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Are You Doubting Your Studies?

Having doubts about your studies is nothing to be ashamed of. In the course of the studies, approximately every second student considers whether he or she has chosen the right course of study. These considerations have different reasons: It is not always due to the technical requirements of a degree program, but it can also be related to the fact that

  • the degree program or the subject combinations differ from personal expectations.
  • there are only a few practical components in the course of study.
  • the occupational fields and career opportunities after graduation are unclear.
  • the motivation for the study or the subject has decreased.
  • interests and life goals have shifted.
  • financial or personal problems have arisen.

As varied as the backgrounds are, one thing is clear: don't doubt for long, but use opportunities to change your situation!

Students who doubt their studies receive support at TU Dortmund University.

International students who have doubts about their studies are also advised to seek individual counseling.
Here you can find your first points of contact for advice: