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  3. Advisory Services
  4. Conflict Advisory Services for Students

Study Organisation (all degree programmes)

Examples:

  • I cannot meet my deadlines - my instructor cannot help me.
  • I am having problems with the organisation of my studies: there are course scheduling conflicts, courses are not offered frequently enough, or it is not possible for me to register for them.
  • I have a conflict with my instructor that is affecting my studies.
  • I am having problems getting course and examination credit approved.

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Study Organisation (teacher training programmes)

Examples:

  • I am in a teacher training programme and am having problems with my course schedule.
  • I am having difficulties integrating my internships into my studies.
  • I have questions concerning the degree programme’s module handbook.
  • I am having problems getting course and examination credit approved.
  • Organisational issues are hindering my studies:
    There are course scheduling conflicts, courses are not offered frequently enough, or it is not possible for me to register for them.
  • I am having difficulties scheduling my state examinations.

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Study Progress

Examples:

  • I am having problems with my studies and need advice!
  • I want to/have to drop out of my studies. What now?
  • Is studying at a university even right for me?
  • I only seem to fail in my studies – what can I do?
  • I have personal problems or additional burdens that are negatively affecting my studies.
  • I’m afraid I have chosen a field of study that is not right for me.

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Central Student Advisory Services (website in German)

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Examples:

  • Where can I find a job with my degree?
  • Where can I find financial support after dropping out or graduating?
  • How do I apply for jobs “the right way”?

Contact:

  • Academic advisory services of the German Federal Employment agency (website in German)

Psychological Problems

Examples:

  • What can I do about examination anxiety?
  • Besides the fear of exams, I suffer from other wide-ranging anxieties.
  • I have personal problems or additional burdens that are negatively affecting my studies.
  • Everything is getting too much and I need someone’s help.

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Discrimination

Examples:

  • I am being ostracised on account of my ethnic origin, my religion, or my ideology.
  • I am experiencing discrimination based on my gender, sexual identity or any other characteristic deserving of protection.
  • I feel ostracised and believe that this has to do with my sexual orientation.
  • In a seminar, the instructor pressures the participants to share personal experiences with the group.
  • I cannot take part in an examination because of my religious affiliation. I feel that I am being excluded.
  • I am experiencing discrimination because of the colour of my skin.
  • Instructors or students use hurtful or exclusionary language.
  • I am denied the opportunity to participate in an excursion because of chronic illness or disability.
  • I am older than many other students and my comments are consistently derided.

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(Sexual) Harassment, Stalking, Bullying

Examples:

  • A fellow student always lurks outside a seminar and engages me in unpleasant conversations.
  • Lewd jokes are made in the lecture to illustrate certain points.
  • I do not feel comfortable in the presence of a fellow student; the person keeps staring at me in a strange way.
  • The whole seminar group seems to have something against me, they are always whispering and I can't find a presentation group to join.
  • I received an email from my lecturer that is of an overly personal nature.
  • I am supposed to go to my instructor's home to discuss the final paper. Is this common practice?

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Financial and Social Problems

Examples:

  • I am having a hard time financially supporting my studies. What support options are there?
  • I have recently run into financial difficulties.
  • I need a new place to live.
  • I have personal problems or additional burdens that are negatively affecting my studies.
  • Everything is becoming too much and I need someone’s help.
  • My landlord wants to evict me. Are they allowed to do that?
  • Is my BAf?G notification correct?
  • I have problems with financial support from my parents.

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Exceptional Life Circumstances

Examples of care work or family responsibilities:

  • I am pregnant – what does that mean for my studies?
  • In addition to my studies, I also have to care for my children. What support options are there?
  • I provide care for relatives and need support.

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Examples of disability or chronic illness:

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