I really appreciate this video. The YT community hardly talks about their “failures” in real time. Honestly last year I left school after 4 years pursuing an economics degree. Since I was 16 I thought I always wanted to do it, it’s crushing me now realizing it might not be for me. I left promising my mom I would go back, but now I don’t feel it was right for me. Finding it difficult to express that for the exact same reason you have - I am a people pleaser , especially my mom
Dropped out four years ago after first year, could not put myself through it. I struggled after cause I was still financially dependent on my parents, super encouraging to hear that I'm not the only one and it all worked out.
Thank you for this video, I dropped out of uni just today after 5 years of studying pharmacy. I absolutely hated it, I was only forced by my family to do it and it destroyed my mental health and also my relationship with the family. I have a part time job as a 3D graphics designer and now I can finally focus on that.
@@uluomu Yes, my life is a lot better now. I finally found out what makes me happy and what I would like to do in life, so I am going to study something completely different + meanwhile I gained some new job experience. It was the best decision of my life to leave that dump. :D
@@uluomu If you can finish it, I'd recommend it. Having a degree is valuable regardless of what it is. I dropped out (Bristol University, Comparative Religion) and I do regret it. However if you are really struggling psychologically, dropping out may be the most loving option
Im studying business currently and on disertation year, I wanted to take a gap year due to this pandemic, but my parents insisted that I continued onto final year, even though I knew this was not the correct decision for me I listened to my parents. I am now going to drop out, many will call me mad at this point with six months to go, but it is causing me unbelievable stress, but I have alot greater aspirations of starting my own company rather than working for someone else earning £30,000 a year.
2kill I’m going through the same thing. I’m a 4th year student and I’m studying business too. I’m know my parents will be disappointed, but I don’t see the point of continuing. I want to own my own company as well
@@ashleycornejo99 What company are you planning on starting? And you need to do what’s right for you, I have now left, but feel more positive and am looking for a job just to put me in the right direction, such as sales or marketing.
After studying aboard for 5 years, changing uni and my major, taking long gaps during 3-year-lockdown back home in China, I went back to uni but frequently getting sick when I was stressed out because of assignment clashes. Finally, I drop out too. I never thought that I would be that “college drop-out” in a million years while everyone else finished their master degrees successfully… Every time I see their IG shares of graduation day, my heart is ripped to pieces.😢💔 I really appreciate your video and hope we will pull through one day❤
Thank you. I found this video when I was at my lowest, and after a few days of difficult conversations with professors, family and friends, I have finally dropped out of chem after 3,5 years. The feeling of knowing that you made the right choice is not a feeling that can be explained, you will just know. Do what's right for you.
@@olympic-ass-eater I loved the practical lab work in chemistry, and I have been learning baking over the past half year - so current plan is to take a baker's education! Before that I will just be working part-time (or full time if I can find it) for maybe a year. Hope this helps.
I'm also a chemistry honours student. I'm in my 6th semester ( last year of graduation) but I am hating this subject. I failed back to back in 4th, 5th semester. That means it will take another year to complete graduation. I want to dropout but my parents will not allow me. I hate it. I hate myself the most because it's my decision to take honours...i used to like chemistry, especially those practicals. Now, I can't look into my father's eyes. I will never make them proud. And if i dropout then? I don't have anything in mind. I don't know what my passion is!! Nothing interests me. I'm tired of everything. I think it's better to be gone. I'm ashamed of myself.
I'm a 1st year and I find it hard to keep going when I have little interest in my degree. I initially wanted to study my engineering degree because I wanted to have something that could maybe make me interesting, and because I wanted to make my family proud. But I guess I realised I've been trying to live up to expectations that I have almost no desire to reach. It sucks, because I don't have anything to fall back on if I were to drop out, and my parents would be extremely shocked with my decision. Edit: 2 months later I’ve gone done a completely different path and I’ll be starting fresh in a few months.
@@deanwinchester6979 Honestly I'm not really doing much right now, but I should start familarising myself with my new course when I start again as a 1st year in September. I guess I'm just at home right now, chilling out most of the time (sounds super lazy lol). Anyway, sorry this will be pretty long. After some thinking earlier this year, I realised my engineering degree was not for me at all and it was the wrong degree for me - because of reasons like my old course being boring and something I couldn't see myself doing for the next 4 years (it got so bad I had an early life crisis since I dreaded the jobs related to the degree after graduation lol). So I decided to transfer to another course and then suspend my studies. I was able to transfer to another course without having to go through the whole UCAS process since I contacted my uni and asked if I could switch to another course at my uni (accounting). Switching to another course at the same uni = internal process, so no need for re-applying through UCAS, as long as you suspend your studies not withdraw. Also, suspending studies before April 12th means I don't have to pay 100% of this year back, but instead 50%. Idk if I'll like my new course though which is something I'm worried about, but I guess I should try to come back in September with an open-mind. Anyway, how do you feel about your law degree? Do you think it's something you'd like to continue studying for the next few years or would you consider transferring to another course? It's ok though if you're not sure what to do at this moment in time. These decisions can be life-changing, for example mine probably is since I've switched to a completely different course with completely different job prospects.
@@1bh2nd3md thanks for your reply! Honestly I’m the same. I can’t see myself studying and working in this field for the next maybe 10-20 years of my life. I feel like it’s draining and not something I actively chose, but rather just went with the flow and ended up doing it. Similar to you I had a bit of an early life crisis (lol) this time last year while I was doing a Foundation year, and then made the mistake of not actually thinking about what I wanted out of life and my future and just decided on Law cuz that’s what everyone around me told me would be a good choice. Obviously that was a mistake and now I’m just rethinking what to do. If I should stay (as I keep hearing that it suits me so much and I’d be good at it although I really don’t think it’s what I want to do) or change majors or drop out entirely. Like you said, it’s really a life changing decision and honestly quite crazy that they think trusting fresh school grads to make a choice that will determine their future. Anyway sorry for the rant lol. Accounting sounds interesting, but my advice is definitely make sure it’s a choice you’re confident with. Check out the curriculum and watch TH-cam vids about what it means to be an accountant or accountant jobs, and talk to people doing that major or working in that field. While doing some research I watched a good Ted talk yesterday titled “5 steps do designing your future” or designing the life you want, something like that. It was TedxStanford. Definitely watch it and consider doing some of those steps. It’s a bit long but very helpful. I hope we both make the right choice, and this goes for both of us but no matter what happens, we’ll be okay as long as we have the drive and determination to succeed. God bless you!
