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Considering dropping out of college for a second time

  • 31-05-2013 7:33pm
    #1
    HelpImAlive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭


    Hi everyone,

    I'm a student who dropped out last year from college, took up another course this year, am doing quite well in it but just don't have any love for it. Part of my course for this summer is a placement which I absolutely hate.

    I've grown to realise I hate the industry the course is in, I literally work such long days at the moment, it actually kills me and isn't something I ever want to do. I come home from work and try to convince myself that I like it but in the end when I try to go to bed, I literally start to break down in my head thinking about how much I hate everything. I'm a kind of person who never lets stuff get to me but this has me feeling so down I barely sleep or have an appetite any more.

    If I was to quit the job and drop out, I'd be doing so without giving notice to the company and heading straight back home tomorrow basically. The company probably wouldn't mind too much as they took on a lot of new staff and we're all still in the training period but I just know it's not for me at all..

    I've tried talking to my friends but they just don't get it, so I'm trying to see if anyone else can advise me.. :(


Comments

  • #2
    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    Why did you drop out the first time round? You dont have to answer me here, but if it was for a similar reason, I'd be asking yourself why you keep picking things and not following through tbh.

    Have you a plan in place for what you will do if you drop out? I doubt your parents (if they support you financially) would take too kindly to paying more college fees, or supporting you to live at home on the dole if you can't find a job, after a second course being quit.

    I know you're unhappy, but there's always the option of sticking out the course, getting your qualification, and upskilling in a related field that isnt the exact same field as the one you're studying.

    If you can't afford to support yourself financially, I'd be inclined to tell you to stay on your course. If you can, then drop out and support yourself.

    If your course is getting you down that much, I'd also recommend speaking to one of your college counsellors.


  • #3
    HelpImAlive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭HelpImAlive


    Esoteric_ wrote: »
    Why did you drop out the first time round? You dont have to answer me here, but if it was for a similar reason, I'd be asking yourself why you keep picking things and not following through tbh.

    Have you a plan in place for what you will do if you drop out? I doubt your parents (if they support you financially) would take too kindly to paying more college fees, or supporting you to live at home on the dole if you can't find a job, after a second course being quit.

    I know you're unhappy, but there's always the option of sticking out the course, getting your qualification, and upskilling in a related field that isnt the exact same field as the one you're studying.

    If you can't afford to support yourself financially, I'd be inclined to tell you to stay on your course. If you can, then drop out and support yourself.

    If your course is getting you down that much, I'd also recommend speaking to one of your college counsellors.

    I dropped out of my first course as it was basically the last choice on my CAO. The top courses I wanted I didn't get enough points for and so it just ran down along the list..

    As for what I'd do it I went home? Well my parents would just want me to do whatever makes me happy. I'd try and find a job at home.

    I'm still not even sure what I want to do. The only subjects I do well at in college are the ones on the business side of my course which is only about 40% of the course. I think an area like that would be far better suited to me, and I could easily do a PLC or something in that from home.


  • #4
    riaganach
    Closed Accounts Posts: 63 ✭✭riaganach


    Dropping out once is unfortunate. Dropping out twice is silly BUT you still need to (vaguely) like what you do.

    Two points for you:

    1. Continue taking this course and do it to the best of your ability and interest. Finish it and take a post grad diploma in something that interests you a bit more.

    People who've had experience of two disciplines e.g. law and commerce, or engineering and marketing tend to do very well. Think about how your current course can be used in the area you're more interested in.

    Also, ask someone senior in the company for some options as to what you can do with your qualification and career.

    2. Drop out again and take a year or two out. Find something you want to do and do an evening course (open university or some such). I wouldn't worry too much about dropping out once you don't make a habit of it. Twice is almost a habit so choose carefully the next time and stick with it.

    Most people make some money if they enjoy what they do! (It's a function of tenacity,)

    One way or the other, best of luck with the decision and be happy with it once you've made it. No regrets!


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