#WorkLifeBalance

Be EmPOWERed!

Are you missing the skills you need to manage your studies right – such as effective time management and optimal learning strategies? Want to learn how to balance out your digital studies properly? Perhaps you’re looking to reorient your approach and want support on your new path. Or you’re simply interested in talking with other students and becoming familiar with digital tools for better group learning.

Eine Wissenschaftlerin und ein Wissenschaftler arbeiten hinter einer Glasfassade und mischen Chemikalien mit Großgeräten.
© Daniel Epple

Four areas – four times the power!

We have compiled a list of free offerings from the University of Bonn and other providers that will help you gain those competencies. Our self-learning courses and training programs fall into three categories:

#SkillPOWER (such as time management, learning strategies, study organization)
#HealthPOWER (such as healthy studying, relaxation, self-reflection)
#SocialPOWER (such as dialog, cooperation, student life)
#FuturePOWER (such as making decisions, self-reflection, handling doubts about studying, transitioning from bachelor’s to master’s / career)


#SkillPOWER

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” (Lao-Tze)

Interested in getting a better handle on your studies by gaining new insights in the area of learning strategies, time management or organizing your studies? Or do you simply want to sharpen existing skills? Then this area is right for you!

#SelfManagement #Learning #LearningStrategies #Examinations #TimeManagement #Procrastination #StudyOrganization #SpecializedKnowledge #CrossdisciplinaryCompetencies #ScientificWriting #BetterDigitalStudying #StudyAdvisoryService

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CROSS-DISCIPLINARY COMPETENCIES

Competencies in the arts and humanities

Enhancing competencies in various areas

Learning Strategies | Time & Self-Management Motivation & Concentration

#Learning #Examinations #TimeManagement #StudyHealthy #Relaxation

https://www.rwth-aachen.de/Film-Tutorials2

Topics include learning techniques, time and self-management, self-motivation, fear of examinations, presentation techniques

https://studyflix.de/studientipps/thema/lerntipps-363

#Learning #Examinations #TimeManagement #StudyHealthy #Relaxation

https://beta.orca.nrw/lernstrategien/kursinfos

#SelfManagementTechniques #TimeManagement #StressManagement #Relaxation

 https://www.tu-dortmund.de/studierende/beratung/psychologische-studienberatung/inforeihe/#c171686

Topics include potential options for financing studies, jobs, BAföG, scholarships, student loans, tax filings, tips for saving

 https://studyflix.de/studientipps/thema/geld-im-studium-389

Examinations: Fears, Worries and Preparation

#FearofExaminations #Relaxation #WorkingTechniques #SelfManagementTechniques

www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/beratung-und-service/studienberatung/zentrale-studienberatung/workshops1
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#Examinations #WorkingTechniques #StudyGroup

https://www.rwth-aachen.de/Film-Tutorials

#FearofExaminations #Relaxation #WorkingTechniques #SelfManagementTechniques

 https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-08/Podcast_Folge1_Pr%C3%BCfungsangst.mp311

Postponing To-Dos (Procrastination)

#Procrastination #Examinations #TimeManagement #SelfManagementTechniques

https://nextcareer.de/studierende/aufschieberitis-tipps-gegen-Prokrastination/13

#Procrastination #Examinations #TimeManagement #SelfManagementTechniques

 https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-11/Podcast_Folge2_Prokrastination.mp314

Working Scientifically

Topics include use of catalog systems, instructions for Citavi, working with sources, proper citations

https://studyflix.de/studientipps/thema/wissenschaftliches-arbeitem-4115

Studying Abroad & Intercultural Competencies

Topics include study and internships abroad, scholarships and BAföG while abroad, checklist for stays abroad

 https://studyflix.de/studientipps/thema/auslandssemester-3917

SPECIALIZED COMPETENCIES FOR TEACHING DEGREE CANDIDATES

Assessment sheets for various areas of instruction, such as on quality of specialized information and subject didactics (assessment by instructors, students and observers). EMU is oriented toward anyone interested in improving their own instruction and/or helping others do the same.

