Assistance for your start at ETH
These tips will help project mobility students to navigate the first few weeks at ETH more smoothly.
By students for students
You can benefit from a variety of initiatives and also get involved: book market, dancing, gaming, music, photography, sustainability, and much more.
Erasmus Student Network (ESN)
All mobility students can participate in the ESN – a network that organises cultural and social events, supports mobility students and offers other services such as the tandem language exchange or the buddy system in Zurich. Through the buddy system, you can get to know a contact person who will help you in word and deed and make your start easier.
Tip: Student Project House (SPH)
The SPH is an open platform for exchanging ideas between students of all disciplines. Here, students also receive support in implementing their ideas. You, too, can benefit from the Ideaspace and Makerspace at the SPH. Also, you can meet many talented and motivated students there. (Credit points cannot be earned at the SPH.)
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Organising everyday life and leisure time in Switzerland
Benefit from our tipsQuestions?
Consult the FAQ first and – if you cannot find the information – use the contact form for project mobility students.