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Learning conditions and student orientation. Topics: 1. Subject of studies and university admission: first course of studies or second course of studies; subject combination; application via ZVS; degree sought; type of high school graduation or entitlement to university admission; type of high school. 2. Experiences and main focus areas in the upper level: attendance at the reformed upper level; high school graduation subjects; average grade in final report; education before and activity after high school graduation; content connection between education or employment and major subject; reasons for taking up studies after education; characterization of the situation before start of course of studies; consideration of alternatives to studies. 3. Education choice and expectations of studies: motives for choice of studies; extent to which informed about selected questions of college studies; assessment of the usefulness of change of university, research practical training, studies abroad, specializing, studies beyond major subject, practical work experience outside of university, occupational training, university policy involvement, rapid conclusion of course of studies, supplemental qualification through second course of studies as well as doctorate for personal development and to improve employment prospects; benefit of college studies; preference for studies oriented on inclination or later occupational chances; characterization of personal major subject and the demands placed. 4. Study and work habits: skills mastered and work techniques regarding optimal learning and studying; self-assessment of concentration ability, one´s own initiative, ability to grasp new ideas, pleasure at discovering, critical faculty, care and accuracy at work; evaluation of knowledge provided in school; participation in preparatory or bridge courses; number of hours each week for selected study activities; attending courses beyond major subject; study and achievement...