No idea how to create your timetable?
It won't be too long before studies start again almost everywhere. Now enjoy the last days and weeks until the new semester, until the “seriousness of life” continues again - but how exactly? What is a change for many, especially at the beginning of their studies, is the creation of the timetable. School is over and hardly anyone is given a detailed overview of when they have to be there for what and where. That's up to us now! What sounds pretty relaxed at first is actually not as easy as you might think. What should I take, which lecturers are good, does it all fit in the timing and can I get into all the seminars and lectures everywhere?
It's not that difficult
Every semester the same stress - then there are the occupancy periods, it is only possible to register for certain courses at precisely set times. Sounds like a pretty big chunk to consider? To reassure you: It's not that bad. It's a little surprising the first time, but once you get the hang of it it's pretty easy.
If you know approximately when you have time in the coming semester, you can look specifically for seminars during these periods. For many lectures there is no attendance requirement and therefore no attendance requirement, so you can see when it fits into your schedule and decide afterwards what you would like to attend. Faculty groups on Facebook can also be very helpful - here you can get tips and information about lecturers and seminars. Many lectures and seminars also offer a short summary of their content, which you can view in the system. It is also helpful to assign several priorities, just to be sure that you definitely get a place.
Finally decide for yourself!
And that's actually the best thing about studying: you can finally decide for yourself. If you - like me - don't feel like dragging yourself to university at 8:00 a.m. on a Monday after what might have been a long weekend, just leave it alone and find a later date that suits you better!
A little motivation for you if you despair of setting up your own timetable.
