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Panel discussion on the "diversions to university" at the University of Wuppertal

20.10.2025|11:13 Uhr

On 6 November 2025 at 2 p.m., the central student guidance and counselling services (ZSB) of the University of Wuppertal will be hosting a panel discussion on the topic of "Detour to university". In this hybrid event, Jennifer Abels, student counsellor in the "Projekt bergauf. Perspektiven bei Studienzweifeln" ("Project uphill. Perspectives in case of study doubts"), together with her colleagues from the Employment Agency, the Bergische IHK and the Düsseldorf Chamber of Crafts and Trades, will answer urgent questions from students who have doubts about their studies.

No doubt, everyone has doubts sometimes! And these can be normal and temporary. But what happens when students wonder whether a degree programme is right for them? How do you get out of it? And what do potential employers say about the "diversions to university"?

The advisors from the Central Student Guidance and Counselling Services, the Employment Agency, the Bergische IHK and the Düsseldorf Chamber of Crafts and Trades talk to former students who are having doubts about their studies and show them possible ways to change subjects or switch to training and careers. They will dispel prejudices and give helpful tips on how young people can find their individual career aspirations. After the event, there will be the opportunity for one-to-one discussions.

The panel discussion will take place in person on the Grifflenberg campus on the AStA stage, level ME 04; guests can join in via ZOOM at the same time. In November and December, the central student guidance and counselling services offer a three-part workshop for young people who have doubts about their studies entitled "Recognise your strengths. Analysing and making decisions when in doubt about your studies". There will also be several open consultation hours organised by the Employment Agency and the chambers of commerce for young people who want to drop out of university. Information at www.bergauf.uni-wuppertal.de

Detailed information and dialling-in details can be found at the following link: https://www.bergauf.uni-wuppertal.de/de/thementage-studienzweifel/