Sheogorath
Well-Known Member
In September I started my first year in college. But only after a few weeks I realized I made a mistake. I told my mom I want to switch courses, so we looked into the alternatives I was interested in. The only courses that I liked didn't have the option for people who were "late" to jump in during the first week of Februari. That means I will have to wait until September before I can switch courses.
In meanwhile, my mother insists I finish this year. She says I shouldn't give up after only a few weeks (which is an understandable point of view) and should try to make the best of it. She also says the experience will always be valuable and it's better than 6 months of couch sitting and doing nothing.
Since my mom is the big sponsor of my education (she and my dad pay for everything) I try to follow their advice. But this is a difficult one: how am I going to "make it through the year"? It's extremely demotivating to go somewhere, working hard, knowing it eventually will be for nothing. I lost interest and the energy to study - which results in failure and humilation when I can't keep up with the rest of the class. Because of that, I am affraid my confidence will get damaged and I might go through 6 months of being unproductive - and disliking it.
...It's a strange situation and I would like to get some advice..
In meanwhile, my mother insists I finish this year. She says I shouldn't give up after only a few weeks (which is an understandable point of view) and should try to make the best of it. She also says the experience will always be valuable and it's better than 6 months of couch sitting and doing nothing.
Since my mom is the big sponsor of my education (she and my dad pay for everything) I try to follow their advice. But this is a difficult one: how am I going to "make it through the year"? It's extremely demotivating to go somewhere, working hard, knowing it eventually will be for nothing. I lost interest and the energy to study - which results in failure and humilation when I can't keep up with the rest of the class. Because of that, I am affraid my confidence will get damaged and I might go through 6 months of being unproductive - and disliking it.
...It's a strange situation and I would like to get some advice..