Doubts about studying
Doubts about studying
Lack of motivation to study
You imagined your degree programme to be different. You are enjoying your studies less and less or you are not really interested in the content. You ask yourself ...
- What exactly is making me doubt and how can I get to the bottom of my doubts?
- Have I chosen the right degree programme? Is a degree programme even right for me?
- Are the study conditions right for me or would another type of university perhaps be more suitable?
- Would it make sense to take time out to gain practical experience or find out about alternatives?
Overload
You feel overwhelmed by the academic demands, are dissatisfied with your performance and/or your degree course leaves you no time for other things...
- I find the material too theoretical and the demands too high. What can I do?
- How can I improve my time management?
- What study strategies can help me cope better with the workload?
- Can I study for longer than the standard period of study of six semesters?
- I’m an international student and studying in Germany is different from what I’d imagined. What can I do?
Examinations not passed
You have failed some exams (at the first attempt) and have doubts as to whether you can successfully complete your degree programme. You want to know ...
- How can I prepare better for the exams?
- Am I entitled to an alternative type of examination?
- How can I deal with my exam anxiety or who can help me?
- What should I do if I finally fail an exam?
Pressure to perform in the final phase
You are about to finish your studies and realise that everything is getting too much. The pressure is increasing and weighing you down more and more, so you consider ...
- How can I successfully organise my graduation phase?
- What happens if my study time is extended?
- The greater the pressure, the less I can concentrate. What can I do?
- Is it worth studying at all?