Planned events
for the Summer Semester 2022 we will arrange more excursions with a balance between Museums, Nature and Hiking. All this is based on the students feedback & recommodations
We plan excursions to the following places:
Blaubeuren on 14th Mai organisation by Anusha/Erla
City of Tübingen on 11th June organisation by Gudrun
Zwiefalten & Caves of Swabian Jura on 2nd July organisation by Erla/Rüdiger
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Recently organized events
Saturday, April 30th 2022 – Excursion Bad Urach
For our tour to the picturesque town of Bad Urach approx. 50km west of Ulm we travelled with private motor cars. There we walked to the famous waterfall of Bad Urach and had a picnic on top of the hill.
We continued our walk to the ruins of the former Hohenurach castle.
This was a nice place to have another picnic with a beautiful view over the Swabian Alb mountains.
We walked down to Bad Urach for a sightseeing tour and for a final break in one of the nice cafés
before driving back to Ulm.
Pictures taken during the excursion
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Saturday, April 23nd 2022 – Excursion to the lake “Federsee”,
Bad Buchau and Biberach
“In Ulm-um Ulm-um Ulm herum” this was the motto for the excursion to the Federsee&Wackelwald. According to the regulations of DING students with student ID had no cost for transportation.
22 Students from 7 countries took this oppurtunity together with the Assist consultants.
The participation rate compared to the registration was 100% and all arrived in time to start –
well done.
After a very informative guided tour in the Federsee Museum we explored the Federsee foodbrige to see original nature and important prehistorical past, sputtering thermal springs and curing in one of the most beautiful and intact landscapes. All of us has had to be resilent agains the wind and low temperatur but still we enjoyed it. After the lunch in the nature we went to the „Wackelwald” or “Shaking Trees“.
The trees stand on peat soil, originating from the silting of the glacial spring lake. That’s why you can experience an extraordinary phenomenon here , with every step, the soft ground bounces. All were surprised by the effect. Closing the day we explored the city of Biberachh in various Groups.
So all of enjoyed the excellent day.
Pictures taken during the excursion
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Saturday, April 2nd 2022 – Excursion to the Experimenta
Exhibition in Heilbronn
20 students joined us in good mood on our excursion. After visiting the exposition they either could explore the city of Heilbronn on their own or have a walk along the river in the area of 2019 Bundesgartenschau (gardening exhibition).
Link to Experimenta: https://www.experimenta.science/en/
In spite of little misschiefs (one missed train – one lost wallet, which thanks to a good samaritan was returned) it was an interesting and successfull day and we got a positive response from the participants and were asked : Where do we go next?.
Pictures taken during the excursion
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Saturday, March 22nd 2022 – Excursion to the Ski Flying Hill in Oberstdorf
Visiting the Alps and Oberstdorf was often suggested and requested by students and thus the ASSIST team chose this destination for the second excursion of this year .
Students from different countries, like India, Malaysia, USA, Lithuania, Egypt and two Senior Consultants We took the train to Obersdorf and from there the bus brought us to the Ski Flying Hill, where we were welcomed by a guide
He explained to us the function, the counting of the flying points during a competition and the history of the SKI Flying Hill, which was build in 1950 .
Two fast small elevators took us to the top 72m, high. In former times the athletics has to climbed up with their ski. But nowadays they could use the elevators. We had a great view from the platform on the top. We gained the impression how deep and steep the jumpers has to go.
After a picnic, we walked back to Oberstdorf.
We enjoyed the sunny day, the snow-covered mountains, the blue sky and the fact, that we have been on the top of one of the highest Ski Flying Hill of the world.
Pictures taken during the excursion
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Saturday, March 5th 2022 – Excursion to Friedrichshafen
and its two famous technical Museums
This was the first excursion since 2 years due to mainly Corona limitations in 2020/2021.
13 Students comming from 7 Countries ranging from USA to China (W-O) and Latvia to Iran (N_S) did apply for the Trip. We walked along the Lake of Constance and visited the Zeppelin and the Dornier Museum.
Here a feedback from a participant:
“Trip to Friedrichshafen was a very fun and pleasant time with amazing people, beautiful views and interesting exhibitions.
Many thanks to the organisers, the trip was very well arranged.”
Pictures taken during the excursion
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Feedback from participants of our activities
A.M from Egypt
I have been practicing German with Annette for the past 3 months, and she has been very kind, nice and incredibly helpful. I can feel that my German is improving. Just wanted to thank you all for your great effort.
A.K from India
I was fortunate to know about ASSIT from University of Ulm. The organization has affectionate people who organize day trips to beautiful locations. I have been to a couple of trips and have thoroughly enjoyed. They are also willing to help you better your German language. It has helped me extensively and my speaking skills have got better with time. It is a non-judgmental, selfless, honest and fun organization.
P.K.K from India
I highly recommend ASSIST if you wish to explore day trips in the state of Bayern and Baden Württemberg with experienced tour guides. This helped me to visit places like Bodensee, Oberstdorf, Stuttgart, Nürnberg, Breitachklamm, and Island Mainau. Another main reason to follow ASSIST is that they offer German language partners for free. I could meet them on weekends and improve my communication. They also give important updates about various events happening in and around Ulm like the second hand bicycle market, career workshops, company tours. Overall my life in Germany got easier with ASSIST.
R.K from India
I had a great experience with ASSIST. In my opinion, not only does ASSIST provide an opportunity to be part of different activities and events, but also helps discover the German culture and language with excellent support from ASSIST team.
A.L. from India
I met ASSIST team members for the first time in November 2019 for my trip to Mercedes-Benz museum,Stuttgart. They were very friendly and helpful throughout the trip and explained us the history of many German cities and also the BMW museum.It was a nice to get a broad idea about the history of German cities, culture and people. I got also helped with German language and information about many historical facts about Germany that we don’t find in any news or books.It comes only from people who have experienced many events in their lives.Thus, my experience with ASSIST has been wonderful.You can learn many things from the members outside your academia and limited friend circle.I recommend all international students to take advantage of this opportunity and get in contact with ASSIST. You will learn many things and be invited to lots of festivals, events that will make your lives lively.
S.B. from India
Thank you so much for the awesome trip. I feel my heart with joy unspeakable of this great organization. ASSIST has been like a realm, where I found myself again. This platform is to make new friends, exchange languages, and learn from Nature. I always try to keep up with the excursions organized by ASSIST, as it inspires me to do my science with joy till the next trip. With ASSIST I can nurture the little sapling of volunteering, I hope that a day comes when I can also serve others how ASSIST helped me to find happiness in a land far away from friends, family and peers. I convey my heartfelt regards to all the members of ASSIST.
How do I get informations about the activities of ASSIST
All members of ASSIST will get a detailed invitation-letter by email for each event.
In many cases a registration at the respective organiser is necessary.
To become a member at ASSIST please contact the coordinator
Klaus Schuder 
klaus.schuder(at)uni-ulm.de for registration.
Proposals for additional excursions are most welcome. Students and senior consultants are asked to send them to Klaus Schuder.