Overview
The Student Services Team at the University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden supports students in their academic, professional and personal development.
Through its programmes in self-management, learning skills, career planning with mentoring, and support for students facing disadvantages, the department helps students to make targeted use of their resources, tackle challenges constructively and consciously shape their own individual path.
The Student Services Team strengthens students’ capacity for reflection, self-efficacy and future-oriented skills – from the start of their studies right through to entering the workforce – whilst simultaneously creating a connecting link between their studies, the world of work and their individual life circumstances.
Through counselling, coaching, workshops and mentoring, students are empowered to take responsibility for their learning and career paths and to effectively realise their potential.
Self management and learning skills
We offer advice and support to help you tackle the challenges of everyday student life. The issues we cover are wide-ranging. Whatever’s on your mind – take the first step and get in touch: studentservices@fhgr.ch
Together, we’ll look for solutions. All matters are treated in strict confidence. Our counsellor is bound by professional confidentiality.
We frequently encounter the following issues:
Career planning
Location analysis
The Symbolon Profile is a personality assessment designed for the educational and professional environments. This personality profile offers the opportunity to get to know yourself better and to assess your own talents, motivations and reserves of energy more accurately.
You can find further information about the Symbolon Profile here.
Application
Application documents
We review your CV, help you prepare for your interview and coach you through the decision-making process.
studentservices@fhgr.ch
For businesses
The Career Centre at the University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden acts as a bridge between the world of work and higher education. It supports students in launching their careers and planning their career paths. It offers businesses the opportunity to establish contact with potential future employees. Contact: studentservices@fhgr.ch
Long Night of Careers
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the topics of «career paths», «future prospects» and «the world of work». Contribute your expertise, promote your employer brand and/or get actively involved in the programme – this will allow you to establish direct contact with potential future talent.
Workshops and presentations
Use a workshop or a presentation as an opportunity to share your insights with students (e.g. on topics such as the application process, social media or your area of expertise). This allows you to introduce your company to potential future employees and highlight possible career paths within your organisation.
Mentoring Programme
Sign up as a mentor for a period of around nine months and support a student who is about to graduate. Help students prepare for their career start, plan their career path and/or tackle personal challenges – and in doing so, make a valuable contribution to the development of the next generation of specialists and leaders.
Job board
Post your vacancies directly on the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons job board and our job boards.
Mentoring
Tandem mentoring programme: on the road to success!
«On the road to success with personal support.» Would you like to prepare yourself optimally for your career start whilst developing your personal skills? Then apply for the FHGR mentoring programme and secure valuable support for your final year of study. The mentoring programme offers you a unique opportunity to benefit from the experience and knowledge of specialists and managers.
Together with your mentors, you can:
- gain first-hand practical insights into everyday working life,
- drive your personal and professional development in a targeted manner,
- make valuable contacts and expand your network,
- receive advice and guidance for the start of your career,
- and develop future skills that will prepare you for the working world of tomorrow.
Sign up via the call for applications in your third-to-last semester and take the next step on your path to success!
For further information, please contact Riccarda Ryffel, Head of the Mentoring Programme
Tel. 081 286 37 02 or riccarda.ryffel@fhgr.ch
Benefits for mentors
- Passing on knowledge and experience to the next generation
- Gaining fresh perspectives and inspiration from the next generation
- Getting to know talented young people for your own company and monitoring their development
- Gaining an insight into the current higher education landscape
- Contributing to the development of young talent and shaping the future
Benefits for mentees
- Targeted support with career planning and discovering new perspectives
- A better understanding of your own skills and potential
- Increased self-confidence through valuable feedback and advice
- Gaining exclusive insight into specialist knowledge, structures and dynamics from the real world
- Building a strong network that can provide fresh inspiration and support you on your journey
Assistance Measures
If you have a disability or chronic illness that makes studying difficult, you can apply for reasonable adjustments to support your studies. These adjustments are designed to help students with disabilities or chronic illnesses with their studies and when sitting exams. Reasonable adjustments are granted on an individual basis and do not constitute exam concessions.
You can find further information on reasonable adjustments here.
Study Funding
Swiss universities of applied sciences are recognised by the federal government and the cantons, meaning that students are eligible to apply for grants. Eligibility for cantonal education grants depends on the personal, family and financial circumstances of the applicant and their family. In addition to grants, there are other funding options available, such as loans or foundations.
You can find further information here.
Crisis situations
If you (or someone close to you) are in an acute crisis situation (suicide risk or dangerous, irrational behaviour), contact either the police or the ambulance service immediately:
- Police emergency number: 117
- Ambulance emergency number: 144
The Waldhaus Chur Emergency Clinic offers 24/7 telephone first aid: 058 225 20 00
If the crisis situation is not acute, you can obtain valuable support from the following helplines, amongst others:
143 TalkingHelps: Telephone 143
Promentesana: Telephone 0848 800 858
Events and workshops
In-house workshops
A range of workshops on various topics relating to everyday student life are offered. A new programme is available every semester. Participation is free of charge. Registration is usually required and binding. The number of participants is limited.
Long Night of Careers
As your studies draw to a close, it’s time to start looking for a job. To ensure that starting your career isn’t a hurdle but something you can master with flying colours, the University of Applied Sciences of Graubünden organises the «Long Night of Careers» (LNdK) every two years in the autumn. This is a joint event organised by the Career Services departments of various Swiss universities. Its aim is to offer students and employers a unique insight into the topics of «career paths», «future opportunities» and «the world of work».
This is not a typical job fair for students. Companies are given the opportunity to present themselves with a stand and actively engage with participants.
The target audience comprises all students on Bachelor’s and consecutive Master’s programmes at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons.
Further information and highlights from past events can be found at fhgr.ch/lndk.
studentservices@fhgr.ch
External counselling
In addition, external counselling services are available to students outside the University of Applied Sciences. Please note: These services are subject to a fee and are provided independently of the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons. The costs and the details of the counselling process should be clarified directly with the relevant contact persons.
The following external contact persons are available to assist you:
Manuela Widera
Coaching, energy management, leadership issues, team development, workplace health management
www.soluziuns-solutions.ch
widera@soluziuns-solutions.ch
Tel. +41 (0)81 284 04 54 / +41 (0) 79 486 54 36
Paarlando
Graubünden Counselling Centre (with income-based fees)
Coaching, couples and life counselling, conflicts, communication, career reorientation
www.paarlando.ch
info@paarlando.ch
Contact
Head of Student Services
Self management & learning skills and compensation for disadvantages
Team Student Services
Career planning
Mentoring
