It is especially important to us that our students have a fulfilling student life alongside their studies. That's why we are particularly proud that our students have founded their own student council, the MedSoc Kassel. The following content has been provided by MedSoc:
Following the English model, we students established a representative student body in 2016 - the "Medical Society," or "MedSoc" for short. We address the personal concerns of students and maintain close contact with the Kassel School of Medicine team in Germany as well as the Faculty of Medicine in England.
Our goal is to represent the interests, opinions, and ideas of the students. The well-being and mutual support of our fellow students are our top priorities, of which the whole committee but especially the "Welfare Representative" cares about. Additionally, we have "Student for Student Representatives" in our committee, who assist students with all academic matters and organize additional learning events.
Together, we do not only learn but also spend time together outside the lecture halls and hospitals to balance our academic life. In addition to an annual "Get Together" for current and former students where we celebrate and build connections, there are also smaller activities. For example, we meet up at the Christmas market, attend ice hockey games, go hiking, have BBQs in nearby parks, go bowling, or gather for drinks in Kassel’s pubs and bars.
We also participate annually in the Medimeisterschaften in Obermehler and are thrilled that we have been able to bring more students with us each year and even produce our own songs.
We are especially proud of a small group of students who have established a Teddy Bear Hospital. Together, they visit kindergartens and use teddy bears or the children’s personal stuffed animals to help them overcome their fear of the hospital or visits at their paediatricians through playful interactions.
For more information and questions, feel free to send us an email or visit our Instagram account!
E-Mail: medsoc-kassel(at)soton.ac.uk
Instagram: www.instagram.com/medsockassel/