@@deanwinchester6979 I guess there's some comfort in knowing others go through similar things to you, but I still feel bad about the fact that you also had a bit of an early life crisis lol. And exactly, there's a lot of pressure young people face to go to uni to study whatever subject. I too thought about dropping out, but idk what I would do if I did drop out. But now that I haven't dropped out, maybe I'll come to the same feeling of "what do I do now?" in a few years if I manage to graduate lol. Random but I just realised that judging by some of the words you used (e.g. school grads), you're not from the UK like me? Lol I'm sorry I kinda assumed that to begin with. If you're not from the UK and familiar with the UK uni system thingy, "UCAS" is just a website you use to apply to UK universities. And it's ok! Sometimes we all need to rant, because you can only keep things in for so long, am I right? I appreciate your advice a lot - I've seen a video of someone shadowing an accountant but still, idk if it'll be for me. Maybe I'll gain some interest once I start my course. And I'll definitely check that video out by TedxStanford, thank you for the recommendation! I hope whatever choices you make in the near future are choices you're confident and comfortable with too (though just like me, perhaps you'll still have the occasional feeling of doubt, which I guess can be normal-ish? Idk lol). God bless you too and I really hope things work out well for us. Take care of yourself
I dropped out this year after my first year, didn’t see the point in completing the degree when I didn’t even want to work in the field. Instead, I’m doing an apprenticeship now and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made, in my eyes they’re so much better then uni
Wow! Honestly this is how I feel. Specially when you said about not letting people down. I feel trapped of what is expected from me. I am resitting my 3rd year in Design and I love design, but not what the uni expect from me. I do not fit well in the educational system. Thank you this video :) I have a job that allows me to be self employed while I can persue photography and digital content :)
im basically in the same spot 3rd year of uni but still in my second year. deciding to move back home becuase of how much it has affected my health and mental health. Im planning on transfering, this really helped and gave me the confidence to do it and now im for sure transfering out. So thank you so so so much best of luck.
Wow it’s almost like I’m listening to myself. You made the right decision my biggest biggest regret is doing this course. I got a third in the end.. a mark away from a 2:2. Either way still horrible.. I wish I just quit to begin with.
If you are not sure what you want to do - WAIT! Seriously! try different jobs, lots of them, learn to support yourself financially, then you can go into Uni later in life and receive full funding - if you want to.
i cant believe this, im actually so shocked how identical you situation is for me right now. only difference is im doing psychology and im in third year making this decision. im an artist and did it in a level too, but i allowed people and family members to convince me that i wont make enough money and thus be unhappy. i cant believe i haven't touched a brush in 2 years (i used to paint everyday). i wish i had the balls from the beginning (as in deciding not to apply for uni at all) but ive wasted 4 years and all ive gained is the deterioration of my mental health. im so glad to see that im not the only one and to hear that its okay to live your life for you. i dont even care about the debt, as long as im doing things that make me happy and not depressed
Thank you for this! Currently struggling so much on my Aerospace Engineering course and really tempted to drop out! This video makes me feel not alone about it.
Yay! I am in my last year of building engineering and I hate it. I have a study delay so I have now a year left.. I want to quit because I don't want to work in this field anymore. In the beginning I want to be an architect. But now I find out that is not my passion. I want to quit but I know it is a short time left. I already started 2 business and I love doing that. I want to do something more creative instead of this. I have to finish a group assignment but instead am watch this video lol.
I needed this so much u dont even understand. Ive just finished biomed, absolutely hated this degree and considered dropping out right at the very end before my final resits because ive failed everything. But after looking at the withdrawal process and being right at the very end I decided to stick it out. I know ive failed basically 85% of the work. Have no idea what to do now. I mentally could not do the work anymore my brain was just so done. Only way I can describe it is like physical pain but mentally. Im not sure whats going to happen now but seeing your video gives me hope!
@@evelyn1558 yes thank you, ive had an offer to resit the year but im waiting to hear if it will be capped. If they are going to cap it then i will not be returning because I cant put myself through the stress again just to get 40%
I'm 20 now. I never applied to uni and have never wanted to because i was always independent and wanted to be self made. Being older, i realize now that i want to. Plans change. Life isn't a straight line and it takes turns all the time. For this reason im applying for open university. Im aiming for a career in consultancy because i want that to be my new goal. Changing your mind and waiting isn't bad. It means you are completely sure what you want to do
I am absolutely dreading the rest of uni each exam that comes forward or even the workshop feels like climbing a huge mountain and it’s nothing but bleak in between the 2 mountains. I’ve got 2 semesters left and I don’t think I can put myself through it now instead of watching motivational videos to get me to do the work I watch videos about dropping out
Me too. My mental health has severely deteriorated. I only have two semesters left, my final year project is going awful and yeah... Watching dropping out videos now and I don't even know why.
Wow! I can relate to almost everything you said. I'm also the youngest in my family, and I don't want to disappoint my family. I'm finishing my degree but taking an extra year to finish it (since I lost motivation/inspiration my second year). But, after I get my degree, I'll be pursuing something I'm passionate about. Wish you luck on your new path!
I'm here because I'm a first year chemistry student and I don't know if I have what it takes to continue with this degree tbh. I struggle with math and physics and my exams are approaching (literally 1 day away) and I'm probably gonna fail some of my exams because my mental health tanked a few weeks ago. I could switch out- but I feel bad since my parents already paid for this year,,, plus I have no hobbies or passions so I wouldn't know what to switch to. There are benefits for me in terms of completing this degree though so I might (I'm stubborn so I WILL) stick it out for the next 3 years- I just wanted to post this here to remind anyone reading that you aren't alone. It feels so shitty to be in this situation but university won't last forever so it's gonna be over one day...
