i dropped out of college
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- Опубліковано 7 лис 2018
- I wanted to make this video to hopefully help someone else out there who may be struggling with the same situation.
Watch this video linked below to hear the first half of my college journey:
Why I Left College | Anxiety & Depression: • Why I Left College | A...
Thank you for watching this very personal/emotional video. I'm looking forward for what's to come.
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I dropped out too and the shift in my mental health was INSANE, I'm so glad you're happy with your decision!
Oh my goodness, I'm so happy to hear that Traci!! thank you so much for your support :)
How’d you feel dropping out? I’m honestly considering dropping out because it’s too much money/ waste of money and time for me right now. Like I really want to at least take a year off or something. Do you plan on ever going back? Or just work hard and push through life?
Karen Reyes I think I’m not going to college 😞I’m broke my parents are to whatever god gives me is the path I shall take
Willy Nino I always believed college doesn’t make you something. You gotta make yourself something of this world you know? If you really wanted to go tho, just save up because I feel like there’s so much time in life and it’s never too late for someone to go back for education
Willy Nino but in all honesty I’m not right to give advice like that I’m sorry 😔❤️
"There is a lot more to life than following the norm". This was so relatable and inspiring.
Eyah hle💯
I literally just looked up dropping out of college and your video popped out. Most of our situations are almost exactly the same. We got this♥️ self love comes first.
Gabriella Nicoletti I’m so glad it did! 100% true, loving yourself is SO important! Thank you for watching 💛
I’m so glad I came across this video. I feel like dropping out has such a stigma, but college really isn’t for everyone. I went to two different universities and stayed in college for five years. I changed my major from nursing to dietetics to education and nothing ever felt right. I worked 30-40 hours/week and went to school full time. I couldn’t enjoy my time at home because I was either studying or feeling guilty enjoying moments that didn’t involve studying. My mental health was truly suffering and I finally broke. I cried to my husband that I couldn’t do it anymore. I had no passion and it was draining me of my happiness. He was extremely supportive and I decided to withdraw after the Fall semester. I put out applications for full-time jobs and ended up landing in a career that I am completely passionate about. I’m making great money, able to grow, happy in my daily life and I can enjoy time off with my family and be fully present. My husband and I are about to buy a house and continue moving forward with our lives. My point is... education is valuable, but if your mental health is suffering, take a step back and think about what you want. I let go of the fear of disappointing my family and went for it anyway. Fortunately, everyone was supportive and we’ve never been happier. Please, don’t think you are failing if you decide that college isn’t for you. Maybe it isn’t right now or maybe it isn’t at all. Take care of YOURSELF. You can leave college and be completely okay. In fact, my husband who has a Masters degree is working in a field that doesn’t require a degree at all. There weren’t enough jobs available in the field he chose to get his degrees in. Please take care of yourselves 💛 You will make it and be okay.
Nola Girl everything about this comment makes me so happy!! Thank you for watching & sharing your story 💛 college is not for everyone & you can still have an amazing life without college:)
Same. I need to take a semester off for or maybe drop for good. School is for a niche type of student and definitely not made for everyone.
I just came out to my parents about dropping out. Living in the country I live in doesn't make it easy finding a job and I am still 20 and pretty inexperienced... I still feel like dropping out was a good decision since I've lost 10kg in college (I struggle gaining weight) and been very sad all the time paired with not sleeping at all or sleeping for 15 hours straight. I don't know where I am going and what to do now... I don't know how to find a job... It is scary but I hope things will get better. My parents aren't too happy with my decision and even though 3 days passed since I came out my mom is pushing me to get a job as soon as possible, which I understand, but it isn't helping me much. I plan going back to college next year and picking another major, a better one perhaps. Idk this is a dark time for me, but your video helped a lot xx
Edit: wow one month passed and I see this comment of mine again. Things have been a lot better lately! I am working a hard labour job for now but am striving to get an 2D illustrator or laboratory job. I have gained weight and my parents aren't mad at me. I think I'll drop the whole college idea completely since I've found that this lifestyle suits me better!
Edit: 2 months passed and it feels like 2 years! I don't recognize that girl from the original comment anymore! I've been working in a retaiment home and even though it's hard to admit but I think I really enjoy working with people ! I look way better I feel way better and look forward for what life has in stock for me! I don't want to kill myself anymore, life is good so far.
bless you♡
Ragusa I’m glad it’s going better for you
a lot of people dropped :) I feel way better too
I'm really happy to hear that!!
I dropped out of college because I was unhappy and I wanted to go to hair school not college I’m glad I left it was the best descion I ever made I start hair school in August
Briana Mcneil congrats!!!
