The Social Department is your advice and contact point in the AStA for all social questions concerning your studies.
TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advice on the AStA social fund and student finance (including BAFöG advice)
- Social inequality at the university
- Finding accommodation
- Enhancing soft skills and the basics of academic work
- Organisation of studies and orientation during studies
- Counselling for students with children
- Counselling for working-class students’ and networking with ArbeiterKind.de
- Organisation of the lange Lernnacht
- Organisation of book flea market/book bazaar
- Organisation of the clothing and plant exchange parties
- Organisation of lectures and courses
THE ASTA BOOK FLEA MARKET
Our book flea market is taking place again in June! From June 10-12, you can buy all the books from other students for a small price every day from 10 am to 3 pm.
If you would like to sell some yourself, you can find the registration form and all further information here (only in german):
The AStA is currently planning another sales opportunity as part of an outdoor flea market in the first week of July. If you would like to sell your books there as well, you can indicate in the registration form that your books will also be sold there. We will then keep them until then.
SOCIAL COUNSELLING
Whether you need help finding a place to live or organising your studies, have questions about financing your studies, financial worries or any other concerns – you will always find a contact person with an open ear. We will advise you to the best of our knowledge based on our experience and, if necessary, refer you to the relevant authorities. Your enquiries will be treated discreetly and only forwarded in consultation with you and anonymously if necessary. Please contact us by email with your request. If necessary, we will arrange a meeting.
STUDENT FINANCING
In our “Grünschnabel” we offer you a comprehensive overview of the topic of financing your studies. From BAföG to scholarships and KfW loans, you can get an initial overview here. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us or the BAföG advisory service of the AStA.
SOCIAL FUND
In case of financial difficulties, all students have the opportunity to apply for an interest-free student loan up to the current Bafög maximum rate. We can also provide cash and non-cash assistance, for example, for study books, etc. If you have any questions about the social fund, you can write to us at any time.
YOUTH HOSTEL PASSES
You can borrow German Youth Hostel Association passes from us in the Social Department. Just contact us by e-mail.
STAFF
Main Speaker
Florian Krohs (he/him)
Co-Speakers
Anna Ingerberg (she/her)
Maxim Maier (he/him)
Free Member
Luisa Hartlage (she/her)
Alicia Schmit (she/her)
*The speakers of the AStA perform their tasks on a voluntary basis and are therefore not available at all times. Inquiries will be answered as soon as possible according to the volunteer capacity.