The international mentoring program VIP (Vechta's International Program) aims to support and accompany students, who are not familiar with Vechta and/or studying in Germany, with a personal mentor.

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The local ERASMUS-Initiative InterMento organizes different activities like going to the cinema, excursions to the Climbing Forest, visits to museums or game nights. Together with other students, who were already abroad, who are planning to go abroad, or who are interested in intercultural exchange, international students can network, get to know Vechta and the German culture.

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During a Brown Bag Lunch international students present their home country and their university to guests. Furthermoren, they will prepare traditional food that is served during the presentation.

Students as well as staff of the University of Vechta have to chance to use their lunch break for a journey.

Brown Bag Lunch Russland (Youtube) 

"Entdecke! Discover! Niedersachsen und Bremen" is an initiative from both federal country's universities. The project offers students the chance to experience Niedersachsen and Bremen.

There are guided tours, cultural and athletic events, excursions and visits to companies.

For more information and registration go to  http://www.entdecke-discover.de/

From university athletics to the university's church group in the newly built church on campus... you will find a wide variety of activities at the University of Vechta.

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Vechta is in a rural area but still central. The city-triangle Bremen - Oldenburg - Osnabrück offers big city flair. But Vechta has things to offer as well: The district is one of the strongest industrial area in the Northwest. Because of its low unemployment rate and high birth rate Vechta is a young, dynamic town.

From nature parks to horse auctions to a vivid night life: Vechta has something for everyone- sports, culture or something for nightowls.  

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