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The preparatory course covers and reviews relevant basic mathematics concepts. It serves as the ideal preparation for the Math 1 lectures in the first semester. The preparatory course consists of lectures, problem-solving sessions, and exercises, and concludes with a final test. The test provides you with personalized feedback on your performance level.

Preliminary Course Content: Basic arithmetic operations, powers, roots, logarithms, equations, functions, derivatives

Please bring: a scientific calculator (no specific model required!)

The preparatory course teaches and reviews relevant foundational mathematics concepts. It serves as the ideal preparation for the Math 1 lectures in the first semester. The preparatory course consists of lectures, practice problems, and exercises, and concludes with a final test.

Preliminary Course Content: Basic arithmetic operations, powers, roots, logarithms, equations, functions, derivatives

Please bring: a scientific calculator (no specific model required!)

In the electrical engineering preliminary course, basic concepts of electrical engineering are developed, the first basic relationships of electrical circuits are introduced and calculated using simple examples. It aims to build on previous knowledge of mathematics and physics and build a bridge to the forthcoming degree course. The preliminary course consists of lectures with exercises and a final laboratory practical.

Contents of the preliminary course: Basic concepts of electrical engineering (electrical charge, current, voltage, resistance, power), basics of electrical circuits (resistor circuits in parallel and series connection).

Please bring: Calculator, blackboard

This preliminary course is aimed at beginners in programming. The first division provides an introduction to how you can create simple websites using HTML and CSS technologies. The second division focuses on JavaScript. After a brief introduction to programming, you will learn how to program simple interactions for websites and web apps using JavaScript.

Contents of the preliminary course: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Please bring along: Motivation and your own notebook

The preliminary course in physics serves to refresh the central content of school physics lessons based on the curriculum at grammar schools in Saxony. In addition, mathematical and physical basics are covered, as experience has shown that first-year students often have gaps in their knowledge in this area. A further focus is on the implementation, evaluation and clear presentation of physical experiments and their results.

This preliminary course serves as a refresher in the basics of chemistry. It offers opportunities to review chemical arithmetic, basic principles of atomic and bonding theories, as well as setting up general reaction equations. The preliminary course consists of lectures with exercises.

Contents of the preliminary course: Atomic models, types of bonding, structure of the periodic table of elements, setting up chemical reaction equations, stoichiometric calculations, basics of acid-base theory and pH value calculations, introduction to the course of chemical reactions from a kinetic and thermodynamic perspective

Please bring along: Calculator, board book with periodic table of the elements

First day at the university and feeling hungry for lunch? No problem—we’ll meet at the lecture hall building and head over together to the Zittauer cafeteria. The cafeteria is an 8-minute walk from the lecture hall building. You’ll also get to discover some shortcuts right away…

Meeting point: around 11:45 a.m. in front of Building Z IV (Audimax)

What to bring: Your student ID and a debit card or cash for lunch.

Even though Zittau may seem small, there’s plenty to discover. On this guided tour, you’ll have the chance to explore the city where you’re studying and learn a bit about its history along the way.

Meeting point: Tourism Center, Markt 9, Zittau

When: 2:30 p.m. (that’s when we start!) to 3:30 p.m.

What to bring: comfortable shoes

Cost (€): none

Please register online in advance

This is where Zittau’s nightlife begins—whether you’re catching up over a cold drink, playing cards, or dancing to the beats of some awesome DJs, anything goes here. Let’s raise a glass together to the start of your college life.

Meeting place: Club Dezibar Zittau

When: starting at 8 p.m.

Together, let’s explore the space at Café X in Zittau and let our creativity run wild. Here, you’ll have the chance to get creative with jewelry soldering and other activities while getting to know each other.

Meeting place: Café X (Böhmische Str. 8 - 02763 Zittau)

Location link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/acYfMGsERTPqaFAs6

Start time: 2:30 p.m.

What to bring:

• any creative projects you haven’t finished yet, like that crocheted scarf you started :-)
• You can also bring beads, beach finds, and small stones, and we’ll solder them into jewelry

Please register online.

Space is limited—there are only 15 spots available!

If you want to get away from the city and just need some peace and quiet, O-See is the perfect place. Let’s spend a relaxing afternoon here together. We can play a few rounds of Viking chess, volleyball, card games…

Meeting point:

• Zittau: right by the volleyball courts, starting at 4:30 p.m. (Location: maps.app.goo.gl/4ubQnWd3EkGgbf5Z8)
• Görlitz: right at the train platform at the station—the train leaves for Zittau at 3:18 p.m.
  

What to bring:

• sufficient drinking, small snacks
• swimwear if needed, and your favorite game if you’d like

Please register online; walk-ins are also welcome.

Summer, sunshine, and relaxation—it’s easy to enjoy all that in the city park. Let’s get to know each other over a game of Jugger and other activities, such as Viking Chess or any card or board games.

