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 winter semester 2024/25:
- 1st Friday of the month: Time Management, Dec 6
- 2nd Friday of the month: Study Planning, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10
- 3rd Friday of the month: Internship semester, voluntary internship & thesis, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17
- 4th Friday of the month: Preparatory internship, Oct 25, Nov 22, Jan 24
- 5th Friday of the month: Change of degree programme, Nov 29
Registration is not necessary, but please note that you need join on time in order to participate.
Weekly interactive Study Guidance sessions (peer to peer)
Fridays 4 pm, on Campus Kleve in room 08 00 005 or Online on Webex: https://hsrw.info/sgfri
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
Topics in winter semester 2024/25:
- HSRW navigator: campus life made easy!
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Oct 9, 2024, 2.30 pm in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310
Online: Wed, Oct 16, 2024 2.30 pm on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Oct 18, 2024, 4 pm in Kleve room 08 00 005 - Plan your degree progress: structuring the semester workload
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Oct 23, 2024, 2.30 pm in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310
Online: Wed, Oct 30, 2024 2.30 pm on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: n.a. - Exploring University: networking & other departments
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Nov 6, 2024, 4 pm in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310
Online: Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 4 pm on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4 pm in Kleve room 08 00 005 - SMART studying - lessons learned (dealing with past failed exams)
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Nov 20, 2024, 4 pm in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310
Online: Wed, Nov 27, 2024, 4 pm on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Nov 29, 2024 4 pm in Kleve room 08 00 005 - Finding balance: Effective time & stress management
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Dec 4, 2024, 4 pm in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310
Online: Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 4 pm on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Dec 13, 2024, 4 pm in Kleve room 08 00 005 - Jobs for students at the university (student assistants, tutors, how to find)
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 4 pm in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310
Online: Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 2.30 pm on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Jan 10, 2025, 4 pm in Kleve room 08 00 005 - All about exams: registering, postponing, repeating
On campus Kamp-Lintfort: Wed, Jan 15, 2025, 4 pm in "Synapse", Building 4 | 1st Floor | Room 04 01 310
Online: Wed, Jan 22, 2025, 4 pm on https://hsrw.info/sgwed
On campus Kleve: Fri, Jan 24, 2025, 4 pm in Kleve room 08 00 005 - Discontinuation of degree programme/ Change of Examination Regulations
Online: Fri, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 6, Dec 20, Jan 17, 4pm on https://hsrw.info/sgfri
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