Abbreviations

Many things in your schedule or in the seminar descriptions might look like hieroglyphics when you first get here, but there is a way to decipher all these abbreviations. The A-Journal provides a list with the most important abbreviations in their current issue, and we've copied them onto this blog for you.


E = Einführung (Introductory Seminar)
E/V = Die Kombinationsform Einführung/Vorlesung (a combination of seminar and lecture)
V = Vorlesung (lecture)
IS = Independent Study (in AS/American Studies)
Ü = Übung (exercise)
BAS oder Sprax = Sprachpraktische Veranstaltungen / Fremdsprachliche Kommunikation (Integrated language skills)
S = Seminar
KQ = Kolloquium,
N.N. = nomen niminandum (=Veranstaltungsleiter steht noch nicht fest)
P = Proseminar
PM = Practical module (BA and MA)
PR = Praktikum (Lehramt)
QS = Qualifizierungsseminar

c.t. = cum tempore, (the seminar starts at quarter past the hour)
s.t. = sine tempore: the seminar starts on the hour
SWS = Semesterwochenstunden (hour-count per week (most seminars have 2 SWS))

Abbreviations for locations on Campus:

NG = Nebengebäude (the little annex next to the IG- Farben house)
Cas = Casino (there are seminar rooms on the second floor, facing the IG Farben house)
NM = Neue Mensa (Sozialzentrum Uni-Campus Bockenheim)

HZ = Hörsaal-Zentrum
HoF = House of Finance
PEG = Pädagogik, Erziehungswissenschaften, Gesellschaftswissenschaften; the new building next to the HZ on the right

PG = Präsidiumsgebäude
RuW = Rechts- und Wirtschaftswissenschaften, next to the HoF
SP = the new seminar pavillon Westend at the corner of Hansaallee and Miquelallee

If there are other abbreviations you'd like us to *translate*, leave a comment and let us know!

Hungry?!

Every student knows that is hard to stay focused with an empty stomach. And when your stomach starts to make some crazy noises, you know it is time to get something tasty between your teeth.

The good news is that there are several places on Campus Westend where you can grab a bite to eat:

Many students enjoy eating at the Mensa Casino, which opens from 11.30 a.m. to  3 p.m.. Students have the chance to chose between one of several meals offered (always including a vegetarian alternative). The menu changes daily, expect for the barbecue counter, where you can enjoy a nice steak right from the grill.  Additionally, fresh salads and desserts are offered everyday.

If you rather have an appetite for Pasta and Pizza, the place for you to go is Anbau Casino.

This mensa opens from  11 a.m. to 15.30 p.m. and is located in the same builing as the Mensa Casino (facing the Hörsaalzentrum). But arrange enough time, it can become very crowded around noon.

 How about a nice burger? Sounds good?! Then visit the Casino Cafeteria, located in the first floor in the Casino building. This place is famous for its tasty burgers, but don't worry - vegetarians are also very welcome to come! The cafeteria opens from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Thu) and 11 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. (Fri).

If the sun is shining and you want to take your break outside, the Sommergarten is the place for you to go (right next to the Mensa Casino). Here, you can enjoy a Bratwurst or steak from the barbecue counter or pick a meal from the daily changing menu. You can visit the Sommergarten from 3.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. +.

Nowadays, it is getting more and more important to know where your food comes from.

Sustainability and regionality are priority in the Cafeteria DASEIN. Good food for good taste!You can come and eat from 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the P.E.G. Building. Enjoy!

You don't have much time or just need a little snack? Go to Café Rotunde in the IG-Farbenhaus! There you can find the best sandwiches and bagels on campus! It is open from 7.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. (Mon-Fri) and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Sat).

You are able to pay in cash or with your Goethe-Card in all facilities. Just make sure that you charge your card with enough money at one of the several vending machines on campus (unfortunately most of them only accept ATM cards).

Want to know today's menu?

Check out:

www.studentenwerkfrankfurt.de/essen-trinken/speiseplaene.html

or use the Frankfurt Mensa app for your smartphone! But don't rely on it too much, changes are always possible!