Meeting place: starting at 3:00 p.m. at Westpark in Zittau (50°53'48.7"N 14°46'54.4"E; large meadow: maps.app.goo.gl/tjUeUebUKNGQY29fA)

What to bring: sufficient drinking water and, if you’d like, your favorite game

There’s also a McDonald’s nearby

Please register online. You’re also welcome to just show up.

Zittau is perfectly located for a getaway into nature. On Saturday, we’ll go on a leisurely hike (8 km) together in the Zittau Mountains and recharge our batteries in nature. Hopefully, the weather will be good, and you’ll be treated to beautiful views along our hiking route.

We’ll take a break at the Töpferbaude, where there’s also a restaurant.

Meeting points:

• 10:00 a.m. in Zittau at the narrow-gauge train platform (in the square in front of the train station): Our train departs at 10:16 a.m.
• Görlitz: It’s possible to travel together from Görlitz to Zittau: Departure from Görlitz Station at 9:18 a.m. (meet on the platform).
• Jonsdorf (at the narrow-gauge railway’s terminal station: train arrives at 11:05 a.m.).

What to bring:

• Food and drinks, money, and sturdy shoes
• Costs (€): Travel expenses—the semester pass is valid as a ticket! An additional “historical” surcharge must be paid for the narrow-gauge railway; your share is 8 euros (please bring cash).

Please register online; walk-ins are also welcome.

At this event, which begins in the lecture hall, you’ll get an overview of (almost) everything you need to know about college life—from student self-governance to tips for your day-to-day life. To wrap things up, you’ll receive some small goodies and explore the campus hotspots … so you can find your way around more easily in the coming weeks.

Aline Schulz and Miriam Meyer-Scheffel, who have successfully completed their studies at HSZG and are now working on the Studienerfolg@saxHAW project at HSZG, will share some insider tips.

When: September 25, 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

Where: Building Z IV, Large Lecture Hall 001

Please register online, though walk-ins are also welcome.

On nice days—or just to escape the hustle and bustle of college—Berzi offers the perfect opportunities. Let’s play volleyball and other games together, and when the weather’s nice, take a dip in the crystal-clear lake.

Meeting point:

• Traveling together from Zittau: on the platform at the Zittau train station; meet at 2:50 p.m.; departure at 3:04 p.m.
• Traveling together from Görlitz: Meet at the platform at the Görlitz train station at 3:10 p.m.; departure at 3:18 p.m.
• Arrival at approximately 3:27 p.m. at the Hagenwerder train station: from there, we’ll walk about 300 meters to the lake (beach volleyball courts next to the Hotel Insel der Sinne)
• 3:40 p.m. is our final meeting point at Berzi: 51.07371° N, 14.95541° E

What to bring:

• Games, volleyballs, …
• Blanket, swimwear
• Picnic and drinks
• Student ID = train ticket

We’ll take the train together from both Görlitz and Zittau to Hagenwerder. There, we’ll get off and walk about 15 minutes to the beach. Two volleyball courts will be available for us there.

You can also make your own way there: by bike from Görlitz (about 30 min) or by car (free parking at the harbor)

Please register online; walk-ins are welcome.

At this event, which begins in the lecture hall, you’ll get an overview of (almost) everything you need to know about college life—from student self-governance to tips for your day-to-day life. To wrap things up, you’ll receive some small goodies and explore the campus hotspots … so you can find your way around more easily in the coming weeks.

Aline Schulz and Miriam Meyer-Scheffel, who have successfully completed their studies at HSZG and are now working on the Studienerfolg@saxHAW project at HSZG, will share some insider tips.

When: September 18, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Building G II, Lecture Hall A112

Please register online, though walk-ins are also welcome.

Zittau is the perfect place to escape into nature. On Saturday, we’ll join Zittau’s freshmen for a leisurely hike (8 km) in the Zittau Mountains and recharge our batteries in nature. With what we hope will be good weather, you’ll enjoy beautiful views along our hiking route.

We’ll take a break at the Töpferbaude, where there’s also a restaurant.

Meeting points:

• Görlitz: Group travel from Görlitz to Zittau: Departure from Görlitz train station at 9:18 a.m. (meet on the platform).
• Starting at 10:00 a.m. in Zittau on the narrow-gauge train platform (in the square in front of the station): Our train departs from there at 10:16 a.m.
• Jonsdorf (at the narrow-gauge railway’s terminal station: train arrives at 11:05 a.m.).

What to bring:

• Food and drinks, money, and sturdy shoes
• Costs (€): Travel expenses—your semester pass is valid as a ticket! An additional “historical” surcharge must be paid for the narrow-gauge railway; your share is 8 euros (please bring cash).

Please register online in advance; walk-ins are also welcome.