I'm sorry I'm 3 months late, but I'm just replying to you because it feels like I am seeing a comment from my past self. I will tell you now that if you are going to stick through and continue, you have to be serious and try hard. The mistake I made was continuing with a degree I was losing passion and motivation in. It's not that I hate the subject, far from it, I do scriptwriting and I absolutely love it and did well in it during first year. Its just with online learning, the pandemic, and the passing away of my Grandmother, I stopped trying and stopped showing up to pretty much everything. This meant I failed the year overall, and was given the option to resubmit the 2 units I failed over the summer. Long story short, I was so behind, I couldn't and had to apply to resit the stuff I failed in September 2021. This means I will now be graduating a year later and won't be able to do third year until I get these 2 units from second year done. I will be leaving second year with a grade of 2:2, which is overall very disappointing, and will mean I will have to work my ass off to get it up to a 2:1 in third year. Long comment but moral of the story is if you continue you MUST do it properly and get top grades.
Hope all works out well. Difficult being a full time student and being in a live in relationship too. University life, esp at the beginning is easier when all you have to focus on is yourself and your studies. A degree is great, but life is more important. Maybe you would have been happier chosing a different route and not seeing that as some kind of failure. Learn from the past, but let it go. Stop comparing yourself with others, it will make you miserable. I hope your pain eases. Every day you should tell yourself 10 things you love about yourself. It seems that you are listening more to outside negative comments. Don't feed the negative monster.......I wish you a happy future.....you deserve it.........x
I'm in a similar position, also doing a biomed degree but I'm in 3rd year now. My assignment grades are 2:1 or 2:2 but I have been predicted a 1st. But since coursework is now 50% for each module, they have more weight to them. I just don't know how realistic it is for me to get any 1sts in coursework or exams. I'm happy to graduate with a 2:1 but career opportunities will be more difficult than a 1st. I'm just feeling so conflicted as to continue for another 6 months and get the degree over with or interrupt and come back in September 2021 when things in my life are better. :(( Edit: I've decided not to interrupt and to persevere because I really really just wanna graduate this year and be done with my degree. I definitely am a lot better than when I first typed this comment so I think I should be okay for this semester :D I'm still aiming for a 1st but if I end up with a 2:1 I know it won't be the end of the world and I should be proud for passing at all given my personal circumstances and difficulties this academic year
I’ve been told a 2:1 can be better than a 1st in many many circumstances- especially if your CV is full and you were working. It shows your hard work more than a 1st in a lot of cases
@@Eli97-t8v Yes, my academic advisor told me that I can still get opportunities with a 2:1, but a 1st will always increase my chances. I'm working hard towards a 1st but if I end up with a 2:1 then I'll be happy with that given my personal circumstances this academic year :)
Hey I’m literally going thru the same thing rn, 3rd year nearly finished not sure to interrupt but I’m at my lowest can’t study can’t take it seriously what made you continue
I'm in my second year of a bachelor arts and science in environment degree. I've learned quite a lot, opened up as a person and have made some wonderful connections...except I don't like university. I've always grown up as some "gifted child" and felt like there was some expectation from people to go to my local university. I didn't try to go to apply for one out of town, wouldn't dare think of college or a gap year, etc. I have a sense of regret now because I'm not sure what I can even do with this degree nor what I could do with any other type of degree. I'd love to go into paleontology but then I'd be expected to do a Master's and Ph.D which I don't want to do at all right now! It sucks too because I have the funding, I'm making friends, I created a club, etc yet I'm having so many doubts and mental health issues. I also can't stand the scheduling. I've recently developed an interest in barbering and think I could become an amazing barber like my grandfather before me. But I'm trying to make sure that I do want to drop out of my degree and pursue that. I don't want to make an impulsive decision, yet I don't want to wait so long that I never make a decision and just keep going on cruise control. Sorry for the long rant, this isn't even a very recent video.
Very inspiring video - I'm also struggling to get into medschool, and I understand how hard it is to stay motivated doing a biomed degree when the end goal is to become a doctor. Massive respect for having the guts to say no and prioritize your needs over everybody elses. I wish you nothing but good luck in the future - you're an amazingly funny and honest youtuber, and I truly believe you can make it far, both on youtube and in life. I look forward to the next upload :)
I'm in my second year of uni, I'm turning 20 and I've decided today I'm going to drop out, so I appreciate this video a lot. Thought I could stick it out despite failing most of this year but in the end it just wasn't for me. While I wish I hadn't wasted these years just because everyone told me to go uni, ultimately I've made my bed and I'm lucky enough to have the option to drop out with little to no plan.
Exact same position rn, plus with biomed. I feel I’m trading my any social life I have left for studying and I’m not getting 2:1/first grades si what’s the point, bit drunk so bad grammar
I'm a bit in the same situation. I attempted to get into med school for two years but I didn't get in, so I decided to study human biology & physiology by default, since it was the closest to medecine. I'm on my third year AND I hate it, I don't see myself working in this field so pursuing a Master's degree would be useless. I'm really thinking about dropping out after I get my Bachelor degree in June but I'm scared. I don't really know what I want to do yet but college and studying this major feel like a prison.
i'm also studying biomedicine and seriously thinking about dropping out. i'm in my final year and i've realized i didn't like it since second year and when i told my parents their reaction wasn't so good so i tried to force myself to like it for them but i think that i just can't do it anymore. i've been considering doing it since last year and now hearing a lot of ppl stories about dropping out and i think i'll finally have to guts to do it.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I have learnt many valuable things from your video. Some very practical important things, ie. ..about funding! Also the bigger lessons. How to gather all aspects of the core issues of one's life course...not the academic course. The academic is after all just that really...academic. Happy Easter to you. You are so inspirational. And brave. 🙏❤
In my third year now, still thinking of dropping out. Once ask my mom on quitting at 1.5 semester but she seems dissapointed and upset. The same way as my sisters. My mom died left her last word wishing all of us including me to get degree. Its draining.. previously my mom said that I can take any cert and live my life. But my twin failed her pre uni and my eldest sis, my mom hold her study in order for my twin and I study because. I have to take degree that I dont like due to the cost and study earlier in order for them study. I've been thinking of quitting maybe work and pursue part time.
Im in my 4th year of my biomedical chemistry program and i want to drop out.. its been in the back of my head for a few months & I think after watching this, I will..
