The pilot project “Student for a Day” gives you the chance to get to try out your preferred degree program at the University of Hohenheim.
Accompanied by “real” students, you get to know what everyday life as a student is like, take part in lectures and seminars, learn about important institutions at the University, and explore the campus.
- Get to know the University of Hohenheim’s degree programs and choose the program that interests you most. If you are still undecided about which program suits you best, then please first use the Central Student Counselling Service’s advising service.
- Register using the online registration form (around 3 weeks in advance) - we will then find a mentor and put you in contact with one another.
- Prepare for your visit: The better informed you are, the more you will benefit from your day at the University. Come up with questions you can ask your mentor. What do you find particularly interesting about your desired degree program? What do you want to make sure you see on campus? The building blocks listed below offer you a chance to get some ideas.
- Your day together at the University: You will meet up with your mentor as planned and spend a fascinating and enriching day on campus!
- Mandatory elements: Central Student Counselling Center - here you will receive your certificate of participation and can reflect on your day or further steps.
The individual elements serve as an orientation guide and can be selected and combined individually according to your interests in coordination with your mentor.
You do not need to complete all elements. On the contrary: Plan enough time for each of the elements. Your mentor will help you structure your day together.
- Lecture Visit : In our Pupils’ Course Catalog we have listed all courses that you can attend either with the “Student for a Day” program or on another day.
- Campus Tour : Explore the University of Hohenheim’s campus and get to know the Palace and botanical gardens, the various institutes and lecture halls, and the TMS!
- Lunch in the Canteen : The Canteen and Cafeteria ensure that you get enough to eat at the University of Hohenheim and are also a frequent meeting point for students of all subjects.
- Central Student Counselling Center: Here you will receive your certificate of participation. The team of the Central Student Counselling Center is happy to advise you on all topics related to choosing your degree program and gives you information on the application and enrollment processes.
- Academic Program Advising:Planning an academic program advising session is advisable especially for prospective students who already have a specific idea about the subject they want to study and have questions about the content and organization.
- Get to Know the Fachschaft : Fachschaften represent student interests within a department. Besides working in the University’s political committees, the Fachschaft students often organize events for new students and are good contacts on topics related to organizing your studies.
- University Sports : Learn more about the University Sports program.
- Information on Studies and Careers (CCH): The CareerCenter Hohenheim advises students on career entry and offers many different informational events, seminars, presentations, and workshops.
- Stuttgart Tour : You’re coming from farther away and what to know where student life is active in Stuttgart? Then ask your mentor whether he’ll take you on a tour of the city!
- Student Groups: Many students do volunteer work - get to know the many different student groups and initiatives.
Julia Fülle
“My name is Julia, and I’m doing my Master’s in Molecular Nutritional Science. I also did my Bachelor’s in Hohenheim. I was and am active in various university groups (International Students Organisation, Greening, Cafete, ...) and spent a semester abroad in Chile. I also work on campus (in the Office of International Affairs), was a math tutor, and also had other small jobs ;)”
Franziska Schreiber
“Hi, I’m Franziska Schreiber, and I’m in my 7th semester of Business Administration and Economics with a focus on Accounting and Taxation. I also have a job as a working student and help out in the group Startup Hohenheim e.V..”
Jana Steddin
“I’m Jana Steddin and I’m doing a Master’s in Molecular Nutritional Science, but I also did my Bachelor’s in Nutritional Science in Hohenheim. At the University I’m active in student groups like Greening Hohenheim, the Buddy Program for international students, and the Fachschaft, and I’ve also tried out several part-time jobs. Before I started studying, I was an au pair for a year in Australia, and between my Bachelor’s and Master’s I was in Mexico for an internship and then went backpacking through South America. If you have any questions, just let me know :-)”
Lisa Müller
"Hi! My name is Lisa Müller and I'm studying in the program Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science. Since I originally came from the “Realschule” and completed my high school diploma at the vocational school, I know how difficult it can be to decide on your future job. I would like to help you!"
Yasmina Weller
"Hey, my name is Yasmina and I've been studying Agricultural Sciences for a Bachelor's degree since April. Since I switched from Agricultural Biology to Agricultural Sciences this year, I can really understand the uncertainties in the choosing which program to study. Outside the lectures I am involved in the Fachschaft and the Hohenheim student riders. In addition, I take part in various sports activities at the University (e.g. basketball, Hohenheim Football Cup,...) and help with organizing university parties. If you have any questions, please contact me! :)"
Irini Tsaga
"Hello, I'm Irini Tsaga and I'm doing my Bachelor’s in Communication Science. At the University I worked as a working student at SIZ, so I know my way around the University in general and would be happy to be a mentor for you. Through my work as a working student at the Landesanstalt für Kommunikation and my internship at ZDF, I am also very familiar with the field of communication science. Please contact us to get an insight into the degree program in Communication Science! I would be very happy to help you!"
All high school students who are interested in studying a degree program offered at the University of Hohenheim are invited to participate.
Please first check with the contact person at your school whether you will be released for the day at the University of Hohenheim. We will be happy to issue you a certificate of attendance.
The aim of the common day at the university is to get to know the regular study routine, therefore the offer is bound to the lecture period.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this offer unfortunately cannot take place at the moment. As soon as it’s possible to participate again, we’ll publish the dates here.
I’d like to study, but I don’t really know which subject yet - can I still participate?
If you don’t know yet which subject you’d like to study, then please first use the orientation offers from the Central Student Counselling Service or make a personal advising appointment via email.
My preferred degree program doesn’t have a student mentor...
Our mentors work on a voluntary basis, and their first commitment is to their studies. If you can’t find a mentor for the degree program you want to study, then please send an email to “Student for a Day”.
Will my school let me go to the university day?
Usually, schools will release you to participate in events for study and career orientation. Please first talk to your school or your guidance counselor whether that also applies to you.
How can I best prepare for my day as a student?
You will benefit the most from your day at the University of Hohenheim if you have gathered a lot of information about your degree program before you come. Write down your questions and, before you come, think about which institutions (e.g. Central Student Counselling Center, academic program advising, labs, library, etc.) you would like to visit.
I still have questions...
Then write us an email at “Student for a Day”, we’re happy to help you!
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