i want to take a semester off of school but my girlfriend is really advising me not to.?

Question

I do not know what i want to do with my life, and i'm a junior in college. I currently a biology major with a concentration in Secondary Education, but I'm leaning towards not doing that anymore. I'm not longer motivated to go to class, and it just all seems like a waste of time. I dont really know many people here, and my roomate just informed me he's withdrawing from his classes and is not returning. I feel bummed out and i really just wanna be home, and even work so i can save up some money. What are some good ways to ease my g/fs stance on me staying.

All these answers have been great. Thank you all. I do intend on coming back to school if I do take off next semester. I know i've come wayyy to far to give it up. Going back and taking classses that I will not need if I do change my major will be a big waste of time and money. I already have a part time job waiting me at home. It's nothing big, but its good money, and it does make me think that I dont ever wanna do it for the rest of my life haha. I was also thinking of taking one course at a county college during my break, a simple general education course that I need to graduate. Paying back college loans is not a problem thanks to my grandparents, so thats not a part of my decision. Again thank for all the great responses.

Answer 1

OMG you have gotten so far!!! You are over halfway there. Don't give up.
You are in a slump. All college students get them, but only those who graduate get over them. If you quit, you will regret it. Trust me. Those who say they are going to sit out for a semester never end up going back. Or when they do, its after they have full time job, a mortgage, kids, and is ten times harder than if they'd of stuck it out when they were younger and had less commitments.
Your girlfriend is giving you good advice.
College is about sacrificing what you are, for what you can become. If if was easy, everyone would do it and no one would need it.
Good Luck.

Answer 2

She has some legitimate fears. Most people that leave college, even if only for a short break, never go back. Additionally, because they are not in school anymore, they are required to start paying back student loans after being out 6mths or less.

She needs to hear that you are committed to making your future secure, either by taking a job that you can live with and pay back your student loans OR by continuing to take at least one or two classes (half time is good for loans) so that you stay in the motion of school.

If nothing else, remember that a biology can go toward a lot of careers, including teaching and writing/editorial work. Three semesters of toughing it out is much better than 3/4 of a degree in the long run. That is your girlfriend's concern.

Answer 3

You are a junior with about a month left in the semester - you are almost 3/4 of the way through. Taking a break is not a good idea since you will get away from the habit of going to class and studying. Find something of redeeming value in the classes you take - count the tiles in the ceiling if you must but don't quit now. A science degree is a good thing to have in the future - no matter what you do with it.
Finish school, then take a break. Travel / work / be a beach bum after you get your degree. You'll be glad you did. You've got a lot of years to work. The end of the road is in sight.

Answer 4

Never run away from something, but run to something.

It has been shown that people who take a "gap year" usually return to study and do a lot better than those that don't.

I think that you are suffering from some mild depression, which means that you just want to give up. Don't do this, your self-esteem will plumet and you will end up feeling much worse.

Far better to run to something. What you do depends on the money that you have. Maybe you can spend a year in another country learning the language and possibly working. Maybe you can get a good job. If you can get into university you are smart enough to do well at most jobs. Sales are good because they give you skills that you can apply throughout your life and career.

But whatever you do, do something else, don't just quit what you are currently doing until you have a good idea for something else.

In this context you are likely to get more support from friends, your girlfriend and family.

maybe you will never return to study, but have an exciting independent life.

Answer 5

you cant do anything based on someone elses opinion, you have to do whats right for you. and i know how you feel, i was a junior last year and still didnt know what i wanted to do...but i had gotten so far into my marketing degree it seemed stupid to stop now, but i really dont want to do marketing anymore. i know it sounds silly, but you just have to do alot of soul searching, and focus on what you want out of life (money, flexibility...) and go after that, because ultimately you, and only you, are going to have to be happy with your decision. and if that takes taking a semester off to figure things out then do it. one semester of school compared to the rest of your life is such a small period of time. good luck, ive been in the same position and i know its confusing...just do what makes YOU happy!

Answer 6

ALL college students go through this at onew time or another.
FIRST, complete the semester. Please.
After that, if you think a semester off is what you need, then take it. A lot of students are doing this. Get a s*** job at Walmart and ask, " do I want to do this for the rest of my life?"
And as for your girlfriend, who has to live your live, you or her?

Answer 7

Let her know exactly how you're feeling. Assure her that, although you'll be taking a semester off of school, let her know you're going to be productive and you are just trying to find your calling. Its really hard to be a college student when you get to that point where you don't know what you want to do. Try to look for something to get interested in so that you may make a career out of it, try a little traveling as well.