Lol. You just discribed my life in the first few second of this video, wanted to be a pharmacist like my sister, couldn’t get the cut off mark. Ended up getting biochemist which I realized I hated, couldn’t get out of bed to go to class. Hated the lecturers hated the notes and hated my coursemates I’m in my 3rd year and I’m realizing I’m not gonna be able to finish, I only have a back ground in science subjects due to my parents trying to force me into medicine initially. Starting to realize I like finances. N I can’t study it because of a lack of basic background in it. I’m gonna drop out and I don’t know what else to do. I’m only good at stocks
As a student studying in America, we have a choice to choose the degree and don’t have to decide the major on your third year, and by doing that, we have a GE courses where we can take classes that fits our interest and not have to struggle in the choice we made for our major. And it’s one of the best thing that American universities do best specially at my university where they offer the film program in which I can take easy classes and not have to feel pressured taking courses that I could make me feel depressed. Therefore, there’s so many resources that my university offers and my cinema professors are very supportive and had helped me succeed in classes by choosing the right classes that benefits my interest. So I’m now pursuing a filmmaking degree in which I enjoy so much. And if I chose a Science major or any other major that related to health science, I would be probably drop out of the classes and would be feeling stressed out since I struggled in writing research papers and doing labs. So the opportunity that I get from studying at a Public university in California is that I can change my major as many time as I want to and take classes that I can enjoy without feeling pressured.
Hi kinda going through it right now, I'm in my second year and had the worst day yesterday. I had one of my Law) exams & I could not get myself to complete it whatsoever! My stress levels were so high that I could not get myself to do it. So basically, I've failed it. This is not something new & I don't know if it's because of lockdown but, my motivation for the course has not been there. I have therefore, decided that the best for me or at least it feels that way now is to withdraw from the university. Not sure if you've mentioned this, but how do I go about withdrawing and/or who do I contact with regards student finance?
I was the best in my class the first semester, then the second one came virtually bc the pandemic started and I was good, third one was overwhelming and killed my self esteem, besides I live in a third country and we are poor, we used to work in a school bar now schools are closed and we had any income, so I was desperate and I joined Second Life, after a year of hard work on the old family computer I was able to buy mine and made a lot of money of simple things that yeah true take me a lot of time, now Im on the 4th semester and I feel like 1. my mom cant afford it 2. I feel like im losing money while I study 3. I signed up on uni to make justice, now that's on pause and makes no sense to me since now Im just tryna to survive, I just wanna leave and focus on my SL jobs
I have a learning difficulty and struggled with my Open Uni degree with a third and struggling getting good grades in a master's. I kept getting migraines in my ou degree which didn't help. In a neuroscience module was getting over 60%! I know it can be done. On another exam I shocked myself with a 69%. Still think they got the wrong person there.
The student loan debt usually makes most college degrees not worth it. Imagine you get a job that doesn't require the degree and you're paying back student loans while watching the other employees show up with a nicer car and taking vacations while you can't afford to.
@@aurora6310 Cathay Pacific hired me as a flight attendant. But I failed my medical check few days ago. Now I'm visiting a doctor to proof I'm fit for the job :)
I m in my second year studying business.1 year and a half until I get my degree.Honestly I feel like quitting or getting into CS/biomedical engineering.I don t feel like this business degree its for me but at that time I was unsure of myself and my interests and didn’t know what to choose for uni and now I regret my choice. I am confused,don t really know what path is the best for me.Also in my country you can t change majors that easily so I was thinking of doing 2 majors(2 faculties,im east european)and while im in my final year of the business degree,I m planning on starting studying cs/engineering.I was always passionate about biology,math and I like problem solving so I want to do more than this degree that im currently pursuing. But we need to realise that it is so much more to life and having success than a degree.Of course,it is helpful but we shouldn’t stress that much for something so we can be accepted in society.Mental health and personal happiness comes first and I wish I didn’t stress so much about the future. I wish you all the best in whatever you want to do with your life and see every day as a chance to do and be better.;)
I’m seriously considering dropping out of university but some of my family are making the argument that I need to realise my full potential. Not really sure on what to do
My daughter drop out in 8th semester when she joined HND her marks percentage was 46% if she join again for admission then plz advise if she is consider as -10 number per year then his marks criteria will decrease plz answer what I will do to get admission again in same degree program
People dropping out is a good sign for society in general. It means that standards are still being adhered to, and that the more competent people win out over the less competent ones.
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I WISH we were encouraged to wait longer before starting uni, so we would know what we want to do completely.
And to rest also.
Omg yesss😩
Life decisions have the biggest impact on YOU. So do what you think will work best for YOU. Congrats on making good adult decisions!
I really appreciate this video. The YT community hardly talks about their “failures” in real time. Honestly last year I left school after 4 years pursuing an economics degree. Since I was 16 I thought I always wanted to do it, it’s crushing me now realizing it might not be for me. I left promising my mom I would go back, but now I don’t feel it was right for me. Finding it difficult to express that for the exact same reason you have - I am a people pleaser , especially my mom
I am a people pleaser too. I know I have to put myself first but it’s just been hard.
Read "No more mr. nice guy" by Robert Glover.
I’m literally in same boat rn, how have you been doing since?
Dropped out four years ago after first year, could not put myself through it. I struggled after cause I was still financially dependent on my parents, super encouraging to hear that I'm not the only one and it all worked out.
PERIODDDDDDD! this your OWN life where YOU are in control. i am so proud that you chose your own path!!
Thank you for this video, I dropped out of uni just today after 5 years of studying pharmacy. I absolutely hated it, I was only forced by my family to do it and it destroyed my mental health and also my relationship with the family. I have a part time job as a 3D graphics designer and now I can finally focus on that.
Do you like it better now? I‘m a 6th year law student and thinking of dropping out…
@@uluomu Yes, my life is a lot better now. I finally found out what makes me happy and what I would like to do in life, so I am going to study something completely different + meanwhile I gained some new job experience. It was the best decision of my life to leave that dump. :D
@@uluomu It really depends whether you want to do this in the future or not. I knew that I did not.
@@showmeyour_cat cool!! Great it is better for you! Damn… I would have about 1 year to continue law school…
@@uluomu If you can finish it, I'd recommend it. Having a degree is valuable regardless of what it is. I dropped out (Bristol University, Comparative Religion) and I do regret it. However if you are really struggling psychologically, dropping out may be the most loving option
Im studying business currently and on disertation year, I wanted to take a gap year due to this pandemic, but my parents insisted that I continued onto final year, even though I knew this was not the correct decision for me I listened to my parents. I am now going to drop out, many will call me mad at this point with six months to go, but it is causing me unbelievable stress, but I have alot greater aspirations of starting my own company rather than working for someone else earning £30,000 a year.
