Should I quit College?

[Smartass]

So here's my situation:

Last year I decided, after graduating from secondary school to start, studying psychology. I did this because of the following reasons:

1. Because I have always been interested in what goes on in the minds of others.
2. Because I considered myself very good at "figuring" other people out.
3. My parents are psychologists, and my siblings are studying it as well. Combining this with my ability and interest I thought it to be logical and maybe even destined so within my genes.
4. I had (and have) no idea what my life purpose could be. Neither did I have a passion which could be processed into a career. So I followed the flow of what was expected from me.
5. I thought that when the time comes when I do know what I truly want, I can still make the switch. And until then I should work on the second best right?

Anyway, so this is my first year studying psychology and my start has been absolutely awful. I moved out from my parents place and started going to the classes. But sure enough in a matter of weeks my motivation was gone. I felt like I was surrounded by people exactly opposite to me.

I found the literature and the whole academic lens to be very shortsighted and pretentious. (Even plain old dumb most of the time)

When I would study the material I had to read every sentence like a dozen times and was exhausted and frustrated after 30 minutes max! (when I read articles or books on personal development I can read for hours on end without even noticing time. And enjoying it!)

Now I see myself in a situation that I cannot complete this year anymore and will have to redo it next year.

I seek your advice. What would you do if you were in my situation? Stop college and start working? Would working a regular Joe's job instead not make me feel frustrated and angry?

I guess I am just very very scared to quit college which might even be necessary to start finding/creating my Life's Purpose. Because now my focus is only on this negative thing.

Oh and before the floodgates of advice open, I'd like to say that I tried the Life Purpose exercise and it didn't work for me. Although I only did it for like 45 minutes and I know that others have taken longer than that to get an answer. But I just can't believe in the concept of the exercise so I figured until I don't believe in its power I can't reap it's benefits? Should I try again, and longer?

Any insights are welcome.

[Smartass]

Originally Posted by Leondegrance

Just my opinion, so take it or leave it...

You can quit college if you're ready, willing, and capable of being a self-sufficient farmer. But if you've decided to depend on modern luxuries, services, money, societal expectations, city lifestyle, the "economy", etc..., then stay in college.

I believe that it is possible to obtain all those luxuries, etc, without finishing college and without having to be a self sufficient farmer . Also for me having to depend on societal expectations is definitely not what I want.

[Smartass]

Also I checked this thread now and found it to be very similar to the one I just posted. (sorry ). And I got a lot of good value from that.

I now think I should lighten up a little and continue playing with life. Do and seek thinks which will stir up my emotions and who knows what I'll come across. I guess I'm going to stay in college for now and try to just have fun, and distance myself from the aspects that make me feel frustrated all the time.

Although I already kind of got my answer answered now, please don't be discouraged to reply because I would still love to hear your opinions!

[SomeRandomGuy]

Originally Posted by Smartass

I believe that it is possible to obtain all those luxuries, etc, without finishing college and without having to be a self sufficient farmer . Also for me having to depend on societal expectations is definitely not what I want.

Yes, it is very possible. College definitely has its place, but it isn't as valuable as many people pretend it is. For some people college is nothing more than a waste of time and money. For other people college is the best experience of their life. Personally, I would suggest not wasting your time with college until you know why you are there. Once you figure out what you want to do with your life, if college will help you get there, then go back to school. If college isn't going to help you towards that goal, however, don't bother.