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Advice and coaching on learning and exam preparation
Students who are looking for support with their studies, want to improve their self-management and time management skills, or are experiencing exam stress can take part in workshops, groups, and individual coaching sessions.
Since challenges related to learning and exams are very individual, Ruhr University offers support services from various institutions:
- The Central Student Advisory Service focuses primarily on strategies and methods in its group offerings and coaching sessions.
- The Psychological Student Advisory Service also addresses issues such as mental blocks and obstacles in its offerings.
If you are unsure which services might be right for you, our self-test at the bottom of this page will help you decide.
How do I organize my studies sensibly? How do I find suitable learning methods?
- Pre-course Uni-Start with a plan (Central Student Advisory Service)
- Simply learning - workshop series on the topic of learning
- Digital learning time
Are you overwhelmed, have blackouts or struggle with exam nerves? We can help you regain your balance
Just can't get any further? Together we will find out what is blocking you and how you can get back into action.
Are you finding it difficult to concentrate on your studies because other stresses or difficult life circumstances are taking up your attention?
Individual learning coaching
Learning coaching is offered by both the Central Student Advisory Service and the Psychological Student Advisory Service. In learning coaching, a counselor looks at your individual situation with you:
- How have I been learning so far?
- What do I find difficult—organization, motivation, concentration, or exams?
- What might be holding me back?
- What new strategies can I try that suit me and my everyday life?
This is not about performance monitoring, but about support. We support you on an equal footing with ideas, questions, and methods so that you can get through your studies in a self-effective, structured, and easier way.
Which services are right for me?
Two teams – one goal: supporting students in their studies. Depending on what is on your mind, the services offered by the Central Student Advisory Service or the Psychological Counseling Service may be more suitable.
Answer the following questions honestly – there are no right or wrong answers. At the end, you will find out which team might be a good fit for your current situation. Some aspects of learning cannot be viewed entirely separately from one another, as they are interdependent and influence each other.
Self-test
- This is what's weighing on me the most right now
- [A] I can't keep up with the material; I lack structure/overview.
- [B] I feel overwhelmed/internally blocked/emotionally tense.
- This is what I want most
- [A] Practical tips for better learning/planning/organizing
- [B] Support in dealing with stress/pressure/self-doubt
- When it comes to my studies, I feel...
- [A] ... basically motivated, but I often don't know how to get started.
- [B] ... frequently stressed/discouraged/I even have physical symptoms.
- Emotional issues affect my learning...
- [A] ... not much, I'm more concerned with the “how” of learning.
- [B] ... very much, my feelings often get in the way.
- The following statement applies to me:
- [A] I want to change my learning behavior and need specific strategies to do so.
- [B] I need to regain inner stability before I can think about strategies.
Resolution
- The services and coaching offered by the Central Student Advisory Service are probably more suitable for you. These cover topics such as learning strategies, time management, motivation, and study organization.
- Our focus: learning strategies, study organization, self-management
- You are in good hands with us if you
- want to structure your learning better (time management, learning planning, methodology)
- want to prepare for exams but are still looking for the right strategy
- have difficulties balancing your studies, work, and private life
- are looking for new motivation or orientation
Contact us for individual coaching: zsb@rub.de
- The services and coaching offered by the Psychological Counseling Service are probably more suitable for you. Here, we also address issues such as stress, trauma, and emotions, and we identify your blockages and obstacles.
- Our focus: Emotion regulation, self-esteem, mental strength in your studies
- You are in good hands with us if you...
- suffer from severe stress, exam anxiety, or inner blockages when studying
- are quickly overwhelmed or feel emotionally unstable
- doubt yourself, often procrastinate, or feel “paralyzed”
Contact us for individual coaching: psychberatung@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
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