Continue with HAK or change schools for medicine?
I'm going to the second HAK next year. This year, I realized that HAK might not be the right fit for me after all. (1st HAK grade point average: 1.3)
I often ask myself who or what I'm learning the material for. "What good will it do to me?" I ask myself. I'm lacking interest, but I can't go back, and I'm probably missing a lot of material that I'd have to catch up on if I changed schools.
What can I do after HAK? What can I study? Is it possible to study medicine if I transfer to AHS, or is it also possible if I stay at HAK?
I'm not that keen on physics and I never really got it right… (Grade: 3, just under 4) Would I have to catch up on much physics? However, I'm interested in both chemistry and biology.
I don't know if I can go back. I've already submitted my contract for the 2nd HAK (secondary vocational school). Should I still change schools? If so, where? AHS (secondary school)? Is it worth dropping out of HAK?
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You seem to be from Austria, right?
You can study anything that requires a high school diploma, including medicine.
The advantage of the HAK is that you have already completed vocational training, which is not the case with an AHS Matura.
Economics courses are particularly suitable for subsequent studies. Law, business law, tax law, etc.
For some things, you'll have to revisit Latin. It will also be helpful for medicine. However, I had Latin, and after five years, I knew just as little of it as I had at the beginning, and I also managed to get through law school.
What you are currently learning (all business subjects) would have been much more important in my professional practice. I had to catch up on that.
I'm a little surprised that you're only asking these questions now, and that you're not doing it at your school. How did you decide on HAK in the first place?
Like all AHS and BHS, the HAK (university college of higher education) leads to the school-leaving examination (Matura), which is formally necessary for any degree program at any university. Of course, there are some fields of study that have additional admission procedures, such as medicine.
With the BHS, you have a recognized vocational qualification in addition to your Matura. Not a bad thing, generally speaking, even if you don't want to work in a job corresponding to this qualification for your entire life.
You can study medicine just the same, but you will have to revisit Latin.
I understand that you're concerned about your educational and professional future. Your situation isn't unusual, and it's good that you're already thinking about it and considering your options.
My educational path:
To your questions:
1. Continue with HAK or change schools?
You achieved an excellent grade point average of 1.3 in the first HAK (university of applied sciences), which shows that you're meeting the requirements well. However, you seem to lack motivation and interest in the subject matter. If you're seriously considering studying medicine, transferring to AHS (general secondary school) might be a good option, as the curriculum there better prepares you for medical school, especially in the subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics.
2. What can you do after HAK?
After graduating from the HAK (university of applied sciences), many options are open to you, especially in business and commercial careers. You could study business administration, business informatics, or other business-related courses at universities or technical colleges.
3. Is it possible to study medicine?
Transferring to AHS (Academic Higher Secondary School) could facilitate a direct path to medical school, as you'll receive in-depth training in the natural sciences there. However, it's also possible to study medicine with a HAK (Hak) degree, although you'd likely have to acquire some scientific knowledge on your own, especially in physics.
4. What to do if there is a lack of interest and motivation?
If HAK really doesn't suit you, you should seriously consider changing. Motivation and interest are important factors for long-term success and satisfaction in your studies and future career.
My advice:
Consider carefully what would make you happy in the long run. If your heart is in medicine and you're willing to put in the extra effort to switch and catch up on the material, this might be the right decision. Otherwise, you could continue your HAK (university of applied sciences) and consider how you might be able to incorporate your interests in chemistry and biology into another degree program.
I wish you much success in your decision!
best regards