Akademisches Auslandsamt

Dear Students,

We are looking for Buddys for our Buddy Program!!!

The Buddy Program is designed to match new international students in Aalen with a local student from Aalen. You as a local student would help the international students in easing their transition, enhancing cultural understanding, and providing a network of support here in Aalen.

For you as local Buddy, we offer a comprehensive program that includes intercultural training, cultural exchange, an international network, a bunch of workload hours for your SCP'S, a student program with excursions, parties and events, a volunteering certificate, language exchange opportunities and the chance to be named Buddy of the Year! 

Your job as a Buddy will be to establish and maintain contact with your international Buddy, assisting them in acclimating and discovering student life in Aalen. You are required to attend one Intercultural Training, participate in at least two organized Buddy Events, and to support your Buddy adapting to the local culture.

Joining the Buddy Program enriches your own experience by expanding your cultural horizons and building a worldwide supportive community.  It’s a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact while having fun and learning in the process! 

Over this link you can sign up to be a Buddy: https://www.hs-aalen.de/de/pages/buddy-registration.

If you have any specific questions or need further details about the program, feel free to reach out to us over buddy@hs-aalen.de 

We would be delighted to welcome YOU to our Buddy Program 😊

We are pleased to share with you an invitation from our partner university in India Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU) for their upcoming Global Summer School 2025 – “Explore@ Skills, Culture, and Industry”. This immersive program is designed to offer international students a rich blend of academic learning, industry exposure, cultural immersion, and wellness practices in one of India’s leading skill universities.

Program Highlights

• 4 Thematic Learning Tracks:
  AI for Beginners | Design Thinking for Social Innovation | Business Communication in a Global Context
• Industry Exposure:
  Visits to Indian start-ups and manufacturing units, guest talks by Indian entrepreneurs
• Cultural Immersion:
  Bollywood dance, Indian cooking, heritage site visits, and more
• Emotional Wellbeing:
  Yoga, mindfulness, nutrition, and Ayurvedic lifestyle workshops

Duration & Fee

• Program Options: 2 weeks / 3 weeks
• Fee:
  • USD 1000 for 2-week program
  • USD 1500 for 3-week program

A certificate of completion will be awarded, and students can earn credits as per home university’s policy.

Why Join?

• Build cross-cultural competencies
• Discover India’s innovation and heritage
• Learn from SSPU’s industry-connected faculty and partners

Please find the attached flyer for more details.

Dear students,

we are delighted to share with you the invitation for the Presidency Winter Program 2025 titled “Decoding India’s Business DNA: Bridging Local Strengths with Global Aspirations”, scheduled from December 07 – 17, 2025 at Presidency University in Bengaluru.

This 10-day immersive program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in understanding the dynamics of India’s rapidly evolving business ecosystem. Through a rich blend of academic lectures, industry visits, cultural experiences, and peer engagement, participants will gain first-hand insights into how India harmonizes tradition with innovation in business practices.

Program Highlights:

• Lectures by Indian business experts and thought leaders
• Visits to corporates, start-ups, and social enterprises
• Cultural immersions including heritage site visits and workshops
• Peer networking with Indian students
• Capstone presentations and certification

Program Fee: ₹62,000 / $750 (inclusive of accommodation, meals, local transport, academic and cultural activities)

Find more information in the attached flyer.