I withdrew during the fall semester and didn't come back until summer. I worked full time and learned more about myself. It helped ease my anxiety and once I came back, I started off with an easier load (I was taking 19 hours when I dropped out). It felt a little odd with my friends since I knew that they were skill in college and continuing their education. You gotta keep reminding yourself that this is your journey and there is no right way to get through college and life. Take your time :)
gladys romo SO TRUE!! It is a bit strange since all of my friends are off in college, but it’s comforting knowing that I’m finding myself through this whole situation & will come back into school healthier and happier :) thank you for watching & commenting 💛
We're all told as children, that without college we have no real future, and then we are tricked into getting student loans and causing 20+ years of financial stress for a piece of paper. Average college degree will cost you over $12 per hour. Luckily I dodged this bullet and bought a house instead...
Ahhh this resonates so much with me. It feels good to know I’m not the only one going through this. Wishing you the best!
OMG THIS IS HOW I FEEL RIGHT NOW AND WITH ME FINDING YOUR VIDEO I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER WITH MY DECISION ❤️❤️
yes! i love that you are doing things for yourself and not someone else! so much love for you! good luck with everything 💜💜
You are the sweetest person ever Coua!! Thank you for always sending so much love and support my way, it truly means so much to me!! :)
This semester is my first sem in college. I absolutely hate it. I don’t see the point of being in class if I don’t know what I want to do. My mom is ok with me taking spring sem off since I said I’m gonna save up for a car. She doesn’t know I don’t want to go back. My plan is to get a “real” job before fall. I’m planning on job shadowing people in different careers and see what I actually like. If the career I choose requires a degree then that’s the only way I’m going back to school. Any tips on how to use my free time? And what kind of jobs should I work at during my break?
pandabutter Same Girl I’m Trying Out Modeling And See If I Like It But College Isn’t For Everyone But If I Start Modeling Or Doing Something Else And I Like It I Won’t Go Back To School And It’s Ways To Go Around What U Wanna Do Without Going To College It’s 2018 We Need To Be Creative And I Was Never Really The Type To Like To Just Sit And Listening To Stuff I Feel Is Pointless So Yeah But Like You The Only Way I Will Go Back Is If What I Like I Need To Go To School For
@@jayhey5621 WOOOOOOOW im glad im not alone in this situation I honestly hate it too. Its sooo deppressing the people r weird too. Im thinking about how im going to leave and get a job without the need of school
I can’t even tell you how much i needed this video. Thank you💙
Jocelyn...I watched this video also and thank you again. Sharing your experience makes me realize I need to look beyond my concern about my son being so close to finishing college and having this implosion. Something is at the bottom of it and we have to find it to help him. As a parent, your worst fear is something happening to your child...the worry can consume you when something goes amiss. My wife (his mom) and I are going to do whatever it takes to help him through it, but I want to make sure he comes out of it equipped to handle life. Maybe it is something you work on forever, but 4 years ago he took a huge leap of independence going off to college and never blinked. He was a home body even on the weekends and I was scared he wouldn't like it, but it was just the opposite. Hard to understand what has happened even after taking breaks and resigning from his job. Thank you again.
I completely agree with your decision to withdraw from school. I did so a few times while I got my associate's degree. It took me years to get it because I took a couple of classes at a time. When you do go back try not to load yourself with a full schedule. As a person with anxiety it was a lot easier for me to take it a semester at a time.
Thank you so much for leaving this comment! It's relieving to hear someone else who has gone through something similar. That is such a great suggestion that I definitely will take into consideration now knowing that I can only handle so much. Thank you for the support, Megan :)
you’re awesome joc! no matter what you decide!! So proud of you 💛
I appreciate this so much C, thank you for the love & support:)
Didn't want to drop out because I had already come so far, I worked too damn hard on those accelerated A&P classes that I had no idea were going to be so hard, so I wanted to make use out of it. Thankfully, after alot of prayer I found a major that fits the classes I have already taken and that is a stable career and it's only an associates. But i'm certain it will get me to where I need to be. I just know it. I'm so happy because the degree I chose is really something I know will get me a job. After I graduate, I know if I want to commit for the full 4 yrs, i'll be more sure of what I want to do. I'm just excited to get tf out of college in two more semesters lol with a pretty good promise of a stable job straight out. Baby steps.
