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A Workshop for Well—Being in a New Environment

Starting life in a new country, at a different university, with unfamiliar customs and a new language can be exciting but also challenging. The workshop “Acculturation Stress – I’m OK, You’re OK” is designed for international students at the University of Hamburg who are seeking support in managing the stress that often accompanies these adjustments.

As an international student, you may find yourself in an environment that may be unfamiliar and sometimes alienating to you: People behave differently from you are used to, misunderstandings and irritations occur that are difficult to interpret, contact and relationships run according to unfamiliar hidden rules and dynamics, and your own goals are not so easily achieved as usual. This makes life...

How do I approach professors at German universities? How do I prepare for a meeting with a lecturer to discuss the topic of my term paper? What exactly is a term paper and what is actually expected of me?

Arriving at a German university can be a challenge. University communication, teaching methods and academic practice differ slightly from country to country. They are based on unspoken values...

The term resilience describes the ability to adapt to new situations, even when things get difficult. People with a high level of resilience can deal well with such situations and emerge stronger. They can control their emotions, adapt to setbacks and maintain a positive attitude even under pressure. In resilience training, you will learn various methods and techniques to strengthen your...