study organization 

"Somehow the organization of my everyday study life doesn't work out! I need support in structuring the learning material better. It's difficult for me to reconcile work, family and studies."

which support offers can you use?

InfoCenter THM
The InfoCenter is the central first point of contact at the THM . You can get support here, for example, if you can't find your way around your timetable, need applications or forms, or simply don't know who to turn to. >> Read more

Central students advisory service
Are you not quite sure where exactly the difficulties lie? The advisors will look at your current situation with you and work out with you where the problem may be and what needs to be changed. >> Read more

exam coaching
The exam coaching supports you with questions and uncertainties about exams, learning techniques and motivation. You are also welcome to make an appointment on the topics of time management, procrastination or stress management. >> Read more

Academic Advisory Service
Subject-specific advising is offered by the lecturers of the department. They support the students with questions about the design of the course, the study technique and the focus of the course and answer questions about the specific course content of the individual subjects. The contact details can be found on the respective course page under the menu item "Specialist Advice" or in your Department Secretariat, which can also help with initial formal questions about the organization of your studies.

university library
For example, when it comes to scheduling a thesis, the writing advice staff can help you. >> Read more

THM aster plan
Here you will find numerous tips on the subject of learning. Key words are "motivated", "organized" and "methodical"! >> Read more

Family-friendly university
Do you still have family responsibilities alongside your studies? The service point for family-friendly universities is the first point of contact with a pilot function. >> Read more

Student Union Gießen
The social counseling service of the Gießen student union can provide support for difficulties outside the lecture hall. Students with children receive support from the family service center of the Studentenwerk. >> Read more

exams

It is not (only) the organization of everyday student life that causes you difficulties, but also the exams during your studies – many of which you have to successfully master before you graduate. The difficulties most frequently mentioned in the consultation regarding the exams relate to one of the following points:

• illness
• learning stress and motivation difficulties
• Failed exams/last attempt 
• test anxiety

The information on the information pages may help you, if not there are some support offers at THM :

exam coaching
The exam coaching supports you with questions and uncertainties about exams, learning techniques and motivation. Even if you find it difficult to prepare for exams or you want to reduce your fear of them, you are welcome to make an appointment. >> Read more

Central students advisory service
Would you like confidential and personal advice on possible solutions? Then arrange an appointment with the advisors of the central students advisory service . >> Read more

psychological counseling
The psychological counseling of the THM can support you in personal crises, stress and fears. The consultation is confidential and free of charge. >> Read more

examination office
The employees of the examination office support students with legal questions in examination matters. >> Read more

Departments
Within the department, the department secretariats are the first point of contact who can help you with formal questions about the exams. >> Read more

Study without barriers
Does chronic illness or a disability play a role? Then find out about the possibilities of receiving compensation for disadvantages. >> Read more

THM aster plan
Some tips on the page are already linked above. On the portal you will also find numerous other tips on the subject of exams. >> Read more

study doubts

“Sometimes I think to myself, my studies don't suit me at all. I would rather study something else or maybe do an apprenticeship, but then I have this kink in my CV and my parents don't know anything about it either. In addition, you always have this feeling of having failed somehow.”

Perhaps you have already had these or similar thoughts. That's not unusual either, it can always happen that you have doubts about yourself and your field of study during your studies. But if these doubts don't go away or even get bigger over time, then this also has an impact on the success of your studies. In the worst case, the doubts are so great that you no longer see any point in studying and the Dropping Out threatens. Study doubts are a topic that nobody likes to talk about, although statistically it is one of the most common concerns in the students advisory service at the THM .

Often the reasons for the doubt lie in various problems. It is therefore important to first find out what actually leads to doubts about your studies. Doubts do not always arise because of an unsuitable choice of study, but the problems lie in the organization of the study or the exams ...

which support offers can you use?

