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Student counselling

Further counselling services for students

Study doubts?! - Talking helps!
The podcast

The podcast from "Studying in Lower Saxony" tells the stories of students and former students in Lower Saxony who had doubts about their studies and how they moved on.

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Doubts about studying

There are many reasons to have doubts about studying

Possible concerns for counselling can be

Lack of motivation to study

You imagined your degree programme to be different. You are enjoying your studies less and less or you are not really interested in the content. You ask yourself ...

  • What exactly is making me doubt and how can I get to the bottom of my doubts?
  • Have I chosen the right degree programme? Is a degree programme even right for me?
  • Are the study conditions right for me or would another type of university perhaps be more suitable?
  • Would it make sense to take time out to gain practical experience or find out about alternatives?

Overload

You feel overwhelmed by your subject, are dissatisfied with your performance and/or your degree programme leaves you no time for other things ...

  • The content is too theoretical for me and the demands are too high. What can I do?
  • How can I improve my time management?
  • What learning strategies can help me to cope better with the workload?
  • Can I study longer than the 6 semester standard period of study?

Examinations not passed

You have failed some exams (at the first attempt) and have doubts as to whether you can successfully complete your degree programme. You want to know ...

  • How can I prepare better for the exams?
  • Am I entitled to an alternative type of examination?
  • How can I deal with my exam anxiety or who can help me?
  • What should I do if I finally fail an exam?

Pressure to perform in the final phase

You are about to finish your studies and realise that everything is getting too much. The pressure is increasing and weighing you down more and more, so you consider ...

  • How can I successfully organise my graduation phase?
  • What happens if my study time is extended?
  • The greater the pressure, the less I can concentrate. What can I do?
  • Is it worth studying at all?

Current events

Time to change? Exchange, information and counselling on reorientation, changing and dropping out of studies

A joint event of the University of Oldenburg with the Oldenburg Employment Agency, the Oldenburg Chamber of Crafts and the Oldenburg Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Thursday, 9 April 2026, 14.00-16.00 hrs

A12 - ICT

Programme:

  • Struggle points in your studies
  • Information on changing subject and university
  • Insiders and their personal stories
  • Information on switching to training and further education
  • Information on finances
  • Open end: exchange and individual discussions

Counselling services

Take advantage of our support!

Study counselling at the ZSKB

If these questions are on your mind, come to the open office hours of the ZSKB or make an appointment.

ZSKB

Learning workshop of the ZSKB

If you need support with your scientific work, take a look at the ZSKB's learning workshop.

Learning workshop of the ZSKB

Internal co-operations

If we are unable to clarify your request together with you, we will refer you specifically to other facilities at the university, e.g. for questions about

  • student finance or
  • psychosocial support or
  • career planning

Further facilities

External co-operations

Our external partners will help you make the transition to an apprenticeship or other academic appointment.

Cooperation partners

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