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College making me depressed...please help..
I've been at community college for about 5 semesters...idk what to major in, my gpa ***** badly. I'm not lazy, I study, I do my work...but nothing is ever good enough, even when I go for extra help. I've talked to an adviser but all he did was put me down and thinks of $. I hate life so much! My family keeps telling me to finish and just get over, but it's hard even as a liberal arts major. Idk what to do anymore. I have the credits to transfer...I'm just lost...please anyone can u help me?
Thank you so much for listening it means a lot. I know what my advisor did was wrong, but unfortunately I can't switch. What did ur daughter eventually major in? Did she take a break? Well see you get credits for each class you pass, so if you have a lot you can basically transfer to any other college out there...but my gpa is bad...so I doubt anyone will accept me. I thought long and hard, and realize that I only have two semester left till I graduate. Which I'm kinda happy about. My problem is I'm scared that my family will be disappointed in me....since most kids are going for college to get their bachelors degree. Not to mention my friends rubbing it in my face that they will soon be graduating and getting a four year degree. I feel guilty. B But I know if I graduate with my associates, I'll find a job. From there work, make money. By then I can go back to school knowing what I want to do and go to a four year school. I take care of my grandma full time, and it seems like she's the only one who understands, but she can't really help me because she never went to college...I just want someone for once to tell me that I'm actually doing really good, instead of the opposite. Anyways, thank u so much for listening. It means the world! I hope your day is turning out great and hope we talk more!
Hello lovely girl. I am an old lady, a grandma, but that does not stop me caring about you, even though I have no answer. When my daughter was 18 she was training to be a nurse, quite a long way from where we lived. In her second year she said she could not go on, as she was unhappy. Her father and I told her to do what she thought was right, and if she wanted to give up nursing, then that was what she should do.
She decided to give up training to be a nurse, and I was OK with her decision. All I want is for my children to be happy.
Nobody has the right to put another person down. Your advisor was completely in the wrong. He should be there to support you.
Your family seem to be behind you, so what do you think you really want to do? Think long and hard about it, and decide what you, yourself, feel is the best thing for you. No point in being unhappy all the time. You are very motivated, but in the long run, please don't endanger your health by getting so unhappy. Is it worth it? You say you can transfer, what exactly does that mean. Sorry I am old and live in UK so need you to explain.
I am sorry if I am no help, but perhaps other young people who are in the same position as you may be able to help you more. I will listen, and I do care so much about all you young people who post here. I have had depression for many, many years, I don't want you to be in the same position as me.
Take care my dear, and let us know what you decide.
She decided to give up training to be a nurse, and I was OK with her decision. All I want is for my children to be happy.
Nobody has the right to put another person down. Your advisor was completely in the wrong. He should be there to support you.
Your family seem to be behind you, so what do you think you really want to do? Think long and hard about it, and decide what you, yourself, feel is the best thing for you. No point in being unhappy all the time. You are very motivated, but in the long run, please don't endanger your health by getting so unhappy. Is it worth it? You say you can transfer, what exactly does that mean. Sorry I am old and live in UK so need you to explain.
I am sorry if I am no help, but perhaps other young people who are in the same position as you may be able to help you more. I will listen, and I do care so much about all you young people who post here. I have had depression for many, many years, I don't want you to be in the same position as me.
Take care my dear, and let us know what you decide.
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As you have a reasonable short time until you graduate, do you think you want to continue? I don't know what gpa is, but I get the feeling you do not want to transfer to another college at this stage. Would it be so bad if you did not get a bachelors degree? Would anyone think less of you? You are being really hard on yourself.
You say you hate life, and it seems to me that there is a lot of pressure on you which is making you unhappy. You say you are lost, and I am so worried about you. If your friends rub things in your face, then they are not very good friends, are they? Friends should support each other. Do they know how you are feeling at the moment, or is that something you would rather keep to yourself?
Bless you for looking after your grandma full time. I am so glad she understands. At least you have her to talk to. Tell yourself you are doing really good. Be proud of what you have achieved.
Yes you will do well, because I can see you are a lovely and caring person.
My daughter - well she is now in a high powered job and earns a very good wage. She never regretted the decision to give up nurse training.
None of my family have ever been in higher education. I went to Teacher Training College when I was in my 30s and had two children, but I was not a very good teacher.
My son is a Detective Sergeant in the local Police Force. My husband and I divorced many years ago, but we are both proud of our children and what they have achieved, but it would not matter to me what they did, so long as they were happy in their lives.
I have had depression for many years, and luckily no one in my family has it. I have four grandchildren, and I struggle on as best I can, knowing that I am loved by my family. I am lonely sometimes, but have a dear rescue cat for companionship.
Now you do what YOU think is right for YOU. Never mind other people. Big hug to you and please don't be unhappy.
Let me know what you decide to do.