“I was missing something tangible in my studies.”
Concentrated theory, hardly any practical relevance, declining motivation. Many people imagined studying differently. Studying is not the right thing for everyone: one in three people drop out of their bachelor's degree. Leaving can be an opportunity to find something that suits you, for example in one of over 130 skilled trades. A former student dropout reports
First textile management, then linguistics: At university, Clarissa Lotter (24) asked herself: What do I need this for? She no longer asks herself such questions about meaning today. She is happy as an orthopedic shoemaker.
Why were you dissatisfied with your studies?
I couldn't imagine what specific job I would have had after graduating. I was missing something tangible.
How did you become an orthopedic shoemaker?
I always found the job exciting. I looked for available apprenticeship positions online, applied and quickly received an offer. I was even able to shorten the training.
How do you like your craft now?
Going into the trades was a relief for me. I'm not sad about my studies. As an orthopedic shoemaker, I can help people - that's what I want to do all my life.
Clarissa’s tip: “Do an internship alongside your studies. The trades offer just as many challenges as jobs that you have to study for.”
Why craft?
Practice: See results every day.
Money: Earn your own money from the first day of training.
Duration: Students dropping out can shorten the training from three to two years.
Goal: The master's degree is equivalent to the bachelor's degree and enables you to start a company.
Former dropouts who have found fulfillment in the craft report: handwerk.de/walloffame
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