General Advice and Social Counselling
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What we offer:
- help with questions and problems concerning your studies
- support with difficulties in your everyday student life
- advice on financing your studies and BAföG
- information about available support in the case of financial difficulties
- tips for part-time jobs during your studies
- information if you have questions about “Kindergeld” (child benefit) or child support
- information on social legislation with regard to your studies (e.g. health insurance)
- basic information and orientation for future students
- help and advice in the case of personal conflicts (e.g. with your family, partner or room-mates)
- advice if you're having doubts about your studies or are considering to drop out
- answers to questions regarding the end of your studies and entering professional life
- support for students faced with challenges in life (e.g. chronic illnesses or disabilities)
- overview of other advisory and support services available to students
- online talks
Workshops/Lectures in the Winter Semester 2026/27
Financial constraints during college often create stress—especially in an expensive city. Many of your fellow students face these same challenges.In our workshop, we’ll therefore explore questions such as:
What does money actually mean to me, and how can I use it to shape my life the way I want it to be?
In addition to encouraging perspectives, you’ll receive concrete, practical tips on budget planning and financing your studies.
This will help you learn how to manage your expenses wisely while still finding room for enjoyment.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The workshop will be in German.
Date: 2026 December 2nd
Time: 2:00 p. m. to 5 p.m.
and
Date: 2027 March 11th
Time: 2:00 p. m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Olympisches Dorf "Alte Mensa"
Helene-Mayer-Ring 9
entrance h
2nd floor
room h9 (B00)
80809 Munich
Speakers: Beate Hartmann & Sabine Stöhr
Cost: free of charge
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Do you feel exhausted and strained?
Do you find it difficult to switch off and are you stressed by the thought of the upcoming examination phase or your final thesis?
Would you like more serenity, relaxation and islands of recuperation in your everyday study life?
Then this workshop will teach you strategies for coping with stress and promoting your resilience as well as various relaxation techniques. Let's take a look together at where you stand and what starting points there are for improving your energy balance. We will teach you the theoretical basics and practical interventions that you can try out in your everyday life.
The course will be held in German.
Registration possible until 2026 November 26th
Date: 2026 November 27th
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Olympisches Dorf
Helene-Mayer-Ring 9, Munich
entrance h, 2nd floor, room h9
Speaker: Beate Hartmann
Cost: free of charge
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Are you a student who isn't sure whether you are eligible for BAföG or how the application process works?Then you have come to the right place. In our presentation, we explain—briefly and clearly—what BAföG is, how it works, what you should keep in mind, and how and where to submit your application.
The presentation will be held in German!
The presentation takes place online via Zoom
on the second Tuesday of every month
from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
No registration is required!
Link: zoom.us/j/98457673515
Meeting ID: 984 5767 3515
Passcode: 789393
Dates for the winter term 2026/27: 2026 October 13th November 10th, December 8th, 2027 January 12th, February 9th, March 9th
Speakers: Sabine Stöhr & Larissa Müller
Cost: free of charge
Is the end of your studies within reach and are you a little worried what’s going to happen now?
At this point, most students enter their professional life. It gets quite complicated when you now have to deal with insurances, health insurance or with repaying student loans.
In order to avoid plunging in at the deep end, you will receive basic tips on when you need to start thinking about what. If the right job doesn’t work out right away, we can also give you some information on what you have to pay attention to in the case of temporary unemployment after your studies.
THE TALK IS GOING TO BE HELD ONLINE VIA ZOOM.
Registrations are possible until 2027 February 16th.
The talk will be held in German.
Date: Thursday, 2027 February 18th
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Speakers: Sabine Stöhr & Larissa Müller
Cost: free of charge
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How to contact us:
We're there for you on the phone, by video call or personally at our offices.
You can always give our team a ring during their office hours to get some information.
For personal consultations, however, please arrange an appointment via our online booking tool!
Should you be showing any symptoms of a cold, we ask you not to come by personally; you can instead use our services via video call or by phone.
Use our online tool to book an appointment or to send an email enquiry.
Appointments can be booked as telephone appointments, video appointments or face-to-face meetings.
Michael Bayer: phone: +49 89 38196 - 1209, email: asberatung-muenchen@stwm.de
Please submit consulting requests via the online tool.
Phone office hours: Mon 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., Thurs 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Beate Hartmann: phone: +49 89 38196 - 1209, email: asberatung-muenchen@stwm.de
Please submit consulting requests via the online tool.
Phone office hours: Tues 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wed 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Fri 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Up-to-date information and office hours can be found here.
Sabine Stöhr: phone: +49 8031 805 - 2256, email: asberatung-rosenheim@stwm.de
Please submit consulting requests via the online tool.
Phone office hours: Mon and Tues 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., Wed 11:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Up-to-date information and office hours can be found here.
Larissa Müller: phone: +49 8161 71-2496, email: asberatung-freising@stwm.de
Please submit consulting requests via the online tool.
Phone office hours: Tues 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and Wed 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Up-to-date information and office hours can be found here.