{"id":10090,"date":"2023-02-09T08:00:07","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T07:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.stuwo.at\/semester-start-checklist\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T23:07:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T21:07:37","slug":"first-year-students-tipps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/first-year-students-tipps\/","title":{"rendered":"First-year students: How to prepare successfully for your semester start"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av-layout-grid-1'  class='av-layout-grid-container av-78firl-c631ae41a668636fcb7900020bc361a5 entry-content-wrapper main_color av-flex-cells av-break-at-tablet  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_right'  >\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4vytmo-1c86d25862a479e2928613282b9a3dcf\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-4vytmo-1c86d25862a479e2928613282b9a3dcf{\npadding-bottom:0;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-4vytmo-1c86d25862a479e2928613282b9a3dcf .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-4vytmo-1c86d25862a479e2928613282b9a3dcf .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-4vytmo-1c86d25862a479e2928613282b9a3dcf av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >First-year students: How to prepare successfully for your semester start<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1{\nheight:5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jtogly79-ad57aec588c41c3e6e0fd3a450386ad1 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-60e184750e6b45c708cf141ffed4fcc9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Written by: <strong>Christina Pichler, Feb 09, 2023<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='flex_column_table av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 sc-av_one_full av-break-at-tablet-flextable av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nmargin-top:15px;\nmargin-bottom:0px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bbw9h-e9ea24d4a9970947ae9a10c1728f5755 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  first av-break-at-tablet flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jtjtmedc-14-637cb9def2e41336a3d07c19152bcc3e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>After your A-levels, you are starting a new chapter. Studying at a university or university of Applied Sciences is a fantastic and educational experience. However, especially in the beginning when everything is new and unfamiliar, many first-year students feel overwhelmed or lost. That\u2019s completely normal since it\u2019s a big adjustment to start university. Therefore, we have gathered tips for first-year students that will help you adjust to your new routine.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lyzsbwx2-2296f2c99a1bbbd48cb47dd0cbb385ca '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1. Tip: Housing \u2013 Shared flat or student accommodation?\">Housing \u2013 Shared flat or student accommodation?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2. Tip: Socialising and networking\">Socialising and networking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3. Tip: student ID, semester ticket, canteen card\">Student ID, semester ticket, canteen card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4. Tip: time management &amp; organisation\">Time management &amp; organisation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5. Tip: Financial situation\">Financial situation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6. Tip: Contact student representatives\">Contact student representatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7. Tip: Enjoy your life as a student\">Enjoy your life as a student<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-73734u-e654b2f47cc625f39101c2a047ce5327 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-10090'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-e522f12824c79155dc8a796e5a371002\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-e522f12824c79155dc8a796e5a371002{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-e522f12824c79155dc8a796e5a371002 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-3056b2e5cc65feac7318f4cf52b2daee '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"1. Tip: Housing \u2013 Shared flat or student accommodation?\">1. Tip: Housing \u2013 Shared flat or student accommodation?<\/h2>\n<p>Many students want or have to leave their homes at the beginning of their studies. Depending on your budget, offers and personal preferences, you can choose between your own flat, a shared flat or student accommodation close to university.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some advantages and disadvantages for you:<\/p>\n<p>Living in your <strong>own apartment<\/strong> is expensive, time-consuming, a big responsibility and change because you need to take care of everything \u2013 from weekly grocery shopping and cleaning to administrative tasks.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>shared flat<\/strong> is a good alternative if you enjoy living with other people and sharing the workload. Usually, a shared flat is relatively affordable, not as time-consuming and if you get along with your flatmates, you will have a lot of fun.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>student accommodation<\/strong> is the most practical and usually most affordable option. After signing your license agreement, you don\u2019t have to handle anything else. Operating, heating and energy costs as well as internet are usually included in your rent. So, you don\u2019t have to worry about contracts with energy suppliers or other service providers. Furthermore, you have your own refuge, but still the option to connect with other students.<\/p>\n<p>In this extensive article, we show you the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/living-alone-benefits\/\">differences between shared flats and student accommodations<\/a>! Here you can read all about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/living-in-a-stuwo-accommodation\/\">advantages of a (STUWO) student dormitory<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>We recommend starting to think about your housing situation and looking for an accommodation before starting your semester.