Thank you for sharing this! I actually just decided I need to drop out. I have been on the verge of dropping out for the past year. I am just not in a good place mentally, between depression and anxiety. Not only that but physically it has taken a toll on my body. I have been going to college for 5 years and only just now entering my junior semester. It’s a bit of a long story but basically I just have a hard time deciding what I want to do with my life. I haven’t officially dropped out yet but I’ll have to in the next day or two. I am honestly really scared for my future. I am hoping I am making the right decision. My parents 100% support me and just want me to be happy in life instead of utterly miserable in a major I hate. I want to go back in the fall if I can find something I’m passionate about. Also I just want to say I really admire you dropping out, it’s not something easy to do and I think it’s admirable to take a step back and realign your goals and taking care of yourself first xx
Same, thanks for posting this video. I lost motivation for the program I'm enrolled and everything's just going down hill with my grades as well. I also want to go back to school but in the future. Good on you for doing what's right for you ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Dropping out of high school was a real LIFE CHANGING experience for me as well Jocelyn. Just shared my own story on a new UA-cam video, thought you'd find it interesting ❤️
I’m so happy for you!! I feel like I’m in the same mindset as you were. I don’t know what to with my life. I want to figure myself out but I can’t because I’m so busy going to school and working. I feel no motivation to go to class and don’t feel like I’m putting in my effort to do well. I took a semester off to try and figure out what I wanted to major in but I didn’t figure anything out and here I am back in school going for something I don’t want anything to do with. I feel like I’m too far in to school to quit but also feel like it’s pointless and a waist of time to keep going. Idk I’m just lost and idk what to do with life 😅
kalie ranae omg yes I completely understand what you are going through!! I came to that realization too, that I was aimlessly going to school and not knowing where it was going to take me. The best advice I can give you is to think long and hard about what will make you happy & don’t be afraid to be unsure for a while. Life is too short to spend so much time where you’re unhappy, so even if it’s just a minor change, do it! I wish you the best in your situation, you’ll figure it out:)
thank you for sharing! i just recently subbed to you. i think it is amazing that you are sharing your struggles and it definitely will help others.
Thank you so much!! This is so kind :) I very much appreciate it 💛
I’m currently debating leaving college, too, for VERY similar reasons and I just thank you for speaking on your experiences. Self-love forever ♥️
Just make sure you have a game plan of what to do without doing college. It is possible to do well without college. But the majority of the people have no idea. And just want to drop out because they are lazy. There are trade school where you get paid to learn.
Larry Huynh tell me more about it pls
Very happy for you! My boyfriend scheduled a doctor's appointment for me because he thinks I've never been more anxious! I transferred to a new uni, and my grades are awful, so I think I will take a brake from school too.
I think it's great that you're trying to work on having the funds to pay for your schooling, so many students are in such huge debt and I think it's smart that you're saving up to pay for school. I can understand not know what to study or what to do with your life, I too had been down that path when I first started college years ago (I have graduated and have my degree). I'd just like to say that if you get to a point where you can return to college (totally get that you need to take a break for mental/physical illness reasons too) it might be best for you to just focus on core classes as no matter what your major you decide on you'll need those core courses. While you're taking the core classes you could be taking the time to find out what you really want to do with your life! Best of luck to you!
I dropped out 8 years ago and don't regret it one little bit. Due to being ostracized so NO college is nowhere near worth it as much as you think.
I am so glad you are happy
so proud of u josh
Christy Schultz love you so much Crusty! 💛
I dropped out today. Now I have nothing. No perspective in life. I want to die..
Don’t say that!
Pls don’t think like that , there must be a reason why you exist , don’t lose hope
That's so cool you went to Winona State ! I'm at Augsburg rn in Minneapolis and I'm planning on dropping out and I feel like I could relate to this video because I have a lot of anxiety and stuff too .. so yea I know exactly how you feel
College is really not for everyone. I went for 3 semesters and I kept going because I was more afraid of people's opinions. I was just stressed and since taking time off my stress level has gone down so much. I agree with her when she says she does not care what anyone think. You have to do what is happy for you.
lol Off topic but you are stunning. Thx for sharing your experience, I am currently just binge watching students who decided to drop out because this is exactly what I am about to do... I am mentally drained... I needa big break.. I'm going to find a job while I try to figure out what I'm going to do with my life! I need to get my mental health back on track... I've overworked myself...
I am an international student in the USA. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, I had to take my first semester of college entirely online.
Trust me, I can relate to everything you're saying. College has seriously affected my mental health. Just as you mentioned, I also like to see myself succeed, but College has made me fail multiple times in a single semester despite me giving my absolute best. I was, just like you, expected to go to college. I always studied hard to make my parents and family proud of me but I never did anything for my happiness.
