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Doubts about your study programme

What can you do yourself?

Doubts about your study? Are you unsure about your study choice? There is a lot you can do by yourself to clarify why you have doubts. On this page, you will find practical assignments, tests and tips that you can use right away. By reflecting, exploring what suits you and talking about it, you can take the first steps towards a choice that feels right for you. You are in control – and we are here to assist you.


What can you do yourself?

Set a timer for 15 minutes and write down everything you are unsure about. Try to write down your thoughts literally. Leave it for a day and then look at it again. Underline important words. What are you really unsure about? And what is the first step towards a solution? Discuss it with classmates, friends, your parents or your student coach.
Ask your student coach or make an appointment with a study career choice advisor to take a talent scan or study choice test. These tests help you to better understand who you are and which field of study suits you best. This can be a good step towards exploring your doubts.

Other tests you can take: What are your interests? What are your qualities? Look for 10 professions that appeal to you. Get started with these assignments: What suits me?.

With so many study programmes available, it can be difficult to make the right choice. On this page, you will find a step-by-step plan to help you choose a different course. Start by looking back at your (previous) programme and think about what you liked and what you didn't like. Then, identify your talents and interests to discover what you are good at and what you enjoy doing. Use these insights to find programmes that suit you. This will enable you to make an informed choice about a programme that really suits you. Take a look at the overview of the programmes.

Go directly to the step-by-step plan

At Fontys, there are various people who can help you: your student coach or schedule a meeting with a study career choice advisor. A meeting with your student coach or a Fontys study career choice advisor can already provide you a lot of clarity.

So don't wait too long and seek help – we are here to assist you.

Make an appointment with a study career choice advisor

Tips

  • Reflect on your doubts. Take some time to think about why you're unsure about your studies. Write down your thoughts and try to spot any patterns or specific worries. This can help you see more clearly what's causing your doubts.
  • Talk about it. Discuss your doubts with people you trust, such as friends, family or your student coach. They can give you new insights and help you organise your thoughts.
  • Ensure a good balance between study and relaxation. Overwork can reinforce your doubts, so it is important to take time for yourself.
  • Stay positive: having doubts is very normal and see it as an opportunity to get to know yourself better.
  • Set short- and long-term goals for yourself. This can help you stay focused and increase your motivation.
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Not sure what your next step is to get started with study doubts? Take a look at what Fontys has to offer to help you make a (new) study choice.

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Why do you have doubts about your study? Having doubts is perfectly normal and healthy; it gives you insight into what is important to you.

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