Advice and Assistance

Diversity Beauftragte

Hello, and welcome!

My name is Jennifer Spohr, and I’m the IAA’s Diversity Advocate.

If you are experiencing discrimination or facing challenges related to your age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity, appearance, or any other aspect of your identity, I’m here to support you.

You’re always welcome to reach out. I will listen, and I’ll do my best to help you find a solution. Our conversation will be completely confidential.

You can contact me by email at at jennifer.spohr@uni-rostock.de or visit during my my office hour. Online meetings are also available—just email me to arrange a time.

If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can write down your concern and place it in my pigeonhole in the secretary’s office.

Mental First Aid

Hi!

My name is Madeline Becker, and I am the IAA’s certified Mental Health First Aider (Ersthelferin für Mentale Gesundheit).

What does a Mental Health First Aider do?
I am here to support students who are experiencing mental health problems or crises. In my training as an MHFA, I learned to recognise mental health issues, provide information about available support services, and offer initial assistance until professional help can be arranged.

Please note that I am not a therapist—I cannot diagnose mental health conditions or provide long-term therapy. My role is to serve as a first, low-threshold point of contact and support you to get professional help.

When should you come to me?
Whenever you feel the need to talk. You do not need to have a diagnosis or fully understand what’s going on. If you are struggling with test anxiety, having trouble getting out of bed in the morning, feeling unmotivated with your university work, dealing with loneliness, worrying about the future, or suspect that you might be experiencing a crisis but don’t know where to get help my door is open.

How can you contact me?

You are welcome to email me at madeline.becker@uni-rostock.de. However, these topics are often easier to discuss in person. I hold regular office hours during the semester and more flexible hours during the semester break (you find the specific dates on my website).

Academic Advising

Dr. Katja Schmidt

Lecturer in English Didactics

Student Advisor for 'Lehrämter' (trainee teachers) of English

Philologicum

Room 101

Universitätsplatz 3
18055 Rostock

fsb.englisch.lehramt.phfuni-rostockde

Tel.: +49 (0)381 498-2831

Fax: +49 (0)381 498-2594

Online Office Hours:

Fridays, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (by appointment only)

To schedule an appointment, go to “Schedule an Appointment” on my Stud.IP profile

(Please note that any changes to office hours will be announced under the “News” menu item)

Dr. Kristina Kähm is responsible for course placement and credit recognition when changing majors or degree programs.

Office Hours

Before our office hours begin, feel free to contact us by email.: englisch.neues.lehramtuni-rostockde

Hi there! I’m Henrike, and I’m in my seventh semester studying to become a high school teacher in English and social studies. This is my second time serving as a tutor as part of the orientation program at the Center for Teacher Education and Educational Research, and I’m also a member of the Social Studies Teacher Education Student Council.

We’ll see each other either in the cafeteria or at the beach—or during the IAA office hours if you have any questions about the English teaching program.

office hours

Office Hours

To help you get started here at the University of Rostock and in your English teacher education program, the Department of English and American Studies offers office hours run by students for students. We’re here to answer any questions you may have and to address any concerns you might have!

In-Person Office Hours:

Wednesday, 1:00–3:00 p.m.; group room in the Schwaansche Str. Library (up the stairs, on the right)

Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; group room in the Schwaansche Str. Library (up the stairs, on the right)

Online Office Hours:

Tuesday, 5:00–7:00 p.m.; Zoom: uni-rostock-de.zoom-x.de/j/2437017042

Wednesday, 5:00–7:00 p.m.; Zoom: uni-rostock-de.zoom-x.de/j/2437017042

Outside of these hours, you can reach us by email: englisch.neues.lehramtuni-rostockde

Hey! I'm Vanessa, and I'm in my fifth semester of the high school teacher training program. My subjects are English and Spanish. You can find me at a café with a good book, and when the weather's nice, of course, at the city harbor!

I look forward to seeing you during office hours and helping you get started with your English studies.

Dr. Kristina Kähm

Lecturer in English Linguistics

Student advisor for Bachelor's Courses

Philologicum

Room 210

Universitätsplatz 3
18055 Rostock

kristina.kaehm(at)uni-rostock.de

Tel.: +49 (0)381 498-2587

Fax: +49 (0)381 498-2594

Office Hours this Semester (teaching weeks)

Thursdays from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., every other week

(For specific dates and registration, see “Scheduling” on my Stud.IP profile)

_{(Please note that changes to office hours will be announced under the menu item "}_News_")

Esther-Marie Schilling

Lecturer in North American Literature and Culture

Advisor for the Master's course "Culture, Ecology, Change"

Philologicum

Room 209

Universitätsplatz 3
18055 Rostock

esther-marie.schillinguni-rostockde

phf.cec@uni-rostock.de

Tel.: +49 (0)381 498-2584

Fax: +49 (0)381 498-2594

Office Hours this Semester (teaching weeks)

Tuesday from
8 to 9 o'cock

by prior appointment via email

(Please note that changes to office hours will be announced under the menu item "News")

Gareth Vaughan

Lecturer in Applied English

Study Abroad Advisor and
ERASMUS Coordinator

Philologicum

Room 205

Universitätsplatz 3
18055 Rostock

gareth.vaughan(at)uni-rostock.de

Tel.: +49 (0)381 498-2153

Fax: +49 (0)381 498-2594

mobility.iaa@uni-rostock.de

(for questions or issues related to mobility)

Office Hours this Semester (teaching weeks)

Tuesday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

https://bbb-greenlight.uni-rostock.de/b/gar-ytg-snc-fus
(If for any reason this online room link isn't working, please send me an email, and I will offer you an instant alternative)

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