Now I am in college, fighting with severe anxiety and depression.
I AM GOING THRU THE SAME THINGGGG thank u
you do you girl!! do what makes you happy, life is too short :)
No wonder you got anxiety and depression, 16 units in a semester is crazy! I’ve never taken that many in my life because I also suffer from anxiety and depression. That’s great that your taking the time to explore different things in life to see what you want to explore. If you ever do decide to go back to college, you should go to community college because. It’s much cheaper than university. Each class is cheaper and u don’t have to pay tuition. You can take however many classes you’d like each semester. You could work on ur GE’s before you figure out what you really want to major in. You could even consider starting a business and if it does super well, u could potentially get rich from it and then u won’t even need to go to college at that point.
I’ve been going to college for 7 years. I would admit that the anxiety and depression has really delayed my graduation because I’ve been going less than full time every semester and I changed my major. I just spent the first 5 years going to community college and taking a manageable course load which wouldn’t trigger my A&D and I got A’s in most of them. I’ve gotten 3 W’s. I transferred to CSUN in spring 2023 as an electrical engineer and I’m doing well. I only took 10 units in the spring and I got straight A’s.
Awesome video really helped me a lot ! I subscribed
This is exactly how I feel
School gives me anxiety, especially waiting for your grade to come through. I would feel sick most times. I don’t regret my decision.
My heart is in the music industry and college just isn’t for me anymore tbh I love singing and I’ve always wanted to become a singer that’s been my biggest goal, I feel like God is trying to tell me something I always have a couple songs written but I’ve just been procrastinating about recording them and honestly I feel like God is telling me to put my music out to be heard, I came across this quote “ The move you’re scared to make might just be the one “ and when I seen that it just made me start thinking and gave me hope, I’m not gonna drop out I’m gonna hang in there and just upload some music and see where it goes from there
hey watching this in fall 2021 and i really want to drop out. your video made me feel not alone! i just transferred from texas a&m to north texas and i hate school again. just like last semester. your video made me feel confident that i can drop out and things can be ok.
What decision did you end up making?
I have been really considering just letting go of college for a bit until I get myself together. Only thing is I’m 20.. and I feel as if I’m the only 20 yr going through this. How old are you!?
Des you are not alone! I will be 20 in 3 months :)
You not alone hommie
I'm 20. I'm suppose to be on my third year but I SUCK at college and I really only take a single painting class
I honestly feel the same like, I’m too stressed, I honestly don’t feel happy going and hate going and I feel satisfied working more than going to school you know? I feel like if
I took a break and come back in a whole year or just not come back at all I would feel happier.
I’m 21 and I’m dropping out for the navy/Air Force. I plan to come back later but right now I need to just focus on building myself up and experiencing life so I can come back and actually appreciate it more.
I am first and I love your channel hope you good
Michelle Knight thank you so much for your support Michelle 😊💛
im thinking about dropping out of university because ive been trying so hard to understand what the professors are teaching but i just can't. i lost interest in everything even the things that i use to enjoy doing. i don't even see my future. im currently doing my foundation year and i have to take ap chemistry, biology, physics, math and business all in a year. it feels impossible to me. i have classes everyday from 8 to 5. i come back from class depressed every single day. i wake up extremely exhausted. i have no motivation. sometimes i just randomly lose my focus without realizing while in class. i have headache almost 24 hours every single day in university thinking about my life. my mom told me to drop out but im afraid that my life would be more miserable if i do. i don't even know what to do anymore. can any dropout tell me tour experience about dropping out?
I just dropped out and is the best feeling ever
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I want to drop out so bad. School makes depression 10x worse especially when my goals don’t align with school. I’m only a year away from graduating but I don’t know if I can make it a year.
you gave me clarity. i just posted a why i dropped out with my friend. we both left our schools. just on my actual channel @ okkass. its hard finding inspiration and genuine people who talk mental health on here.
I am only 1 week in and I already hate it. I suffer from panic disorder and in high school I coped with it but now I can't. I don't know anyone plus all my class is just girls except me. I just wanna drop out but I also don't want to disappoint my family.
HELP! I started college on August and im not really happy im not motivated i really dont have a goal or any passions should i drop out of college.
What did you end up deciding to do? And are you happy with that choice?
Average college degree will cost you $12 per hour. You saved a ton of money plus there are plenty of alternatives :)
A career in social work would be great for you.
Go get em girl. Kick ass!
Omg you sound just like me.
The part when u couldnt even get outta bed cause ur axiety was so bad,is sooooo me,n i can soo relate to this condition of urs