Should I stop going to College for now and go back once I know what I am aiming for?

Question

Here is my deal, right now I am dealing with an anxiety disorder and I also majoring in something that I have no plans of doing anything with. When I started School I started in New York, were I got my associates degree in Liberal arts, then I went to another college were I started off as a History Major, then I ened up leaving to move with my family to Florida. Once in Florida I started going to a collage as a History major but finding what I had oringly aimed to do with my degree in New York is not something I want to do here in Florida. Not only that but I dislike the deparment of history set up here. Now I have no idea as to what I plan on doing with my life, but am wondering if I should first try and get some medican and get over my anxiety disorder then, either complet this one smester , which I am only taking one class since its all I could get into, or withdrawl from it, and meet with some career counselor and then go back to College ( even a Community One)?

I am someone who can go back after some time away as I done that before while earing my degree. I am right now only taking one class so I am as part time as you can get. I am thinking going back to a Community College might not be bad, mostly when so much of what I did in New York does not count in Florida, and also since I have no idea what I am planing on doing at all upon getting my degree. I thinking I need to find what intrest I have and getting skills needed to do that job, and best place I think to do that is most likely a Community College.

I am 25 right now. I hold a Liberal Arts degree which means I have taken my basic coure stuff in the eyes of New York State. I am at the Jr. Level right now as far as a History Major goes, I am right now in a Liberal Arts college, but I am finding that this college is more geared for thoughs who know what they want to do than helping you find out what you can do. I remember my time in community college that they had alot more exploration coures to help people decied if Bussiness, Tech, ect was right for them. I personly have no idea, but I know as it stands I am not wanting to go on with what I am majoring in.

Based on alot of your advice I am chosing to ride out this smester or atlest up to the midterm ( if I bomb it badly then I will "cut and run" in order to keep my GPA from going all bad on me.) I will also be seeking medical help with my problem. And once this smester is over I am thinking of looking into what sorts of things I can take or do at the community college level. I just know majoring in Liberal arts is a no no since I already hold a degree in that.

I should point out that I not been doing the college thing for 8 years, since what had happend was when I went to start Kingergarden up in New York they felt since my birthday was late in March I should start the next year so instead of being with the class of 99, I was with the class 00, then I went to pre-first putting me in with the class of 01. I graduated High School at 20 years old and went right into Community College. In 3 years I had my Liberal Arts degree. My first smester at the community college I had to take some courses in English and math that were not collegel level which put me behind a year. Then I went off to the big 4 year college thing and for one year I was there before having to move. so I went strong for 4 years then had a year gap during the move and establishing residence so I could get some financial aid. The reason of one course is its all I could get into of the things I had to take, and the fact I must take at lest one course that is of my major.

Answer 1

I would normally STRONGLY disagree with leaving school, but your case is special. By 25 you should have an idea of "what you want to do when you grow up". By moving and quitting, then restarting, then cutting to one class, taking the bare minimum then switching majors, you are a classic example of someone who cannot finish a task. Even with a bachelor's, most employers will look at your resume and wonder why you couldn't finish a 4 year degree in 8 years. Already you would be in trouble, and the only way out of your hole is too buckle down and complete the degree.

But you suffer from anxiety disorder, which is a very real condition that is physically preventing you from making the decisions that should have been made 6 years ago. Because it is psychological it is easy to ignore the symptoms of the disorder, and even harder to adequately treat. But again, the anxiety disorder is physically preventing you from making decisions you should have made as a teenager. You should have finished your degree by 22 or 23 to be on par with the average graduate.

So I think yes, you must treat the disorder before you can move on. Once you treat the disorder you will realize that the most important aspect of school is not your major, because almost no one does work specifically in their major (unless it's the sciences or they go on for graduate work); instead, the most important aspect is showing that you can undertake a college education and actually finish it in a reasonable amount of time.

Answer 2

Go to a liberal arts college, or take your basic courses and see what you are good at and you are happy with in a major/classes. Learn as much as you can, stay in school as long as you can, the real world is really overrated, but most employers wanna see how you stand out from your peers and if you can actually learn more as you progress in your career. Most importantly, relax, this is the best years of your life, it's the truth, I wish I was still in school, but making money is pretty sweet too. Nothing in life will come easy, good luck!

Answer 3

This happened to a close friend of mine. He dropped out of a school and lost a year of credit because he didn't like the system there. But now he's going to a community college and taking it easy-plus it's cheaper! But beware: You will feel like crap for wasting a lot of time. Step carefully to your next decision.

Answer 4

I'd recomend finishing the semester, but you might want to start looking for an intrests. When you are done with your semester, you should see a doctor about the anxiety disorder.

Answer 5

hmmmmmmmm... well first of all...Relax! enjoy college! okay so you don't know what you wanna do?!? okay who cares? major in something that you love! if you haven't found that major yet....thats okay....see a doctor for your anxiety problem....finish out your semester...maybe try out a community college....they have a lot of options and different types of classes to choose from!

Answer 6

Don't quit, go part time or take a couple of courses online. If you quit you may never get back.

Answer 7

First you need to get your medical problems tended to then you can tend t your school work. Se a shrink and get real help.