2kill I’m going through the same thing. I’m a 4th year student and I’m studying business too. I’m know my parents will be disappointed, but I don’t see the point of continuing. I want to own my own company as well
@@ashleycornejo99 What company are you planning on starting? And you need to do what’s right for you, I have now left, but feel more positive and am looking for a job just to put me in the right direction, such as sales or marketing.
Hah, a business degree is a rubbish business decision
try get the qualification you get for at least doing the second year. if i can't take a year out and i just wanna give up then fuck it
@@ashleycornejo99 same and im studying international relations. 😔
yay yess it so important to do what you love no matter anyone else's opinion
Never related to a video more in my life. I’m so proud of you for taking control of your own path.
After studying aboard for 5 years, changing uni and my major, taking long gaps during 3-year-lockdown back home in China, I went back to uni but frequently getting sick when I was stressed out because of assignment clashes. Finally, I drop out too. I never thought that I would be that “college drop-out” in a million years while everyone else finished their master degrees successfully… Every time I see their IG shares of graduation day, my heart is ripped to pieces.😢💔 I really appreciate your video and hope we will pull through one day❤
Thank you. I found this video when I was at my lowest, and after a few days of difficult conversations with professors, family and friends, I have finally dropped out of chem after 3,5 years. The feeling of knowing that you made the right choice is not a feeling that can be explained, you will just know. Do what's right for you.
What do you do now? Please reply
@@olympic-ass-eater I loved the practical lab work in chemistry, and I have been learning baking over the past half year - so current plan is to take a baker's education!
Before that I will just be working part-time (or full time if I can find it) for maybe a year. Hope this helps.
@@TheJungleRobot did u graduate with chemistry?
@@olympic-ass-eater yeah I finished my bachelor's degree in chem and dropped out after the first semester of the master's degree
I'm also a chemistry honours student. I'm in my 6th semester ( last year of graduation) but I am hating this subject. I failed back to back in 4th, 5th semester. That means it will take another year to complete graduation. I want to dropout but my parents will not allow me. I hate it. I hate myself the most because it's my decision to take honours...i used to like chemistry, especially those practicals. Now, I can't look into my father's eyes. I will never make them proud. And if i dropout then? I don't have anything in mind. I don't know what my passion is!! Nothing interests me. I'm tired of everything. I think it's better to be gone. I'm ashamed of myself.
I'm a 1st year and I find it hard to keep going when I have little interest in my degree. I initially wanted to study my engineering degree because I wanted to have something that could maybe make me interesting, and because I wanted to make my family proud. But I guess I realised I've been trying to live up to expectations that I have almost no desire to reach.
It sucks, because I don't have anything to fall back on if I were to drop out, and my parents would be extremely shocked with my decision.
Edit: 2 months later I’ve gone done a completely different path and I’ll be starting fresh in a few months.
What have you decided to do in a few months? Going through a similar struggle as you except as a first year Law student
@@deanwinchester6979 Honestly I'm not really doing much right now, but I should start familarising myself with my new course when I start again as a 1st year in September. I guess I'm just at home right now, chilling out most of the time (sounds super lazy lol). Anyway, sorry this will be pretty long.
After some thinking earlier this year, I realised my engineering degree was not for me at all and it was the wrong degree for me - because of reasons like my old course being boring and something I couldn't see myself doing for the next 4 years (it got so bad I had an early life crisis since I dreaded the jobs related to the degree after graduation lol). So I decided to transfer to another course and then suspend my studies.
I was able to transfer to another course without having to go through the whole UCAS process since I contacted my uni and asked if I could switch to another course at my uni (accounting). Switching to another course at the same uni = internal process, so no need for re-applying through UCAS, as long as you suspend your studies not withdraw. Also, suspending studies before April 12th means I don't have to pay 100% of this year back, but instead 50%.
Idk if I'll like my new course though which is something I'm worried about, but I guess I should try to come back in September with an open-mind.
Anyway, how do you feel about your law degree? Do you think it's something you'd like to continue studying for the next few years or would you consider transferring to another course? It's ok though if you're not sure what to do at this moment in time. These decisions can be life-changing, for example mine probably is since I've switched to a completely different course with completely different job prospects.
@@1bh2nd3md thanks for your reply! Honestly I’m the same. I can’t see myself studying and working in this field for the next maybe 10-20 years of my life. I feel like it’s draining and not something I actively chose, but rather just went with the flow and ended up doing it. Similar to you I had a bit of an early life crisis (lol) this time last year while I was doing a Foundation year, and then made the mistake of not actually thinking about what I wanted out of life and my future and just decided on Law cuz that’s what everyone around me told me would be a good choice. Obviously that was a mistake and now I’m just rethinking what to do. If I should stay (as I keep hearing that it suits me so much and I’d be good at it although I really don’t think it’s what I want to do) or change majors or drop out entirely. Like you said, it’s really a life changing decision and honestly quite crazy that they think trusting fresh school grads to make a choice that will determine their future.
Anyway sorry for the rant lol. Accounting sounds interesting, but my advice is definitely make sure it’s a choice you’re confident with. Check out the curriculum and watch TH-cam vids about what it means to be an accountant or accountant jobs, and talk to people doing that major or working in that field. While doing some research I watched a good Ted talk yesterday titled “5 steps do designing your future” or designing the life you want, something like that. It was TedxStanford. Definitely watch it and consider doing some of those steps. It’s a bit long but very helpful.
I hope we both make the right choice, and this goes for both of us but no matter what happens, we’ll be okay as long as we have the drive and determination to succeed. God bless you!
@@deanwinchester6979 I guess there's some comfort in knowing others go through similar things to you, but I still feel bad about the fact that you also had a bit of an early life crisis lol. And exactly, there's a lot of pressure young people face to go to uni to study whatever subject. I too thought about dropping out, but idk what I would do if I did drop out. But now that I haven't dropped out, maybe I'll come to the same feeling of "what do I do now?" in a few years if I manage to graduate lol.