 http://www.unterrichtsdiagnostik.de19

Questionnaire for assessment of pedagogic/didactic procedures (including leadership of teachers). Students use instruments to record and expand their didactic and pedagogic competencies. The questionnaire is especially helpful in support of internships or part-time learning.

 https://ldk.aau.at20

Project sponsored by “Corona School e.V.”, a platform for free digital educational offerings conducted by university students to promote greater educational justice in school-age students. The students can expand their knowledge of digital technology and pedagogical/didactic competencies.

 https://www.corona-school.de/digital-lehren-lernen21

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

#SubjectSpecificCompetencies

The “orca.nrw” portal supports students during their initial semesters at university. The portal provides tests and learning materials (such as online courses) in the areas of math, physics, languages and reading comprehension.

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Online tool for improving fundamental mathematics knowledge for first-semester students

https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/organisation-des-studiums/im-studium/studienstart/vorkurse/fit4math-onlinekurs-mathematik
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#HealthPOWER

“The art of relaxing is part of the art of working.” (John Steinbeck)

The pages of Healthy Campus Bonn contain various offerings to support you in better health and wellbeing. These range from sport and movement activities to courses on meditation and mindfulness as well as interesting articles related to health. 

#StudyHealthy #HealthyCampusBonn #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #Relaxation #Mindfulness #SelfReflection #BetterDigitalStudying #StudyAdvisoryService

#SocialPOWER

“We can achieve more together with other people than alone.” (Dalai Lama)

Studying works better when done in a community than alone... This section details digital tools for working in learning groups and our offerings in the area of student life and co-determination.

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups #CoDetermination #Participation #Proactivity #StudentLife #BetterDigitalStudies #StudyAdvisoryService

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COOPERATION | LEARNING GROUPS

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

 https://www.humhub.com/de24

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

 https://discord.com/25

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

 https://www.mural.co/education26

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups #AcademicWriting

 https://sciflow.net/de/27

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

 https://board.net28

Collaborative sketching program, where multiple users can sketch on the same canvas at the same time (free software)

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

 https://drawpile.net29

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

 https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/elearning/#c19765830

STUDENT LIFE | CO-DETERMINATION / DIALOG

#GetConnected #Participation #Dialog #Cooperation

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#Participation #GetConnected #Dialog #Cooperation #Codetermination

 https://www.humhub.com/de24

#Participation #GetConnected #Dialog #Cooperation #Codetermination

 https://nebenan.de/32

#GetConnected #Participation #Dialog

 http://checkin.daresay.io33

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#FuturePOWER

“Paths are made by walking.” (Franz Kafka)

Are you in the middle of a (re-)orientation? We’d like to help you find your new ideal path! We have compiled (digital) self-study offerings and workshops on the topics of “(Re-)Orientation During one’s Studies” and “Transitioning from Bachelor’s to Master’s and from University to a Career” – many of which are offered by our Career Service.

#Future #SelfReflection #FindingthePath #MakingDecisions #Masters #Transition #CareerOrientation #Reorientation #Orientation #BetterDigitalStudying #StudyAdvisoryService #CareerService

(RE-)ORIENTATION WHILE STUDYING

#MakingDecisions #StrengtheningResponsibility

https://nextcareer.de/studierende/wie-entscheide-ich-mich-richtig/37

#Competencies #Interests #Values #Making Decisions #StrengtheningResponsibility

www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/beratung-und-service/studienberatung/zentrale-studienberatung/workshops1

TRANSITION BACHELOR’S – MASTER’S

TRANSITION UNIVERSITY – CAREER

The Career Service at the University of Bonn stands ready to help with all questions related to career orientation, career entry and career planning. It offers various information, notes, deadline reminders, online seminars, online tutorials and self-study programs. Many of its offerings are free of charge.

Career Services for International Students

The International Office offers international students special assistance with career entry through its iStart program. 

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