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Student Degree Programme Counselling at The HSNR

Student Degree Programme Counselling is an individual, confidential and voluntary counselling service for students that is anchored throughout the university and successfully implemented in every faculty. It offers all students the opportunity to discuss problems and questions relating to their studies in a timely manner in resource- and solution-oriented counseling sessions. The aim and task is to support students in their studies and to work on the framework conditions for successful studies at the university.

In addition to advising, the Student Degree Programme Counselling offers services at the commencement of studies and throughout the course of studies. For example, it is responsible for organizing the introductory week(s) for first-semester students at the university as well as tutorials and revision sessions in the respective faculties. It also offers students support with topics such as learning and academic work and organizes the "Late shift - long evening of unprepared examinations and unwritten texts" every semester.

Our consulting services

Questions, e.g. about the course of your studies, are discussed in individual, confidential meetings. The aim is to help you help yourself, i.e. you will learn strategies on how to plan and carry out your studies independently and successfully. After all, studies do not always go according to plan. Changes can occur, unforeseen things happen, obstacles suddenly appear, questions cannot be clarified...

We offer you advice and support for your personal academic success!

 

Commencement of studies

  • How do I find my way around university life?
  • Where can I find information about my studies?
  • What (other) support and advice services are available?
  • How do I reconcile my studies, work and/or private life?

Course of study

  • How do I plan the rest of my studies?
  • How do I reconcile my studies, work and/or private life?
  • What (other) support and advice services are available?

Funding opportunities / scholarships

  • What options do I have in terms of scholarships?
  • How do I apply?
  • Which foundation is right for me?

Information on the Honour funding program can be found here.

Learning / time management

  • How do I best prepare for my examinations?
  • What is the best way to organize my time?
  • How do I reconcile my studies, work and/or private life?

You can also find brief information and worksheets here.

Scientific work

  • How do I solve writing problems for term papers or theses?
  • What (further) support and advice is available?

You can also find brief information on this here.

Degree

  • How do I plan the final examinations?
  • How do I plan my thesis?
  • What is a realistic timetable? When can I be finished?
  • How do I finance the final phase?
  • How do I plan the transition to the Master's/job?

Workshop "Tips and tricks in wiss. writing"

On 10.01.24, 20 - 21:30, Ms. Malecha-Konietz offers an online workshop on "Tips and tricks in wiss. writing".

Practice makes perfect, but a few tricks can't hurt either. The workshop will not be about foundation courses or technical matters, but about (self-)organization before, during and after the writing process. Students can take part at any stage of their studies, but it makes sense to already know a few basics.

You can find the Zoom access data in the corresponding Moodle course:

Moodle course: TuT Wiss. Schr.

Enrollment key: TuT_Schreiben

Learning plays an essential role in the success of your studies. In addition to our offers in the faculties and individual learning advice, you will also find a small selection of tips on learning in general, various learning methods, time management and exam preparation in the download area. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

For some time now, there has also been an entire self-study course on the Moodle learning platform, "EASI - Studying made easy", in which you can check and expand your knowledge on the subject.

Open-book written examinations

General learning tips

Starting tips
Workplace design
Learning groups
Reward
Time waster
Procrastination types
Mailing worksheet

Learning methods

Mind map" method
Eisenhower" method
Mind map" worksheet
Index card method
Salami tactics" method
Pomodoro technique" method
Learning diary" method
5-10-20" method
Learning diary worksheet

Time management

Scheduling
Time planning worksheet
Strategic time planning
Worksheet weekly plan
ALPEN method
Worksheet weekly plan with night

Exam preparation

Problem solving tasks
Study Cycle
Written examinations
Tasks with selection option

Academic writing must be learned and practiced. This is why the Student Degree Programme Counselling - in addition to advising - offers helpful tips here.

Some faculties and the late shift also offer events on this topic.