Random but I just realised that judging by some of the words you used (e.g. school grads), you're not from the UK like me? Lol I'm sorry I kinda assumed that to begin with. If you're not from the UK and familiar with the UK uni system thingy, "UCAS" is just a website you use to apply to UK universities.
And it's ok! Sometimes we all need to rant, because you can only keep things in for so long, am I right? I appreciate your advice a lot - I've seen a video of someone shadowing an accountant but still, idk if it'll be for me. Maybe I'll gain some interest once I start my course. And I'll definitely check that video out by TedxStanford, thank you for the recommendation!
I hope whatever choices you make in the near future are choices you're confident and comfortable with too (though just like me, perhaps you'll still have the occasional feeling of doubt, which I guess can be normal-ish? Idk lol). God bless you too and I really hope things work out well for us. Take care of yourself
@@deanwinchester6979 im the same situation as you. couldn’t focus in class the the whole year and it’s finals week.. i just wanna die tbh
I dropped out this year after my first year, didn’t see the point in completing the degree when I didn’t even want to work in the field. Instead, I’m doing an apprenticeship now and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made, in my eyes they’re so much better then uni
I'm glad you feel you made the right decision. We stan someone working on their own happiness first.
as someone who is going into a degree they are not sure about just because it is a prestigious course, this helped
Wow! Honestly this is how I feel. Specially when you said about not letting people down. I feel trapped of what is expected from me. I am resitting my 3rd year in Design and I love design, but not what the uni expect from me. I do not fit well in the educational system. Thank you this video :) I have a job that allows me to be self employed while I can persue photography and digital content :)
im basically in the same spot 3rd year of uni but still in my second year. deciding to move back home becuase of how much it has affected my health and mental health. Im planning on transfering, this really helped and gave me the confidence to do it and now im for sure transfering out. So thank you so so so much best of luck.
Wow it’s almost like I’m listening to myself. You made the right decision my biggest biggest regret is doing this course. I got a third in the end.. a mark away from a 2:2. Either way still horrible.. I wish I just quit to begin with.
If you are not sure what you want to do - WAIT! Seriously! try different jobs, lots of them, learn to support yourself financially, then you can go into Uni later in life and receive full funding - if you want to.
i cant believe this, im actually so shocked how identical you situation is for me right now. only difference is im doing psychology and im in third year making this decision. im an artist and did it in a level too, but i allowed people and family members to convince me that i wont make enough money and thus be unhappy. i cant believe i haven't touched a brush in 2 years (i used to paint everyday). i wish i had the balls from the beginning (as in deciding not to apply for uni at all) but ive wasted 4 years and all ive gained is the deterioration of my mental health. im so glad to see that im not the only one and to hear that its okay to live your life for you. i dont even care about the debt, as long as im doing things that make me happy and not depressed
glad for you. im not happy with my major but really have no plan once i drop out.. i just wanna give my life to someone really wants to live
this is a really feel good video
Thank you for this! Currently struggling so much on my Aerospace Engineering course and really tempted to drop out! This video makes me feel not alone about it.
Yay! I am in my last year of building engineering and I hate it. I have a study delay so I have now a year left.. I want to quit because I don't want to work in this field anymore. In the beginning I want to be an architect. But now I find out that is not my passion. I want to quit but I know it is a short time left. I already started 2 business and I love doing that. I want to do something more creative instead of this. I have to finish a group assignment but instead am watch this video lol.
I needed this so much u dont even understand. Ive just finished biomed, absolutely hated this degree and considered dropping out right at the very end before my final resits because ive failed everything. But after looking at the withdrawal process and being right at the very end I decided to stick it out. I know ive failed basically 85% of the work. Have no idea what to do now. I mentally could not do the work anymore my brain was just so done. Only way I can describe it is like physical pain but mentally. Im not sure whats going to happen now but seeing your video gives me hope!
I hope youre okay....
@@evelyn1558 yes thank you, ive had an offer to resit the year but im waiting to hear if it will be capped. If they are going to cap it then i will not be returning because I cant put myself through the stress again just to get 40%
@@sandyallen8837 what does capped mean?
@@NOCLUEinvalid means they will grade your work at a maximum of 40%. You could get 100% and they would still grade it 40%
I'm 20 now. I never applied to uni and have never wanted to because i was always independent and wanted to be self made. Being older, i realize now that i want to. Plans change. Life isn't a straight line and it takes turns all the time. For this reason im applying for open university. Im aiming for a career in consultancy because i want that to be my new goal. Changing your mind and waiting isn't bad. It means you are completely sure what you want to do
Your clothing brand is dope af! I randomly came across your video on TH-cam.
I am absolutely dreading the rest of uni each exam that comes forward or even the workshop feels like climbing a huge mountain and it’s nothing but bleak in between the 2 mountains. I’ve got 2 semesters left and I don’t think I can put myself through it now instead of watching motivational videos to get me to do the work I watch videos about dropping out
Me too. My mental health has severely deteriorated. I only have two semesters left, my final year project is going awful and yeah... Watching dropping out videos now and I don't even know why.
I identify with this video more than you would ever know! Thank you so much Anna
Did you drop out? Uko jkuat? 😂
@@neymar.senior I didn’t drop out, but I switched programs toward the end of my initial program
Wow! I can relate to almost everything you said. I'm also the youngest in my family, and I don't want to disappoint my family. I'm finishing my degree but taking an extra year to finish it (since I lost motivation/inspiration my second year). But, after I get my degree, I'll be pursuing something I'm passionate about.
Wish you luck on your new path!
I'm here because I'm a first year chemistry student and I don't know if I have what it takes to continue with this degree tbh. I struggle with math and physics and my exams are approaching (literally 1 day away) and I'm probably gonna fail some of my exams because my mental health tanked a few weeks ago. I could switch out- but I feel bad since my parents already paid for this year,,, plus I have no hobbies or passions so I wouldn't know what to switch to. There are benefits for me in terms of completing this degree though so I might (I'm stubborn so I WILL) stick it out for the next 3 years- I just wanted to post this here to remind anyone reading that you aren't alone. It feels so shitty to be in this situation but university won't last forever so it's gonna be over one day...
