Why should I get involved?

All of you, as students, are part of the KIT. That’s why the students’ voice needs to be heard! You are part of a community that you can and should actively shape and develop.

You represent your degree program, your fellow students or yourself, but are also part of the KIT-community, that needs you and your participation.

But what do I get from that?

Changing of perspectives

You get insights, far exceeding your studies: For example, you learn about the organization of other fields of study and degree programs, why some processes at KIT happen as they do, and how Students with a migration background of First-Generation-Students experience student life. Different councils, commissions, and bodies provide you with valuable background information, context, and connections.

You learn skills, like freely speaking in front of a crowd, presenting information, organizing, recording protocol, and much more. Some things, you can also obtain certificates, that you can use in your CV.

New contacts

You are new to Karlsruhe and are feeling lonely and a bit lost at “big KIT”? You are not alone! Through student engagement you straightforward get to know other students, who feel alike, or maybe have the same interests, opinions, and ideas as you have.

You already know a lot of people, but got the feeling “this can’t be everything”? In the world of Higher Education, you meet a multitude of fascinating personalities with different experiences.

You can exchange ideas with them, support each other and create projects together. Maybe you’ve been a member of a sports club before and are now looking for a different outlet?

Getting involved can offer the kind of balance needed alongside the daily routine of studies or work.

Are you thinking “With my studies, I already have enough of university”?

Your involvement doesn’t need to be just about studying: Organizing BBQ-Events or plant exchange-meetings, planning welcoming events, taking care of websites, visiting fairs, helping at the Unifest or communicating with external partners – all this is part of it!

Lots of those activities aren’t directly related to studying, but mainly happen with your fellow students. So, you can have a good time together, and achieve things for other students.

You are an international student or the first to study in your family (First-Generation-Student)? You can find more information behind the links.