Central students advisory service
In a personal meeting, we look at the current situation and possible courses of action together with you, and clarify questions such as "How many doubts are ok, when should I look for alternatives? And how does that even work?" >> Read more

Network with the university team of the Employment Agency
The central students advisory service offers an information event every semester in cooperation with the university team of the employment agency in Gießen . The dates will be published in the event calendar of the THM . >> Read more

If you are not quite sure why you are having doubts about your studies, the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research a comprehensive collection on the subject of "study doubts" and thus a first option for recognizing and narrowing down motives.

questions about the future

... or the uncertainty of what comes after graduation.

"I really don't know what to do with my degree. I'm afraid that I won't be able to survive in the working world. How should I apply for a job?"

These are certainly completely normal questions that one asks oneself when entering the professional world. For example, a look into the future can help you answer a few of these questions: What will your future professional life look like in the best-case scenario? How do you imagine your life between work and leisure time? Because if you know what you want, it is usually easier to find something suitable.

What other options do you have for yourself support pick up?

Internships or part-time job 
A glimpse into possible everyday working life by means of internships or part-time jobs can help to answer the questions and, in the best case, create new motivation for your studies. To find a suitable company, you can do this, for example job portal use the THM .

University team of the Employment Agency
The colleagues are contact persons for all questions about the professional world. In addition to one-on-one interviews, the counselors at the employment agency workshops offered. >> Read more

Under certain circumstances, a conversation with professors Clarify questions about the future - this could be, for example, a lecturer you know or the course advisor for your degree programme (see course organization).

reorientation

A reorientation in the course usually go study doubts ahead. You have therefore already spoken to many people from your environment, thought intensively about your situation and rejected possible changes to improve your current study situation. You have found out that your future lies in another course or outside of a university.

What options do you have to yourself support to pick for your future path?

Central students advisory service
If you still need support in finding a suitable alternative, arrange a personal meeting with the advisors of the central students advisory service . The advice is neutral and open-ended. >> Read more

Network with the university team of the Employment Agency
The THM is involved in one network, which wants to support students who want to reorient themselves. The first contacts for a future outside of the university are the colleagues from the university team at the Employment Agency. They advise on possible training occupations, shortening of the time and, if necessary, put you in contact with contacts in trade and industry. Lectures and other events are also offered as part of the network, e.g Trainee speed dating. Current dates can be found in the event calendar of the THM . >> Read more

Admissions office
If you have formal questions about changing your degree programme or exmatriculation, you can contact the staff at the Admissions Office. >> Read more

Financing your studies

Do you have difficulties in financing your studies or your livelihood? In addition to BAföG and a part-time job, there are numerous other options.  

All important information about the Possibilities of financing your studies we have summarized for you. 

Student Financing Advice
You can arrange an individual consultation with the advisors of the Studentenwerk Gießen . >> Read more

Study without barriers

Many reasons related to illness or disability can mean that you have to use different options to adapt everyday study life to your abilities and needs. 

Where do you get custom support offers?

Contact person "Barrier-free studies at the THM "
A consultation on all questions on this topic can be arranged with Martin Jung. >> Read more

BliZ
The BliZ offers numerous support services for chronically ill and disabled students with the aim of reducing the barriers in their studies. >> Read more

Student Union Gießen
The advisors of the Gießen student union offer general advice on barrier-free studies. >> Continue reading

intercultural conflicts

Have you come to Germany to study and have difficulties finding your way in the new environment (university, place of study)? Or do you need advice and help because you have experienced discrimination based on your ethnic origin and/or religion or belief?

Here you get individual support:

International Office
The staff at the International Office advise and support international students on a wide range of issues, including residence permits, finding accommodation, financing your studies, and arriving at the university/place of study. >> Read more

BIKO - anti-discrimination advice
If you are affected by discrimination, do not hesitate and get in touch with the contact person who would like to advise and support you in resolving intercultural conflicts - for fair and equal cooperation at the THM . >> Read more

crisis management

Studying as a (new) phase of life can be associated with personal crises, stress and (test) anxiety. Learning and work difficulties have a stressful effect on everyday life. In such situations, you have the option of making up to five appointments with the THM psychological counseling to claim something. She also advises on further procedures if this scope of advice is not sufficient.

Help in an acute crisis is always available from the telephone counseling by calling 116 123 or the on-site clinics.