Change of subject or drop-out

If it turns out that ...

·         ...the chosen course doesn´t meet your previous expectations,...

·         ...your motivation to study and your range of abilities don’t match the demands of the course,...

·         ...failures in and frustration with the course are accumulating,...

·         ...your qualification or work goals have significantly changed,...

...there is no reason to bury your head in the sand! On the contrary, it is much more cause to look for a new solution.

Some suggestions for considering new options:

• Which features should a new satisfactory course of study have?
  
• -different contents which interest you more?
  
• -more emphasis on practical work?
  
• -lower demands in individual parts of the course?
  
• -a shorter duration?
• Your previous study experience could possibly supply you with helpful information for your decision.
•  In spite of current difficulties, it may be wise not to give up immediately on the chosen course e.g. if you are still able to meet your study or work goals by changing core areas of your course, or if you are in the position to significantly improve your attitude towards work and your study organisation.
• In order to be able to find a new course of study or way into a career, it is advantageous to re-orientate yourself, to consider new possibilities, to obtain new information. What kind of support do the Psychological Counseling Centers offer with planned course changes or a decision to drop out completely?
  

The Psychological Counseling Centers can help you to see your situation more clearly and to reflect the possibilities which are open to you.

Frequently, the support consists of jointly looking at decision uncertainties as well as suitability and motivational factors. Further, we can help you to implement your decision.