I'm sorry I'm 3 months late, but I'm just replying to you because it feels like I am seeing a comment from my past self. I will tell you now that if you are going to stick through and continue, you have to be serious and try hard. The mistake I made was continuing with a degree I was losing passion and motivation in. It's not that I hate the subject, far from it, I do scriptwriting and I absolutely love it and did well in it during first year. Its just with online learning, the pandemic, and the passing away of my Grandmother, I stopped trying and stopped showing up to pretty much everything. This meant I failed the year overall, and was given the option to resubmit the 2 units I failed over the summer. Long story short, I was so behind, I couldn't and had to apply to resit the stuff I failed in September 2021. This means I will now be graduating a year later and won't be able to do third year until I get these 2 units from second year done. I will be leaving second year with a grade of 2:2, which is overall very disappointing, and will mean I will have to work my ass off to get it up to a 2:1 in third year. Long comment but moral of the story is if you continue you MUST do it properly and get top grades.
Hope all works out well. Difficult being a full time student and being in a live in relationship too. University life, esp at the beginning is easier when all you have to focus on is yourself and your studies. A degree is great, but life is more important. Maybe you would have been happier chosing a different route and not seeing that as some kind of failure. Learn from the past, but let it go. Stop comparing yourself with others, it will make you miserable. I hope your pain eases. Every day you should tell yourself 10 things you love about yourself. It seems that you are listening more to outside negative comments. Don't feed the negative monster.......I wish you a happy future.....you deserve it.........x
I'm in a similar position, also doing a biomed degree but I'm in 3rd year now. My assignment grades are 2:1 or 2:2 but I have been predicted a 1st. But since coursework is now 50% for each module, they have more weight to them. I just don't know how realistic it is for me to get any 1sts in coursework or exams. I'm happy to graduate with a 2:1 but career opportunities will be more difficult than a 1st. I'm just feeling so conflicted as to continue for another 6 months and get the degree over with or interrupt and come back in September 2021 when things in my life are better. :((
Edit: I've decided not to interrupt and to persevere because I really really just wanna graduate this year and be done with my degree. I definitely am a lot better than when I first typed this comment so I think I should be okay for this semester :D I'm still aiming for a 1st but if I end up with a 2:1 I know it won't be the end of the world and I should be proud for passing at all given my personal circumstances and difficulties this academic year
I’ve been told a 2:1 can be better than a 1st in many many circumstances- especially if your CV is full and you were working. It shows your hard work more than a 1st in a lot of cases
@@Eli97-t8v Yes, my academic advisor told me that I can still get opportunities with a 2:1, but a 1st will always increase my chances. I'm working hard towards a 1st but if I end up with a 2:1 then I'll be happy with that given my personal circumstances this academic year :)
Hey I’m literally going thru the same thing rn, 3rd year nearly finished not sure to interrupt but I’m at my lowest can’t study can’t take it seriously what made you continue
I'm in my second year of a bachelor arts and science in environment degree. I've learned quite a lot, opened up as a person and have made some wonderful connections...except I don't like university. I've always grown up as some "gifted child" and felt like there was some expectation from people to go to my local university. I didn't try to go to apply for one out of town, wouldn't dare think of college or a gap year, etc. I have a sense of regret now because I'm not sure what I can even do with this degree nor what I could do with any other type of degree. I'd love to go into paleontology but then I'd be expected to do a Master's and Ph.D which I don't want to do at all right now! It sucks too because I have the funding, I'm making friends, I created a club, etc yet I'm having so many doubts and mental health issues. I also can't stand the scheduling.
I've recently developed an interest in barbering and think I could become an amazing barber like my grandfather before me. But I'm trying to make sure that I do want to drop out of my degree and pursue that. I don't want to make an impulsive decision, yet I don't want to wait so long that I never make a decision and just keep going on cruise control. Sorry for the long rant, this isn't even a very recent video.
Very inspiring video - I'm also struggling to get into medschool, and I understand how hard it is to stay motivated doing a biomed degree when the end goal is to become a doctor. Massive respect for having the guts to say no and prioritize your needs over everybody elses.
I wish you nothing but good luck in the future - you're an amazingly funny and honest youtuber, and I truly believe you can make it far, both on youtube and in life. I look forward to the next upload :)
I'm in my second year of uni, I'm turning 20 and I've decided today I'm going to drop out, so I appreciate this video a lot. Thought I could stick it out despite failing most of this year but in the end it just wasn't for me. While I wish I hadn't wasted these years just because everyone told me to go uni, ultimately I've made my bed and I'm lucky enough to have the option to drop out with little to no plan.
Exact same position rn, plus with biomed. I feel I’m trading my any social life I have left for studying and I’m not getting 2:1/first grades si what’s the point, bit drunk so bad grammar
Same here, I'm in third year biomed and all my assignment grades this semetser have so far been 2:1/2:2 ://
I'm a bit in the same situation. I attempted to get into med school for two years but I didn't get in, so I decided to study human biology & physiology by default, since it was the closest to medecine. I'm on my third year AND I hate it, I don't see myself working in this field so pursuing a Master's degree would be useless. I'm really thinking about dropping out after I get my Bachelor degree in June but I'm scared. I don't really know what I want to do yet but college and studying this major feel like a prison.
I can't wait to see you playing this series to your millions of fans one day when you're a famous artist♥️
i'm also studying biomedicine and seriously thinking about dropping out. i'm in my final year and i've realized i didn't like it since second year and when i told my parents their reaction wasn't so good so i tried to force myself to like it for them but i think that i just can't do it anymore. i've been considering doing it since last year and now hearing a lot of ppl stories about dropping out and i think i'll finally have to guts to do it.
So did you do it? Because my story is the same. Want to dropout
@@oindrilanandi2074 no:(
Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I have learnt many valuable things from your video. Some very practical important things, ie. ..about funding! Also the bigger lessons. How to gather all aspects of the core issues of one's life course...not the academic course. The academic is after all just that really...academic. Happy Easter to you. You are so inspirational. And brave. 🙏❤
im glad things have gotten a lot better for you!
In my third year now, still thinking of dropping out. Once ask my mom on quitting at 1.5 semester but she seems dissapointed and upset. The same way as my sisters. My mom died left her last word wishing all of us including me to get degree. Its draining.. previously my mom said that I can take any cert and live my life. But my twin failed her pre uni and my eldest sis, my mom hold her study in order for my twin and I study because. I have to take degree that I dont like due to the cost and study earlier in order for them study. I've been thinking of quitting maybe work and pursue part time.
