About the program

MILSA inbound offers a two-day (inter)cultural program before your studies begin - September 3  and 4, 2026

  • Intercultural Workshop
    • In this workshop, we will look at intercultural learning, work in groups, play games and discuss Switzerland and some of its cultural practices. With some theoretical input on ‘interculturality’, ‘culture’ and other equally complex terms, we will negotiate how your intercultural knowledge can help you in settle in Bern.

  • University tour

    • "Smart minds - smart locations": this tour of the university focuses on the university's layout and archicture and its diverse research population 

  • City tour 
    • "Democracy mile": you'll learn something about places in the city linked to the development of democracy with all its visions and conflict
  • Networking breaks and lunch 

 

Program (PDF, 195KB)
Flyer (PDF, 354KB)

Requirements

In order to participate, you must be an international degree-seeking student enrolled at the University of Bern or be on an exchange for two semesters in a row.

What the program offers

The mentoring program offers students the opportunity of developing and enhancing their intercultural learning and intercultural communication skills. It introduces students from abroad to local culture and offers them social networking opportunities.

What the program does not offer

The MILSA program does not offer a peer mentoring system with students from the University of Bern; it does not offer practical support in terms of finding a place to stay or choosing courses at the host university.