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I'm an International student at RWTH facing some financial issues right now.. I've been looking for a job for a while now, to no avail.

Yes, my German level is very basic and I can speak very fluent English... But surely there is SOMETHING (Maybe dog walking or something!?) out there... I'm ready to do anything if I can get a work contract for it.. Please give me ideas/suggestions for places that will hire quickly..

Thank you very much!

P.S. I am a Software Developer, and have a bachelors degree and a few years of experience as well.. but market is screwed rn so can't find a working student role or anything...

I am planning to apply for jobs in last semester. I am a non-EU student and planning to leave 1 subject for visa extension. So can I apply for jobs as I only have one subject remaining? Or I must go to job seeker first to apply? If I can apply then what documents do I need from university to give to employer and Auslanderbehorde?
--I have to keep job starting date after graduation date or sooner? Some experienced suggestion who has gone through it.

Ich bin gegenwärtig dabei, mir einen Ort zum Studieren zu suchen. Mein Plan ist es, Maschinenbau an einer der guten Technischen Universitäten zu studieren und bin durch ein Ausschlussverfahren anhand persönlicher Prioritäten zu zwei Unis gekommen: Dem KIT in Karlsruhe und der RWTH in Aachen.
Mir fällt die Entscheidung zwischen den beiden Universitäten schwer, deshalb frage ich hier nach, was eure Erfahrungen mit dem Maschinenbau-Studiengang an diesen beiden Universitäten sind.
Was würdet ihr mir hier (ab)raten? Gibt es Dinge, die ich bei meiner Wahl besonders beachten sollte? Welche der beiden Städte ist besser für Studenten zum Leben geeignet? Gibt es Probleme bei diesen Unis, die ich bedenken sollte?

Ich würde mich über Ratschläge zu dem Thema sehr freuen.

Hey guys im moving and therefore im giving away free furniture such as 2 beds,table washing machine etc.feel free to contact me to arrange for a pickup

Erstversuch HöMa 4 bei Herr Westdickenberg (werde Altklausuren durchballern bis es nicht mehr geht), drei Tage später ist Zweitversuch HöMa 3 bei Wagner (Erstversuch hab ich nur relativ knapp nicht bestanden, soll aber laut Flurfunk gottlos werden).
Bin Physikstudentin im 4. Semester.

Irgendwelche Tipps oder Motivationshilfen? Weiß echt gar nicht wie ich das packen soll

Hi! As it says in the Title, does anyone know a free studydrive downloader? I need just two PDFs but I don't really want to buy a subscription for just two documents and I can't tell if I will need to download smth else later

Been trying for months to get an appointment to renew my Aufenthaltstitel, anybody have any tips on how to get an appointment.

The telegram group that tells you when there are free appointments is extremely inaccurate.

I've spent weeks messaging people on WG-Gesucht and ImmoScout24 looking for a room or apartment in Aachen (starting Computer Engineering at RWTH soon), and the silence is brutal. It's not even that I'm getting rejected, it's that literally no one responds — even though I've lived in Germany for two years already and have rental history here, plus all my documents in order. I'm also registered with Studierendenwerk and Plug and Study, but no luck there either so far.

My budget is around €350, and while I could stretch to €450 in a pinch, even that isn't getting me any real responses.

How did those of you who've been through this manage it? Any platforms, Facebook/Telegram groups, or tricks that worked better than the usual apps? Any tip helps at this point.

Hi everyone,
I’m starting my B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Bauingenieurwesen) at RWTH this upcoming winter semester and would love some advice from those who have been through the first few semesters:)

Right now, I’m taking the HM4MINT course to get HöMa 1 out of the way so I can focus on other subjects in the first semester.

I have a few questions about what to expect:

Leistungsnachweise: Are they manageable? How are they typically written/structured, and is it realistically possible to pass all of them to get the 1.0 bonus?

Exams vs. Übungsblätter: How similar are the actual exam questions to the weekly exercise sheets?

Lecturers: What is the general teaching style like, and how are the professors in the first semester?

Is there anything else I can do before the semester starts to get ready for the workload?

Any tips, study strategies or insights would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Hey guys im an incoming international student (non eu) and i was wondering if any of you here have studied at rwth while living in vaals? would anyone be able to answer some questions i have?

