What a Lot of Stress!

Posted on February 28, 2017February 27, 2017 by Christina

Exams, deadlines and financial problems are often part of student life. Expectations are high and even the pressure you put yourself under can be extreme. This is stressful, and it can also negatively effect your health. But there are some simple things that can help to counter everyday stresses and strains and help you to reach your full potential. Five essays need to be handed in by the end of the semester, then there are those six exams to take and your part-time job can’t be neglected...

After uni: When grades are no longer that important

Posted on February 23, 2016May 8, 2016 by Stefan

A quick look at the list of published grades hanging up in your course department... Do they meet your expectations? Have you messed up your grade point average? The importance of your grades and your own personal grade point average are the be all and end all of a university education – ultimately because they are easy to quantify and allow a direct comparison. But what happens after you’ve finished your degree? The severe shortage of skilled professionals in Germany must seem like a ble...