If you could take the time to help, I would greatly appreciate it. So far in my college experience, I am not happy. I am at college with a surplus amount of students. The problem is I feel drained from boredom as I am unchallenged and therefore uninterested in my classes, which is affecting my academics. I hate my major, not because its hard but because its too easy (Biochemistry) and I am bored. I was actually more productive in high school than where I am currently at in college. I’m not quite sure if its the environment, I’m not necessarily happy where I am at since some students can be vile (not by small gestures but just mean/immature/selfish overall), the dull classes, and where I can eat since I have very severe food allergies to peanuts, eggs, soy, selfish, and tree-nuts. My options where to eat are very limited. Since I’m classified as a freshman, not credit wise, I am taking survey courses that are simplified for other students. I have grown weary and have and drained because the information being taught in the classroom I have already been taught. Its not by a factor of cynicism that I am this uninterested in my academics, rather its on the premise that I have been exposed to this information already since I did, not to brag, more than what was required in high school. Another thing I don’t mean to brag about but another key aspect to add, just witnessing where I am currently at and the intelligent factor for students/scholarships received, I am overqualified. I have been doubting college’s worth because the way how I see college is by two factors. One, college is a social initiation process that enables people to have the opportunity to have a job over 50k. Two, college is suppose to give people the skills and sets to equal the experience of someone in the workforce (Ex: A recent college grad at XYZ could have the knowledge and skills as someone who worked at this profession for 5 years). I practically get up in the morning and question my own existence since I hate the college I am currently attending. My main question is, how does one combat with a college that is unsuited for them, should one transfer? Your advice and time will be greatly appreciated.
You poor baby. You should be able to get all As in this environment that is so beneath you, which will position you well to transfer. You might want to spend some time in the writing center on campus, as your prose is overwrought.
Like intparent said, getting all A’s for a couple semesters would put you in a good position to transfer. Shouldn’t be too hard, if you’re so smart! (And if it is hard because you’re not interested, get over it and do the work. You won’t get a pass on subpar grades because you’re supposedly some sort of genius.)
Other options:
- Switch to a more challenging major. Engineering, maybe?
- Take higher-level classes. Is there a way to test out of lower prereqs? Are there honors versions of these “boring” courses? Can you contact an advisor or a professor who can tell you how to get into the higher-level stuff sooner?
- Join research.
I think these first two responders are being a little mean. I can see where it can easily happen that someone would be bored if they chose a school for financial fit only and it’s very possible for someone to be extremely bored at any number of colleges out there, especially if you can’t find your peer group because they are not the kind of kids who could handle the challenging classes you took in high school or if you are further isolated because you are shy, can’t eat anything, and are not athletic or outgoing as ways to be involved. This is a hard boat to be in!!!
OP, I think you should get a job. Join research as well if it’s possible. Make those A’s and explore your transfer options.
??? I’m hardly being mean.
Also go to counseling, you may be experiencing the beginning of a depression. There is a lot that can help with that…fI hope you feel better soon.
Counseling could be of so much help for you on this. We’d be here to hear your rants still. but it’s best to try and talk to an actual person.
The original post sounds very similar to a rant that was posted on CC last year.
Just go get involved with some research. That oughta fix you.
Could you list ALL the courses you are currently taking and the university you are attending?
Where do you go to school? Have you considered getting your paperwork in order to transfer?
As far as food, it is tough when you have so many restrictions. I have a really tough time with soy. Can you move off campus and make most of your own food?
If you truly are bored, you can always supplement with your own study. Have you read most of the great works of fiction? Can you join a book club?
- Get straight As.
- Transfer to a more difficult college
Or just wait until the courses get more difficult. It’s not like you take biochemistry freshman year.
If you are so intelligent, why did you not place out of the introductory courses? Didn’t you take AP courses or self-study AP exams?
Sorry for ranting everyone, I just need to get my thoughts about because I have been through a lot in my life and the only way how I can convey my thoughts is just by either writing or typing them down. Im working on a script right now that is reflecting on what I have been through, and I don’t want to get into the specifics.
@rhandco I don’t mean to brag, but since you asked. I did 34 college credit hours while in high school, in one year both semesters I did 17 college credit hours and obtained a 4.6 GPA, have been offered, and have taken, over 160k in private scholarships and merit as a result from what I have done academically and extra-curricular wise. Initially coming into college I wanted to do the premed track and become a doctor, predominantly in the field of pediatric robotic surgery, because I have been through some trials in my life that have set me off edge, since growing up wasn’t easy for me. I won’t get into specifics. But, anyway the the program that allowed me to do 34 college credit hours while in high school was funded by the state, and as you may have heard the AAMC changed the MCAT this year by adding psychology to the course, more biochemistry, and making the test longer. The AAMC told everyone who has done more work in high school to retake their advanced courses since they changed the MCAT this year. Unfortunately since the program I was in that was funded by the state, I cannot retake the classes because the state is not be willing to pay re-runned courses. So I had to go out of state to retake my classes. The problem is Im not learning anything new, and I have grown drained. But, on the bright side is I have a feeling for what I may be passionate about. Sorry about the long text, I hope nothing was confusing.
Get good grades and find a social group that you like. The best way to feel good is to help others. You seem smart so why not tutor other kids who struggle? There are chess clubs, service organizations that make wheel chair ramps for the elderly, there are organizations that truly make a difference in the community and if there are not any, start one. Get a job doing research. Take a class that is outside your skill set like Spanish. If you are busy helping underprivileged kids or painting houses or doing something for someone else, it makes you realize how blessed you are. I am not saying stay at this college. It may be a poor fit. I am saying you need to reach out and realize it is not all about you. Being bored because you get great grades is not a bad place to be. 
@intparent Sorry for complaining and raining on your parade.
@woodlandsmom Thanks for your response. I have been taking the initiative to do so, I am teaching myself german, planning to join the chess club, and joining a student run stock firm just to get some financial experience to get some experience in the stock market. I’m weighing out my options of what I want to do at the moment and transferring as well.
You did not need to go out of state to take these pre-med courses. All you had to do was to take advanced courses. So, if you did Calculus I using dual enrollment, you would do Calculus II at your 4-year institution. Are you sure that medical schools would not accept pre-med courses taken at CC or a 4-year college while in high school?
@Jamrock411 The AAMC, the people who make the MCAT and admissions for medical school, told us to retake the upper level science and math because of the new MCAT.
In a way, you are fortunate to find your freshman coursework so easy. The A’s will set you up well for med school, or whatever else you pursue. Plus, you have a lot more time available to enhance your knowledge, through research, volunteering, etc. If a transfer to a more challenging school is in order, then start researching and planning where you want to go.
I’m sure you have it in you to accomplish great things. Good luck to you.