How much weight do werkstudent jobs play while applying after graduation? I am studying materials engineering- Masters, and would like to know what should I know to be market ready. As international student I will study B2 till graduation. What companies do alumni of materials, chemistry apply for jobs after graduation as International graduates? How much Hiwi jobs are valued while applying for corporate? What if one can't get either but has decent grades with thesis? Or without werkstudent and hiwi experience materials engineering is just waste of time? I am hearing all negative stuff like your cv wouldn't be considered without them. Experience in home country doesn't count. 99% weightage is of language.
Please suggest with your experience, companies I should target after graduation or werkstudent living in Aachen.

Hi everyone!! Got accepted to mechanical engineering and electrical engineering and it. Still choosing between these two programs… but I already need to think about tech stuff to buy for uni… which laptop would you recommend?

Hallo, ich habe vor nach der Schule mit Informatikstudium anzufangen. Ich wollte fragen ob irgendwo die Materialien (Vorlesungsinhalte) aus diesem bzw letzten Jahren zu finden sind, weil ich gerne vorlernen würde damit das später nicht zu stressig wird. Ich interessiere mich für Analysis, diskrete Stukturen und Progra.

Vor einer halben Stunde erreichte meinen RWTH-E-Mail-Account eine Nachricht, die vorgibt, von der Justizabteilung zu sein. Ich werde aufgefordert, ein beigefügtes Dokument, das ich nicht finden kann, zu beachten. Ist diese Mail eher echt oder ein Hack- und Betrugsversuch? Haben andere dieselbe Mail bekommen, oder ging sie nur an mich?

Wieso?

Hi guys,

I was wondering if it is hard for Master Students at RWTH to graduate on time? I want to plan my study earlier cause i have to graduate on time (at least 2 years) due to the scholarship regulations i am applying to before i'll move back to my country. I got my admission secured for Materials Engineering for next SoSe 2027.

If anyone has clues/hecks/tips or anything please kindly drop comment. I need your advices 😄

Thanks

Hi fellow RWTH students

Very soon i will be graduating from CE in my bachelors, and i already have both acceptance for both Msc Computer Engineering and Msc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Since I took mostly EE electives I dont need any prerequisite courses for both programs in masters.

Now, since my interest is mainly computer architectures and chip design, so i intend to mostly take classes from ICE and IDS institutes. Almost all of the electives in CE basically already allows me to do that, but in EE I can do most of the electives if i go with the Communications Engineering (COMM) track, while the rest of the classes I would need to take as General or Additional.

What im worried is in the future after I graduate, employers will see my purely Computer Engineering degrees and assume Im only capable being a software dev. Would having my masters in EE open more options in the job market? Or at least let potential employers have a more positive look on my profile?

I would like to work around the chip design and semiconductor industry, as well as the telecommunications industry too if theres no other options. Not just in Germany but internationally as well.

So should I make the switch to EE or is it not worth the hassle to plan around the electives for my desired classes?

Hey all,
I am an international master's student at RWTH Aachen, completing my degree in Mechanical Engineering by next semester (I hope), with 2 years of Work Experience in a full-time R&D role before moving here.

And I have a doubt. I've been applying for internships as part of my credits, but I've been rejected almost every time; only 2 % of the applications turned into an Interview. But I've been contacted by multiple HRs and recruitment agencies, directly via LinkedIn and other sources, for full-time Engineering roles; one was even for a Manager.

What the hell is going on? My LinkedIn is a true copy of my Resume; hence, I am more confused than ever. Can anyone help me understand?

Hat hier jemand den Bachelor in Bauingenieurwesen an der Fh Aachen gemacht und ist dann zum Master an die RWTH gewechselt? Wie viele Auflagen habt ihr bekommen und in welchen Fächern? Stelle mir den Weg chilliger vor als straight up an der rwth den Bachelor zu machen.

I’ll be studying at RWTH and I’m currently choosing which Studierendenwerk dorms to apply for. Since my budget is limited, I’m mainly considering the cheaper options, especially the Türme and Kastanienweg dorms.
Could anyone who has lived there share their experience? How are the rooms, shared kitchens/bathrooms, cleanliness, social life, and overall condition of the buildings?
I’ve also heard some comments about Kastanienweg having an unpleasant smell in the dorm/building. Is that actually true, or is it only an issue in certain buildings/floors?
If you had to choose between the Türme and Kastanienweg, which one would you recommend?
Thanks!