Whom to address on study related questions?
If you are struggling with academic related issues (e.g. planning, self-organisation, learning and exam preparation as well as first steps and important milestones in your studies) make sure to get in touch with our Study Guide Ms Buksmann.
Starting at university is challenging. We want you to have a good start and are happy to offer you our support. In addition to institutions such as the Student Advisory Service our study guide Ms Buksmann will be glad to help you with any questions, worries or problems regarding your studies.
The following counselling services are available:
Open virtual office hours on Webex:
https://hsrw.webex.com/meet/elena.buksmann
Tuesdays from 2 pm – 3 pm
Thursdays from 1 pm – 2 pm
No appointment necessary
Open walk-in office hours on campus:
Tuesdays from 1 pm – 2 pm in Kamp-Lintfort, Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 445
By telephone on +49 2821 806 73 9816
Mondays to Fridays from 10 am – 6 pm
Group consultation hours on various topics (Webex)
During the lecture period on Fridays starting at 12 pm
Webex Meeting link: https://hsrw.info/groupcounselling (PW: Study 1)
Topics in summer semester 2025:
- 1st & 3rd Friday of the month: Study Planning & Exam Preparation: Apr 4, May 2, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 4
- 2nd & 4th Friday of the month: Internship semester, voluntary internship & thesis: Mar 28, Apr 11, Apr 25, May 9, May 23, Jun 13, Jun 27
Registration is not necessary, but please note that you need join on time in order to participate.
Weekly interactive Study Guidance sessions
Wednesdays 4 pm, online on Webex: https://hsrw.info/sgwed or on Campus Kamp-Lintfort in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310
Fridays 4 pm, on Campus Kleve in Building 8 | Ground Floor | Room 08 00 005 or online on Webex: https://hsrw.info/sgfri
Topics in summer semester 2025:
- Discontinuation of degree programme/ Change of Examination Regulations
Online: Fri, Apr 4, May 2, May 16, May 30, Jun 13, Jun 27, 4pm on https://hsrw.info/sgfri
- HSRW navigator: campus life made easy!
Online: Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 4 pm, on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 4 pm, in Building 8 | Ground Floor | Room 08 00 005
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Apr 2, 2025, 4 pm, in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310 - Plan your degree progress: structuring the semester workload
Online: Wed, Apr 9, 2025, 4 pm, on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 4 pm, in Building 8 | Ground Floor | Room 08 00 005
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 4 pm, in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310 - Exploring University: networking & other departments
Online: Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 4 pm, on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Apr 25, 2025, 4 pm, in Building 8 | Ground Floor | Room 08 00 005
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Apr 30, 2025, 4 pm, in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310 - SMART studying - lessons learned (dealing with past failed exams)
Online: Wed, May 7, 2025, 4 pm, on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, May 9, 2025, 4 pm, in Building 8 | Ground Floor | Room 08 00 005
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, May 14, 2025, 4 pm, in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310 - Finding balance: Effective time & stress management
Online: Wed, May 21, 2025, 4 pm, on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, May 23, 2025, 4 pm, in Building 8 | Ground Floor | Room 08 00 005
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, May 28, 2025, 4 pm, in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310 - Jobs for students at the university (student assistants, tutors, how to find)
Online: Wed, Jun 4, 2025, 4 pm, on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: No session
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Jun 11, 2025, 4 pm, in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310 - All about exams: registering, postponing, repeating
Online: Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 4 pm, on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 4 pm, in Building 8 | Ground Floor | Room 08 00 005
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 4 pm, in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310 - Emergency Q&A: Examination Phase
Online: Wed, Jul 2, 2025, 4 pm, on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
Information and Support on Moodle
- Resources and tools
- Presentations from introductory events
- Links to additional contact points
- Dates and topics of "Onboarding Freshers" sessions
- Individual counselling
Individual Counselling
To schedule an appointment, please email elena.buksmann@hsrw.eu and include the following information:
- Your degree programme
- Communication data, e.g. telephone number
- The time slots you are available at Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 6 pm, for a fortnight in advance
- A brief description of the topic you would like to discuss