Part-Time Study
Project Aims and Approach
Due to the growing significance of life-long learning, nowadays many students face the challenge of combining their studies with multiple additional commitments, be that through work, care obligations in the family, health issues or a combination of all three. Against this background, the project Part-Time Study developed practical solutions making it easier to combine studying at Humboldt-Universität with everyday professional and family life. The project responded to students individual circumstances, regardless of their official status, giving them a realistic chance of successfully completing their studies in spite of multiple burdens.
The main aims of the project were:
- To set up support-networks for students with multiple commitments
- To create opportunities for a more flexible combination of class-based study, independent learning and online study
- To ensure that programme requirements are adapted to part-time study mode
What we offered for students:
- Individual advice on combining studies with professional and family commitments
- Support in creating personal schedules and study plans
- A range of additional classes facilitated through part-time visiting lecturers
- Additional demand-based tutorials (“Begleitendes Lernen”) to provide learning support during the introductory phase
- The development of a range of digital study resources to facilitate flexible learning and independent study