Im in my 4th year of my biomedical chemistry program and i want to drop out.. its been in the back of my head for a few months & I think after watching this, I will..
Did you do it?
Lol. You just discribed my life in the first few second of this video, wanted to be a pharmacist like my sister, couldn’t get the cut off mark. Ended up getting biochemist which I realized I hated, couldn’t get out of bed to go to class. Hated the lecturers hated the notes and hated my coursemates I’m in my 3rd year and I’m realizing I’m not gonna be able to finish, I only have a back ground in science subjects due to my parents trying to force me into medicine initially. Starting to realize I like finances. N I can’t study it because of a lack of basic background in it. I’m gonna drop out and I don’t know what else to do. I’m only good at stocks
As a student studying in America, we have a choice to choose the degree and don’t have to decide the major on your third year, and by doing that, we have a GE courses where we can take classes that fits our interest and not have to struggle in the choice we made for our major. And it’s one of the best thing that American universities do best specially at my university where they offer the film program in which I can take easy classes and not have to feel pressured taking courses that I could make me feel depressed. Therefore, there’s so many resources that my university offers and my cinema
professors are very supportive and had helped me succeed in classes by choosing the right classes that benefits my interest. So I’m now pursuing a filmmaking degree in which I enjoy so much. And if I chose a Science major or any other major that related to health science, I would be probably drop out of the classes and would be feeling stressed out since I struggled in writing research papers and doing labs. So the opportunity that I get from studying at a Public university in California is that I can change my major as many time as I want to and take classes that I can enjoy without feeling pressured.
Hi kinda going through it right now, I'm in my second year and had the worst day yesterday. I had one of my Law) exams & I could not get myself to complete it whatsoever! My stress levels were so high that I could not get myself to do it. So basically, I've failed it. This is not something new & I don't know if it's because of lockdown but, my motivation for the course has not been there. I have therefore, decided that the best for me or at least it feels that way now is to withdraw from the university. Not sure if you've mentioned this, but how do I go about withdrawing and/or who do I contact with regards student finance?
Thank you ❤❤❤
i love your smile. how your cheeks just swallows your beautiful eyes 💕
I was the best in my class the first semester, then the second one came virtually bc the pandemic started and I was good, third one was overwhelming and killed my self esteem, besides I live in a third country and we are poor, we used to work in a school bar now schools are closed and we had any income, so I was desperate and I joined Second Life, after a year of hard work on the old family computer I was able to buy mine and made a lot of money of simple things that yeah true take me a lot of time, now Im on the 4th semester and I feel like 1. my mom cant afford it 2. I feel like im losing money while I study 3. I signed up on uni to make justice, now that's on pause and makes no sense to me since now Im just tryna to survive, I just wanna leave and focus on my SL jobs
It's all gonna work out. Just hang in there
I have a learning difficulty and struggled with my Open Uni degree with a third and struggling getting good grades in a master's. I kept getting migraines in my ou degree which didn't help. In a neuroscience module was getting over 60%! I know it can be done. On another exam I shocked myself with a 69%. Still think they got the wrong person there.
The student loan debt usually makes most college degrees not worth it. Imagine you get a job that doesn't require the degree and you're paying back student loans while watching the other employees show up with a nicer car and taking vacations while you can't afford to.
I HAVEN'T WATCHED THIS VIDEO YET BUT IM IN THIS SAME BOAT
I have been through same thing in medical school...
Today is the 27th of November 2022. I decided to dropout of university. Lets see how this comment will age...
Any updates
@@aurora6310 Cathay Pacific hired me as a flight attendant. But I failed my medical check few days ago. Now I'm visiting a doctor to proof I'm fit for the job :)
@Paco_Gaepedores Are you a flight attendant now?
@@aathiranair2004 Yes I am ✈️❤️, I've been flying for 2 months already ❤️ woohoo
@@Paco_GaepedoresIm so happy for you ❤️❤️❤️ congratulations
So relatable!🥺
I m in my second year studying business.1 year and a half until I get my degree.Honestly I feel like quitting or getting into CS/biomedical engineering.I don t feel like this business degree its for me but at that time I was unsure of myself and my interests and didn’t know what to choose for uni and now I regret my choice.
I am confused,don t really know what path is the best for me.Also in my country you can t change majors that easily so I was thinking of doing 2 majors(2 faculties,im east european)and while im in my final year of the business degree,I m planning on starting studying cs/engineering.I was always passionate about biology,math and I like problem solving so I want to do more than this degree that im currently pursuing.
But we need to realise that it is so much more to life and having success than a degree.Of course,it is helpful but we shouldn’t stress that much for something so we can be accepted in society.Mental health and personal happiness comes first and I wish I didn’t stress so much about the future.
I wish you all the best in whatever you want to do with your life and see every day as a chance to do and be better.;)
I Love your vibe in the video
Worst mistake of my life.💯👍🏽
I’m seriously considering dropping out of university but some of my family are making the argument that I need to realise my full potential. Not really sure on what to do
Same what did you end up doing
@@mikeshh9938 ended up dropping out in November this year
@@ethanmackenzie9226 sorry to hear that mate hope it all goes well
@@ethanmackenzie9226you can still realise your full potential even without college
Your voice is so nice
Helped me, thanks 🤗
6:03 I just started doing this
hi i went through the same thing. failed my final year cus i dont know how to write a disseration..... ummmm
Just did Online class but i have to attend offline exam. Don't know what gona happened 😣
Hey!! Same story as mine.. where did you find your online degree?
How did you get that funding?
Very nice video...you're the true youtuber
I am doing biomed. Pray for me 😅🙏
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Same thing happen right now
My daughter drop out in 8th semester when she joined HND her marks percentage was 46% if she join again for admission then plz advise if she is consider as -10 number per year then his marks criteria will decrease plz answer what I will do to get admission again in same degree program
Remember Steve Jobs found it out Apple, and Bill Gates found Microsoft and both dropped out of college. We probably still a lot more you can do
why didn't you just stay at uni and get the degree instead of dropping out so close to the finish line
People dropping out is a good sign for society in general. It means that standards are still being adhered to, and that the more competent people win out over the less competent ones.
social darwinism
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