Don’t panic!? – Starting my studies at the Uni Bonn

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You’ve done it: Your enrollment is complete and a new chapter of your life is about to begin. But what exactly does this mean and what is expected of you?

“Don’t panic!? – Starting my studies at the Uni Bonn” offers comprehensive, general information across disciplines to help you successfully kick off your studies as well as opportunities to get to know the Uni Bonn in a playful way on-campus or online and to connect with follow-students during a workshop. We would also like to invite you to register for our online presentations and use our open consultation hours to ask and discuss open questions and concerns!

Please find more details and information on how to register for upcoming appointments on this webpage.

We look forward to welcoming you!\ The Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service team1

Don't panic!? - Workshop for starting my studies

Language of instruction: German\ Target group: Students in undergraduate degree programs (preferably 1st and 2nd semester)\ \ In this workshop, we would like to empower you for starting your studies! You will receive input, benefit from sharing ideas with fellow students and study advisors, and strengthen your resources for your further studies.

Online presentation "Starting your studies at the Uni Bonn"

(Language of instruction: German)\ \ Our presentation offer you comprehensive, general (non-subject-specific) information to help you successfully kick off your studies as well as the opportunity to ask questions.

Non-binding registration via Zoom registration link under the respective date\ (you will then receive your Zoom access data):

September 15, 2025, 2:30 pm\ \
September 23, 2025, 8:30 am\ \
September 25, 2025, 3:30 pm\ \
September 29, 2025, 10 am\ \
October 1, 2025, 3 pm\ \

duration of the presentation: approx. 60 min. followed by a Q&A session\ \

Open phone and in-person consultation hours for starting your studies

Do you have questions at the beginning of your studies or further along and/or would you like to talk about something else that’s on your mind? We listen to you and are happy to provide information and guidance in a neutral, confidential, individual and open way. We are also happy to act as a “signpost” and refer you to the right contact to help with your inquiry.\ \ (Consultation in German and English)

By phone: September 22 - October 16, 2025 Mondays and Tuesdays 8 am - 9 am (except on September 23)

Miriam Halfmann: +49 228 73-5859

On-site: September 22 - October 16, 2025 Thursdays 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Central Study Advisory and Counseling Service\ Miriam Halfmann (office 2.007)\ Poppelsdorfer Allee 49\ 53115 Bonn\ \

Podcast "Studierendenfutter"

Check out our episode "Tipps zum Studienstart" on topics such as how to create your individual course schedule, learning strategies or advice on how to get through your first semester(s). \ You may also check out our episode "Studying as an International Student – What's in it for me?"!

Our podcast “Studierendenfutter” provides everything you need to successfully get through your studies at the Uni Bonn. Listen in now!

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Uni Bonn to go! Install the Actionbound app and get started.

Welcome to the Uni Bonn! Take part in a virtual tour of the University by using the Actionbound app on your smartphone! Various tours as well as QuickStart instructions can be found on the Youth University Portal.

Uni Bonn to go!3

Contact

Miriam Halfmann

halfmannm@verwaltung.uni-bonn.de

+49 228 73-5859