Information for parents

Many parents ask themselves how they can help their children when it comes to making a decision about what field of study they should apply for or what kind of job would suit them. Most of mothers and fathers made their own decision decades ago. Even parents who are good at remembering their own decision making ask themselves, if they can possibly compare the time back then with nowadays. Additionally, youths often meet their parents’ well meant advice with scepticism.

Nevertheless it is important that young people receive help during this important period of orientation. Only people who are informed sufficiently are able to make a good decision.

At this very point young people are beginning to benefit from the Studienkompass programme (compass of studies). Studienkompass helps its participants to gain insight in their individual and job-related chances of development. The programme offers professional help of orientation to those who consider studies a possibility. Furthermore participants are encouraged to proceed successfully on their new way.

Students who ask their parents to inform themselves about Studienkompass most probably consider going to university and study. Therefore we have answered questions about the programme which parents are likely to ask. Parents who want more information are invited to contact the members of the Studienkompass staff and to attend the Studienkompass-Information-Evenings. Here they get the chance to ask further questions and meet the members of the Studienkompass staff personally.