Get-to-know-you hour

On October 16, 2019, the International Coffee Hour for the 2019/2020 winter semester kicked off with an “Icebreaker Hour.” Over 70 students, as well as staff members from Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences and the 'Studentenwerk' (student union) in Dresden, took part. This large group got to know one another through various questions as part of icebreaker games, which included athletic activities and humorous anecdotes. We learned a lot of new things about China, India, Indonesia, the U.S., Guatemala, Brazil, Yemen, Vietnam, Iran, Syria, Morocco, Nepal, Kazakhstan, Peru, Russia, Germany, and Bangladesh. After the games, the guests took the opportunity to form new friendships and get to know other students in smaller groups.

Some students offered to present their countries and cultures in even greater depth at the next event, the Country Night. There, they will show us photos of their home countries, play a traditional instrument, or even bring along some traditional sweets. All students are cordially invited to attend the very interesting country and cultural presentations on October 30 or to contribute a small cultural presentation of their own. The International Coffee Hour is a joint event organized by the Dresden 'Studentenwerk' (student union) and the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences. It serves as a meeting place for all open-minded students. The goal of the event is to provide students from all nations with a platform to get to know one another.