Should I drop out of university?

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I am considering dropping out of university due to the fact I failed a core module in my exams and will have to resit in order to continue my studies. I found the module really hard the first time around and am not happy at university for a number of different reasons, for example I don't fit in with the people on my course, all my friends are on a different course so I feel left out around them, the low level of professionalism amongst staff in the department and I enjoy being in a working environment much more than I enjoy studying and doing essays and lab reports.
I am about 80% sure I want to drop out and the only thing bothering me is telling the group of people I offered to share a house with that I don't want the room any more. Is it worth carrying on just because it would be easier and it would save other people hassle and upset, even though I'm 99.9% sure I won't be happy?

Kirstykinss · Accepted Answer

The failing of a core moule and social situation should have no bearing whatsoever on your decision. The main issue is how badly do you want to do the job that made you take this course? If you want it bad enough then you'll do it, it's only 2 more years (maybe 3?) of your life so in the long run it's really not a big period of time.
Everyone makes out university to be the ultimate 3 years of partying and it definitely is not. Most of my friends said that they didn't really feel like they fitted in in their first year and it was no where near as fun as everyone made out.
But that's life! You're going to have to do things you don't want to do if you want to get anywhere in life. But if you don't know why you're doing the course and have no passion for it or the job you'll go in to then it's best to call it quits now.
But from my experience, university gets better as it goes on

? · Answer

Lets see...your dropping out because you failed one module and you don't want to get back up and try again, you don't fit well with the people in the course, and your friends aren't with you?

Welcome to the real world! You have to do what you have to do in order to succeed in life. University and higher education is all about better yourself for a brighter future. If your complaining about a university just because your not with your friends or because you don't get along with the people in your class, then you failed at life.

That's exactly what your going to deal with in the future when you get a real job. You have to deal with new people, and your friends won't be there because they'll be doing there own things to get ahead in life. 

If you want to drop out of Univeristy, then you do what's best for you, which includes leaving your roommates to pay for their own rent. 

My advice to you is to go to another University, or even a community college. It'll be frustrating and difficult to get that higher degree, but it'll def help you land a better job in the future.

Anonymous · Answer

No its definitely not worth you carrying on just to make other people happy - it may be a bit of hassle but it will work out so much better in the end!!

counselor · Answer

Drop out and get into full time job.

One year of experience is 10 years of education.

You can study later   while working if needed.

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah - I agree...

There are a lot of other routes to get to wherever you want to go! www.allaboutcareers.com are really good for not just showing the graduate routes but there are intern and apprentice options on there too!

If you are as sure as you say that you are then you shouldn't force yourself to be somewhere you don't want to be!

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