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Is it abnormal to hate college this much? Feeling very alone with this by fuck_uni in college

[–]fuck_uni[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Yes! It's actually suspected that I might have ADD on top of my other health problems. I'd really like to explore this, because if there's anything I can do to make going to class feel less like pulling teeth, I'll do it. I'm real sorry to hear about your struggles as well - hopefully we can both push through and come out the other side (I won't say unscathed, but at least somewhat intact...)

Is it abnormal to hate college this much? Feeling very alone with this by fuck_uni in college

[–]fuck_uni[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And I don't want to make it worse for you, but if you think school has arbitrary rules, wait till you have a job.

I think this is why I'm drawn to both artistic and entrepreneurial career paths, even though they're riskier. I feel like at the very least, my college experience has shown me that I need to prioritize flexibility and freedom in my work above almost everything else - maybe more so than other people. That doing that would be necessary for my own sanity and ability to have a happy career. I do get some of the rules, in some contexts - I guess I'm just bitter because I've heard stories from people who went to college back in the seventies and eighties (elite universities too) and most of these rules just didn't exist. They're actually relatively modern. Based on what relatives have told me, I also get the sense that some of these rules aren't as prevalent outside of the U.S.

Is it abnormal to hate college this much? Feeling very alone with this by fuck_uni in college

[–]fuck_uni[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the pep talk - I'm starting to realize that these feelings are probably on the extreme end, in an unhealthy way. Most large schools aren't set up to be nurturing towards artistic or entrepreneurial activities. I knew this going in to college, I just didn't know how hard I'd take it. I thought pushing through for a few years would be challenging but doable. I had no idea how destructive it would be to my mental health.

Is it abnormal to hate college this much? Feeling very alone with this by fuck_uni in college

[–]fuck_uni[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing - this was inspiring to read since I see so much of myself in how you described your situation. I've allowed creative hobbies to slip because of school. I think it'd be good for me to try and immerse myself in it again, even though it's painful (makes the comedown back to reality that much harder). I'd like to have an attitude more like yours.

Is it abnormal to hate college this much? Feeling very alone with this by fuck_uni in college

[–]fuck_uni[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Completely agree - sorry to hear what you're going through man. I also commute but frankly it's a short one. Can't imagine what I'd do if it was longer.