„Management Psychology and Personal Leadership“ – Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Vilnius, Lithuania

Programme Details

  • SMK College of Applied Sciences, Vilnius, Lithuania
  • Blended Intensive Programme / Summer School: Management psychology and personal leadership
  • Summer 2024 (20-24th of May, 2024)
  • Masters in International Management
  • Johncy Rani Loganthan, johncy.loganathan@stud.th-rosenheim.de

Preparation

Management and Leadership course is my interest. It gained my interest when they announced the BIP programme about it. Prof. Lachmann encouraged the students to take part in the BIP. Also, Tina Kaffl from the International Office was of much support.

As this was my first BIP, Tina was so helpful in answering my concerns and queries.

Accommodation

Donata from the SMK university in Lithuania sent us the link to book accommodation in the city with many options.

Study at the Host University

The plan was well organised. In the first 2 days, Prof. Kristina took us through Leadership qualities. Day 3 and 4, Prof. Sandra took us through Leadership psychology. Both the professors were good in explaining the concept and making the sessions interactive and intesting.

The first day after class, they arranged for a city tour, which helped us to learn about the places and easy to commute. The second day after class, they took us out for dinner. The 3rd day after class, they took us to a research center as a study visit.

We were working as group from day 1. On the last day, we as a group, presented our ideas based on the lecture.

Everyday Life and Leisure

I saw many cathedrals and ancient buildings. The architecture inside the buildings was so good. People both in the university and in the city were good and ready to assist.

Conclusion

I would recommend this programme. It helps to understand the cultural differences in the workplace and to manage them.

„Digital Business“- Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Zagreb, Croatia

Programme Details

  • Algebra University Zagreb, Croatia
  • BIP Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on “Digital Business: Crossing national and disciplinary boundaries
  • Summer Semester 2024
  • Faculty: Business Administration, Study: International Management

Preparation

The planning, organisation and application to the host university was very easy. The program coordinators and international office of TH Rosenheim guided us through the whole process which helped us students a lot. I could not imagine having a better organisation for this program. Also the application for the Erasmus+ scholarship was really easy.

Accommodation

For this week in Zagreb a very central hostel was recommended to us. As we were a group of 6 people, we booked an Airbnb at the Ban Jelačić Square. We paid around 25 € per Person per night. It was a very big flat with a kitchen, terrace. It is separated in 2 bedrooms for 5 people in total and a couch for 2 people. I would highly recommend this flat as you can reach the Algebra University within 20 minutes by tram. Also a lot of restaurants and supermarkets are nearby. You can reach everything on foot. Also the host was a very nice and friendly person. The flat was cleaned in the mid of the week.

Study at the Host University

The university is a very modern and new university with great equipment. For lunch you can go to the canteen or also to the café opposite of the university building. You can reach the university by tram and afterwards walking for another 5-10 minutes. All of the professors and the students are very nice and you can learn a lot from them.

The program was very interesting as we were separated in groups with students from all the different universities. Belgium, Zagreb and Rosenheim.

The teamwork was amazing as we all had different backgrounds and knowledge. All in all this opportunity helped me to improve my teamwork skills, presentation skills and also the knowledge of metaverse.

Everyday Life and Leisure

Class started at 9 am every morning. So we had a very slow morning with coffee and small snacks from the bakery. After the first workshop in the morning we had a lunch break for around 1 hour.

In the evening we had dinner with students from all universities and afterwards we went to bars for a drink. The clubs were also very nice! On Wednesday we had a trip to a museum and a castle, organized by the host university.

For leisure time, you can walk to a river, go shopping or just sit in a bar. Within 2 hours you can also reach the sea. You can reach Zagreb either by car or by train and bus. Please note that you organize a parking slot for your car at the Algebra University in Zagreb in advance. We thought it is cheap to park in the parking garage but it is not. We recommend parking at the university for around 35 € for one week.

