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Stuck in College. I hate college and my major, what do I do?

  • I'm a sophomore in college, and I hate it. I don't like my major, but I don't know what else to major in. I don't want to transfer, cause I hate college and I don't want to be stuck there the rest of my life, but I don't want to stay here for two more years. My major makes me so stressed I can't see reason and it's not fun at all. I just feel so sad all the time and I don't see the point in anything anymore. My parents are fed up with me complaining about how I don't like it, but I don't think they understand half of it. I'm involved in clubs, and I have some friends, but that hasn't helped at all. I feel like I'm wasting my life, and all I do when I'm here is count down the days until I can go home. I have to decide what I want to do soon, or else it will be too late. I feel like it is already too late and I'm stuck. What should I do? I have to pick classes for next semester and I don't want to take anything. All the classes in my major are going to be so stressful next semester just thinking about them makes me feel sick.

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    When I was ending my sophomore year of undergrad college I remember feeling very similar things. In my experience, the first two years of undergrad were the worst, and seemed like they were meant to weed-out the people who don't have the drive and willpower to continue. In contrast, my junior and senior years were much more interesting; the best professors usually teach the higher level courses, the subject matter gets more detailed and exciting, and there seemed to be less stress since I'd passed the sophomore year hump that we're both talking about. I remember having a nervous breakdown around finals week of my sophomore year too.. I had really had enough. But, obviously, I persevered, and I'm really glad I did. I'm now almost finished with my PhD.in Computer Science, the same major I had way back in undergrad. I'm sure you've heard the speech about how important college is, so I won't frustrate you further with it, other than to say that deciding to stick around for my junior year was probably one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. I sincerely wish you the best, in whatever path you decide to take (remember, the decision is yours after all... not your parents, or your friends, etc). If you wish to know more about my experience and how I made it through, or just want to vent to someone, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Just put something about Yahoo Answers in the subject line. Good luck. -Brant

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Drop out or change your major.

kisuda

When I was ending my sophomore year of undergrad college I remember feeling very similar things. In my experience, the first two years of undergrad were the worst, and seemed like they were meant to weed-out the people who don't have the drive and willpower to continue. In contrast, my junior and senior years were much more interesting; the best professors usually teach the higher level courses, the subject matter gets more detailed and exciting, and there seemed to be less stress since I'd passed the sophomore year hump that we're both talking about. I remember having a nervous breakdown around finals week of my sophomore year too.. I had really had enough. But, obviously, I persevered, and I'm really glad I did. I'm now almost finished with my PhD.in Computer Science, the same major I had way back in undergrad. I'm sure you've heard the speech about how important college is, so I won't frustrate you further with it, other than to say that deciding to stick around for my junior year was probably one of the best decisions I ever made in my life. I sincerely wish you the best, in whatever path you decide to take (remember, the decision is yours after all... not your parents, or your friends, etc). If you wish to know more about my experience and how I made it through, or just want to vent to someone, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Just put something about Yahoo Answers in the subject line. Good luck. -Brant

Brant G

It is time to see the advisors at your campus. Perhaps they can have you visit the testing center and find your 'true' abilities and interests, pointing you towards a better degree choice. Making yourself ill over this is a big indicator that something is wrong, stop and re-assess your situation. Most or all of your coursework should transfer to most degree plans.

Carolyn

Drop out or change your major.

kisuda

It is time to see the advisors at your campus. Perhaps they can have you visit the testing center and find your 'true' abilities and interests, pointing you towards a better degree choice. Making yourself ill over this is a big indicator that something is wrong, stop and re-assess your situation. Most or all of your coursework should transfer to most degree plans.

Carolyn

go talk to the school counselors. they might give you some advice.

Black Erica

Take a break or drop out for a year, get a job/internship (fish around for something you like), and then reapply to a different college in a year or two. If your parents don't let you, you have little choice.

Paul

go talk to the school counselors. they might give you some advice.

Black Erica

Take a break or drop out for a year, get a job/internship (fish around for something you like), and then reapply to a different college in a year or two. If your parents don't let you, you have little choice.

Paul

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