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Should I drop out of college? (I'm 17)?
Basically,
I'm in my first year of college doing:
Film Studies
English Lit and Lang
Government and Politics
GCSE maths.
My parents are moving miles and miles away soon, to a one bedroom (basically no room for me.)
I have a job which i can get full time.
I need to find a place to live - i moved out of my dad's and stepmums 3 times (we don't get on.)
Living with my best friend, and then my ex, then we broke up so i had to go home.
I hate government, and i hate maths, the other two i quite enjoy.
I want to drop out, i've read around, and got peoples opinions, and i'm not too worried about my future, i just need more opinions.
My mum who lives in France had a HUGE go at me when i told her what i want to do, she said my boyfriend will break up with me, ill regret it all my life, ill never go back to education, i'll kill myself.. all lovely nice things to support me.
May i ask your opinions?
Thanks.
2 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It's not the end of the world, but you are in a good position at this time in your life to carry on in education.
I know you are in some difficult situation right now, but qualifications can be a great way out of that by giving you the freedom to choose your life style more easily. Also the qualifications do come in, in later life too. If you can I'd stick with it, as good results can improve your future prospects.
Maybe even going to University may be a great help on the way to independence, one you can share with like minded young people rather than going it alone.
Most people I know regret dropping out of any education, you may be left saying 'if only..' many times in the future. Although you can always do these things later and catch up, often the circumstances and motivation isn't there then.
Staying in education will also keep you amongst other young people and tutors many of who can help you and discuss many issues with you too.
Sounds like you need some good friends and advice around you at this time.
Good luck with your decision.
Source(s): I teach young people at a University. - 1 decade ago
NO WAY IF YOU DROP OUT YOU WILL BE A BUM YOUR WHOLE LIFE. ONCE YOU DROP OUT YOU WILL YOU WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH THINGS LIKE CRACK COCAINE. THEN BEFORE YOU KNOW IT YOU WILL BE SUCKING DICK FOR CRACK. HAVE FUN PUTTING DOWN YOUR BOOKS AND PICKING UP THE PIPE.
Source(s): personal expierience