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-67ddri-8ca2632ef9e8487d8e79c9a863630fdf hr-short  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6kn5ly-13-b65f6c38c76d40089acd46801d1a2f14\">\n.flex_column.av-6kn5ly-13-b65f6c38c76d40089acd46801d1a2f14{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6kn5ly-13-b65f6c38c76d40089acd46801d1a2f14 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-12-42d8829b0b9f7ae9566e578d96131c2f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"2. Tip: Socialising and networking\">2. Tip: Socialising and networking<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to establish your own social network to feel comfortable at university. Your peers can give you tips for lectures and exams and on top of that, they will make your classes more fun and less daunting. You will be happy to see a friendly face in class.<\/p>\n<p>However, we know that it\u2019s especially hard for first-year students to establish new contacts. Most types of studies at Austrian universities have a so-called<strong> study entry and orientation period (STEOP). <\/strong>Mostly first-year students attend these classes and don\u2019t know anyone either. So just sit next to someone who you find charismatic and start a conversation. If you like them, you can exchange contact data and sit next to each other in the future. Here are some tips for making new friends at university!<\/p>\n<p>Oftentimes, there are <strong>mentorships for first-year students<\/strong>, where more experienced BA students or MA students act as advisers to freshmen during their first semester. Inform yourself about this type of programme at your study representation and use this opportunity to meet first-year students in smaller settings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ldm2re2x-455d18c831444e7cb5fe3a0b96c636a5\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2re2x-455d18c831444e7cb5fe3a0b96c636a5 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2re2x-455d18c831444e7cb5fe3a0b96c636a5 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ldm2re2x-455d18c831444e7cb5fe3a0b96c636a5 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165699 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165699 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-1030x687.jpg\" alt='' title='students-group-work'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">You never know - maybe your current seat neighbour is going to be your new bestie soon! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62\">\n.flex_column.av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2g99i-9fca3ceec6da77bc09128878e9910b62 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ldm2s5dg-f381ad9ab0e89677b842087e1c3a1cbc\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2s5dg-f381ad9ab0e89677b842087e1c3a1cbc img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2s5dg-f381ad9ab0e89677b842087e1c3a1cbc .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ldm2s5dg-f381ad9ab0e89677b842087e1c3a1cbc av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-19  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165699 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165699 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='students-group-work'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-group-work-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">You never know - maybe your current seat neighbour is going to be your new bestie soon! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><section  class='av_textblock_section av-60022e-10-d21b6d717cf52cc565d26df72cdb6967 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Nowadays most study programmes have a <strong>Facebook group<\/strong>. In this group, students share lecture notes, scriptures, past exam questions, recommendations for teachers and classes, job offers, advertisements for shared flats and more. Joining this group definitely pays off!<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, many universities offer <strong>tutorials for first-year students<\/strong>, where tutors answer any questions about the study programme, semester planning, course catalogue, study organisation, etc. You will meet many freshmen that are also looking for new contacts. Here&#8217;s an article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/how-to-make-friends-at-university\/\">how to make new friends at university<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-67ddri-11-3a6228477bdcf37b7ef0a9e9baa6a545 hr-short  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ldn7h0f9-d86b80686f82c554841973a7d393d5f4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"3. Tip: student ID, semester ticket, canteen card\">3. Tip: student ID, semester ticket, canteen card<\/h2>\n<p>When registering at your university you receive your <strong>student ID<\/strong> immediately or within two weeks per mail, which you might have to validate after paying the \u00d6H fee. You should do that at the beginning of the semester since you need your student ID for exams, student discounts and more.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as you are registered at university, you can buy a <strong>semester ticket<\/strong> for public transport. Students get discounts almost everywhere, for example for the climate ticket, semester ticket or vacation ticket. If you have a very long commute, then you might receive a tax exemption for your commute. You can find more information in our article \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/tax-tips-students\/\">Tax tips for students<\/a>\u201d!<\/p>\n<p>If you are at university all day, you need some food as well. Your first destination therefore should be the canteen, where you will get fresh, warm and cheap meals. Every university organises its canteen differently, sometimes you need a <strong>canteen card<\/strong> or <strong>sticker<\/strong>, sometimes your <strong>student ID <\/strong>is all you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-908fa64ead63f91ddbe2b966ff2615e5 hr-short  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-341kg-a456da29976f233c7f06ebef2c000d19 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-341kg-a456da29976f233c7f06ebef2c000d19\">\n.flex_column.av-341kg-a456da29976f233c7f06ebef2c000d19{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-341kg-a456da29976f233c7f06ebef2c000d19 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ldm2t9bd-80608c0e5c6866d2bb4225200eb51a98\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2t9bd-80608c0e5c6866d2bb4225200eb51a98 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2t9bd-80608c0e5c6866d2bb4225200eb51a98 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ldm2t9bd-80608c0e5c6866d2bb4225200eb51a98 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-25  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165696 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165696 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/laptop-notebook-organising-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='laptop-notebook-organising'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/laptop-notebook-organising-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/laptop-notebook-organising-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Don&#039;t let the curriculum intimidate you - you got this! