Leaving education

[rdshelmerdine]

I know Steve has had similar circumstances to me, trouble with education at a young age (19ish), and rejoined later on. I'm at University now, just started last September here in the UK, but am really not enjoying my course, I have already infact taken time off to reconsider my decision, gone back and seen that I have missed so much of the course, I don't know whether there is any point carrying on. Sorry for the whingefest. I really wanna leave, but I don't wanna get a 9-5 FT job. My Student loan could cover me until roughly the end of July, is that enough time for me to generate enough income online? I would do affiliate marketing, have an abandoned blog which was fun etc, but would basically be starting from scratch. I think I need a year out of continuous education to decide on some purpose for my life. Steves articles about creating value in a recession were excellent. Any comments are appreciated.

[Miia]

You are not alone on this one There are so many people in that boat with you. Including me.
I think what you`re doing is great. And I`m glad that you decided to take a break and think about what you want in the beginning of your studies. It took 3 years in uni before I did that. You haven`t lost any time and I think there is no better time than now to do what you`re doing (in my opinion it`d be even more perfect to do that BEFORE going to uni but whatever).

I really wanna leave, but I don't wanna get a 9-5 FT job.

Why do you want to leave? If you are absolutely SURE you don`t like your course and the subject that you are studying, then in my opinion there`s no point to continue. If you hate it and it`s emotionally hard then get out of there before you end up wrecked.
In my opinion it`s easier to bear a 9-5 FT job than spend 3-5 years studying something you hate/don't like/know you`ll never work in that field.
But this is MY opinion. If you think you CAN survive uni, then do it.
p.s. it`s great that you´re trying to find your purpose. There are many people who never ever get that far. They are like machines. Or maybe we are just an overly-spoiled generation that`s cursed with too much freedom and options.

[magi13]

Originally Posted by rdshelmerdine

I know Steve has had similar circumstances to me, trouble with education at a young age (19ish), and rejoined later on. I'm at University now, just started last September here in the UK, but am really not enjoying my course, I have already infact taken time off to reconsider my decision, gone back and seen that I have missed so much of the course, I don't know whether there is any point carrying on. Sorry for the whingefest. I really wanna leave, but I don't wanna get a 9-5 FT job. My Student loan could cover me until roughly the end of July, is that enough time for me to generate enough income online? I would do affiliate marketing, have an abandoned blog which was fun etc, but would basically be starting from scratch. I think I need a year out of continuous education to decide on some purpose for my life. Steves articles about creating value in a recession were excellent. Any comments are appreciated.

as long as you have no regrets, follow what your heart says

[rjani]

Hi, nice to hear I'm not alone with these things
I'm also at the univeresity, and although I may have a little better circumstances, --> I'm taking computer programming and advanced mathematics which I enjoy genereally, but I've found that a lot of them just doesn't interest me and if I really wanna learn something, I'm way better and quicker learning it on my own from books or from the internet. That's why I also decided to finish my studies as soon as possible. Fortunately, I live with my parents(that's not the fortunate part ), so I don't have to pay for anything yet(that is!), and since I'm here for free at the university for at least another whole semester, I can do whatever I want.
The problem is that if I finish my studies, my parents will send me to work, and I don't blame them for that, but that would be a huge waste of my time. So currently I'm trying to do just OK in school while building my "business" on the side.
I've already started some projects I really enjoy and would like to do for a living, but I'm not sure how long will they took to generate some real profit.
I'm really not sure if what I'm doing is right, maybe I should finish my studies right now as you want, but I'm afraid that would lead to even more problems and distractions (especially from my family) than school does now.
It's really hard to decide, and as I said I'm still not sure if my decision is good, but maybe you should consider doing your own business besides school, because giving away value and making money from it requires some a lot of skill (in anything ), so if you're not really talented in anything yet, maybe you should play it safe cause you can't tell if you will develop your skill to the optimal level in a year or two, or just 2 weeks.
But anyway, it's a really good thing you realized that you need a change, that's something a lot of people try to ignore, well, almost everyone I know , so I'm glad there are people who feel the same and we can share our opinions (that's why the long post sorry for that...)

[lifetimelearner]

Originally Posted by rdshelmerdine

I know Steve has had similar circumstances to me, trouble with education at a young age (19ish), and rejoined later on. I'm at University now, just started last September here in the UK, but am really not enjoying my course, I have already infact taken time off to reconsider my decision, gone back and seen that I have missed so much of the course, I don't know whether there is any point carrying on. Sorry for the whingefest. I really wanna leave, but I don't wanna get a 9-5 FT job. My Student loan could cover me until roughly the end of July, is that enough time for me to generate enough income online? I would do affiliate marketing, have an abandoned blog which was fun etc, but would basically be starting from scratch. I think I need a year out of continuous education to decide on some purpose for my life. Steves articles about creating value in a recession were excellent. Any comments are appreciated.

if you feel you need a year out than take it
no one person can tell you what to do
you have to choose from your heart

[magi13]

Thread starter, in what ever you do, give it 100 percent, because it will be a fun and fulfilling adventure.

