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# 4 powers 4 you – more power(s) to you!

**Source**: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/organizing-your-studies/4powers4you
**Parent**: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/starting-your-studies

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. **4 powers 4 you – more power(s) to you!** offers flexible self-study an on demand courses – exactly when you need them.

© Daniel Epple

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-study and on demand courses fall into four areas:

**#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)

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## #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*

© Zachary Debottis von Pexels

### CROSS-DISCIPLINARY COMPETENCIES

### Competencies in the arts and humanities

"Yes, I can! My skills in the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Arts" (Workshop)

[Workshop website](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/yes-i-can-my-skills-in-the-bachelor-of-arts-master-of-arts)1

### Enhancing competencies in various areas

### Learning Strategies | Time & Self-Management Motivation & Concentration

“Learning Strategies & Co.” (Workshop)

[https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/learning-strategies-and-more](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/learning-strategies-and-more "https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/learning-strategies-and-more")2

“Learning to Learn” (Film tutorial)

#Learning #Examinations #TimeManagement #StudyHealthy #Relaxation

[https://www.rwth-aachen.de/Film-Tutorials](https://www.rwth-aachen.de/Film-Tutorials "https://www.rwth-aachen.de/Film-Tutorials")32

“Learning Tips” (Video series)

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

<https://studyflix.de/studientipps/thema/lerntipps-36>43

“Learning Strategies” (Online Course)

#Learning #Examinations #TimeManagement #StudyHealthy #Relaxation

<https://www.orca.nrw/kurse/lernstrategien>5

“Time Management” (Workshop)

#TimeManagement #SelfManagementTechniques #StudyHealthy

<https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/time-management>6

“Tomorrow I’ll crack down! Concentration and motivation during on online semester” (Webinar recording)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqjmEyo9b\_o](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqjmEyo9b_o%20)7

Info series on working from home

#SelfManagementTechniques #TimeManagement #StressManagement #Relaxation

<https://www.tu-dortmund.de/studierende/beratung/psychologische-studienberatung/inforeihe/#c17168>86

“Survival Guide for Studying” (blog entry)

#StudyOrganization

<https://nextcareer.de/studierende/survival-guide-studium-10-tipps-fur-studierende/>97

“Student Finance” (Video series)

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

[https://studyflix.de/ausbildung/berufe-ausbildung/wie-viel-darf-man-als-student-verdienen-6576](https://studyflix.de/ausbildung/berufe-ausbildung/wie-viel-darf-man-als-student-verdienen-6576 "https://studyflix.de/ausbildung/berufe-ausbildung/wie-viel-darf-man-als-student-verdienen-6576")10

### Examinations: Fears, Worries and Preparation

“Mastering Examinations Successfully” (Coaching)

#FearofExaminations #Relaxation #WorkingTechniques #SelfManagementTechniques

[https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/workshops-and-coachings](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/workshops-and-coachings "https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/workshops-and-coachings")11

"6 semesters" (educational film series on exam anxiety)

<https://www.rwth-aachen.de/go/id/bdvsho>12

“Top 5 of Examination Preparation” (Film tutorial)

#Examinations #WorkingTechniques #StudyGroup

<https://www.rwth-aachen.de/Film-Tutorials>3

“Preparing for Examinations for Students” (Podcast)

#Examinations #TimeManagement # Procrastination

<https://nextcareer.de/studierende/studienzweifel-der-podcast-pruefungsvorbereitung-im-studium/>1310

“Fear of Examinations” (Podcast)

#FearofExaminations #Relaxation #WorkingTechniques #SelfManagementTechniques

<https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-08/Podcast_Folge1_Pr%C3%BCfungsangst.mp3>1411

“Online Exams for Students – Key Elements” (Online training)

eCampus training

[https://www.ecampus-services.uni-bonn.de/en/elearning-services/e-exams/e-exam](https://www.ecampus-services.uni-bonn.de/en/elearning-services/e-exams/e-exam "https://www.ecampus-services.uni-bonn.de/en/elearning-services/e-exams/e-exam")15

### Postponing To-Dos (Procrastination)

“Read it Later? Overcoming Procrastination!” (Blog entry)

#Procrastination #Examinations #TimeManagement #SelfManagementTechniques

<https://nextcareer.de/studierende/aufschieberitis-tipps-gegen-Prokrastination/>1613

“Procrastination” (Podcast)

#Procrastination #Examinations #TimeManagement #SelfManagementTechniques

<https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-11/Podcast_Folge2_Prokrastination.mp3>1714

