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General group session · 4–12 students

Preparing for a general group session about your career

In the group session you take part in a small group with other students who – just like you – want to reflect on the future, their options and their next steps. You may not know each other, but you share an interest: thinking further about specialisation, the degree project or working life after graduation.

To get as much as possible out of the session you need to prepare a little. You do not have to submit anything, but bring your notes as a basis for the conversation.

Preparing is not about having all the answers – it is about getting more out of the conversation. Together we find out what suits you and how you can take the next step.

The purpose of your preparation

  • Get a clearer picture of your own thoughts
  • Be ready to contribute to the discussion
  • Recognise yourself in others' reasoning – or be inspired by new perspectives
  • Give yourself a chance to put your thoughts into words, even if they are unclear

Prepare for the general group session

Before the session you need to think things through a little. The goal is not to have the "right answers" – it is to bring some thoughts, ideas or questions you want to explore together with others.

This is how you do it:

  1. Read through the questions below.
  2. Choose the parts that feel most relevant to you – you do not have to answer everything.
  3. Write down your answers or thoughts as bullet points – on a computer, phone or paper.
  4. Bring your notes to the session – they become your basis for the discussion.

Reflect and write down

IGeneral thoughts about the future

  • Which questions or choices are you thinking about most right now?
  • What feels difficult, unclear or challenging in your studies or your future path?
  • What do you hope to take away from the session?

IIAbout specialisation

  • Is there a specialisation in your programme that you are unsure about or curious about?
  • What appeals to you in certain directions – subjects, career opportunities, personal development?

IIIAbout the degree project

  • Do you have ideas or areas of interest for what you would like to write your degree project about?
  • Is there something you want to explore in depth – within technology, societal issues, sustainability, etc.?

IVAbout working life

  • What do you think about life after graduation – what do you dream of?
  • Is there a particular industry, role or type of employer that feels interesting?

VAbout yourself

  • Which three qualities do you think describe you as a person or student?
  • Which two things would you like to develop or improve during your studies?
  • What do you think you can contribute in the future – to a workplace, a team or society?

Tips

  • You do not need finished answers – many are in the middle of their process, and that is fine.
  • The most important thing is that you understand your own thinking, so keep it simple and use bullet points.
  • Bring your notes to the session – they help you get started in the discussion.

Welcome to a conversation where you get to explore your possibilities together with others – in an open, curious and supportive way. The group session is led by study and career adviser Joakim Cao.

Digital preparation

Write your answers right here

Write down your thoughts under each question and download a document that you can send to Joakim or bring to the session.

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