Is today your first day at college, and are some of you feeling hungry for lunch? No problem—right after the introductory math class, we’ll head to the Görlitz cafeteria during the break starting at 11:45 a.m. and enjoy the lunch special at the affordable student price.

What to bring: your student ID and money for lunch

The Maus Student Club is the place in Görlitz to meet students from different years and majors. Here you can enjoy cold drinks and dance to DJs*.

On Monday, we’d like to get to know each other over a game of table tennis or pool. A round of UNO wouldn’t be a bad idea either.

Meeting place: Maus Student Club (on the ground floor of the Vogtshof dorm: maps.app.goo.gl/itHfkdiK3MaJGrHE9)

Starting at 8:00 p.m.

What to bring: Money for drinks, games if you have them

Please register online in advance; drop-ins are welcome.

Summer, sunshine, and relaxation—it’s easy to enjoy all that in the city park. Let’s get to know each other over a game of Jugger and other activities, such as Viking Chess or any card or board games.

Meeting times:

• 2:15 p.m. at the Görlitz Campus
• or just come to the big lawn in the city park starting at 2:30 p.m.: 51°09'07.5"N 14°59'43.6"E (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gz8cESi8dgEpTah96)

What to bring: Something to drink, a small picnic, and—if you’d like—your favorite game

Please register online in advance, though you’re also welcome to just show up.

Görlitz is one of the most beautiful cities in eastern Germany and has a very charming old town—at least, that’s what we’d say. A new story or legend awaits you around every corner. Let’s explore the city together and learn a thing or two along the way.

Meeting point:

• 2:30 p.m. at the Görlitz campus in front of the cafeteria: we’ll walk to the Old Town together
• 3:00 p.m. in front of the Görlitz Information Center (Obermarkt 32: maps.app.goo.gl/6FpLoPfW2VqDzBem6)

What to bring:

• comfortable shoes
• Cost (€): none

Please register online in advance.

One of the highlights in Görlitz is the extensive “Küfa” (Kitchen for Everyone) program, which offers a delicious vegan meal almost every day.

On Wednesdays, Küfa is always held at Rabryka, a diverse sociocultural center. We’d love to cook with you there and then enjoy a meal together as a large group.

After dinner, you’ll have the chance to play a little table tennis or foosball. Or you can just relax in the garden.

Meeting place: Rabryka (Conrad-Schiedt-Straße 23: maps.app.goo.gl/PHkEGXGcWrdpD1eH7 )

When:

• Cooking starts at 5 p.m.
• Dinner starts at 7 p.m.

What to bring: Money for food and drinks

Please register online in advance.

Are you in the mood for a cold drink—or (in winter) something warm? On our bar crawl, we’ll show you the coolest bars in Görlitz. These venues serve both non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Please make sure to eat a good meal beforehand so you can enjoy the evening to the fullest.

Meeting point: Fountain at Obermarkt (Obermarkt/Brüderstraße: maps.app.goo.gl/f8UoCGSv5vELzYxi9)

Start time: 6:00 p.m.

What to bring: Money for drinks and food

Please register online in advance; walk-ins are welcome.

On nice days—or just to escape the hustle and bustle of college life—Berzi offers the perfect opportunities. Let’s play volleyball and other games together, and when the weather’s nice, take a dip in the crystal-clear lake.

Meeting point:

• Traveling together from Zittau: on the platform at the Zittau train station; meet at 2:50 p.m.; departure at 3:04 p.m.
• Traveling together from Görlitz: Meet at the platform at the Görlitz train station at 3:10 p.m.; departure at 3:18 p.m.
• Arrival at approximately 3:27 p.m. at the Hagenwerder train station: from there, we’ll walk about 300 meters to the lake (beach volleyball courts next to the Hotel Insel der Sinne)
• 3:40 p.m. is our final meeting point at Berzi: 51.07371° N, 14.95541° E

What to bring:

• Games, volleyballs, …
• Blanket, swimwear
• Picnic and drinks
• Student ID = train ticket

We’ll take the train together from both Görlitz and Zittau to Hagenwerder. There, we’ll get off and walk about 15 minutes to the beach. Two volleyball courts will be available for us there.

You can also make your own way there: by bike from Görlitz (about 30 min) or by car (free parking at the harbor)

Please register online in advance; drop-ins are welcome.

There’s also plenty to discover in the area around Görlitz. Let’s go on a hike together to the Landeskrone and leave the stress of everyday life behind us for a while, so you can start orientation week feeling refreshed. The Landeskrone is Görlitz’s local mountain and, as a former volcanic cone, a distinctive landmark of the city.

Meeting point in Görlitz:

• 11:00 a.m. at the tram stop near the Görlitz train station
• Departure at 11:07 a.m. on Line 2 toward Biesnitz/Landeskrone

What to bring: Food for the day (unfortunately, the restaurants on the mountain are closed), sturdy shoes

Please register online in advance; walk-ins are welcome.