Disliking college

LickLickLick

I'm in college in the west, originally from dublin and I can't stand it.
I like what I'm doing in the course itself but the majority of my course is mature (which i don't really mind but when I came here i hoped for people my own age and really make some friends)
I want to leave but I can't, since my parents paid for course and accommodation and just wouldn't understand how unhappy I am here.
I get on with my flat mate etc but things just arn't clicking here.
Since I am so unhappy I've began to avoid college making matters worse.
Any help or advice or anything really?





I don't know if this should be in personal issues or not.

kjl

So you like what your doing, well focus on that. You will make friends in time

Notorious

LickLickLick wrote: »

I like what I'm doing in the course itself...

Being honest, I think you should consider yourself very lucky that you are enjoying what you are studying. There's a lot of people out there who are stuck in a course they hate, and can't get out for whatever reason.

I know you've probably heard people say this time and time again, but the best way to meet people in college is to join a society - be it political, common interest or a sport. It might be a bit daunting going to a group event on your own, but as soon as you strike up a conversation with someone, I'd say you'd be set!

LickLickLick

I can't stand it I just want to leave so bad.
Maybe transfer to dublin next year.

Odaise Gaelach

LickLickLick wrote: »

I like what I'm doing in the course itself but the majority of my course is mature (which i don't really mind but when I came here i hoped for people my own age and really make some friends)

Join a club or a society. They're great for meeting new people.

InReality

Of course you can leave.
Don't be thinking you have to stick it out for your parents sake.

Its very possible you could have depression.
Have a chat with a counseller at the college , a gp there or your gp at home.

I wish somebody had told me this in first year in college & and that I wouldn't be still annoyed by it 10 years later !

LickLickLick

InReality wrote: »

Of course you can leave.
Don't be thinking you have to stick it out for your parents sake.

Its very possible you could have depression.
Have a chat with a counseller at the college , a gp there or your gp at home.

I wish somebody had told me this in first year in college & and that I wouldn't be still annoyed by it 10 years later !

Ah yes, the depression thing came up before, in fifth year i think and was sent to gp and i wouldnt open up to him.
College counseller might be a good idea.

lcrcboy

Bud im out in college in da west aswell, in a dump but Im hoping to transfer out next year,
just stick at it and you will be able to transfer out to a better uni