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9wib40-1f8dfa1cbd62f2af00250e8fa52a7408\">\n.flex_column.av-9wib40-1f8dfa1cbd62f2af00250e8fa52a7408{\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9wib40-1f8dfa1cbd62f2af00250e8fa52a7408 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-middle  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-jy4ae4sq-6ab8a152f2767636b4ec976215df964a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"4. Tip: time management &amp; organisation\">4. Tip: time management &amp; organisation<\/h2>\n<p>Probably the most important point for a good start into your first semester is a great timetable. You should plan it before the beginning of the semester. The syllabus for your degree usually includes a <strong>commented study programme<\/strong> with recommended classes for your first semester. Search for and pick these classes in the <strong>course catalogue<\/strong>. Most of the time, you have to attend lectures from the <strong>study entry and organisation period (STEOP)<\/strong> in the first semester. The course catalogue also includes deadlines for <strong>registering for classes<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>STUWO tip<\/strong>: We recommend an app for your timetable to keep a good overview. The <a href=\"https:\/\/studo.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studo app<\/a> shows you the course title, teacher, classroom and deadlines!<\/p>\n<p>After figuring out your timetable, you can prepare for your classes by getting the recommended <strong>exam literature<\/strong>. The literature is indicated in the descriptions in the course catalogue. If you start reading the textbooks early on, you aren\u2019t as stressed during the semester. Your student ID is also your <strong>university library<\/strong> card!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mctm7w51-0c065c211572e713608bf3bb1444a168\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mctm7w51-0c065c211572e713608bf3bb1444a168 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mctm7w51-0c065c211572e713608bf3bb1444a168 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mctm7w51-0c065c211572e713608bf3bb1444a168 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165696 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165696 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/laptop-notebook-organising-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='laptop-notebook-organising'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/laptop-notebook-organising-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/laptop-notebook-organising-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Don&#039;t let the curriculum intimidate you - you got this! \u00a9Adobe Stock<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ldm24c4s-22dcbbb58cde16b8d79ece24844d3812 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Moreover, you should buy necessary materials in time. Here is a list of the <strong>essentials<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weekly planner or pocket calendar for exam dates, deadlines, homework, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Notepads, notebooks, booklets, etc. for your notes<\/li>\n<li>Pens, highlighters, post-its, etc. for well structured notes<\/li>\n<li>Laptop, tablet or similar devices for online research, theses, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Furthermore, you should attend all of the <strong>information and introduction events<\/strong> at your university since you receive important information on study programmes, registration deadlines, exam periods and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='hr av-ldm2v9rk-84e6977699c4a5737c172b0f6a9f01be hr-short  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6vyk3k-316d653e51c38ede80a56dbdaaf0e473 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ldn7kei1-f26321e4bc4187b8bdbff7a7b3eb6c73 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"5. Tip: Financial situation\">5. Tip: Financial situation<\/h2>\n<p>Housing costs, living costs, university-related costs and other investments can be a strain on your budget. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to evaluate your financial situation beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>How high are your expenses?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rent + ancillary costs (operational costs, heating, warm water, electricity\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Insurances (personal liability insurance, health insurance\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Tuition fees and \u00d6H fees per semester<\/li>\n<li>Groceries<\/li>\n<li>Transportation (car, gas, car insurance, climate ticket, semester ticket\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Phone contract, internet or WIFI<\/li>\n<li>Study material (scriptures, textbooks, notepads\u2026)<\/li>\n<li>Clothes<\/li>\n<li>Excursions and leisure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Austrian Agency for Education and Internationalisation estimates that students pay roughly <strong>1,200 \u20ac per month<\/strong>. This <a href=\"https:\/\/studyinaustria.at\/en\/living\/living-costs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overview<\/a> includes all the categories of estimated living costs.<\/p>\n<p>How high is your income?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In many cases, parents finance their children\u2019s studies completely or partially. Talk about your financial situation with your parents beforehand.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/child-benefit-for-students\/\">Family allowance<\/a>: Until the age of 24, students or their parents can claim family allowance.<\/li>\n<li>Study benefit: Students whose parents cannot support their studies financially can get a monthly support payment from the government.<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships: There are different types of scholarships in Austria (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/performance-scholarship-austria\/\">scholarship based on academic achievements<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/graduation-scholarship\/\">graduation scholarship<\/a>, mobility scholarship\u2026).