Workshops for International Students

Date: Monday, 31 March 2025, 5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Speaker: Dipl.-Psychologin Stephanie Sedlmayer-Weßling, GOOD PLAN STUDIO

Venue: On campus; room G 001

Organiser: International Office, funded by Techniker Krankenkasse (TK)

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the lecture:

🎓 Master Your Stress: Smart Strategies for Resilience and a Balanced Study Life 💡

Study stress, decision pressure, constant self-doubt? Time to strengthen your mindset! In my talk, you'll learn how to navigate stressful phases and build resilience with smart strategies.

We’ll cover:
🔹 Goals & Communication – How to gain clarity and defuse stressors
🔹 Starting Strong & Planning – Why a solid start saves you energy in the long run
🔹 Mindfulness – How to stay focused instead of getting lost in worries
🔹 Staying on Track & Evaluating Progress – The key to sustainable performance

On the agenda:
✅ Normalization – Stress is part of the journey. The question is: how do you handle it?
✅ Meta-strategies – Which principles truly help, rather than just offering short-term relief?
✅ Reframing – How to rethink stress and reprogram your mindset
✅ The Logic of Procrastination – Why your brain delays tasks – and how to outsmart it

👋 About Stephanie Sedlmayer-Wessling: She is specialized in guiding students and young professionals through decision-making challenges. With a focus on resilience, strategic thinking, and psychological insights, she helps you turn stress into a tool for growth.

Don’t let stress control you. Learn to master it! 🚀

Registration

You can register for this workshop here.

Date: Thursday, 03 April 2025, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Speaker: Fareen Shaikh, Systemic Life and Career Coach

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the lecture:

Job searching in a new field can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.

In this workshop, you’ll gain the essential tools to craft a standout CV and cover letter tailored for job roles. Learn how to decode job descriptions like a recruiter, highlight your strengths with impact, and create application documents that get noticed. Don’t just apply - stand out!

Registration

You can register for this workshop here.

Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 5.30 p.m. – 7.30 p.m.

Speaker: Fareen Shaikh, Systemic Life and Career Coach

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the lecture:

Struggling with interviews or unsure how to negotiate your salary?

This workshop will give you the essential tools to succeed in both. Learn how to make a lasting impression, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently showcase your strengths. Plus, master salary negotiation techniques to communicate your value and secure the compensation you deserve. Walk in prepared—walk out confident!

Registration

You can register for this workshop here.

Date: Friday, 16 May 2025, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Speaker: Johannes Ostner, Founder of 42 Coding Solutions GmbH and alumni of the OTH Regensburg

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Requirements: Your own laptop and a ChatGPT account (also free of charge) is recommended

Contents of the lecture:

CVs and cover letters should be created individually for each new application. In practice, however, it is often difficult to find suitable arguments for an application.

Programmes such as ChatGPT can be a big help. But how do you use these programmes effectively for applications? And what's the best way to use it?

In this short workshop you will find out about:

• Basics of GenAI-programmes such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot (functionality, innovations, features)
• Prompt Engineering – How to write the prefect prompt and what tricks there are
• Practical part: How to apply for a new job with the help of ChatGPT
• Outlook/Alternatives to ChatGPT

Registration

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Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 + Saturday, 31 May 2025, 9a.m.-5p.m.

Trainer: Dipl.-Psychologin Diana Hetzenecker

Venue: On campus, room to be announced

More information about this course will follow here shortly.

Registration

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Date: Tuesday, 03 June 2025, 3.30 p.m. - 7.30 p.m.

Speaker: Dipl.-Psychologin Stephanie Sedlmayer-Weßling, GOOD PLAN STUDIO

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the lecture:

Keep Your Cool: Mastering Stress & Emotions in your Study Life

Too many tasks on your plate? Feeling overwhelmed by stress and expectations? You’re not alone. Studying comes with pressure, but it doesn’t have to ruin your mental health. This interactive workshop gives you practical strategies to handle stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience—so you can stay focused and balanced even when things get tough.

Expect hands-on exercises, science-backed tools, and real talk about what actually works to keep your mind strong and your studies on track.

Join us and take charge of your mental well-being—because success starts with a cool head.

Registration

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Date: Friday, 13 June 2025, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Speaker: Jörg Wunderer, Karrierecoach München

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the lecture:

In today's job market, LinkedIn has become indispensable - it's like the Swiss Army knife of professional networking! It's there for you from your student days all the way through applying for jobs and keeping up with your career.

