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Your Stay in Ludwigsburg

All beginnings are difficult - in the first few weeks you will be confronted with many new impressions. We will be happy to help you to quickly find your way around the university.

Buddy-Programme

Group of students

You’re not alone! Besides the team of the International Office that is here to support you, there is the possibility of having a “buddy” by your side! A buddy is a volunteer student from Ludwigsburg University of Education and your first contact person that helps you with questions and challenges that may come up during your stay abroad. They will also assist you with your arrival, move-in, orientation and organisation here in Ludwigsburg. A buddy might even become a good friend that you can plan some activities outside of university with and that will help you integrate into German culture. We kindly encourage you to say yes to the buddy-programme in your application!

Arrival

Welcome Programme

Every semester, the International Office organises a free welcome programme for all international guest students before the start of the lecture period.

Your participation/attendance is expected.

It starts immediately after the official move-in day and lasts about one or two weeks, depending on the start of the lecture period. You will find the exact, updated dates for the coming semester either here on our homepage or in one of the information letters you will receive from us after your successful registration.

The welcome programme offers our exchange students a great opportunity to get to know friendly people and the region. Additionally, you will receive a lot of useful information about studying at LUE and life in Ludwigsburg.

Departure

You must be present in person when your room is checked by the residence hall caretaker on the last day before departure or directly on the day of departure. This is only possible from Monday to Friday until approx. 4 pm. Ideal days for your journey home therefore are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Don't plan any departures on saturdays, sundays or holidays!

 

Before departure, the following steps are necessary:

  • De-registration from the university
  • De-registration from Ludwigsburg city administration
  • Closing your bank account
  • Terminating your WiFi-access
  • Cleaning your accommodation

Become a LUE ambassador

We would be delighted if you decide to become a LUE ambassador after your stay and inform other students at your home university about your experiences at Ludwigsburg University of Education. Some universities organise information sessions on study abroad semesters or study abroad fairs at which our LUE ambassadors represent Ludwigsburg University of Education. Reports on your own stay abroad in suitable courses (e.g. German or courses with an international focus) are also welcome by many lecturers and popular with students. You are welcome to contact the International Office at your home university or your faculty and enquire about opportunities.

We will be happy to support you and provide our LUE ambassadors with the following resources:

  • Presentation template for LUE ambassadors (English)
  • Presentation template for LUE ambassadors (German)
  • The presentation templates can of course be shortened or adapted depending on the time available for the presentation. Your own experience should be added.
  • Poster (Din A3), which can be hung up in the background at information events or study abroad fairs or on pinboards, exhibition areas, etc, where possible
  • LUE postcards for distribution / display (can be collected from the International Office)
  • LUE t-shirt as a sign of recognition and small token of appreciation for our LUE ambassadors (can be collected from the International Office)
  • If you require further materials or information, please contact the Incoming Team of the International Office (incomings(at)ph-ludwigsburg.de) at any time.

In addition to former incoming students at LUE, outgoing students are also welcome to become LUE ambassadors during their semester abroad at the respective partner university.

Thank you very much for your support! We appreciate it very much and are looking forward to receiving fotos of your ambassador actions.