In a meeting with the advisors at the General Academic Advising Office, you can confirm your choice of major and develop a personalized strategy to help you stay motivated and successfully continue and complete your studies. Here, you’ll not only receive tips on how to effectively organize your studies, but also information on the relevant resources to help you, for example, take steps to boost your motivation and explore professional fields related to your major as well as career opportunities.

The counselors at the Psychological Student Counseling Service are here to help you cope with academic or personal challenges and problems. This might involve, for example, resolving doubts about your studies, overcoming exam anxiety, tapping into your resources, or developing new skills. You have the following options in this regard:

• You can attend the counseling sessions if you’re facing academic problems or are in difficult life situations and can’t see a way forward on your own. There, in a trusting and supportive atmosphere, you’ll discuss your individual situation and work together to find new perspectives.
   
• In the coaching groups , the challenges of college life—covering various topics such as exam anxiety or procrastination— are discussed using a resource-oriented and evidence-based approach, and skills for dealing with these challenges are developed.
   
• Through lecture series and workshops, you’ll gain insights and inspiration on topics such as time management, learning strategies, emotions, and burnout prevention.
   
• The Writing Workshop provides targeted support for writing your bachelor’s, master’s, or seminar thesis. You’ll meet experts on topics such as effective argumentation and citation, literature research, and overcoming writer’s block, and you’ll have the opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow students.

• Academic Advisors

Exploring potential career fields and personal career goals can significantly boost your motivation to study. The academic advisors are happy to advise you on exploring potential careers. In addition, the departments at TU Dortmund University offer various resources related to career planning. You’ll find job postings that clearly outline what is expected of you as a graduate in your day-to-day work and in your application. You’ll also be directed to various job boards, and in some departments, you can attend information sessions on potential career fields. It’s worth checking out your department’s website to learn about the specific opportunities available.

• stellenwerk TU Dortmund University

At stellenwerk TU Dortmund University, in addition to application training opportunities, you’ll find a job board with listings for entry-level positions, internships, and part-time student jobs. This allows you to gain insight into career opportunities and requirements in your field.