MindMap
SQ3R
Relevance check
writing along the central theme
Freewriting

Tutorials & revision courses - learning in small groups

In almost every degree program, there are subjects that pose a major challenge for many students. Student Degree Programme Counselling therefore offers support in the form of tutorials and revision sessions.

  • In the tutorials, students with specialist and didactic training are provided with advanced course content and practical orientation.
  • Qualified revision tutors support small learning groups on the topic of "how do I learn best", often with reference to specific examinations and written examinations. This offer is primarily aimed at students in their 2nd and 3rd attempt. The aim of the revision sessions is to support students with major difficulties in preparing for exams.

 

Which tutorials and revision sessions are offered when and how varies from faculty to faculty. Please refer to the respective homepage, the course catalog or, if necessary, your Student Degree Programme Counselling.

Become a tutor or repetitor

Are you interested in working as a tutor or repetitor? If so, get in touch with your Student Degree Programme Counselling to find out what opportunities are available.

You can find more information about working as a tutor or revision assistant below.

For tutors, revision tutors and interested parties

Both the tutors and the revision tutors at The Hochschule Niederrhein are recruited and supervised by the Student Degree Programme Counselling department at the faculty.

The job as a tutor & repetitor

In addition to subject tutoring and revision, the Student Degree Programme Counselling also employs students to support first semester students and act as the first point of contact for information on studies.

The tutors and revision tutors are qualified and certified in the tutor program. They can also apply for the tutor award, which recognizes them for their work and commitment to the quality of teaching education. Information can be found here.

Would you like to support your fellow students as a tutor or tutor in subjects that you are good at? Then contact your Student Degree Programme Counselling.

Tutors and repetitors about their work

Here are quotes from tutors and tutors who have shared their experiences:

"I see myself as a helper in times of need!"

"It's a huge plus for your later professional life if you've led a group early on and guided it to its goal."

"As a tutor, you are a companion who you can always ask for advice!"

"As a tutor, you are a shepherd who tries to bring the sheep to dry land!"

"...You wouldn't believe how many students and university teachers / lecturers you will get to know..."

"The HLL training prepares you well for working as a tutor or repetitor!"

"As a tutor, you lead groups and gain leadership skills!"

"It's fun to see the "AHA effect" on the faces of your fellow students."

"...many people call me an interpreter for business statistics :)"

"The support from university teachers / lecturers, as well as the personnel in the Administration or Student Degree Programme Counselling is impeccable."

Faculty of Chemistry

Svenja Treppinger, M.A.
Research Assistant Student Degree Programme Counselling FB 01

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Lucas Weißbeck
Student Degree Programme Counselling in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Faculty of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Meike Hamacher, Dipl. oec. troph.
Student Degree Programme Counselling for all Bachelor's degree programmes at FB 05 Research assistant

Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology

Faculty of Industrial Engineering

Henrike Houbertz, Dipl. Wirt.-Ing. (FH), B. Eng
wiss. Assistant to the Dean of the Department of Industrial Engineering Study progress advisor of the Department of Industrial Engineering
Sandra Dölling-Trapp
Sandra Dölling-Trapp
Project Management Student Degree Programme Counselling

Team leader

Sandra Dölling-Trapp
Sandra Dölling-Trapp
Project Management Student Degree Programme Counselling

Faculty of Design

Wienke Treblin, Dipl.-Des., M.A.
Research assistant

Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering

Faculty of Applied Social Sciences

Sabrina Blenz, M.Sc.
Teacher for special purposes, Student Degree Programme Counselling at the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences
Sabine Fongar, BA.
Study progress advisor FB 06 Research assistant

Business Administration and Economics

Faculty of Health Care

Eva Malecha-Konietz, M.A.
Student Degree Programme Counselling at the Faculty of Health Care & Representative for the interests of disabled & chron. Sick students of the HN

Deputy team leader

Eva Malecha-Konietz, M.A.
Student Degree Programme Counselling at the Faculty of Health Care & Representative for the interests of disabled & chron. Sick students of the HN