Are you an international student in Berlin?
Join the COAT Mentoring Program!
COAT's mentoring program is an independent mentorship program for international students in Berlin, with a particular focus on MA English or American Studies students at the Freie Universität Berlin and JFK Institute.
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With membership to our programme, you receive access to:
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Emotional support in navigating German academic bureaucracy
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Assistance and insight about developing your study plan
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Support in understanding the German model for higher education, and how it differs from the North American model
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Work groups and study sessions to give you structure and help you get things done
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Advice about academic career moves, like publishing and attending conferences
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Essay writing assistance -- brainstorming topics, navigating research, and proofreading
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Workshops on a range of academic and para-academic topics, like cover letters, CVs, conference-going, and paper-writing.
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Not sure about being a member? Contact us about one-off coffee and counselling sessions about any of the above topics!
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