I. DON'T. CARE.

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I know I've raged on these forums before, but gorramit, it keeps coming back and I have to rage somewhere (my friends only make it worse...). This is about college, and the amount of craps I don't give about college and the intensity with which I hate college are making me incredibly apathetic about a lot of my classes. The only exception being english, which is the only class where I have an A. Math = F, Psych = B, World History = C, English = A, Philosophy = C. This "going through the basics again" crap is ticking me off...HARD. I'm honestly thinking of dropping out after this year and just finding a job and working for a year. I will see where I am at the end of that year, maybe I'll come back, but right now... I. DON'T. CARE. Or maybe I care too much, so much that I'm letting the stupidity of it all get to me. Can any of you offer advice on how to cope with this BS or should I just go with my original plan to drop out for awhile? Also think about it, I have the same chances of finding a job no matter what I do, just one side has more debt than the other...

I think the best thing that you can do in this case is what you feel is right for you. Don't worry about what other people think. They're not the ones who are dealing with the stuff that you're dealing with on a regular basis.

Thanks for replying, and I know I shouldn't care what people think, but that's how I've gotten by all these years, it's a hard thing to fight against you know? I just want to live a simple life, maybe travel the world a bit, you know? College is just getting in the way of that ideal life, or I feel that way at least.

Then maybe you do need a break from it until you feel you're ready to go back or not. I know it can be extremely stressful especially when you really do care so much. Just try to do your best for now and not focus on the grades as much. I know it's not easy, I went through the same thing myself. Just tell yourself, "So what if I don't get all A's and a high grade point average this semester. The world is not going to end!" And it won't. There is so much going on when you go to college or university full time, it can be overwhelming especially for us. Don't be so hard on yourself. Can you withdraw from your Math class this semester? Maybe that would help take some of the pressure off of you.

What's your purpose in attending college? Do you have a goal, or are you attending simply because it's what comes next after high school?

If college isn't going to take you somewhere that you want to go, then why do it?

On the other hand, if college is definitely what's needed for where you want to go, but you are having trouble adapting to it, then maybe cutting back on the pressure. Maybe drop a bear course this semester and next, and make those us in the summer when you can better deal with them.

Clearly you have the brains--the A in English is testament to that. But brains are not the only requirement in university, and maybe a fresh look at your strengths, weaknesses and goals will let you look at your plans in a better light.

Honestly, all I want is a simple life, nothing complicated, my main goal in life is to travel to some new places around the globe eventually. I don't want to be a doctor, or a mathematician (clearly), or anything that really requires a degree, so I have asked myself that same question. Why am I going to college right now? Still not sure on that one, maybe it's because I feel like I have to or else I will fail in society.

You don't want a minimum wage full time job. It is literal slavery. (or feels that way)

Go WWOOFing. World Wide Opportunities In Organic Farming. It costs $30 to set up an account and it gives you direct acces via the internet (and also a printed catalogue which will undoubtedly be out of date due to the amount of farms that join everyday) to farmers who will teach you self-sustainability techniques. Also, you will usually be assisting a farmer who desperately needs help.

Most farms offer room and board, organic homegrown food, and good times for as little as 4 hours of work a day, 5 to 6 days a week. The farm I am living at right now is how I ended up being diagnosed with Asperger's. The farmer here has it and a few of his children do as well. It is amazing. Some places pay you a stipend for your work but, this is more like an internship rather than proper wwoofing.

You should check it out.

www.wwoof.org

Dude, my grades are:


PSYCH111 01 ~ Fall 2011
Grades (65.31%)Check for New Posts D

Hard course

FDMAT108T 01, 02 ~ Fall 2011 Pass
Grades (72%)Check for New Posts

Pass or Fail course

FDREL121 17, 25, 40, 30 ~ Fall 2011
Grades (99.14%)Check for New Posts A

Twas a 100% 2 days ago

FDAMF101 02 ~ Fall 2011
Grades (82.2%)Check for New Posts B

Missing 80 points from a meeting

FDENG101 20, 58 ~ Fall 2011 B
Grades (89.72%)Check for New Posts

Gonna drop some more cuz I forgot to post something, grrrrrrrr

FDSCI101 17, 24 ~ Fall 2011
Grades (84%)Check for New Posts B

Did bad on the first test

And I'm used to being an A student!! !! !

The most important thing that you are trying your hardest....and I've heard it supposed to get easier.

Last edited by chrissyrun on 26 Oct 2011, 3:25 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Without going in to whether or not it's appropriate to be going to college based on your goals Whosinabunker, it probably will get easier. My first semester went so poorly I was on academic probation, and the second semester I made the dean's list.