„Global Affairs in Action“ – Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Zwolle, Netherlands

Programme Details

  • Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, Zwolle, Netherlands
  • Blended Intensive Programme „Global Affairs in Action“
  • Summer Semester, 2024
  • MA International Management
  • Naisergika Negi : naisergika.negi@stud.th-rosenheim.de

Preparation

I filled in the registration form for the BIP in Windesheim on Global Affairs as doing this programme gave me credits in my Master course in International Management at TH Rosenheim. I got the acceptance letter at around end of February and the programme itinerary later that week. I started my preparation by informing the International Office about my participation in the BIP along with my professor.

Filled out all the forms for the Erasmus+ grant and started booking the travel and accommodation.

Accommodation

My BIP lasted 5 days, so I booked an Airbnb room along with my 2 friends. It’s very
difficult to find a decent budget hotel in Zwolle, and that too near the university.
Transportation is easily available there, hence we booked our Airbnb 20 mins away from
the uni. There are lots of Airbnbs and Hotels in the city centre also but a bit expensive for students. It is recommended to book the accommodation as soon as possible for better deals.

Study at the Host University

The Blended Intensive Programmes at Windesheim UAS is a combination of online and offline collaboration with students and their partners abroad. The partner’s university students work alongside the students from Windesheim on a project. In this programme,
students collaborate both online and offline for a specific period over a week and it is
funded by Erasmus+.

Everyday Life and Leisure

In Zwolle, life moves at a slower pace, with a focus on community and relaxation. Dutch people prefer bicycle over cars, and so we were given a bicycle also to stroll in the city. With each pedal stroke, I saw lots of serene canals and bridges, sheep, horses lined with graceful windmills and of course, tulips farms.

After our classes, I usually went with my friends to the city centre and tried the famous stroopwaffles and pancakes. We got some souvenirs and enjoyed the eateries at a local café – The Flying Horse (recommended by the Windesheim Students). I also went to Amsterdam after our BIP ended. It’s a busy city with lots of tourists. There are attractions like museums and galleries, and oh the architecture is just worth seeing. I really loved the street-food there – the famous Mannekinpis Fries and churros, explored the iconic canals by boat and took lots of pictures.

Conclusion

I would recommend this programme to other students. It’s a perfect blend of learning and exploring. I enjoyed the Dutch culture of teaching with the innovative and dynamic nature of the activities, fostering cross-cultural exchange and mutual learning among international students. I liked the most that we started with sports activities and some team building exercises to build trust and facilitate a deeper understanding of one another.

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„Diversity Management“- Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Mlada Boleslav, Tschechien

Angaben zum Auslandsaufenthalt

  • Skoda Auto University, Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic
  • Blended Intensive Programme „Diversity Management“
  • Online Part: 5.02. + 07.02.2024
    Physical Part: 12.02. – 16.02.2024
  • Betriebswirtschaft, International Management M.A.

Vorbereitung

Meine Bewerbung war unkompliziert. Das beeindruckendste war das schnelle Feedback: Zuerst erhielt ich eine Platzierung auf der Warteliste, aber schon kurz darauf kam die ersehnte Zusage. Die Kommunikation mit dem International Office auf beiden Seiten war äußerst hilfreich; sie unterstützten mich effizient bei der Einreichung der Unterlagen. Insgesamt war der Prozess reibungslos, von der Bewerbung bis zur Zusage.

Unterkunft

Die Unterkunft hatte ich über das International Office der Auto Skoda University gebucht. Sie boten an, ein Bett in einem geteilten Doppelzimmer im Skoda Auto Wohnheim für 396 CZK (ca. 15 Euro) pro Nacht zu reservieren. Als ich im Wohnheim ankam, war ich angenehm überrascht von der Sauberkeit und Organisation. Insgesamt war meine Erfahrung mit der Unterkunft positiv. Die Buchung über das International Office war einfach und komplikationslos.