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/student-loan-austria\/\">Student loan<\/a>: You receive monthly instalments and start paying off your loan after graduation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/jobs-for-students\/\">Mini job<\/a>: It\u2019s usually easy to have a mini job during your studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think about your financial situation before starting your studies. Here are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/how-to-finance-studies-austria\/\"> types of study financing in Austria<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-5zlfnk-a474d46f059f1cd867e1816229d1dff4 hr-short  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6hcd74-28ca42bfc29392d12d2d228d72c080a0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ldm24y5c-aa3835d44a41e61242c55ef468937765 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"6. Tip: Contact student representatives\">6. Tip: Contact student representatives<\/h2>\n<p>There is a great support system for all questions or problems students may encounter. You should take advantage of these consulting services in your first semester:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oeh.ac.at\/service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Austrian Student Representation<\/a> (\u00d6H) can help you with any kind of problem (study financing, study law, discrimination, psychological problems\u2026) and has many offers (information centre, helpline, tutorials, writing mentoring\u2026).<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>study representation<\/strong> provides counselling for questions related to your field of study (syllabus, exam modalities, registration deadlines, internships\u2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='hr av-4isi0g-67054fdf8a6b2217303630cd23a22b24 hr-short  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  hr-left'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4dltc0-2d26ea886845754aa7745cba60f4f44a\">\n.flex_column.av-4dltc0-2d26ea886845754aa7745cba60f4f44a{\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4dltc0-2d26ea886845754aa7745cba60f4f44a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ldm26pd6-5fb630b8008a53f8b52c53783db523bf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 id=\"7. Tip: Enjoy your life as a student\">7. Tip: Enjoy your life as a student<\/h2>\n<p>Your life as a student does not only consist of studying, exams and theses! You will stay motivated and concentrated if you balance out your stress and tasks from your studies with sports, leisure time, relaxation and good friends!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attend sports courses at the <strong>university sports institute<\/strong> (USI). You can get a great workout for little money! Here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/usi-courses-vienna\/\">most popular courses<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li>You can get a discount on <strong>museums<\/strong>, <strong>cinemas<\/strong>, <strong>cultural<\/strong> and <strong>leisure events<\/strong>. Plan your next adventure!<\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of the quiet atmosphere in <strong>libraries<\/strong> or the comfortable surroundings of a <strong>study caf\u00e9<\/strong> for your next study sessions! Here are the best study caf\u00e9s in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/places-to-study-vienna\/\">Vienna<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/study-cafe-graz\/\">Graz<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/coffee-houses-study-linz\/\">Linz<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have the best excursion tips and restaurant recommendations in our category \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/en\/blog\/leisure-time\/\">leisure time<\/a>\u201d!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ldm2u5h4-e6f63e02e1524b8feafd4f3ff87a5dbc\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2u5h4-e6f63e02e1524b8feafd4f3ff87a5dbc img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2u5h4-e6f63e02e1524b8feafd4f3ff87a5dbc .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ldm2u5h4-e6f63e02e1524b8feafd4f3ff87a5dbc av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165702 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165702 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-1030x687.jpg\" alt='' title='students-partying-fun'  height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-1500x1000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Live the student life as long as you still can! \u00a9Christine H\u00e4usler <\/small><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2ztc0g-f41e99dc5e780b123edf9ef34a965528\">\n.flex_column.av-2ztc0g-f41e99dc5e780b123edf9ef34a965528{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 30px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2ztc0g-f41e99dc5e780b123edf9ef34a965528 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ldm2um2a-52b7912e75ad56e3147b465ee0016677\">\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2um2a-52b7912e75ad56e3147b465ee0016677 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-ldm2um2a-52b7912e75ad56e3147b465ee0016677 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-ldm2um2a-52b7912e75ad56e3147b465ee0016677 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-41  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-small-hide av-mini-hide av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-165702 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-165702 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-845x684.jpg\" alt='' title='students-partying-fun'  height=\"684\" width=\"845\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-845x684.jpg 845w, https:\/\/www.stuwo.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/students-partying-fun-495x400.jpg 495w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">Live the student life as long as you still can! \u00a9Christine H\u00e4usler <\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='hr av-ldm2vyup-b80401a6223d286ed5788e9ee8289118 hr-short  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  hr-center'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-20ubxs-6b27198123116afe242eb97943d4269c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ldm28cyu-c5c94bc315ebbf220163cb083caad481 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A little bit of planning and organisation is all it takes for a good start into your life at university so that you can enjoy your life as a student! 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