Events and workshops
During your studies we offer various events and workshops. They cover many aspects, ranging from the orientation event when you begin your studies to the workshop on how to draw up a study plan and the information event on oral examinations.
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Starting your studies
The Prestudy Event is the best starting point for successful studies at ETH Zurich.
At this event you receive important information about your degree programme, and have the opportunity to network with your future student colleagues. Further information
This event will be held in German.
Having a good start at a new university is key for to studying successfully.
The Check-in ETH Online Event is for:
- Master's degree students who did not study for their Bachelor's degree at ETH Zurich
- Exchange and visiting students
In combination with the respective Check-in ETH website, it covers important information and insights, essential for a good start at ETH Zurich.
This event is held in English.
During Bachelor's degree studies
All events and workshops are in German
Many questions arise after the first few weeks of studies. How can I organise myself better? How do I approach the lecture material and the exercises? How do I maintain an overview?
At the event “A successful first year of studies” students from higher semesters recount their success strategies in a podium discussion. At the concluding aperitif all students have the opportunity to discuss what they have heard and get to know each other better.
Who is it for?
Currently, first-semester Bachelor’s degree students from the following degree programmes:
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
When does it take place?
The middle of the first semester. At the given time your degree programme Study Administration Office will send an invitation by email to your netz account (@student.ethz.ch).
Cost
Free of charge
Offered by
The Counselling & Coaching Centre (StS) in cooperation with the department and student association of your degree programme.
Language
This event will be held in German.
In this workshop you become familiar with and implement a potential study planning method.
You will work out your provisional learning plan in advance on your own with guidance aids. In the interactive online meeting (lasting two hours) you will then deepen the planning method and receive tips and tricks from students in higher semesters of your study program on learning strategies per subject and on independent learning.
Who is it for?
First-year Bachelor’s degree students (all degree programmes)
When does it take place?
- Degree programmes with split first-year examinations: November to December
- Degree programmes without split first-year examinations: April to May
Registration is mandatory. At the given time Counselling & Coaching will send you information regarding the registration by email to your netz account (@student.ethz.ch).
Contact: lernplanung@sts.ethz.ch
The manual and planning templates for examination preparation are accessible at any time.
Cost
Free of charge
Offered by
Counselling & Coaching Centre (StS). Higher-semester students from the respective degree programme conduct the online live session.
Language
This workshop will be held in German.
Sometimes one fails the first-year examinations at the first try. How can you do better next time?
At this event you receive information on ways to repeat the examination and ideas for addressing what went wrong. Plenty of space is provided for your individual questions.
Who is it for?
First-year Bachelor’s degree students (all degree programmes except for D-CHAB)
When does it take place?
After grades have been announced, as follows:
- Degree programmes with split first-year examinations: September and February/March
- Degree programmes without split first-year examinations: September
After grades have been announced, your degree programme Study Administration Office will send an invitation by email to your netz account (@student.ethz.ch).
Tips and information sheets on failor in examinations are accessible at any time.
Cost
Free of charge
Offered by
The department offering your degree programme in cooperation with the Counselling & Coaching team.
Language
This event will be held in German.
Do you already know what you want to do this summer? Do you have concrete ideas but don't know which option to choose? Or are you still at the very beginning?
In this workshop, you will analyse your career to date and your strengths. You will look back on formative events and recognise your values and interests. The focus is on self-reflection.
You will apply these insights to the issue at hand. You will work out which strengths can help you with future challenges. And you will take an important step forward in the question of how your path should continue after your Bachelor's degree.
Who is it for?
Bachelor students in 5th semester or 3rd year
When does it take place?
Tuesday 10 December 2024
Registration is mandatory. At the given time Counselling & Coaching will send you information regarding the registration by email to your netz account (@student.ethz.ch).
Contact: counselling-coaching@ethz.ch
Cost
Free of charge
Offered by
The Counselling & Coaching Centre (StS) in cooperation with the department and student association of your degree programme.
Language
This event will be held in German.
During Master's degree studies
All events are in English
Expand Your Cultural Perspective.
This workshop offers you helpful insights and interactive exercises to build cultural self-awareness and facilitate your transition into your new environment. Immerse yourself in the culture of Switzerland and ETH and develop skills that will improve your intercultural communication and co-operation. Seize the opportunity to connect with other international students.
Who is it for?
International Master’s degree students in their first semester.
When does it take place?
- Tuesday, 15.10.2024, 11:15 – 13:15 (CET), Zentrum campus
- or Thursday, 17.10.2024, 17:45 – 19:45 (CET) Hönggerberg campus
An invitation by email will be sent to your nethz account (@student.ethz.ch). Registration is required.
Cost
Free of charge.
Offered by
Counselling & Coaching Centre (StS).
Language
This event will be held in English.
Oral examinations – Made easy?
You need to prepare for oral examinations differently than for written performance assessments. Find out how at the event “Tips and tricks for oral examinations”. Here you will learn about the peculiarities of communication in an oral examination, receive tips on preparation and reflect on potential exam scenarios.
Who is it for?
International Master’s degree students and national Master's degree students without a ETH Bachelor's degree in their first semester
When does it take place?
Thursday, 21. 11. 2024, 18:15 – 19:45 h, ETH HG F 30 "Audimax"
An invitation by email will be sent to your nethz account (@student.ethz.ch). Registration is required.
Tips and information sheets on oral examinations are accessible at any time.
Cost
Free of charge
Offered by
The Counselling & Coaching Centre (StS) in cooperation with the Student Exchange Office and International Student Support.
Language
This event will be held in English.