Studium an der Gasthochschule

Die Einschreibung verlief reibungslos, und der Kurs bot einen interessanten Einblick in Diversity-Theorien wie Gender Theory und Intersectionality. Die Gastdozenten brachten vielfältige Perspektiven ein.

Der Campus an sich war zwar kleiner (ca. 1.200 Studierende), aber gut ausgestattet: Die Bibliothek bot eine Fülle von Ressourcen, die EDV-Anlagen waren modern und die Mensa bot jeden Tag vielfältige Mahlzeiten zu sehr erschwinglichen Preisen an. In Gruppen arbeiteten wir an Projekten, die uns tiefe Einblicke in die Anwendung von Diversity Management in der Praxis gaben. Die abschließende Präsentation am letzten Tag diente zugleich als Prüfungsleistung.

Alltag und Freizeit

Während der Woche gab es eine Vielzahl von Freizeitaktivitäten, die den Studierenden eine willkommene Abwechslung zum Studium boten. Das Willkommensdinner am Montagabend in einem Restaurant in Mlada Boleslav ermöglichte es den Studierenden, sich kennenzulernen und in gemütlicher, traditioneller Atmosphäre zu essen. Am Dienstag hatten wir eine Tour durch Mlada Boleslav. Mittwochs fuhren wir zur Svijany Brauerei, wo wir nicht nur eine informative Tour durch die Brauerei genossen, sondern auch ein leckeres Abendessen.

Der Donnerstag bot eine aufregende Gelegenheit, die Hauptstadt Prag (ca. 50 min entfernt) zu erkunden. Die Freizeitaktivitäten waren nicht nur unterhaltsam, sondern boten auch eine wertvolle Gelegenheit, die Kultur und Geschichte der Region kennenzulernen und sich mit anderen Studierenden zu vernetzen.

Fazit

Mein Aufenthalt an der Skoda Auto University war äußerst informativ und bereichernd. Die Möglichkeit, mit Erasmus+ finanziert zu werden, war eine große Unterstützung und ich bin sehr dankbar für diese Chance. Die Organisation durch Tina Kaffl (IO TH Rosenheim) und das International Office der Skoda Auto Universität war herausragend, was zu einem reibungslosen Ablauf beitrug.

Während meines Aufenthalts konnte ich viele internationale Studierende kennenlernen und neue Eindrücke in verschiedene Kulturen gewinnen. Diese Erfahrung hat mein Verständnis erweitert und mir einen tieferen Einblick in interkulturelle Aspekte gegeben.

Insgesamt war mein Aufenthalt an der Skoda Auto University eine unvergessliche und lehrreiche Erfahrung, über die ich sehr dankbar bin und die ich jedem empfehlen kann.

Erfahrungsbericht Sabrina Weingart zum Download

„Global Sports Event“- Blended Intensive Program (BIP) in Sevilla, Spanien

 

Vorbereitung

Das internationale Office übernahm für uns Teilnehmer die Organisation, Hotelbuchung, die Anmeldung und begleitete uns durch den Vorbereitungsprozess. Lediglich die An- und Abreise mussten wir selbst organisieren.

Unterkunft

Xior Sevilla – Residencia Universitaria

Die Lage der Unterkunft war super. Mit dem Bus oder Uber brauchte man 5 Minuten in die Innenstadt. Die Busstation war direkt vor dem Hotel. In der Nähe der Unterkunft (Fußweg 3-5Minuten) gab es zwei Supermärkte, Cafe´s und Bäckereien.

Studium an der Gasthochschule

Durch die Teilnahme am BIP, waren die Lehrveranstaltungen und der Tagesablauf vorgegeben. Die Vorlesung fand leider online statt und so kam auch die Projektarbeit etwas zu kurz. Der Campus ist sehr modern und einen besonderen Flair.

