Sick of college

[ratzskinakie]

Im 20 yrs old, 3rd yr in college. I go to a boring college in Utah (I have to go there for tuition purpose). I barley pass my classes, I know I can do better, but I simply dont want to cause school aint my first priority right now.

 

My life aint bad, im fairly happy person, good friends, who just manages to live. I know education is important and all, but its somthing that I feel that can wait. Right now I just still feel young, not mature enough, still rely on my parents alot.

 

Though I feel the need to go out there and explore more, like I want to travel far, have fun, find myself more, grow up some more, and all that. Then return to school in the future. I know many of you would just say "just go do what you really want to do" but its really not that simple.

 

Though its really no big deal, I just want to know if any of you guys have ever felt the same way, about thinking of leaving school to just have fun, what you did about it?

 

Im just begining to think its because im in Utah, but there is not much I can do about that since out of state tuition is lot $$$

[HotCaliGirl]

I would block out the thought of wanting to do anything else until you graduate, especially if you don't have the financial means like you say. It's like being on a strict diet but wanting to eat cake whenever you feel like it. Tell yourself "no" and don't make it an option so you finish school and create the means to be able to then travel whenever you want without distracting yourself...maybe you're not a "school type" and are looking for an excuse to exit.

[Outcast]

Make the idea of 'having fun' when school is over your motivation to stay in school. Promise yourself that you'll only go have fun if you finish. It's only a couple of years - it'll go by before you know it and you'll be SO glad it's over and done with and not looming on the horizon. Then you can go have fun and really feel free. In the meantime, you can get a part-time job to save up money for your great trip.

[blind_otter]

I would actually recommend taking a break for a year (no more than that) and travelling for a bit. It really isn't that expensive if you plan well and stay on a budget. It is a growth-oriented experience, gives you broader cultural horizons, and can help you figure out what you want to do professionally. I went straight through college and ended up traveling afterwards. I wish I had taken a break to establish my bearings because IMO 20 years old is too young to pigeon hole yourself into one profession.

[jerbear]

I agree with Blind_otter on the traveling however I would consider finishing your education first before traveling. Do the traveling after you graduate, think of it as your graduation gift to yourself.

 

Having a BS degree is something noone can take away from you. Regardless of whether you finish or not, guess what, there will still be BS for you! (pun intended) Life's BS by not have a college degree vs. BS from a college. You will still get life's BS with a degree but a different kind.

 

Most people change professions about 5-7 times during their lifetime. So don't worry to much. Get the education, get the means of supporting yourself, get the ability to hold a job, travel. It is one thing to have dreams, it is another to be able to pay for them, make it true, and say "I did it"

 

Since you have 1 more year left, finish it.

[MarcoInaros]

I agree with Blind_otter on the traveling however I would consider finishing your education first before traveling. Do the traveling after you graduate, think of it as your graduation gift to yourself.

 

Having a BS degree is something noone can take away from you. Regardless of whether you finish or not, guess what, there will still be BS for you! (pun intended) Life's BS by not have a college degree vs. BS from a college. You will still get life's BS with a degree but a different kind.

 

Most people change professions about 5-7 times during their lifetime. So don't worry to much. Get the education, get the means of supporting yourself, get the ability to hold a job, travel. It is one thing to have dreams, it is another to be able to pay for them, make it true, and say "I did it"

 

Since you have 1 more year left, finish it.

 

I wanted to travel too but when I graduated I had 40,000 $ in loans to pay off. So here I am, 26 years old with a bachaelors degree, and I have never traveled outside of my own state. College has turned me into a hick.

[Touche]

I felt just like you did at your age so I dropped out. Got an apartment, a job (dead end) and travelled a little bit. I spent the next several years floundering a bit and regretting my decision to leave school. I finally went back many years later and did graduate.

 

All I can tell you is that it's one of my biggest regrets in life. Not finishing school early, I mean. But that's me.

 

Maybe you should drop out for one semester and work. Then go back. Sounds like you're just a little burned out and may need a break. I just hope you don't take a break for as long as I did!

[justagirliegirl]

I would finish school. The thing about dropping out is that life happens and you end up 10 years later not having finished.

 

The 1-2 years left is a very very short time in your life.

 

Most people do change jobs and careers a lot so no need to worry about getting locked into one profession.

[jerbear]

I wanted to travel too but when I graduated I had 40,000 $ in loans to pay off. So here I am, 26 years old with a bachaelors degree, and I have never traveled outside of my own state. College has turned me into a hick.

 

$40,000 in debt at 26 is reasonable. I've seen $200,000.

 

Traveling outside the state is really not hard, for about $2000 you can have an very good extended weekend trip. I've done one month in Milan, Italy on $5000. So I know it can be done. I know people who ventured out and did travel.

 

Travel after getting the degree, even if it is a semester abroad. Take a month off to travel before showing for day 1 of your job.

 

Now depending on the degree you got, what job you got, it influences the ability to pay the loan and save money. Stop drinking 3-5 lattes a day and see how far the saving goes.

 

One year is actually pretty short and getting a degree is something that can be finished and worth the effort. Life happens and finishing it 10 years later is different for a guy versus a girl. Want money well you can't get more if you can't get a job because it requires a degree.

[suegail]

I do understand how you feel, but I would still encourage you to go ahead and finish your education and hopefully thereby get on your feet financially. I think young people tend to feel that those who are in their life, (your parents, for instance) those who are helping them, will always be there, and yet, what if tomorrow something did happen and your parents couldn't be there for you? That could happen. It does happen. That would turn your life into a pretty desperate struggle. Gain your independence. Work for it...