I started college about a month ago, and right away I could tell this isnt the place for me. Im currently attending a wisconsin university. The first week i was miserable and almost dropped out, but I decided to stay and see if it would get any better. Yes it has, but I still do not feel this is the place I should be in life. I have not met many people who share my same interests, and in fact, most of the people I am sourrounded by are ignorant jocks or girls who are all still tied up in their high school drama. I hate living in a dorm, this town. Well after the semester is done with I still do not know what my next step would be. I could go back home, find a job, work, and move out, then go back to school in the cities. I would like to move to the city, uptown mpls or something. I could also just move home and attend a community college for second semester right away. These would be sensible ideas to my family, and for my future. But I have been thinking lately, and there are so many goals that i have for myself that I would be difficult persuing if i stayed in school. I have thought about it quite a bit and I really just want to move away form here and go out west - ashland, oregon would be ideal. A friend of mine recently moved out there and she wants me to join her. She is having a wonderful time working on an organic farm, camping, being with people she loves, and really discovering who she is. My desire is to join her there. i feel the change would be so good for me and i need some time to just get away from this lifestyle and figure out who i truely am and make some improtant changes in my life. I mean yes, I would want to go back to school someday and get an education because it is important to me, but at this point i am even doubting my major. The main thing that is holding me back is my family. My mom thinks if I dont stay in college I will just not go back. She isnt forcing me to stay here, but she wants me to stay in school either way. I havent heard my dads opinion but my uncle is siding with my mom. I have not even told her that I want to get out of here and move out west. I would be home for about 6 months making money to go there. I of course know i am an adult and i have to make my own decisions and take my own chances, but i spose the point of this thread is to ask what you all think? Am I being sensible here about what I want to do? Should I stay in mn and continue school?
A old hippy saying is " it's not what i'm running away from , but what am I running too" So what are you running too? PAX
I like the saying A new environment where I can just kind of start over, change my lifestyle - live more organically, and to discover who i truely am. It is hard when I am pretty much in the same place i have been my whole life. A different and beneficial opportunity
yes i know... maybe im thinking about the future too much. what i mean by that is im worried ill screw up my future job and money-wise if i dont just stay in school im leaning toward what will make me happiest, moving from here i have a lot of thinking to do
you could be be rich and sad , or you could be poor and happy , it's really is up to you but that's just me ...PAX
Wait until the end of the semester if you're going to leave. Dropping mid way through a semester will fuck you sideways if you want to get back in later. There's always Humboldt State U if you're looking for more like minded people *evil grin* I hear they're desperate for enrollment.
if you feel a need to drop out, do it.. there is no point involving yourself with something that makes you unhappy, what good does it do for you? if you are concerned money wise.. well, do you have any hobbies like, art, music.. anything that you could make money out of doing? or, stick with some casual job, if you don't feel the need for 'fancy' anythings.. (big house, nice car.. etc) (( it's materialistic poo anyways! .. doesn't bring happiness)) if you're on a search to find yourself, that's beautiful man.. and go for it.. you, knowing who you are and being happy is more important than money, then.. a fantastic job, etc being in something that doesn't make you happy is horrible.. but atleast you have a choice within the matter.. you might as well take the one that will make you happiest.
thanks everyone. yes, i am certainly waiting until the end of the semester to quit here its only two months away id much rather be poor and happy, but its hard to make that decision when your family expects so much- i hate thinking that I am here to get a JOB. sad.
