If you have a psychological diagnoses
Within the scope of special educational support, psychological diagnoses include long-term depression, personality disorders (such as schizophrenia), or developmental disorders (such as autism or ADHD).
Psychological diagnoses can make studying more challenging. The difficulties vary widely, but they may include difficulty with the following:
The first step will be a clarifying conversation at the Student Counselling Service (SRG). During this initial conversation, you and your counselor will determine which form of support best suits your needs. Study support at the Student Counselling Service will be your basic support, but in addition, there is also the possibility of being assigned an academic support teacher and/or a study mentor. The forms of support can be adapted to your needs, which often change during your time as a student.
Below you can read more about the three support forms:
- concentrating
- structuring and planning and generally getting an overview
- understanding the substance of a course
- focusing too much or too little on details
- a low stress threshold and difficulty tolerating performance and work pressure
- maintaining focus and a tendency to postpone assignments, examinations, or entire semesters
- participating in group contexts: teaching activities, group work, study groups etc.
- interacting socially with other people and lacking a network on the study programme
- maintaining commitment and thus possible changing study programme
- sensing the occasion and possibly having a disruptive impact on the teaching
- maintaining commitment and motivation in relation to your studies
The first step will be a clarifying conversation at the Student Counselling Service (SRG). During this initial conversation, you and your counselor will determine which form of support best suits your needs. Study support at the Student Counselling Service will be your basic support, but in addition, there is also the possibility of being assigned an academic support teacher and/or a study mentor. The forms of support can be adapted to your needs, which often change during your time as a student.
Below you can read more about the three support forms:
- Study support by the Student Counselling Service (SRG): The study support by SRG will focus on your well-being in your studies, including the acquisition of tools for handling the specific challenges you have during tour studies as a result of your diagnosis.
- Academic support through an academic support teacher: It is usually provided by one of the lecturers on your study programme. The focus may be on improving your structuring and planning skills and developing academic strategies. It could involve creating an academic overview and breaking down academic material into smaller parts or understanding academic connections. The relevant assistance depends on your specific needs, and it is something you will figure out together.
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Academic support through a study mentor: A study mentor is typically a fellow student who is further along in their studies. The study mentor can provide support in both practical and social aspects of student life. This can include helping you navigate through various systems, course and exam registrations, creating structure for your studying and assignment writing, participating in social events and group work. The relevant assistance depends on your needs.