series, Franziska Gießler (Debt Counselor at KEL) proactively discusses financial management. Specifically, we address the handling…
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Warning strikes: Mensas and Cafeterias affected by further restrictions
As a result of warning strikes, there are restrictions in our Mensas and Cafeterias. As soon as new information are available, this report will be updated. Thursday, 16 November, 2023 In the context of the negotiations for the collective agreement for public service employees of the federal states (TV-L), the service workers' union ver.di has…
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Cultural tip: Mahler2 – “Auferstehungssinfonie”
Our current cultural tip leads into the Gewandhaus, where a symphony is performed by students. A big romantic symphony orchestra, a gigantic organ, a choir of 140 people – this is what you can admire on Friday, 17 November, at 8.00 p.m. at the Gewandhaus of Leipzig. The "Junge Kammerphilharmonie Sachsen" is going to perform…
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New and improved tool for student jobs is online now
Studentenwerk Leipzig’s Student Job Office shines in new online splendor with improved user-friendliness, reliable contact options, quick evaluations, current job offers, transparent guidenlines and much more! Right after its 30th anniversary in 2022, the Student Job Office now shines in a new online look. The relaunch comes with lots of improvements regarding user-friendliness and clarity to facilitate…
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Workshop: “How to deal with German bureaucracy”
Are you an international student struggling with German bureaucracy? Our workshop provides the solution! Empowerment for international students: In the workshop "How to deal with German bureaucracy – navigate yourself through!", students will learn more about their rights and responsibilities when dealing with German institutions. It provides useful tips and tricks on handling bureaucracy and organising personal…
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“Tag der Regionen” on 25 October, 2023: Special dish at our Mensas
One dish, interpreted in many ways at different Mensas: The „Reiche Pilzritter“ (which means „rich mushroom knight“) consists of regional ingredients from nearby farms. On 25 October, we will be celebrating the "Tag der Regionen" (day of the German regions)! At many of our Mensas and Cafeterias in Leipzig we will be serving a special…
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Start of the new semester: Win a goodie bag!
As winter semester 2023/24 has started, you have the chance to win one of five goodie bags on our instagram account. Each bag contains a Mensa voucher and other goodies.
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Online workshop “Working while studying” in German and English
What do I have to consider when working during my studies and where do I even find a suitable job? These questions are answered in our online workshop. On 25 October, our Social Counselling will be organising two online workshops, one in German and one in English. The subject is "Working while studying – Job search, job…
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Salad bar at Mensa am Park has reopened!
Right on time for the new semester, our guests at Mensa am Park can create their salad by themselves again. Big news for all salad lovers: Since 9 October, the salad bar at Mensa am Park is back again! After a closure due to the pandemic and some staff shortages we can finally reopen the salad…
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Lecture series on legal affairs: Maintenance claims during your studies & child maintenance
In cooperation with our Social Counselling, the law office SAMMLER & MÜLLER is offering an informative lecture series for students. In cooperation with the law office SAMMLER & MÜLLER, our Social Counselling is inviting students to an informative lecture series. The first part will deal with the subject "Maintenance claims during your studies", the second…
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