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Score with sympathy

Which of us hasn’t received this advice at least once before a job interview? Of course we all have – because who would want to deliberately appear unlikeable in that sort of situation? So this tip might not seem very helpful. On the other hand, maybe there are techniques we can use to make people […]

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Procrastination: this is how you overcome it

Three days before the important exam, the reader hasn’t even been printed out. The project at work has been completed for two weeks, but the project report is still not done. Various studies show how widespread chronic procrastination is. Almost every second Austrian is said to have problems with procrastination. According to Statista, around a […]

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Overcome your nerves

You probably know the feeling: those two days, 10 hours or 2 minutes before an important performance. Your hands are sweaty, your heart is beating quickly and your head feels empty, all the knowledge you have prepared doesn’t seem within reach anymore. Most of the time, this tension dissipates within the first few minutes after […]

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Navigating the sea of distractions

Endless scrolling on TikTok, gripping series that won’t let you go or just nice weather outside – distractions lurk around every corner. Some people continue to work with iron discipline despite any potential distraction, but the majority of us find it difficult not to check our cell phones every few minutes or to max out […]

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Financing your studies – financing options for students

Like most things in life, studying costs money and, depending on where you study and your university or college, it is quite expensive. You can find out here how you can finance your studies and the various options you have. Multiple sources of income for student financing The student social survey also shows that student […]

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Steps to starting your studies in Vienna

This blog post is aimed at prospective students with a school-leaving certificate from a non-EU/EEA country who would like to study for a bachelor’s or diploma degree at the University of Vienna. Would you like to study at the University of Vienna? First, carefully read the content, the admission procedure and the various deadlines (application […]

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Summer holidays – Three months of doing nothing?

After months of learning, countless exams and sleepless nights, we students can enjoy the summer months as if it’s a full-time job. A summer without courses, without exams and without professors. Yet, what do you do with so much time? As a student, you move between all extremes of social categories in the public’s perception: […]

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Reasons why Vienna is actually the most liveable city

“The Economist” has voted Vienna the most livable city for the second time. Why the study gets it right. It doesn’t get any better than this: With 99.1 out of 100 points, the Austrian capital has won the “Economist Intelligence Unit Ranking” of the most livable cities in the world for the second year in […]

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Guide to studying in Graz

Graz is the second largest student city in Austria and it is not without reason that it tops the list of favorites for many students. In addition to its infamous pumpkin seed oil, Graz is known for one thing in particular: a comprehensive range of cultural and leisure activities. For your personal adventure in Graz, […]

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9 unusual tricks and tips for moving day that can save you time and money

Welcome to CoLivi, your destination for high–quality apartments in Vienna and Graz at affordable prices and flexible durations. Join our vibrant international community and experience the perks of CoLivi living. Discover our range of Vienna apartments tailor-made for young professionals and students. Unpack your bags and settle into your new home effortlessly. And if you’re […]

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How to find the fun in your studies again

You sit in the lecture, try to listen to the lecturer and keep getting distracted? Are you really not interested in all of this? And you always skip the lectures in the morning because you don’t feel like it anyway? If you are no longer enjoying your studies and are therefore no longer able to […]

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Tips on how to reconcile work and studies

Going to work and studying – is that even possible? Of course it is! We have summarized 7 tips for you that will help you to balance your job and your studies without stress. Why start studying alongside your job? A degree can help you climb the career ladder. It can also help you make […]

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Time management for study

He who plans earlier … catches the worm ? No: He simply gets less stressed at the end of the semester. Here you will find out all the essentials of what good time management can look like – and what treacherous time thieves are. What’s coming up? The division of time is the framework of […]

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Motivated to the end: Tips for the final sprint in your studies

Many students literally run out of breath towards the end of their studies. Motivation wanes, they suddenly suffer from exam anxiety or feel exhausted over the past months and years. This does not necessarily suggest a successful “final sprint” and a positive start in the (professional) life to come. But what are the reasons for […]

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