Where to find help?
Everybody may get to a point where they might need help or are no longer sure if they are doing the right thing. There is of course no shame in having problems which is why several mechanisms exist to help you, a few of which we have listed on this page.
Office hours of the FSR
Neither do we always have a full overview of the procedures and regulations at the university, nor do we have any powers to register or deregister you anywhere, nor are we trained therapists or the like. Nevertheless, we are happy to be your first point of contact and believe that in most cases we can at least direct you to the right place. You are cordially invited to visit us in our comfortable office (usually someone will be there even outside of official office hours) located at the ground floor of Max-Wien-Platz 1 near the right side entrance. You can drink tea or other things together with us and chat about what moves you.
Study counselling
Can I study more effectively? Does my course of studies suit me at all or would I be able to live out myself better in another? If such questions torment you, you should seek advice from a student advisor. You can find them here in general, but also specifically for your course of studies. This is the responsibility of the Examination Office at the PAF and the respective Programme Representatives for each study course. They do not only care about organization but also will try to help you find solutions for your study-related problems.
Psychosocial counselling
If you feel overwhelmed during your studies or have personal difficulties, you may, if an open ear on our part does not help, refer to the psychosocial counselling offered by our Studierendenwerk. It is free of charge for students and offers a quite helpful personal consultation with a neutral person.
Legal advice
Of course, we hope you won’t need a lawyer during your studies. Nevertheless, if you have any legal questions, you can take advantage of the free legal advice offered by our Studierendenwerk.
Examination Office
No FSR member, no lecturer and no professor can do what Mrs. Wusch (Physics & Teaching) and Mrs. Hartung (MaWi & Photonics) at the Examination Office can do for you. When it comes to Friedolin and exam registrations, proofs and your grades, the employees of the examination office are the ideal contact. For further questions, such as where and when to find them, please refer to the website of our faculty.
Career & Welcome Point
A further point of contact in addition to the student advisory service is the university’s Career & Welcome Point. Would you like to start your career and have your application documents checked? Then you’ve come to the right place. Furthermore, the Career Point supports international guest researchers during their stay in Jena and advises you on all questions concerning a career in Thuringia.
International Office
Do you want to get to know the world during your studies? Then the International Office (IB) is the right place to go. Here you will receive support in your search for a suitable place to study abroad. In addition, the IB’s mentoring program helps international students to start their studies in Jena more easily.
Writing Centre
How do I start? How do I structure my text at all? Presented with an empty sheet of paper, these are the questions that probably everyone will ask sooner or later during their studies. Support in case of writing or writer’s block is provided by the FSU Writing Centre with workshops and individual counselling.