The proof of the pudding is in the eating!

"What do you want people to think of you?" - Most of us have probably heard this statement more than once in our lives.

The most important message first: it doesn't matter what people think, what matters is what YOU think of yourself.

You are allowed to change your mind.

You are allowed to change your mind.

And you are allowed to do all of this for yourself in order to be happy.

You are not the person you were a week, a month or a year ago. You meet people who have a lasting impact on you, gain experience and expand your knowledge in all areas of your life every day.

Society gives us the feeling that it is only possible to become successful  if you follow through with what you have started. Dropping out of an apprenticeship or course of study? That's not right. Then you've failed, you'll be ridiculed and then nothing can become of you anyway.

Aside from the fact that we’re all already something when we’re born—that you’re already you and have everything you need inside you to be the best version of yourself—all of that is pretty good nonsense!

How is anyone supposed to know right after graduating from high school what’s right for them? The world is your oyster—you have countless possibilities, whether it’s an internship, a voluntary social year, a year as an au pair, an apprenticeship, or college. All these options can make us feel uncertain, which isn’t a bad thing. If you’re also someone who gets really excited easily, you’ll probably find it even harder to decide what you want.

Often, we don’t dare to reconsider our decision, to drop out or quit something in order to explore new paths that might lead to greater happiness. The feeling of being a failure begins to take hold. You feel less worthy because you identify so strongly with your career path—that’s exactly what society expects of us. But your health—both mental and physical—is the most important thing in your life; stress, pressure, and dissatisfaction will make you sick in the long run. Every decision you’ve made and every path you’ve taken enriches you. Don’t see it as a failure, but as a way to “get to know yourself better”—to understand your needs, strengths, and passions.

After dropping out of university, I applied for an apprenticeship and feared that my decision would backfire on me. I was even ashamed in a way. In the end, I was told that, among other things, I had got the job precisely because of this experience and my development.
So why don't we finally reprogram our minds? See an opportunity in everything instead of the negative? Why do we make ourselves small, even though we can all make a big difference?

So make the wrong decisions, live your life to the fullest and find something that lights the fire in you, no matter how long it takes!

The HSZG offers you exactly these opportunities! To try yourself out. To find yourself. To make new decisions. And above all - to grow.

The variety of degree programs and the small seminar groups are perfect for getting into areas that spark your interest! By sharing your experiences with other students, it is also possible for you to change courses within this university. Exams can be recognized, the student advisory service is there to help and advise you and fellow students who become friends can support you on an emotional level!

The proof of the pudding is in the eating - dare to try!