Why am I in college?

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gjeste

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I hate it, I absolutely do.

I guess the reason why I choose to go to college was because it was the thing to do and people said that I was a smart kid so i should do it or I'd be wasting myself, etc.

Well, at the end of this year I will have 51 credits. And I am honestly not all that sure whether I want to keep going or not. It sucks, because if I took classes this summer, I would only have 2 more years, so I'm already kinda at the halfway point,

but seriously I think school does nothing but hamper my confidence. maybe I'm smart but I hate schoolwork with such a passion that I always put it off until the last minute, and because of that I dont end up doing as well,
like I'll probably get Bs this semester. And if I was taking harder classes I'd probably get worse.

I just can't stand it, it really makes me feel like crap and a worthless incapable person, because I lack the motivation to do things the right way here, and do a good job. I swear i procrastinate worse than like anyone else i know. I did my assignment in class today (it was due by the end of class) and basically missed the lecture because I was working on that.

And in the free time when i am not doing homework it seems like the quality of my time is sucky because during that time I'm only realizing that I have something I need to do for some day (like u always do in college) and that I'm putting it off, and if I think about that i feel worthless.

And to be quite honest I'm not even sure if the 'fun' dorm life really does much to compensate for it. I mean ppl dont party, drink, have sex, or any of that (and I'm kind of glad they dont here, because thats not really in my morals)

and well what can i say, college life is a drag and makes me feel like the least productive person on this planet. Maybe I should get another job or something (in the on campus one i have now all i do is sit around and get paid $7 an hour. even during this time I dont manage to get any homework done!) so maybe getting a different job would make me feel more productive, i dunno, i guess i just feel like crap. I mean all i do is go to class, put in a really half ass 2 minute effort on all my studying and assignments, and sure i might come out with passing grades, but it just doesnt feel very fufilling if you know what i mean.

 
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kerokeroppi82

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I'm about to graduate and still ask the same question...just get your paper and get out, at least its easier to find a job with it
 
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It's college, if you're doing hard science classes and getting B's, be very proud. Besides, the fact is, you'll never amount to sh!t without a college degree. The doors of the world will be closed to you, no matter how smart you are.

My advice: Take the summer off, live a little, and go back to college refreshed in fall. So what if it takes an extra year, it'll make life worth living.

Sit back, relax, have a :beer: and ogle all the ladies on campus, it is getting into spring, after all.
 
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Rent

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Originally posted by: Pepsei
You can always quit school and go work for McDonald's.
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Work enough sh!tty jobs and you'll be dying to go back to school. I know I am.
 
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Xionide

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Originally posted by: Pepsei
You can always quit school and go work for McDonald's.
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Yeah cause you know thats his only option.
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-Xionde
 
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Xionide

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I know exactly what you mean dude and I am in high school. F all the haters.

-Xionde
 
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Pastfinder

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Find an organization, or a group of sorts. That will help a great deal. Don't say there isn't a group for you, colleges, no matter how small, have tons of groups, or make your own.
 
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CptObvious

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I felt that way all the way through high school, college, and even in law school. I guess I'm a glutton for punishment. For some people life is much better after getting out in the real world.
 
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Harvey

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If you can get it, the degree is worth money to your future, but beyond that, some of the most important things you'll learn are how to study and how to interact and compete with a brighter peer group. The side stuff you learn will be at least as important as whatever your major is.

Take advantage of the fact that this is the best time in your life to be in school. Later, you'll be much more concerned about how you're supporting your life act.

Side note. If you have the opportunity, and you're sure you can get back to school, taking a year off and working in the real world will give you plenty of perspective about why you want to finish college. I know. I did it, but I was lucky enough to have folks that put up with me and helped after I figured it out.

Good luck. :)
 
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DrNoobie

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Originally posted by: Xionide
I know exactly what you mean dude and I am in high school. F all the haters.

-Xionde
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High school is a requirement, you have to go, or take your GED. College is an option. You don't like working hard to learn and better your future, take up a trade. You can make good money in trade work. It's going to be hard work, and you won't have the possibilities that college will give you, but you can lead a fruitful life. You don't like working in college, leave. F all the ignoramuses.
 
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gjeste

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Originally posted by: Pastfinder
Find an organization, or a group of sorts. That will help a great deal. Don't say there isn't a group for you, colleges, no matter how small, have tons of groups, or make your own.
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the selection of groups at this school is maybe a little better than the selection of groups at a community college.
They are all either centered around ministries or student government it seems.

I guess I'll have to make my own. :/ hope that turns out successful
 
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replicator

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Take some time off. I was like that before too.

After you see what life is like without a degree, and work a bit in crummy jobs, you'll get enough motivation to come back and do better.

Perhaps you have some personal growing up you need to do outside of school. Get it out of your system, then come back when you are ready. An extra year is not a bad thing. You still learn and grow when you are not in school.

Look at the big picture..

Gandhi said something like 'whatever you do in life will be insignificant, but it is important that you do it.'
 
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WinkOsmosis

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Maybe you need a major you like. I know you like computers, but step away from the CS/EE/etcetc. Unless you go to a dopey specialized school.
 
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