The HKA Community Team organized a day trip to Heidelberg on July 1, in which 15 HKA students participated. During a guided tour at Heidelberg Castle, the students learned about the history of Heidelberg, typical architectural styles, and aristocratic life in Baden-Württemberg. Afterwards they had time to explore the city on their own and engage in conversation with other participants.
On Friday morning, a group consisting of exchange students from Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) and participants in the Certificate of International and Intercultural Competence (CIIC) set off for Heidelberg. At Heidelberg Castle, a "contemporary witness" awaited them, told the participants about life at a castle in former times and gave the group exclusive insights into the interior of the castle. After the tour, the students had the opportunity to ride the cable car and discover the city in small groups. Meanwhile, they got to know students from other fields of study and countries and had a good time talking with the other participants until the end of the field trip.
Since April, the Center of Competence has held regular events for HKA students with the goal of providing opportunities for HKA-students to get to know each other and thus create a sustainable HKA community.
Even though some of the exchange students already have to go back to their home universities this summer, many of them are already planning their return to Karlsruhe. For those HKA students who are still in Karlsruhe, the HKA Community Team of the Center of Competence is already planning further events to which all are welcome to join. After a short summer break, the program will continue, including a trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg and workshops on interesting topics.
All students at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences can participate in the HKA community events. Internationals will automatically be notified of upcoming events and CIIC participants will receive updates on HKA community events via mail. Registration for the CIIC is possible at any time via the website