Ways to Overcome Doubts About Your Studies
Others have been where you are now. Here, students and graduates share how they dealt with their doubts about their studies—and what path they found that worked for them.
Why Distance Learning Wasn't the Right Fit for Her
As her distance learning program progressed,Anna realized that it wasn’t the course content she was missing, but rather the personal interaction and the structure of a daily routine. After dropping out, she found a career path that better suited her needs and her life.


Between Doubts About College and a Fresh Start
Already after her first semester, Magdalena realizes that her degree program isn’t what she’d hoped for—even though the rest of her life is actually going well. In her story, she shares how she gradually overcomes her uncertainty and finds the courage to make a fresh start.
Dismissed—What Next?
After graduating from high school,Luca starts an IT degree program full of hope, but faces academic pressure, a change in his major, and ultimately involuntary withdrawal from the program. Nevertheless, through his academic experiences, internships, and new connections, he finds his path—toward training as a media designer specializing in image and sound.


Tell us your story!
Have you had doubts, or are you currently in a similar situation? Would you like to share your experiences and support others?
Then email us about your experiences.


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