Dependency and Slavery Studies in the Main Library by Klaudia Inanç

If you love books just as me, you definitely have to know where is our Dependency and Slavery Studies section in the Bonn University and State Library (see the map below). The library is located in the mesmerizing place, just next to the Rhine river! I love going there when I need to study, because while working I can also look at the beautiful river :) If you need some motivation (seeing people working hard always make me work as well!) or you just need to find a quiet place where you can focus on your exams, this is perfect place.

Where is our section in the library? After you go downstairs, you need to turn right and continue walking till the end of the corridor, there you will find Dependency and Slavery Studies section :)

Library of the Institute of Philology by Klaudia İnanç

The University and State Library (ULB, main library) is not the only place where you can find books of your interest. It may be a challenge to find some of the other libraries. For my own research, I needed a book from an Institute of Philology, which is located at Rabinstraße 8 (see the map below). When you enter the building, you need to leave your jacket and bag in the locker room. In here you don’t need a coin to use in your locker, but a PIN. Library is on the 4th floor. If you don’t know where you should look for your book, you can always ask the students working there, they are very happy to help! ;)

Before you can borrow books, you need to „register”, you will do that by simply filling a form. Important! You will need your Matriculation number.

Exercise options by Jin Luo

Doing some exercise is important for both physical and mental health^^ Here are several choices of doing and trying sports in Bonn:

Hochschulsport  

If you are a beginner or you wanna try different sports with tutors, Hochschulsport in Bonn University would be the best and economical choice. The general semester fee is only 10€ for the semester ticket. Then you can choose multiple classes to participate according to your class schedule. Each class costs an extra fee, but most of them are only 6€ - 10€ per semester (except special offerings).

For detailed information you can look here. You will find list of all available sport offers.

Fitness Centers

If you are looking for a well-equipped gym, Xtrafit Bonn-Zentrum near Bonn Bahnhof would be one of the good choices, also Mcfit in Bornheimer Str.129, and Fitness First Bonn am Markt. They all have different days of free trial for every new visitor, hence you can experience it first. They all have special discounts every season. Don’t miss them before making your decision :)

Outdoor activities

If you prefer natural views, then hiking would be one good choice. Drachenfels in Königswinter has wonderful forest views, there is a splendid castle (Schloss Drachenburg) located in the mountain It is worth a visit if you are also interested in the European architecture.

Indoor activities

To have social group indoor activities, skating is a recreational activity that enhances everyone’s experience. Eishalle Troisdorf is an active place to visit, it also has encouraging dynamic music. You don’t need to know how to skate in advance to enjoy this exercise with your friends.