college SUCKS SOS

techmom99
Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:46:08 +0000

Have you made friends from amongst the other nursing majors? Joined any clubs for things other than soccer?

If you really love nursing and are in a direct entry program, I would urge you to try to stick it out. The problem with applying to nursing programs for the junior year is that you might not get in. I know many people who didn’t get in and had to reassess their career goals.

I had to attend a commuter college 15 minutes from home AND work almost full time. I honestly hated every minute of college, but I decided to make the best of it and use it as a staging ground for the rest of my life. College is 4 years and you could live more than 90. Yes, it would be nice to have a great experience for those 4 years, but it’s better to have a great experience for the rest of your life, working in a career that you enjoy. I assume that you are at this school because you will come out with little to no debt and, believe me, there is a value to that. When you are in your 20’s, having money to buy a concert ticket or take a spontaneous weekend trip because you didn’t go into massive debt for college will make you feel so much better. In your 30’s, not having debt will let you buy a house or pay for music lessons for your kids.

I think that too many people get hung up on having an amazing experience in college. I am sure that as time goes on, you will meet people whose company you enjoy. I eventually found several people with whom I would eat lunch in the cafeteria on the days I was there. While I didn’t choose to maintain friendships with any of them after I graduated, their company helped pass the time at school.

Good luck and please try to think of the big picture of your life after college.