Training or studies?
I'm currently studying biology for two semesters, but haven't done anything to date, really nothing, especially since I'm losing interest very quickly, partly because I didn't have any chemistry or physics, and also the thought of another 3-4 years for the bachelor's, then a few more for the master's, that will be abroad (since there aren't any in Germany) and possibly a doctorate depending on the course, then I'll be finished in my early 30s. I'm currently 22. And then there are the very poor job prospects, especially in the branch of biology that I plan to go into.
I'd already studied something before, computer engineering, which I dropped out of very quickly. Then I worked for a year, and now I'm studying biology. Before that, I trained as a social worker and, at the request of my math teacher—since I'd always been a straight-A student in math up until then—I got my vocational college entrance qualification in health and social work.
Studying math alone is not for me.
I actually wanted to study nursing, but two weeks before the application deadline I applied for biology, 200km away. I wanted to be quite far away from my hometown, and biology was the only available course.
I know how demanding studying is, especially the learning, which has caused me problems in every course I've studied. Up until now, I've never done anything for school, neither homework nor any voluntary work, except for math, which I really enjoy and it's really easy, but I didn't want to study just math.
I would really like to study to see it because I find it really interesting, but I have no idea what to do.
Above all, I am the first of the entire family, although other members could have had very good opportunities as academics, and the fact that I am the first is praised very often (daily) & it makes it extremely difficult for me to drop out again
I applied for a training position as a nursing professional and was accepted. I plan to do further training as a nursing manager afterwards.
I won't be receiving student loans anymore either, as my grandfather is giving me a house and some land. I live alone and can't count on any financial help from my family. I can't work alongside my studies; it wouldn't be feasible for me; it would be too stressful and overworked.
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So, studying something for "prestige" or just because you don't know what else to do is, in my opinion, a waste of time. At least if you want to achieve something financially with it.
Before you change your major again, you should be sure that you want to work in that field and that it reflects your interests. I studied computer science, and we had electrical engineering, among other subjects. I hated it and struggled to pass that module because I had zero interest in it and it was very difficult for me. So I can understand how difficult it must be to complete a full degree when you're actually not interested in the subject at all, and the job prospects aren't that great.
Surely there's a student advisory service in your area? What about internships? Another thing you can do beforehand: just sit in on a lecture or two and watch it.
An apprenticeship is also an option, of course. But you should be fairly clear about that beforehand, too. Three years is also a long time.
In any case, I definitely wouldn't base your decision on the opinion of your family or those around you. You have to make it happen, you have to work in the job later on, and you want to be happy with it, not your family. I would completely dismiss that idea.
Get an apprenticeship. Neither intelligence nor motivation are enough for a degree. That's okay. That's what most people do.💪👍🙋♂️
I don't see you getting a master's degree, let alone a doctorate, if you can't muster the drive needed for a bachelor's degree.
Think about what exactly you want to do, or at least be sure about the direction.
Then get an apprenticeship. If you enjoy the job, you can continue your education.
The whole reputation thing is a completely wrong way of thinking.
There are now students everywhere.
Skilled workers with good training, on the other hand, are less common.