Exchange students may join a wide variety of events specifically set up for them. Below, you will find examples of such events.
Welcome and introduction day
Official welcome by the Rector of ETH. Important information about student's stay in Switzerland and at ETH. Introduction of ESN (International Exchange Erasmus Student Network) and VSETH (ETH Students Association).
every semester
Welcome and introduction day (part 2)
Individual programmes at the departments and / or with the departmental student organisations. Students may receive a separate invitation with more details directly from the specific departments.
Autumn Semester
International "Zvieri" (get-together)
Informal get-together (called "Zvieri" in Swiss-German) of fellow students. Getting answers to questions about ETH and Switzerland, chitchatting and networking.
every semester
Workshop: Understanding the Swiss – going beyond stereotypes
Typical Swiss values, patterns of communication and culture shock. Reflection of own communication patterns and learning about the differences in values and communication styles between different cultures.
Autumn Semester
Examinations at ETH & tips and tricks for oral exams
About the administrative side of exams: registration, deregistration, preponing, distance exams, etc. Keynote speech about oral exams and exam simulations. Presentations by students and coaches on semester organisation, learning methods, etc.
every semester
Health insurance in Switzerland
For non-EU and -EFTA international exchange students (who do not have the European Health Insurance card): All about Swiss health insurance and how to apply for one.
