The "Orientation in Studying" series of the state universities in OWL will take place from 15 October 2025 to 21 January 2026 and offers students an online lecture every fortnight with impulses for study-related questions, doubts or requests for change.

Exam nerves or excessive demands in terms of self-organisation can lead to doubts: Is a degree programme really right for me? Is the degree programme the right one? This is where the digital series "Orientation in Studying in OWL" comes in: Bielefeld and Paderborn Universities, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences and TH OWL have joined forces in the "Campus OWL" network and are jointly offering seven digital lectures in this series of topics, which focus on self-organisation, career orientation, application support or possible alternatives if you drop out of university. The events take place digitally every fortnight on Wednesdays at 1.10 pm and are free of charge. Registration is not required.

There is an offer for students who want to organise themselves better and need suggestions for their time management or input for those who want to be more relaxed in their exam preparation and exams. There will also be a presentation for students in doubt about their studies to help them take the next steps towards making a "good" decision and get an overview of further counselling services. The topics of choosing a degree subject, career aspirations and the answer to the question of how to gain more clarity about one's own career prospects and entry into the labour market will be addressed in another keynote speech.

The series will conclude on 21 January 2026 with the "Talk round: Plan B - Training as an alternative to studying?" This format is aimed at students who are wondering whether studying is still the right thing for them or who are already looking for an alternative. Among other things, the panel discussion will highlight prospects and paths into vocational training. The participants in the panel discussion will come from the District Craftsmen's Association, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the NRW Chamber of Nursing and the Employment Agency, among others.

Outside of the series of events, both the universities and the cooperation partners also offer the opportunity to discuss study-related issues individually.

The series of events "Orientation in Studying in OWL" is part of the joint project "Campus OWL - Opportunities for Doubts and Dropouts", which is offered by the Central Student Advisory Services and Career Services of Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, OWL University of Applied Sciences and Paderborn University. Since 2017, the project has been promoting exchange and cooperation between the state universities in OWL in order to support students in the region in their reorientation and to facilitate the transition to alternative educational paths.

Overview of the individual topics (Wednesdays, 1:10 pm):

15.10.2025 The successful application - dealing confidently with breaks and time-outs

29.10.2025 Opening up prospects through career guidance

12.11.2025 Well planned through the semester - self-organisation and time management

26.11.2025 Having doubts about your studies? The next step towards a good decision!

10.12.2025 Stress in exam preparation? Exam nerves? What can I do?

07.01.2025 Basic knowledge: Getting to know strategies for the hidden labour market

21.01.2026 Talk round: Plan B - Training as an alternative to studying?

The dial-in details will be posted shortly before the start of the event on the page: https: //studienzweifel-owl.de/digitale-themenreihe-orientierung-im-studium/.

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