life past college

e05bf05a

for the past year now, maybe more, i have been trying to figure out what i am doing with my life, and ive out weighed all the pro's and con's of my decision making and what i think is right for me. and i can't help but notice how lost and worthless my college education is to me. i detest what im learning and ive been doing it for three years, im repeating third year and if it was up to me i would rather drop out and start a job and start earning money, i dont want to come across like i know what im doing in life, thats the problem, but i know college definitely isn't for me. my question which i would like alot of feedack on is,

can you have a good life(i.e. career, car, house) without any college degree???

taram

I did a 4 year degree and in those 4 years I've had friends who worked hard in retail/office jobs, now are junior managers and are earning way more than me. The key to this is working hard.

And don't do something you detest! Life is too short! If you hate what you're studying, how do you think it'll be in the work place if that subject is the reason you're hired? You'll be miserable. You can get qualifications without a college degree, could do a PLC course, apprenticship or part time college study in something you actually care about.

Alessandra

Whilst I'll admit college is not for everyone, you are in your third year and can't have more than a year or two to go. You should make the most of your situation and aim to study hard and get your qualification. It may not be where you want to be at the moment, but the old cliche of "it'll stand to you" really does apply. Once it's done think of the sense of accomplishment you will have! You will have a lifetime to rise up the ranks in a career. Best of luck with the decision:)

Alicat

After completing most of the course already, I think it's probably a got idea to just finish it and get it over and done with. It'll look good on the C.V. anyways, even when you're looking for a job that's not related to it.

But after that, feck it, do what makes you happy. I dropped out of first science in UCD cause I just didnt like it. The course, or the travelling to and from it. Working full time now and doing a correspondance course now through work to get a diploma, have my own car and enjoying work, even if it is tiring.

e05bf05a

Alessandra wrote: »

Whilst I'll admit college is not for everyone, you are in your third year and can't have more than a year or two to go. You should make the most of your situation and aim to study hard and get your qualification. It may not be where you want to be at the moment, but the old cliche of "it'll stand to you" really does apply. Once it's done think of the sense of accomplishment you will have! You will have a lifetime to rise up the ranks in a career. Best of luck with the decision:)

while i agree with you, i have to admit i am in well over my head and i dont understand anything i am doing/learning. it is the response i always get though, you only have a year left, my main problem is that i cant see myself passing this third year.

taram

e05bf05a wrote: »

while i agree with you, i have to admit i am in well over my head and i dont understand anything i am doing/learning. it is the response i always get though, you only have a year left, my main problem is that i cant see myself passing this third year.

An ex of mine repeated the 2nd year of his course 3 times. Not worth it! You can take the credit for modules done for some courses like Open University, a friend did that with her business degree, did half in UCC, other half in OU after she had a baby. Or could you "cash" your credits in for a cert or something like you can do in some ITs? I know it's not my place to say, but I think you'd be better to take a year out if you're so uncertain, you'll just be throwing money and time down the drain and frustrating yourself.

e05bf05a

my main problem is if i do another four year subject, i.e. drop out, ill have to pay near 27k for it as ive used up the governments free fees