Study Start - Orientation for New Master's Students of Physics
A warm welcome to all newly enrolled physics and international students!
Late-Arrival Mentoring on April 21, 2025 at 12 p.m.
Week 1
Meet & Greet for New Master's Students in 2023
Image Credit: OJ
Welcome Event for New Master's Students
Tuesday, 14 April 2026 4 p.m.*; Cafeteria (room 1.1.25)* time update from 14 April 2026: The event will take place at 4 PM instead of the previously announced 2 PM.
Program coordinator Prof. Dr. Cecilia Clementi will welcome the new Master’s students and present key information about the Physics Master’s program and current research at Freie Universität Berlin. New students will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Department members will introduce themselves, including:
- Officer for Studies and Teaching Dr. Nicole Rudolph-Mohr
- Mentoring
- Students' Union
Week 2
FU Berlin Physics Research
Image Credit: FB Physik, David Ausserhofer
Board Game Night
Tuesday April 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.; Cafeteria (room 1.1.25)An evening of new friendships, clever moves, exciting game battles, and plenty of laughter
Lab Tour
Wednesday on 22 April 2026 at 2–3:30 p.m.; Meeting Point: Cafeteria; 10 min before the tourVisit some of the experimental labs at our department!
Q&A with Dr. Nicole Rudolph-Mohr (Officer for Studies and Teaching)
Friday April 24, 2026 at 2–3 p.m.; Dozierendenraum (room 1.1.08)Nicole Rudolph-Mohr provides you with further information that is essential for your progress in your studies and answers any questions that may still be open.
Outdoor Activity
Friday April 24, 2026 3–8 p.m.We will meet in Thielpark for a casual get-together, on the meadow north of the metro station Freie Universität (Thielplatz). You can also meet us at Café XX (room 0.3.02) at 3:15 p.m. and we'll go there together.
We will bring a Spielemobil by UniSport equipped with fun outdoor games (Viking Chess, Spikeball, Frisbee) and some snacks. Feel free to bring your own games and picnic material (e.g.: food, drinks, etc.)!
Please note: The event will only take place in good weather; confirmation will be sent by email.Week 3
Movie Night in the Lacture Hall B
Q&A with Student's Union (FSI)
Date and Location to be announcedMeet dedicated students who are involved in the student union and ask them questions about studying physics and our university.
Movie Night
Thursday April 30, 2026 at 7 p.m.; Lecture Hall B (room 0.1.01)We will watch a movie (in English), chat and have a fun time together. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