Alltag und Freizeit

Sevilla bietet einige Möglichkeiten für Studenten. In der Innenstadt gibt es an jeder Ecke Tapas Bar oder ein Cafe. In Sevilla sollte man unbedingt die Kathedrale, den Plaza de Espania oder das Betis Stadion gesehen haben. Bei gutem Wetter sollte man einfach durch die Stadt gehen und den Flair/Charme der Stadt auf sich wirken lassen.

Fazit

Zuerst möchte ich mich bei allen Beteiligten für diese super Zeit bedanken. Die Erfahrung war es Wert und kann ich nur weiterempfehlen!

Mein Highlight als begeisterter Fußball Fan war der Freitag, an welchem wir den ganzen Tag die verschiedenen Facilities von Betis Sevilla besuchen durften.

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Rosenheimer Promotionsstudenten auf der „EPIA Conference on Artificial Intelligence“ auf Faial Island, Portugal

Das Programm wurde vom Prof. Marcel Tilly als eine Möglichkeit zum Einreichen eines Paper vorgeschlagen. Nach der Annahme und der Ausarbeitung jenes Papers war nun die Option dieses vor Ort zu präsentieren. Durch die finanzielle Unterstützung seitens dem Go Abroad Stipendium und der FuE der TH Rosenheim wurde die Teilnahme ermöglicht.

Die Unterkunft wurde unsererseits selbst organisiert. Wir
entschieden uns somit zur Buchung einer Airbnb-Unterkunft, welche am Rand Hortas am Fuß eines der vielen Vulkane lag. . Die Unterkunft bat Blick übers Meer hinüber zur Nachbarinsel Pico mit dem gleichnamigen Vulkan “Ponta do Pico”.

Die Vorträge auf der Konferenz
kamen aus dem eruropäischen Feld und waren in Gruppen geclustert. Von der Schädlingserkennung beim Weinanbau, über das frühzeitige Erkennen eines sich anbahnenden
Versagens eines Fräskopf hin zur Simulation der Änderungen von Meeresströmungen waren
diverseste Anwendungsfelder der künstlichen Intelligenz dargestellt.
Die Vorträge fanden auf englisch statt und waren entsprechend gut verständlich. Es handelte sich um ein eher kleineres Format und es war ersichtlich, dass auch viele Doktorand:innen dieses Programm nutzen, um ihre Fortschritte und Vorhaben zu präsentieren. In diesem Zusammenhang würden wir Doktorad:innen das Programm empfehlen.

Von der Konferenz aus, wurde eine Nachmittagstour über die Insel Faial angeboten. Wir haben
den inzwischen grünen Caldera “Cabeço Gordo” inmitten der Insel angeschaut, welcher im
gewissen Maße abgetreent der übrigen Fauna und Flora in mitten der Insel weilt. Auch die tote
Landschaft des Vulkans “Capelinhos” am gegenüberliegenden Ende Faials haben wir besucht.

“Forschungsbegeistere Menschen auf einem Haufen münden immer in interessanten
Gesprächen, und wenn die Landschaft daneben viel zum Entdecken bietet, vergeht das
Grinsen gar nicht mehr.“

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Pisa was „Bellisima!“- Summer School in Pisa, Italy

This course was about the applications of the Industrial IoT and its practical applications.

The application process was simple and entirely online. I had to fill in all my details and upload my resume. The result was announced via email within a few days.

For the accommodation search, the university provided some options. But I was looking out for cheaper accommodation with the provision of a kitchen too. I was along with 2 other friends from TH Rosenheim who were doing the same summer course as me in the shared room. The arrival session was smooth and welcoming. We were given Canteen Cards and Bags. Learning environment was a Classroom equipped with projectors and speakers.

There were also many hardware demos provided by the respective professors.The language was comprehendible. Although some lectures were challenging as it needed the pre-requisite knowledge. Otherwise, the topics covered (RFID, Connected Vehicles, etc.) were also super interesting. Overall, an interesting and comprehensive course for the students who have a focus on Embedded Systems and IoT. I would recommend this course to the future students.

