STUDY SMART

HOW TO ... Handle Academic Culture Shock

17.11.2026 | 2:50 pm - 4:20 pm | Fritz-Foerster Building, room 135

Lecturer: Paulina Hösl

This Input Session takes place in Englisch and is aimed at international students.

A new country, a new language, a new university. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the different academic expectations or an unfamiliar university system, the you are not alone!

In this input session, we will talk about the things thar are usually left unsaid. How do you actually ask professors for help without feeling like you’re bothering them? What are the expectation to work independantly? And why does it sometimes feel like you’re the only one struggling to keep up?

Together, we’ll unpack the hidden rules of academic culture - from classroom etiquette to German communication stiles - and share practical tips to help you, because no one should have to figues this out alone.

Bring your questions, frustrations, and even your “Is this normal?!” moments. Let’s talk!