You may be asking yourself questions such as:
- My studies aren't going well. What can I do?
- Is this study program (still) right for me?
- Should I choose something different?
- What can I do if I am struggling to motivate myself?
- Where will my studies lead me professionally?
- What can I do after graduation?
Many students experience difficult phases and have doubts abouts their studies. There can be many reasons for this: The course is completely different from what you expected, the course content is too demanding, or the topics are not that interesting. Personal problems and worries about the future can also make studying difficult.
What can you do if you are having doubts?
If you are having doubts about your studies, it is helpful to take a close look at your own situation and get to the root causes of your doubts. Doubts can offer a chance to make meaningful changes.
When considering your own situation, the following questions may help, for example:
- What factors play a role in my doubts?
- Which thoughts repeatedly come to mind about my studies?
- What do I like about my study program?
- What do I find stressful? What is missing?
- What is going well in my studies? What is not going well?
- What would motivate me to continue in my studies? What is causing me doubts?
Regardless of your individual circumstances, one thing is clear: the University of Stuttgart provides a wide range of support services which can offer assistance.
Who can I speak to about my doubts?
If you are having doubts about your studies, please contact our team at the Student Counseling Center.
We can look at your situation together, answer your questions, and discuss the next steps in line with your goals. If necessary, we can also recommend other points of contact within and outside the University of Stuttgart.
Please feel free to contact us:
Please choose as subject "Student counseling service (ZSB)".
Our tip: Information Event – Doubts about your studies
Once each semester, the Student Counseling Center, in collaboration with the team of the Agentur für Arbeit (Federal Employment Agency), hosts the online information event “Doubts about your studies: Continue, change, or drop out?”. Please check our calendar for upcoming events.
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