Why is College so Stressful?

PrdMomto1
Thu, 12 Dec 2019 15:31:10 +0000

Hopefully when you transfer to a more “traditional” school you will feel a little less stressed. Will you still have to work so much? It sounds to me like you are simply TOO busy. If you’re working a lot and then going to school on top of it, you are basically doing the equivalent of 2 jobs. Not having time to walk around campus or eat properly is a red flag regarding how overscheduled you are. Anyone would get burned our and despondent in that situation.

I get that it’s hard to feel like you’re actually learning anything when you’re just focused on the grind of getting work in and taking tests. You ARE learning, it just doens’t feel like it to you. But, your learning could be supplemented (and hopefully will be when you transfer) but participating in research, activities and clubs associated with your major, internships, etc. I hope you’ll be able to get involved in those things at your new school.