Digital start-up help: University of Jena presents new app for first-year students!

Digital start-up help: University of Jena presents new app for first-year students!

The anticipation of studying is increasing! The lecture period at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena begins on October 13th, and there is an exciting new product for the numerous first-year students that is intended to make it easier for them to get started: the “UniStartJena” app. Developed by the Central Student Advisory Service, its aim is to offer new students in particular the orientation they need in this exciting phase. uni-jena.de reports that Dr. Marcus Hornung, head of the student department, emphasizes the importance of a successful introductory phase for student success. While some first-year students, such as student teachers, have completely different questions than international scientists, the needs are diverse.

The app, which is available for free in the Google and Apple app stores, offers a wealth of features. This includes personalized information about study organization, financing and housing. Reminders via push notifications keep students up to date on important dates and events. The integration of a navigation system enables new students to quickly find their way around campus. A good knack for making your entry into student life as smooth as possible is demonstrated here. Jenaer Nachrichten jenaer-nachrichten.de adds that the app also contains a checklist for organizing important tasks before starting your studies.

Diverse offers in the app

The app not only offers practical functions, but also a wide range of options for first-year students. In the “Events” section, new students will find a tailor-made program that includes the study introductory days (October 1st to 10th) as well as subject-specific events. The app also offers a “firsts wiki” with useful information on leisure activities, sports activities and contacts who are available to answer any questions. In order to continually improve the app, there is also a feedback function that allows students to submit suggestions for further development and thus actively help shape it. A smart step to optimize the user experience!

At a time when many study programs have nationwide admission restrictions, it is also advisable to register early. Additional registration is required for titles such as human medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry and pharmacy. Students can find a link to the “Online Application” (AntOn) via the DoSV study program in order to register or log in separately. This ensures that the application for these courses is processed directly and in detail, in contrast to other applications via hochschulstart. hochschulstart.de reminds you that exact steps must be followed here.

So anyone who starts at Friedrich Schiller University Jena on October 13th can look forward to a well-supported adjustment period. Digitalization is finding its way into the university landscape, and with the “UniStartJena” app, Jena has laid a solid foundation for a successful initial phase of studies. There's something going on there, and we wish all first-year students good luck and fun studying!