Exams coming up and your nerves are already on edge? Totally normal. But the good news is: you don’t have to deal with all that stress alone. Uni Siegen offers some really useful ways to help you calm down and focus.
1. Join a ZSB Workshop
The Zentrale Studienberatung (ZSB) runs helpful workshops on stress management, study techniques, and how to deal with pressure. It’s a good chance to learn helpful tools and to realize you’re not the only one feeling stressed.
👉 Check it out here: uni-siegen.de/zsb/veranstaltungen/workshops.html
2. Drop by the Student Living Room
Need someone to talk to? The Hosts in the Student Living Room are there to listen, support you, and answer your questions, whether it’s about daily struggles, uni stress, your studies or just how to survive the exam phase.
3. Take a break
Studying non-stop sounds productive, but it actually hurts your focus in the long run. Short breaks help your brain absorb information, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. The Selfcare Sessions at the Student Living Room are all about taking care of your mental well-being.
4. Prepare with a plan – not just panic
A solid prep plan helps you stay calm and focused. Break your material into smaller parts, spread it over several days, and set realistic daily goals. You’ll feel way more in control and less overwhelmed.
5. Learn to handle stress (Yes, you can!)
Stress is normal, but you don’t have to let it take over. Simple strategies like breathing exercises, short walks, or even a change of scenery can make a huge difference. And if you want to learn more: Uni Siegen offers workshops on stress management and how to stay mentally balanced during exams. Definitely worth checking out!
👉 uni-siegen.de/zsb/veranstaltungen/workshops.html
6. Reach out for counseling
The uni’s Psychologische Beratung is free and confidential. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, lack of motivation, or just feeling stuck , talking to someone can really help.
7. Don’t study alone all the time
Group study can ease anxiety and keep you from spiraling over that one topic you don’t get. You can quiz each other, share helpful strategies, and keep each other motivated when focus starts to slip.
8. Move. Breathe. Sleep.
Sounds basic, but it works. A short walk, stretching, or some deep breathing can reset your mind. And please, don’t underestimate the power of actual sleep.
You’re not alone in this.
Use what Uni Siegen offers and be kind to yourself. One exam doesn’t define you. You’ve got this. 🍀
You SLR host Emma 😊