### Working Scientifically

“Working Scientifically” (Video series)

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

<https://studyflix.de/studientipps/thema/wissenschaftliches-arbeitem-41>1815

“Turning Blockade into Flow: Writing Scientific Papers” (Podcast)

#WritingScientifically

<https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2020-07/Podcast_Folge7_Schreibflow.mp3>1916

### Intercultural Competencies

Intercultural Trainings DE / EN

[www.uni-bonn.de/de/international/campus-international/education/zertifikat-interkulturelle-kompetenz](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/international/campus-international/zertifikat-interkulturelle-kompetenz/seite "Zertifikat für Interkulturelle Kompetenz")20\
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### SPECIALIZED COMPETENCIES FOR TEACHING DEGREE CANDIDATES

“Analysis of Teaching with EMU – Evidence-Based Methods of Instruction Diagnostics” (Online questionnaires)

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.de](http://www.unterrichtsdiagnostik.de/)2119

“Linz Diagnostic Sheet for Classroom Teaching (LDK)” (Online questionnaire)

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.at](https://ldk.aau.at/)2220

“Learning Digital Teaching – Practical Experience for Teaching Degree Candidates” (Digital practical course)

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://hochschulforumdigitalisierung.de/author/corona-school-e-v/](https://hochschulforumdigitalisierung.de/author/corona-school-e-v/ "https://hochschulforumdigitalisierung.de/author/corona-school-e-v/")23

### SUBJECT-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of mathematics, physics, languages and text comprehension – especially for the initial semesters of studying (Online portal)

#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.

[beta.orca.nrw](https://beta.orca.nrw/)2454

Online Mathematics Bridge Course (OMB+)

#SubjectSpecificCompetencies

<https://www.ombplus.de/ombplus/public/index.html>2522

Fit4Math – Online Course in Mathematics

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\
25

© Cliff Booth von Pexels

## #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*

[Go to Healthy Campus Bonn offerings](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/universitaet/ueber-die-uni/gesundheitsmanagement-healthy-campus/gesund-studieren/digital_gesund/health_power)26

## #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*

© Maksim Goncharenok von Pexels

### COOPERATION | LEARNING GROUPS

HumHub (Open source social network with calendar, Wiki and polling functionality)

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

[https://www.humhub.com/en/](https://www.humhub.com/en/ "https://www.humhub.com/en/")27

Discord (Communication tool for chats and video discussions)

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

<https://discord.com/>2825

SciFlow (Collaborative academic writing)

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups #AcademicWriting

<https://sciflow.net/de/>2927

Etherpad (Collaborative cooperation in real time)

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

[https://board.net](https://board.net/)3028

“Drawpile” (Collaborative sketching program)

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

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

[https://drawpile.net](https://drawpile.net/)3129

Tool collection for online communication

#Dialog #Cooperation #LearningGroups

<https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/elearning/#c197658>3230

### STUDENT LIFE | CO-DETERMINATION / DIALOG

Nightline Köln (Listening and information hotline by students for students)

#GetConnected #Participation #Dialog #Cooperation

[nightlinekoelnweb.wordpress.com](https://nightlinekoelnweb.wordpress.com/ "https://nightlinekoelnweb.wordpress.com/")3331

HumHub (Open Source social network with calendar, Wiki and polling functionality)

#GetConnected #Participation #Dialog #Cooperation #Codetermination

[https://www.humhub.com/en/](https://www.humhub.com/en/ "https://www.humhub.com/en/")27

Nebenan.de (Network of real-life neighbors)

#Participation #GetConnected #Dialog #Cooperation #Codetermination

<https://nebenan.de/>3432

Daresay (Warm-up/icebreaker questions)

#GetConnected #Participation #Dialog

[http://checkin.daresay.io](http://checkin.daresay.io/)3533

“Are You Still Studying, or Have You Started Living? Active Shaping of Student Life” (Podcast)

#Mindfulness #Proactivity #Codetermination

<https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2020-02/Folge_4.mp3>3634

© Joey Kyber von Pexels

## #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

“Complex Decisions” (Blog entry)

#MakingDecisions #StrengtheningResponsibility

[https://nextcareer.de/studierende/wie-entscheide-ich-mich-richtig/](https://nextcareer.de/studierende/wie-entscheide-ich-mich-richtig/ "https://nextcareer.de/studierende/wie-entscheide-ich-mich-richtig/")3737

“Doubts About Your Studies – How to Find out What Matches Your Goals“ (Digital workshop)

