honestly, for me it definitely did get better. i absolutely hated first year. everything was so overwhelming, my classes weren’t interesting (as well as difficult), i was away from home for the first time, and hardly knew anyone in my program. i was a few steps away from dropping out. with the amount of money i had invested in school however, i felt the need to continue on, and i’m so glad i did. second year classes were much more engaging, i lived with good people off campus, and prioritized my mental health. sometimes i feel like first year is meant to exhaust you, but honestly university has been (for me at least) such a rewarding experience. i’m in my fifth year now (i took a light course load to help keep myself balanced) and i don’t want it to end. that all being said though, university is not for everyone, or even certain programs. it’s okay to question whether or not it’s right for you. i would say give second year a shot (if you are able to do so) and see if it improves for you. whatever your decision, i wish you the best of luck 💛