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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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November 2025

Bureaucracy when arriving: What I wish I had known before

At university, Besides university | 11/7/25

October 2025

Eating like at home (and sometimes better) in Stuttgart

At university, Besides university | 10/31/25

Culture shock on a plate: Eating your way through Stuttgart

At university, Besides university | 10/24/25

Surviving the First Semester Abroad

At university | 10/13/25

How do you start a start-up?

In der Uni, Neben der Uni | 10/9/25

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

December 2024

Starting in Stuttgart: An Adventure of Challenges and Lessons

At university | 12/10/24

October 2024

My Femtec Journey: From STEM Student to Career Growth

Besides university | 10/25/24

Behind the Concrete

At university | 10/10/24

July 2024

Get to know different cultures during an international Master's programme

At university | 7/24/24

June 2024

How to find time for extracurricular activities

After university, Besides university | 6/27/24

May 2024

Life in the university student dorms

Besides university | 5/15/24

April 2024

Would you like to improve your German in real-life situations?

At university, Besides university | 4/12/24

March 2024

An In-Depth Guide to Life as a Research Scholar

At university | 3/18/24

February 2024

Essential tips for a stress-free thesis semester

At university | 2/23/24

Chozo: People and nature in harmony

At university | 2/16/24

Air Quality in Stuttgart: The city we live in

Besides university | 2/6/24

January 2024

Funding opportunity for your sustainable projects

Besides university | 1/2/24

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