With respect to our advice with your schooling, you can disregard it all if it does not agree with your own concept of what is right or wrong for you. Only you can decide of what you really want to do and you must not regret it.

When the time comes where you are looking back on the things you did, when you look at that moment, where you made the decision, you will be proud, because you took responsibility.

Enjoy college or do business or even trying out college is entirely up to you. It is your life and we the forum people can only walk by your side.

Good luck
^^, 99

[rdshelmerdine]

thanks you guys, alot of "follow your heart" responses here. I think I'm gonna leave, I'm not wasting years doing this. I understand that you don't wanna be saying things like" Yeah, just leave" because its my choice. Thanks.

[magi13]

Originally Posted by rdshelmerdine

thanks you guys, alot of "follow your heart" responses here. I think I'm gonna leave, I'm not wasting years doing this. I understand that you don't wanna be saying things like" Yeah, just leave" because its my choice. Thanks.

Good luck

No regrets and take responsibility. :3

P.s. write a story about your experience and publish it (long term project) who knows it may make money someday. ^^, or you can do what I do, provide free information to the world. It's not as cash rewarding but the feeling of fulfillment is good. I do it as my own way of sharing the things I've learned for the little 24 years I've lived and been conscious, it's all for free. So I don't get compensation out of it. (my hobby, not profession, that's why i love it)

Inform us of your next plan and give us an update every now and then.



May she who brings peace watch over you. (my personal self hypnotic warcry when I want to do my best)

[SimonaRich]

If you feel that education is not something you want to continue, I would definitely agree with you and advise you to stay out of it for a while. Have a look around, maybe you will find something you really love to do.

It is better to do nothing rather than something you don't like.

[Freelancer]

I used to be in a very similar situation; study I didn't like, no motivation to continue, dreaming of quitting and making it in some vaguely defined way. Continue'd with that for about 3 years, in the end I was in that education for 4 years (most people graduate in 4 years) and in the end 1.5 years behind. So yeah I've been in your situation and it sucks.

My first piece of advice is don't keep this to yourself, I never really talked about this with my family or friends. I was a bit ashamed of it. At the time I thought they would respond negative to my dislike for the study I've chosen. Turned out to be the opposite, they where relieved to finally know whats up (yes a bit pissed as well but thats understandable) and a massive help.

I don't know the american education system very well or how long you've been in it. I would however strongly advice you NOT to go the road of internet affiliate/own business. You are very likely to fail in the short term, after 'failing' in education then failing in business you'll start to feel like a failure. A surefire road to destruction. Instead take a year out (if possible) and travel the world as cheaply as possible. See europe, china, whatever. Immerse yourself in different cultures and ask people what they do for a living, figure out there passions. Eventually you'll find someone you share a passion with. I found out what I love to do by talking to other people.

[zoner7]

Please don't sacrifice your education, especially after taking out a student loan. you will be trying to recover for the rest of your life.

Higher level education is one of the most valuable gifts and opportunities that you can ever be given. Seize it if given the chance.

You may be struggling now, but once you specialize in something you enjoy, you will likely have a lot more fun there.

Just apply yourself.

[magi13]

Originally Posted by zoner7

Please don't sacrifice your education, especially after taking out a student loan. you will be trying to recover for the rest of your life.

Higher level education is one of the most valuable gifts and opportunities that you can ever be given. Seize it if given the chance.

You may be struggling now, but once you specialize in something you enjoy, you will likely have a lot more fun there.

Just apply yourself.

this is so true.

[Eric Roosevelt]

I think that as long as you're this young you have plenty of time to test different paths. I say stick with what you're doing for a while until you've really made up your mind. Meanwhile, do the necessary research for whatever project you're planning on the side. Collect some information first and evaluate the options.

[magi13]

Survive. ^^ Tell us of your updates.

[dwixi]

Affiliate marketing wouldn't be your source of income. The value you provide would be really. If you have something that would help loads of people in a great way and be amazing at blogging then you might have a chance at making money through affiliate marketing your blog.
What did you do in college? (not uni)
was it a national diploma or btec?
If you studied something that was specific (not a-levels)
you may be able to start with a job that you like from the bottom right now!
If you think outside the box with jobs it will be fine.
Also if you really think you have a talent in writing but need money sooner.
why not get a blogging job? problogger.net has lots.
PLay an instrument? get paid to do online tutouring! there are lots like this like. guitar master class .net
if your writing also theres things you can do online like helping people with there writing.
Dont think of making money online or from not having a job as the only good thing. People can do well doing what they would do in there 9-5 job but self enployed, it also works the other way around. You can do what you want to do with a business but as a job. Jobs MIGHT not have as much freedom or as good pay but. OH WELL.
Good luck.
pm me if you wana ask me more.