The higher education entrance qualification ensures a high level of education, which was often deepened by internships accompanying the studies.

Some dropouts decide against studying, but not against their career aspirations. Then they apply in occupational fields where they can continue. They sometimes have good in-depth specialist knowledge and can build directly on this in the training.

Students have always managed to start their studies before they leave. Depending on the level of the specialisation semester, competence in the areas of scientific work, teamwork, independent organisation of working and learning as well as subject-specific topics and content have usually already been acquired. Last but not least, the process of deciding to leave university also involves other important personal skills and experiences.

During the process of doubting and deciding to drop out, dropouts have intensively considered career alternatives. They have matured in their personal development, are more independent and better oriented and more confident in their professional decisions. They draw increased motivation for their future stage of life from their experiences.

Moreover, dropouts are simply one to two years older and more mature than direct school graduates.