every second that goes by is more than I can take! I HATE college! someone please help me out?

Question

I'm 24 and have just finished my two year degree, yes only two years. I Have to transfer to four year college to complete my B.S.
I'm sick and tired of it. I hate college so bad, but I know I have to finish. what can I do to keep moving forward? Everyone has a B.S. degree and they are rubbing it in my face! Damn this ****. Someone please offer my advice.
thanks for your time.

Answer 1

Look at it this way. You'll graduate at 26. You'll work for anywhere from 30 to 40 years before you retire.

A college degree does not ensure that you're going to get a great job, but on the average you're going to get a better job than you would without one. And to be perfectly frank, the people that really succeed w/o a degree generally are really smart to begin with, and simply applied their talents somewhere else. Unless you're one of those inherently brillant people, there's almost a 100% chance you're going to get a better job with a degree.

So suck it up and deal with the next two years and enjoy the rest of your life.

Answer 2

First, don't worry about if people are shoving it in your face or not.

The thing you need to realize is that you should be happy in life, and remove the things that don't make you happy, but not to an extreme. A buddhist monk once said that if you ever wake up and don't want to go to work, then it is time to find another job. Of course, this was more of a lesson, but still, if you can't bear going to work every day, or to school, don't. It could possibly just not be for you, and you need something else to make you happy.

I went to school for a little bit, and had tons of trouble, in my case I was too interested in too many things. So, I dropped out, I don't have a degree, but I followed my heart and pursued computer networking. Now, I am an independent network architect, making well over $90 an hour. I just got to do a huge project for a trading firm which was way too much fun, I love it!

So you see, not every job requires a B.S and the position you are after that requires the degree might not make you happy if you already have issues with school.

What you need to do is sit down and decide where you really want to be, what would make you happy in life, regardless of money, then pursue it, if you put your mind to it, you can get any job (well almost any unless your trying to be a lawyer, doctor, etc) with experience and NOT a degree. And, having been a hiring manager, I can say that I would rather hire the person that didn't go to college but has more hands on knowledge than the guy that just got his B.S with honors, but has never worked in a real environment, only read a book and was good at taking tests.

So hopefully this helped, remember, all a degree means is that you can read a text book and take a test, I don't see it as anything all that impressive, being able to challenge someone with a degree and win that challenge by having taught yourself is much more satisfying. And anyone that feels the need to shove a B.S in your face is not secure, remember, they had to have someone else tech them rather than learning on there own. So sit and think, and I am not trying to pursuade you away from college, just trying to lead you to a happier path in life.

Answer 3

I know some people who hated college, but felt they had to stay in it, and finally graduated when they're almost 30. Sorry to say, these people never made use of their college degree. By the time they got out at 30, they're so beat and feeling old. There's no more confidence, no more energy. Worse yet, college nurtured one very bad habit: procrastination.
You are 24. If you can commit to working hard and get out in two years, then do it. That takes a total change in attitude. If you can't do it, don't drag it out until you are totally worn out for any job.

Answer 4

Let me put it to you like this, I know you are burnt out but think of all the great things you can do with $60 thousand and up a year compared to 25-40 thousand like your undereducated counterparts who slave away at the blue collar job everyday. You have a great opportunity, just stick it out and you will definitely reap the benefits of your hard work sooner than you think. Stay with the books and take your part of the corporate world as soon as you can.
I took the military route, and there is nothing wrong with that but as soon as I got out I went straight to college and hit the books. I know, I know, how great could it be if I am answering questions on yahoo, but that should also tell you that there are people out there who would love to be in your situation. You will see what I mean by rewards as soon as you finish and you have people older than you that look to your for advice. I wish you the best of luck and God Bless.

Answer 5

sounds like you aren't sure what you want to do..college isn't for everyone...take a semester off and work..let your stress level go down...it will give you time to weigh the ups and downs and make your won decision..people have the idea that you must attend college right out of HS and go 4 years non stop..BULL..I tried that and got burnt out and failed..and got physically sick..you are still young..there are many degrees you can use..tech school degrees (1 0r 2 years).I know people who have bachelors degrees who can't get jobs because there are too many people in that field and not enough openings..don't let your friends detemine your future.. I am 35 and still trying but I KNOW that's what I want to do and I am determined to do it..don't spend all that time and money if it's not what you want to do...take time off and figure it out.. and screw everyone else...

Answer 6

Listen. When I first went to college, I hated it too. But then I met great people, found my niche, and enjoyed the heck out of it. You are going to miss it when its gone, so you really need to break it down to what you don't like about college. Do you live on campus? If not, I suggest moving nearby, get some roommates/housemates, etc. Take classes you enjoy, and really, working a job is horrid in comparison.

Good luck.

Answer 7

First, you have to stop thinking about other people.. It's great that they got there B.S. degree but how does that affect your life... it doesn't.. i know your sick and tired of school... trust me i am too.. and it's only my first year of college... Sometimes you just have to do things even if you don't want to. , Try to find something that might motivate you .. but please don't quit.. because you might regret it... just hang on .. good luck..and i hope this helps..

Answer 8

I am in my forties and a college student. I think it is best to stick it out now rather than going back -like I did at my age! It will cost less now and you will be rewarded by a better job.

Answer 9

College isn't for everyone. As much as some people may believe it is, there is no shame in going to trade school. You may even make more money than staying in college.

Answer 10

Hate to break it to you, but you will hate going to the same job every day even more. Enjoy being a 24 year old college kid while u can!!