Stage 8 · Lesson 1 of 8

The first weeks

The first weeks decide a lot. Complete registration and any immigration steps on time, such as registering your address or collecting a . Missing them can affect your status.

Keep your of documents close, because these offices will ask for them. Open a local bank account, set up a phone number and learn the university systems. Meet your supervisor or programme lead early and agree how you will work together.

Join the international student office's orientation and at least one society or event. Expect and loneliness in the first months. They are normal and they pass, and caring for your early helps.

Common trapspending the first month settling in and falling behind in courses that move fast, especially in one-year masters.

A question to check yourself, an AI practice session and 2 cheat sheet entries come when you add the roadmap to your account. Add it

Resources for this stage

Start with

GuideFree
Study and Research in Germany (DAAD)
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Working during and after your studies in Germany, explained officially

Practise

ADPList
Free mentorship calls with people working in the country you study in

Keep handy

LinkedIn Help: Create a Good LinkedIn Profile
Set up a clear profile so classmates, alumni and recruiters can find you

Also worth your time

EURAXESSGo deeper
Research jobs and PhD positions across Europe for when you finish