help! college troubles!!

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HELP! I have never liked school really, and spent most of my junior year in high school planning a gap year for after I graduated. Eventually i just wound up going to a state school, and my second year in…..i have never been more miserable in my life.

I can not find interest in any of my classes, or any of my friends, or anything here really….I work hard and do pretty well, but can barely bring myself to go to class anymore. I’m already dreading next semester, but I can’t really afford to drop out. I’m homesick for the first time in my life, and really cannot imagine 2 more years here. Should I just tough it out and graduate? I don’t know where to turn, and I’m sick of feeling stressed/sad/pathetic. Everyone else here seems to be doing great and loving school…how do I find that for me?

Category: asked November 14, 2013

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Maybe you should just try to find some fun courses. Selecting electives from other majors can be a good way to find out if you have a stronger interest in another subject. I chose many of my electives in psychology and eventually decided to get a degree in psychology. School can be difficult for people who have a more creative personality sometimes, maybe you could try to experiment with a new hobby so you at least have something fun you can distract yourself with when you're tired of studying. I would definitely recommend just staying in school. I know how hard it can be to make yourself get up and go to class every day, but if you take a semester off it'll just take you that much longer to finish your degree, and you may struggle finding employment without it. Try to find something to give yourself a mental "break" and try to tough out your last 2 years. The sooner it's over with, the sooner you can forget about it!
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Just get to know some people (: Get involved socially and that will make it more fun (:
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I know how much easier advice is said than done. I myself had lots of trouble with schools, moving lots and fitting in some days and then going literally days in silence. It's a strange place but when you start to feel comfortable you'll be surprised how quickly friends and life takes off. Your lack of interest sounds partly like a mild depression - it may be worth seeing your doctor just for a bit of advice. Don't be afraid to make a fool of yourself - The biggest 'weirdos' and 'fools' in college still had more friends and support than me! And far more interests! .. Also just get focused and into you work - I find even the things I hate can grab my attention a surprisingly long time if I actually sit down and try. Find a few lovely people on here as 'emergency contacts' perhaps, and then focus on life, good luck!
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I felt the same way as you...you know what I did? I said screw college, and I joined the Marine Corps. Don't get me wrong, I learned a lot, changed for the better, became an adult and a man, but now I cannot wait to go to school and be free. Don't take it for granted, I wish I hadn't sometimes when times get bad. And in the military they do, quite often.