This workshop is designed to provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create a compelling LinkedIn profile and successfully start into your professional career. You will optimise your own LinkedIn profile so that you will be found by recruiters and can start networking right after the workshop.

Registration

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Date: Wednesday, 27 November 2024, 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.

Speaker: Dipl.-Psychologin Stephanie Sedlmayer-Weßling, GOOD PLAN STUDIO

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English.

Contents of the workshop:

You are searching for a way to optimize your style of working? Then you should take part in this workshop!

This workshop is designed for:

• Selfmanagement-Enthusiasts
  People who want to optimize their work habits and increase their productivity. 
• Procrastination-Fighters
  People who want to overcome procrastination and achieve their goals more effectively.
• Motivation-Seekers
  People who want to boost their self-motivation and activate their inner drive.

During this workshop you will learn about:

• Selfmanagement techniques
  Practical tools to increase your productivity and self-motivation.
• Anti-procrastination strategies
  Methods for dealing with obstructive thoughts and emotions.
• Success strategies
  Hacks for a strong start and consistency in your projects.
• Work-Life-Balance
  Approaches for a better quality of life and more academic success.

Please note that the number of spots in this workshop is limited! Registering quickly pays off!

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Wednesday, 04 December 2024, 5-7 p.m

Speakers: Michael Dutz (Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz) and Beate Reichenwallner (Agentur für Arbeit)

Venue: Online via Teams

Organiser: Agentur für Arbeit, Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz

Language: English

Contents of the Lecture:

"You are an international student and have no idea what job opportunities exist in Germany?"
Then take part in the free webinar on 04.12.2024 at 17:00 from the Employment Agency in cooperation with the Student Life Counseling of the Studierendenwerk Nby. /Opf.  
Among other things, you will receive information about counseling and support services: How to register as an unemployed or job-seeking person? What options are there for study financing options available?  What other offers of help can provide additional support? The lecture will be held in English language. 

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Seminar for International Students

Date: Saturday, 7 December 2024, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Trainer: Dipl.-Psych. Heike Abt, Institut für Kooperationsmanagement (IKO)

Venue: On campus (Galgenberg); room K 004

Organiser: International Office

Language: Seminar will be held in English.

Workshop Description:

Aims and Benefits

The seminar offers international students a basic orientation for interaction between themselves and people socialized in other cultures, at the university as well as in a professional context at companies in Germany. The measures make it easier for participants to independently recognize and understand cultural characteristics in thinking, feeling, and acting. They are enabled to reduce unnecessary conflicts and frictional losses and to develop ideas for action to the mutual satisfaction of both sides so that they can act successfully in an international context. Participants can use cultural differences and tensions as a learning field and clarify them in a culturally appropriate way. They get to know their own reactions to different cultural behaviors and develop solutions for dealing with culturally determined differences. They are aware of the cultural imprint of their own behavior and how this can influence intercultural interaction.

• Knowledge of the fundamental cultural differences between people with different socialization histories
• Reflection on their own behavior in an international context at university and in the professional world
• Development of new approaches and alternative courses of action

Methods

In addition to information units and awareness-raising exercises, the focus of the seminar is primarily on systematic work on case studies from the participants' own everyday life at the OTH Regensburg or in professional contexts or research, which are viewed from different thematic perspectives to develop additional alternative courses of action for practice.

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Date: Friday, 13 December 2024, 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m.

Speaker: Jörg Wunderer, Karrierecoach München

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English.

Contents of workshop:

In this one-day workshop you will get valuable input on mastering successful job / internship interviews.

You will learn and practice how to effectively showcase your strengths in the application process and how to navigate difficult interview questions.

Topics include:

• understanding company expectations
• typical course of a job interview
• effective communication of strengths and weaknesses
• how to do effective self-marketing in the application and interview process
• realistic salary considerations and negotiation tactics
• the importance of body language and voice
• handling objections constructively
• essential dos and don'ts in interviews and self-marketing

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Friday, 10 January 2025, 9.30 a.m.-4.30 p.m.

Speaker: Jörg Wunderer, Karrierecoach München

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English.

Contents of workshop:

Internships offer valuable opportunities to gain professional insights, develop personally and explore potential career paths. Yet, navigating these experiences successfully requires proactive planning to ensure mutual benefits for both you and your employer.

This engaging workshop equips you with essential strategies to effectively manage your tasks, understand the job market, actively build your professional network, and leverage your internship as a springboard for future opportunities.

You will learn crucial skills like navigating uncertainty, managing priorities, handling feedback, resolving conflicts and identifying mentorship opportunities.

