I hate college so much..

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<p>I been attending college for 7 weeks now, and I hate it. </p>

<p>My classes are extremely boring. My major is Liberal Arts, which is where I messed up because I don't even socialize or talk like that. I felt as though I was never cut out for school. 5th grade, my grades started slipping, did moderately good in middle school, and made it to junior year of Highschool before dropping out and joining Job Corps. I took up Landscape, feeling as though I was ready for college. Now that I'm here, I feel like I'm back in Highschool all over again. Endless notes, endless projects, papers, and homework. </p>

<p>I can't stand that AT ALL. I am a hands-on person, I need to actually move around and touch things to really understand them. Sitting in 1 spot, taking notes, I can't do that even if I wanted to. I daydream excessively when I'm bored, so end up tuning out anything the teacher says easily, but will return when I see he's changed slides on a projector. I can't socialize with other people. It's hard for me, and I prefer to work alone. Psychology and Composition makes me do this, which makes me feel very awkward in class, and tends to darken my entire day.</p>

<p>I can't seem to do participate in class. I forget instructions easily, and when I get called by the teacher t answer questions, or when I hear "get with a group," my heart sinks, my mind goes blank and I become extremely nervous. I don't go to eat at the school cafeteria because I have to sit in a public setting, where there's other people sitting around me. So at minimum, I eat only 2 days out of the 7, then keep myself isolated in my room while I feed on snacks I keep around. I've missed plenty of classes because I get very nervous when I'm around my class mates. Whether I sit in front of the class where I don't see anyone behind me, or in back of the class where I only see the back of their heads, it doesn't help because I know they're there regardless..</p>

<p>I have plenty of mental issues, and college has made me depressed again after some months of finally opening up some, I feel like I'm what I use to be back in Highschool nearly 2 years ago... I don't know what to do, and I been considering dropping out. I could try a new major, but if that doesn't help, what other options do I got?</p>

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<p>Don’t fret! You will find your way.</p>

<p>You mentioned that you enjoyed working with your hands more than sitting in the classroom. Have you considered vocational tracks-- electrical systems, medical technology, carpentry, manufacturing, plumbing, IT, web design, etc.? From what I’ve heard, there are numerous opportunities in those fields and they pay decently.</p>

<p>[Why</a> we need vocational education - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/why-we-need-vocational-education/2012/06/04/gJQA8jHbEV_blog.html]Why”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/post/why-we-need-vocational-education/2012/06/04/gJQA8jHbEV_blog.html)</p>

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<p>Were you sick while you were a landscpaer? If not your mind is telling you to go in a different direction than college. If you have been constantly sick since high school then its time to get help for anxiety/depression. The school should be able to help you. GL</p>

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<p>College isn’t for everyone. Maybe you should just work in landscaping for a while, figure out what interests you, and pursue that trade or whatever it is. I know a school custodian who makes over 60K a year and has a pension. No college, and doing pretty well if you ask me!</p>

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<p>I’m sorry, I’m confused. What do you mean your major is Liberal Arts?</p>

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<p>^Since he or she dropped out of HS it’s probably a track at a community college.</p>