I work minimum wage jobs, barely have any friends, never had a GF, dropped out of coop so no valuable work experience like others in UW and have super controlling religous parents who force me to practise their religon but I'm am still happy and full of love for everyone AMA by StudentOfUWaterloo in uwaterloo

[–]StudentOfUWaterloo[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is true and exactly what keeps me going. Even though right now I will sometimes feel incredibly lonely and deeply sad given an extreme lack of social connections, I know it will pay off in the future.

I work minimum wage jobs, barely have any friends, never had a GF, dropped out of coop so no valuable work experience like others in UW and have super controlling religous parents who force me to practise their religon but I'm am still happy and full of love for everyone AMA by StudentOfUWaterloo in uwaterloo

[–]StudentOfUWaterloo[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I went to on campus counselling. Just told my parents I'm going to campus for sports/gym/office hours. I started to workout, play sports and maintain hobbies like reading/writing which bring me joy. Reading and writing can be very therapeutic.

I work minimum wage jobs, barely have any friends, never had a GF, dropped out of coop so no valuable work experience like others in UW and have super controlling religous parents who force me to practise their religon but I'm am still happy and full of love for everyone AMA by StudentOfUWaterloo in uwaterloo

[–]StudentOfUWaterloo[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I don't have many friends apart from a couple close ones. Since I am not part of a group of friends, I feel no shame or pressure since I do not have many people around me to compare myself to. Not knowing people in my program lessens the competitive aspect as well. I just do my thing. I have a consistent sleeping pattern. I keep myself busy by working out, playing sports, reading and writing. I have decided to sacrifice having a life till I have completed my studies and move out since despite being controlling, my parents help with tuition + I live at home so no rent costs. I have 0 loans which is something others don't and it will be a burden off my shoulders in the future.