 

Visit the Leaning tower of Pisa, Arno River walk during the evenings, enjoy delicious Italian food and wine. Travel to Cinque Terre!. We were taken to the Computer Museum in Pisa where we got a guided tour of the oldest computer in Italy.


Overall, the summer school was comprehensive and highly informative. The learning outcomes from the summer course have helped me understand the possible topics I can consider for a Master Thesis. Getting to interact with the different students, the session on Connected Vehicles by Prof. Saponara and the great food shall be the top-of-mind recalls from this course.

 

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Advanced School Experience on “Vehicle Dynamics, Control and Design” in Udine, Italy

 

I found out about the program via a post on my network on Linkedin. The school was focused exactly on the topic: Vehicle Dynamics and Control that I am interested in.The Application process included submitting my academic transcripts and it was very smooth. As soon as the application was processed and approved, I was informed of further steps to join.

The Guesthouse room was right next to the CISM Lecture Building. It was very comfortable and had an attached bathroom. I did not have to share the room as well.

The learning environment was very rich and inspiring as most of the participants were PhD Students and researchers in the field. So, everyone was passionate about the same topic. The discussions were about innovative approaches and trends in research along with doubts that students had. The Program started with a short revision of the basics of the topic and went further to the modern approaches and research areas in the field. It was hence a good challenge to take. The lecturers also presented their contributions in research and their results which were fascinating to see.I would hence gladly recommend it to other students.

The Institute also organised a guided city tour that informed us about the history, landscape and the local culture of the town and the region on Friuli-Venezia Giulia in Italy. The specialities of the town of Udine are Ham, Cheese and White Wine which one must try!

I shall always remember this experience of spending an entire week focused on learning more about the topic I like most, with young researchers and experienced professors who share the same interests!

 

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„If you are free in the summer, please pack your bags and join this kind of summer course!“ Summer School in Prague, Czech Republic


I started looking electives to my degree and I saw European summer school option in last spring. Then I found course Online Marketing in Prague in Czech which was 2 weeks face-to-face course.When I found Online Marketing course in Prague, it was the best options which could fit for me. Topic, time, and location were great. Application to the course was easy because it happened online. Accommodation option came from Summer European summer school, and it was Botič Student House in Prague. It was normal student house for semesters, but in summer time there is a lot
of free space available.

Studying in school was great and there were many good lectures. In my course we got different lecturers which was nice experience. Every students had to have own computer that practicing was possible. Otherwise support and material came from course and there was a lot of concrete examples what we did. English language of course was understandable. I would recommend this course students who wants to develop their marketing skills.

After lectures and in the evenings, there was a lot of different opportunities to join different
activities. Summer school offered advised activities for the evenings.

I would say course gave me good experience to my academic and personal side. It was nice to
understand online marketing important for the future and also get some basic how you can
develop it by self.
In personal side, I got many friends and contacts around the world from this 2 week.

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“Energy challenge: An interdisciplinary approach”- Summer School at the University of Groningen, Netherlands

 

Application process was easy, there were some forms on the website that needed to be filled out plus a short essay why I wanted to attend the summer school. The host university provided me with all the necessary information (Pre-Departure guide etc.).

There was a city walking tour and welcome drinks on our first day, so we really got to know each other and the program hosts. We had another introduction round on Monday morning. We had five lectures, played the WeEnergy Game, visited the company Gasunie, visited a hydrogen and renewable energy research center of the university.

The learning environment was supportive and fun. The size of about 15 people and the excitement of all the participants added to the good work atmosphere.

Groningen is a small city, I recommend staying in Amsterdam before or after the summer school for a couple of days. In Groningen you should see the Forum, go to the market and get a Stroopwafel, see the St. Martins tower, enjoy the vivid city and nightlife, walk or bike along the canal and do a city tour, Groningen has an interesting history!

In this summer school I learned a lot and met the most amazing people from nearly every continent in the world who are very passionate about the energy transition and helped me grow personally and academically.

 

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