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Should I Drop Out of my Part Time Course

  • 01-12-2015 4:36pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    Basically I'm looking for other opinions here...

    I started a course in September, which I'm really enjoying, but I'm finding as time goes on that I'm getting more stressed out by study/course work, and it's only semester 1!

    I've suffered from anxiety for a long time (15 years or so), and the start of this year was the first time that I got help for myself, I feel like I've made huge strides with my mental health in the last year, but this added stress has really set me back over the last two weeks - I have projects due and I feel sick to my stomach.

    Coupled with this, because this is a part time course (I work full time), the way the course is structured means it will take me four years to complete a higher certificate, with another two years to complete a degree. Considering I'm 31, this is a very long time!

    I've been considering dropping out over the last two days due to all the factors above, plus thinking is it worth my while if I can't get into that sector job-wise until I've completed a qualification. It is something I can study myself online (it's an IT related course).

    Do you think I would be stupid to drop out at this stage? I feel guilty because I am well able for the subject, I really do love what I'm studying, but I don't know if I can take the added stress at the moment, coupled with other factors above. I'd appreciate any advice from someone in a similar situation.


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  • #2
    uck51js9zml2yt
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    There is no doubt that working and studying at night is tough going for anyone.
    I was doing a degree when not working and was under pressure. I did another one while working and it was more pressure that previously.

    Your first port of call should be your course director. Have a chat and see what they think. After that maybe have a chat with your family and then decide

    If you drop out, then you wont get the qualification and realistically its tougher studying online as you don't have the supports of a class full of students having similar problems and tutors who are there to help.

    I retrained in IT having had a career in transport. Not having completed your degree wont exclude you from employment. Any employer worth their salt will see your working and studying to get qualifications in your chosen field a good thing.


  • #3
    Xterminator
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    OP if you drop out think about what that means?

    The anxiety issue probably isnt going to go away. i think you will probably have to learn cope/deal with it.

    The fact you are studying part time, and the qualification takes longer - again is that going to change? can you foresee a circumstance where it will be possible to go back to study full time? It wont for most people.

    Then a little contradictor-aly you suggest doing an online course.

    Nothing wrong with that; but it isnt going to change any of the above issues. assignments need to be done, and time scale you probably wont be able to move a t a much faster rate. Would the support of tutors and classmates make any difference to you? for me when doing my oscail degree i found it so much better to have a class to attend and make real friendships with classmates. Helped to motivate me, and gave me a change to ask other people how did you find that, what way will you approach that question etc.

    Online only i dont think it would have been as good for me or as motivational.

    i would second the advice of chatting with your tutor and seeing what supports they can offer you.


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