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USUS – The student blog

Here you will find stories from university life, tips and tricks to help you cope better with everyday life as a student.

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January 2026

A Day Trip to Tübingen: An Escape into the Old City

Besides university | 1/8/26

December 2025

How I improved my German

At university, Besides university | 12/27/25

Ferienakademie 2025: Two weeks in the Alps

At university, Besides university | 12/18/25

Group Work, Presentations and Professors: Academic Culture at the University of Stuttgart

At university | 12/3/25

November 2025

Bureaucracy when arriving: What I wish I had known before

At university, Besides university | 11/7/25

October 2025

September 2025

August 2025

Too hot? What you can do and keep in mind this summer

Besides university | 8/7/25

July 2025

A scholarship that opens doors: The Deutschlandstipendium

At university, Besides university | 7/18/25

How to Prepare for an Oral Exam: A Student’s Guide

At university | 7/7/25

June 2025

How do you commute in Stuttgart?

Besides university | 6/4/25

May 2025

Lacking motivation? These methods will help you stay tuned

At university | 5/15/25

April 2025

Lost in Translation

Besides university | 4/25/25

March 2025

Best Study Spots for Maximum Focus

At university | 3/25/25

February 2025

7 Things to Know about Networking as a Student

Besides university | 2/27/25

Cultural shock: To blend in or to isolate?

At university, Besides university | 2/7/25

January 2025

How to apply for HiWi positions

At university, Besides university | 1/24/25

Using Social Media to Boost Your Career

Besides university | 1/8/25