{"id":196195,"date":"2023-06-12T15:50:29","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T13:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/doubts-about-your-studies\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T12:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T11:56:47","slug":"doubts-about-your-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.studium.uni-mainz.de\/en\/doubts-about-your-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Doubts about your studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/jgu-base-pageheader>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n

Doubts about your studies? You\u2019re not alone! Every fifth student finishes their degree in a different program of study than the one they started out in.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to actively address your doubts. Whether it\u2019s a change of subject, a different university, or starting into vocational training \u2013 striking out on a new path often leads to more contentment in life. We can help you consider your options and make your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This page presents information on what to do if you\u2019re having doubts about your studies and lists contact points for you. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n \n<\/jgu-base-image><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n\n
<\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n \n<\/jgu-base-image><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\n

There can be many reasons for doubts \u2013 and just as many ways to develop a new perspective. That\u2019s why JGU\u2019s Student Advisory Center, in cooperation with the German Federal Employment Agency (Agentur f\u00fcr Arbeit<\/i>), has developed a special advising concept for students with doubts about their studies<\/strong>. Let\u2019s explore your options together and find a new perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready to address your doubts? Make an appointment for a first consultation<\/strong> online<\/a> or by calling the hotline<\/a> (see phone number and service hours in the contact box below).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/jgu-base-section>\n\n\n

<\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n
\n
\n

You are certain you want to study, but your current program of study isn\u2019t living up to your expectations? You can get confidential and open-ended advice on your options for a change of subject or a transfer between universities<\/strong> in an advising session with the Student Advisory Center. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-buttonitem>\n\n<\/jgu-base-button><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\n \n<\/jgu-base-alertbox><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Were you expecting something else from the general conditions in Mainz or your subject\u2019s particular focus at JGU? Are you realizing that studying at university isn\u2019t what you want? Do you want more practical and less theoretical training? At JGU, several different offices can help you make your decision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-slider>\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-alertbox>\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

If you do not want to pursue a university degree, you have a variety of options \u2013 depending on the professional field, you can look into working at a company or attending a full-time vocational school \/ university of cooperative education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-slider>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Or are you running the risk of not being able to complete your degree course (in time) due to repeat examinations and final attempts, thereby losing the eligibility to take exams<\/a> in your subject? Or have you lost touch with your degree course due to longer breaks and graduation seems a long way off?
<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n\n\n \n<\/jgu-base-teaserbox>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-slider>\n\n\n<\/jgu-base-accordionitem>\n\n\n \n\n

Are you unsure if you can continue studying due to outside circumstances such as financial strain or familial responsibilities? First of all, check to see if there are any opportunities for support that can help you improve your situation and graduate after all. If you still need to take a leave of absence<\/a> or withdraw from your program of study, it is a good idea to schedule an advising session with the Student Advisory Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n
<\/jgu-base-heading>\n\n\n\n

Many students earn their own living and are dependent on employment or other sources of income to finance their studies. If it becomes increasingly difficult or even impossible for you to finance your studies, check to see whether one or more of the following options works for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n