eezi - An Introduction to Computer Science Studies (T-INFO-109862)

The course "eezi" (pronounced "easy") is offered by the KIT Department of Informatics and is aimed at all first-semester students in the degree programs Computer Science, Computer Science Teacher Education, and Business Informatics.

eezi supports you in successfully shaping your studies right from the start. The focus is on helping you help yourself: you develop strategies to independently organize your studies, master challenges, and stay on track in the long run.

For successful participation in the eezi module, you will be credited with 1 ECTS as a key qualification toward your study progress.

Overview of the curriculum:

• 3 lectures
• 5 tutorials (mandatory attendance)
• 5 exercise sheets (mandatory submission)
• 1 personal advisory meeting (mandatory)
• 1 check-in conversation with a tutor

These topics await you:

You will engage with central topics such as time and self-management, effective learning techniques, and targeted exam preparation. You will also learn how to deal with stress in everyday student life, improve your study organization, and structure your daily routine in a meaningful way. This is complemented by practical tips and proven strategies to help you successfully master your first semester and stay on top of things from the very beginning.

What participants from WS 25/26 say about eezi:

• "What I liked especially was the personal contact with my tutor and the exchange of experiences and tips."
   
• "I originally signed up for the ECTS credit, but in the end that turned out to be secondary."
   
• "I received practical tips for exam preparation that I couldn't find anywhere else."
  
  
• "I always looked forward to the eezi tutorial because it was always fun and one of the few relaxed 'free' time slots in my week."
   
• "The atmosphere was very relaxed, and the open exchange with others was helpful and enjoyable."

You can find the next information sessions in the event calendar.
More details are available in the module handbook.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact eezi∂informatik kit edu at any time.

Programming Best Practices

The "Programming Best Practices" event is part of the eezi lecture series in the winter semester and is additionally offered in the summer semester. The goal is to provide students of the Department of Informatics with the best possible support every semester for successfully completing the Programming module. The event is aimed not only at first-semester students, but especially also at students in higher semesters who want to successfully complete the Programming module with a certificate of achievement (Übungsschein) and final assignments.

During the event, a member of the Programming module's teaching assistant team presents proven strategies (so-called "best practices"). These include helpful tips for working efficiently as well as concrete approaches to the subject-related and organizational requirements of the module.

Following the talk, there is a Q&A session, in which questions can be asked and experienced tutors and teaching assistants can share valuable advice. In addition, a study partner matching takes place. The goal here is for students to get in touch with one another and find suitable study partners, for example through similar routines, goals, or prior knowledge. A study group can generally improve learning success in your studies and, in particular, help you master the challenges of a module together.

You can find the date for Programming Best Practices in the current semester in the event calendar. 

Recordings of past events can be found on our YouTube playlist.

A study partner matching is a valuable offering because it helps students find suitable study partners quickly and easily. Especially at the start of a semester or when beginning a new module, it can be difficult to make contacts on your own or to use existing networks. The matching lowers this hurdle and specifically brings together students who share similar goals, prior knowledge, or challenges. This creates a good foundation for productive collaboration and regular exchange.

A study partner matching like this usually takes place after all eezi lectures and many other supporting evening events. You can find all upcoming information sessions in the event calendar.

The eezi tutorials also offer a great opportunity to network with other students and form study groups, since exchange is actively encouraged by the tutors. This lowers the barrier to getting in touch with others, and tutorial content such as learning types, learning routines, introductions, etc. directly helps you find like-minded people.  

Why a study group is so valuable:

Study groups are generally very helpful during your studies, as they make learning more active and more sustainable. Content is not just absorbed passively, but discussed, explained, and applied together. Explaining something to others often helps you understand it better yourself, and different perspectives make it easier to grasp complex topics. Regular meetings also provide structure in your daily learning routine and increase motivation to stay on track continuously. A study group is also valuable when you have trouble understanding something, as questions can be clarified more quickly and you notice that other students face similar difficulties. Study groups thus also strengthen a sense of belonging and enable direct exchange about problems that arise or persist.