Don't miss out on transforming your internship into a rewarding stepping stone towards your career goals!

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2025, 5 p.m.

Speaker: Federal Work Agency Regensburg

Venue: University of Regensburg, room H51

Organiser: International Office of the University of Regensburg

Language: Workshop will be held in English.

Contents of the lecture:

The Federal Work Agency will offer international students insights on the regional labor market, the structure of the social security system as well as recommended job-searching strategies.

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Thursday, 16 November 2023, 5-6.40 p.m

Speaker: Andrew Cerniski, English, Inc.

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the Workshop:

Interested in an internship, working student position or a permanent job in Germany and in applying for it in English? That's where this talk is meant to help. We'll focus on creating compelling CVs and cover letters and on presenting yourself convincingly in interviews – using English as your lingua franca but adapting your approach to fit customs and tendencies of the German context. You'll also receive tips on where to look for Internship/job opportunities in Germany. The talk will be held in English by a native speaker.

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 4-8 p.m.

Speaker: Jörg Wunderer, Karrierecoach München, supported by Techniker Krankenkasse

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of workshop:

In this workshop, we delve into the essential success factors for succeeding in a job/internship interview. Learn how to understand your strengths, define and communicate your unique selling proposition (USP) and master the art of storytelling in interviews. Equip yourself with proven strategies and techniques to present confidently and answer situational questions convincingly.

The workshop agenda includes:

• Success Factors and Self Analysis
  • Success Factors in the application process
  • Self Analysis, defining your USP
• How to succeed in the interview process
  • Create your individual job story board
  • Be a STAR in a job interview: How to use story telling to illustrate your strengths
  • How to answer to situational questions
  • Prepare and practice your personal self presentation
  • Self Marketing and communicating your USP

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Thursday, 14 December 2023, 5-6.30 p.m.

Speaker: Beate Reichenwallner, Agentur für Arbeit Regensburg & Michael Dutz, Studentenwerk Ndb./Opf

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: Agentur für Arbeit Regensburg and Studentenwerk Ndb./Opf

Language: Lecture will be held in English

Contents of lecture:

A lecture for international students on the subject of study financing and labour market conditions in Bavaria.
You will receive informations about counselling services and support options from Agentur für Arbeit and Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz.

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Monday, 17 April 2023, 5-8 p.m.

Speaker: Dr. Branko Woischwill, Hesse/Schrader, supported by Techniker Krankenkasse

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: International Office

Language: Workshop will be held in English

Contents of the Workshop:

This workshop is designed to provide participants with an overview of networking models, as well as practical insights into how networking works in the digital age, including on platforms such as LinkedIn. Networking is a crucial skill for professionals in today's global business environment. The ability to connect with others, build relationships, and leverage those relationships to achieve your goals can be the key to success. However, networking can also be challenging, particularly when it comes to building trust and establishing meaningful connections.

In this workshop, we will explore both the theory and practice of networking. We will begin by examining different networking models and strategies, and how they can be applied in different situations. We will then turn our attention to the practical aspects of networking, including how to use social media and digital platforms to connect with others, and how to build trust and rapport in networking situations.

This workshop will cover the following topics:

• Overview of networking models and strategies
• Networking in the digital age: how to use LinkedIn and other platforms effectively
• Building trust and rapport in networking situations
• Overcoming common networking challenges
• Leveraging networking relationships for professional success

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Monday, 15 May 2023, 4-5.30 p.m.

Speaker: Isabel Blumrich, Schneider Electric

Venue: Online via MS Teams

Organiser: International Office

Language: Lecture will be held in English

Contents of lecture:

When being in a recruiting process you come to the point when you are requested to tell your salary expectation. But how to do it? What´s the best strategy to negotiate salaries, where can you get market data? And what´s important from employers perspective? Isabel Blumrich, Talent Management Lead at Schneider Electric, will answer those questions in the career talk about “Salary negotiation”.

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Date: Friday, 9 December 2022, 13.00-17.00

Speaker: Dr. Branko Woischwill, Hesse/Schrader, supported by Techniker Krankenkasse

Venue: On campus; room to be announced

Organiser: International Office

Contents of workshop

Note: Workshop will be held in English

Registration for this event is no longer possible.

Date: Tuesday, 13 December 2022, 16.00-18.00

Speakers: Beate Reichenwallner, Agentur für Arbeit Regensburg; Michael Dutz, Studentenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz

Venue: Online via Zoom

Organiser: Agentur für Arbeit Regensburg

Contents of lecture

Note: The lecture will be held in English.

Registration for this event is no longer possible.