<p>Oh I completely understand the whole freshman dorms thing and living on an all guy’s floor. it really truly is hell (especially if they always want to play macho and one up each other academically).</p>
<p>As far as hating the classes, understandable. Im an engineering major and I really hate the pre-reqs that we have to do. It just seems like stuff i should have learned in high school but didnt since my school was horrible (another topic, another time). Here I am a sophomore and still trying to get through them. They just generally suck. Im not really sure that there are alot of people who actually like the pre reqs or intro classes. Thats just something we all have to get through.</p>
<p>Also, true, you can make it without college. but those chances are slim to none. One thing to keep in mind that regardless of whether or not you like college, it is going to help you one day with whatever you decide to do. dont give up. As that one poster said, a WELL-PLANNED GAP could be what you need. But this is normal for anyone in college</p>
<p>Thanks for all the help everyone… it’s all really made me think.
I’m going to try my best to get through this year, then spend summer thinking things through. Hopefully I’ll know what I want by then.</p>
<p>OP – Glad you’re going to reflect more on this – Maybe even watch “Office Space”</p>
<p>The gen ed requirements can seem crazy. </p>
<p>Take to heart the comments here – unless you plan to open your own business or free-lance the work world can be just as bad as genl ed requirements. </p>
<p>Don’t feel that you need to make a decision this summer. Plenty of us in our 40s still don’t know what we want as a career :). </p>
<p>If you take time off, returning to school is not as difficult as many kids think – sure, you may be out of place socially if you’re 30 with 18 year olds, but academically you are more focused. The biggest downside to school full time after the “traditional” age is the willingness to give up a steady income and the lifestyle that goes with it.</p>
<p>Many kids on CC are quick to dismiss community college – don’t make that mistake. </p>
<p>Think about whether you hate “college” or YOUR college. If it’s the latter, then maybe you should transfer. If it’s really the first, then you have to weigh the pros and cons of sticking it out to get your degree. In the long term, it’ll probably be worth it to you to have a college degree.</p>