Conversation 1: At the student administration |
Marko Tredup |
Oh, excuse me, where can I find the student administration? |
Leon Arndt |
The student administration is just round the corner in the main building. |
Marko Tredup |
And when is the student administration open? |
Leon Arndt |
Ah, you're unlucky there! The consulting hours during the university vacation are from 09:00 to 12:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays and between 09:00 and 15:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Fridays the student administration is unfortunately closed. |
Marko Tredup |
That's just my luck! What am I going to do now? Can you answer a question for me? |
Leon Arndt |
Yes, of course. |
Marko Tredup |
From the coming term onwards I'm going to be studying law here at the university. Do all students get a place in halls of residence? |
Leon Arndt |
No, not all of them. The accommodation situation in Dresden is extremely difficult - particularly for students. Due to the long waiting periods first year students don't normally get a room in halls of residence. For the winter term at least you have to find a place to stay on the private accommodation market or with friends. |
Marko Tredup |
But I don't have any friends or acquaintances in Dresden! |
Leon Arndt |
The notice board is very near the refectory. Perhaps you'll be able to find something there. |
Marko Tredup |
The notice board? What's that then? |
Leon Arndt |
It's a massive board with colourful adverts. It's completely covered in offers of accommodation and requests for accommodation. |
Marko Tredup |
Thanks for the tip! I don't know my way around here! What subject are you studying at the university? |
Leon Arndt |
I'm studying German. I'm also looking for a place to stay, by the way. I've got a room in halls of residence during my summer course but I'm looking for a furnished flat for the period after that. |