#Competencies #Interests #Values #Making Decisions #StrengtheningResponsibility

[https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/doubts-about-your-studies-how-to-find-out-what-matches-your-goals](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/doubts-about-your-studies-how-to-find-out-what-matches-your-goals "https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/doubts-about-your-studies-how-to-find-out-what-matches-your-goals")38

“Doubts About Studies” (Podcast)

[https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-12/Podcast\_Folge3\_Studienzweifel.mp3](https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-12/Podcast_Folge3_Studienzweifel.mp3 "https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-12/Podcast_Folge3_Studienzweifel.mp3")39

Self-reflection on the current state of your studies (Self-assessment & self-reflection tool)

#HealthyStudy #Mindfulness #SelfReflection

- [https://orca.nrw/assessments/moveo](https://orca.nrw/assessments/moveo "https://orca.nrw/assessments/moveo")40\

### TRANSITION BACHELOR’S – MASTER’S

“Master’s or no Master’s: What Comes After the Bachelor’s?“ (Workshop)

#MakingDecisions #FindingYourIndividualPath #SettingGoals

[https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/masters-or-no-masters-whats-next-after-the-bachelors](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/masters-or-no-masters-whats-next-after-the-bachelors "https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/masters-or-no-masters-whats-next-after-the-bachelors")41

“Founding a Startup” (Video series)

[https://studyflix.de/wirtschaft-schueler/thema/start-up-grunden-160](https://studyflix.de/wirtschaft-schueler/thema/start-up-grunden-160 "https://studyflix.de/wirtschaft-schueler/thema/start-up-grunden-160")42

Mentoring and Training Program MeTra (intended for female doctoral students at the University of Bonn, among others)

#Mentoring #Training #Dialog #Career

[https://www.gleichstellung.uni-bonn.de/en/measures-career-counseling/measures-and-programs/mentoring-program-metra](https://www.gleichstellung.uni-bonn.de/en/measures-career-counseling/measures-and-programs/mentoring-program-metra "https://www.gleichstellung.uni-bonn.de/en/measures-career-counseling/measures-and-programs/mentoring-program-metra")43

### 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.

[Go to Career Service](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/graduation-and-transition-to-a-professional-career/career-service/career-service-homepage)44

### Career Services for International Students

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

[Go to iStart program](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/international/campus-international/istart-karriere-programm/istart)45

## Links

1. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/yes-i-can-my-skills-in-the-bachelor-of-arts-master-of-arts
2. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/learning-strategies-and-more
3. https://www.rwth-aachen.de/Film-Tutorials
4. https://studyflix.de/studientipps/thema/lerntipps-36
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7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqjmEyo9b\_o%20
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14. https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-08/Podcast\_Folge1\_Pr%C3%BCfungsangst.mp3
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18. https://studyflix.de/studientipps/thema/wissenschaftliches-arbeitem-41
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21. http://www.unterrichtsdiagnostik.de/
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23. https://hochschulforumdigitalisierung.de/author/corona-school-e-v/
24. https://beta.orca.nrw/
25. https://www.ombplus.de/ombplus/public/index.html
26. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/universitaet/ueber-die-uni/gesundheitsmanagement-healthy-campus/gesund-studieren/digital\_gesund/health\_power
27. https://www.humhub.com/en/
28. https://discord.com/
29. https://sciflow.net/de/
30. https://board.net/
31. https://drawpile.net/
32. https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/elearning/#c197658
33. https://nightlinekoelnweb.wordpress.com/
34. https://nebenan.de/
35. http://checkin.daresay.io/
36. https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2020-02/Folge\_4.mp3
37. https://nextcareer.de/studierende/wie-entscheide-ich-mich-richtig/
38. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/doubts-about-your-studies-how-to-find-out-what-matches-your-goals
39. https://backend-484.uni-heidelberg.de/sites/default/files/documents/2019-12/Podcast\_Folge3\_Studienzweifel.mp3
40. https://orca.nrw/assessments/moveo
41. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/central-study-advisory-and-counseling-service/masters-or-no-masters-whats-next-after-the-bachelors
42. https://studyflix.de/wirtschaft-schueler/thema/start-up-grunden-160
43. https://www.gleichstellung.uni-bonn.de/en/measures-career-counseling/measures-and-programs/mentoring-program-metra
44. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/during-your-studies/graduation-and-transition-to-a-professional-career/career-service/career-service-homepage
45. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/international/campus-international/istart-karriere-programm/istart