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Is anybody disappointed by university ?
I don't know if its just me but before I left for uni I had such high expectations. This was because anybody I had spoken to told me uni would be the best time of my life, I saw on facebook all the freshers photos and just assumed that uni would be this amazing social experience.
In reality although I didn't hate it was really underwhelmed. I didn't find freshers good at all after day 2 I was bored of going and getting drunk, the days were boring even though I tried to entertain myself. I made friends but at the same time found uni to be very bitchy. Things such as I how I looked or what I ate or even the slightest thing people would bitch about I actually found my first year of uni worst than being at an all girls school. I didn't really think my course was worth the £9000 yes I enjoy it but its not amazing.
I don't know if it just me though. Im going back to uni this weekend to start second year and if I had the choose of home or uni id choose home. I was very close to dropping out as I was just really sad and unhappy and university. I feel im the only one though as all my friends at uni have been back for 2 weeks and were counting down the days this summer till they could go back.
Was anybody else underwhelmed or slightly disappointed with uni and isint enjoying it ?. I think its ok uni but I wouldn't shout from the roof tops about it.
In reality although I didn't hate it was really underwhelmed. I didn't find freshers good at all after day 2 I was bored of going and getting drunk, the days were boring even though I tried to entertain myself. I made friends but at the same time found uni to be very bitchy. Things such as I how I looked or what I ate or even the slightest thing people would bitch about I actually found my first year of uni worst than being at an all girls school. I didn't really think my course was worth the £9000 yes I enjoy it but its not amazing.
I don't know if it just me though. Im going back to uni this weekend to start second year and if I had the choose of home or uni id choose home. I was very close to dropping out as I was just really sad and unhappy and university. I feel im the only one though as all my friends at uni have been back for 2 weeks and were counting down the days this summer till they could go back.
Was anybody else underwhelmed or slightly disappointed with uni and isint enjoying it ?. I think its ok uni but I wouldn't shout from the roof tops about it.
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Where as I did enjoy uni very much, I couldn't wait to finish. Like nohaynada says, you got for an education, the work in the third year totally consumed me so there was no time for me to socialise, if you spend too much time socialising and partying I doubt you'd get the best result... which is , ultimately, the reason you go to uni !
Original post by SillyMilly
I don't know if its just me but before I left for uni I had such high expectations. This was because anybody I had spoken to told me uni would be the best time of my life, I saw on facebook all the freshers photos and just assumed that uni would be this amazing social experience.
In reality although I didn't hate it was really underwhelmed. I didn't find freshers good at all after day 2 I was bored of going and getting drunk, the days were boring even though I tried to entertain myself. I made friends but at the same time found uni to be very bitchy. Things such as I how I looked or what I ate or even the slightest thing people would bitch about I actually found my first year of uni worst than being at an all girls school. I didn't really think my course was worth the £9000 yes I enjoy it but its not amazing.
I don't know if it just me though. Im going back to uni this weekend to start second year and if I had the choose of home or uni id choose home. I was very close to dropping out as I was just really sad and unhappy and university. I feel im the only one though as all my friends at uni have been back for 2 weeks and were counting down the days this summer till they could go back.
Was anybody else underwhelmed or slightly disappointed with uni and isint enjoying it ?. I think its ok uni but I wouldn't shout from the roof tops about it.
In reality although I didn't hate it was really underwhelmed. I didn't find freshers good at all after day 2 I was bored of going and getting drunk, the days were boring even though I tried to entertain myself. I made friends but at the same time found uni to be very bitchy. Things such as I how I looked or what I ate or even the slightest thing people would bitch about I actually found my first year of uni worst than being at an all girls school. I didn't really think my course was worth the £9000 yes I enjoy it but its not amazing.
I don't know if it just me though. Im going back to uni this weekend to start second year and if I had the choose of home or uni id choose home. I was very close to dropping out as I was just really sad and unhappy and university. I feel im the only one though as all my friends at uni have been back for 2 weeks and were counting down the days this summer till they could go back.
Was anybody else underwhelmed or slightly disappointed with uni and isint enjoying it ?. I think its ok uni but I wouldn't shout from the roof tops about it.
I feel the same, university is okay but it's not as fantastic as everyone makes out. I don't actually feel like lectures and seminars are teaching me a great deal, the amount of debt I am in after 1 year is terrifying and I don't have many friends on my course. I do have flat mates that I love though and I do enjoy the social aspect. Sometimes I feel like I'd rather be at home but the prospect of a rubbish job and living with my mum and dad again completely puts me off that idea. If I could find a decent job with good prospects I'd drop out of uni right now.
Thought making friends would be easy seeing that there are thousands on campus. . Not made the effort to go anywhere though so I blame mysdlf but gonna sign up for society clubs etc.
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I am seriously underwhelmed as people tell you all your life that University is the best time of your lives and you find yourself HOWEVER I am open to the fact I have only been here 6 days and maybe it does get better once we've made connections and friends...?
But the whole thing is a bit depressing isn't it? If you (you as in general, not a personal attack) don't like uni, there are alternatives but not for every aspiration. Trying to avoid dropping out and then regretting it but what if you end up wasting 3 years of your life with a lot of student debt? This is a lot to consider and so much pressure to put on people, especially when a lot of us are newly adults and moving out for the first time.
But the whole thing is a bit depressing isn't it? If you (you as in general, not a personal attack) don't like uni, there are alternatives but not for every aspiration. Trying to avoid dropping out and then regretting it but what if you end up wasting 3 years of your life with a lot of student debt? This is a lot to consider and so much pressure to put on people, especially when a lot of us are newly adults and moving out for the first time.
Original post by Avela
I am seriously underwhelmed as people tell you all your life that University is the best time of your lives and you find yourself HOWEVER I am open to the fact I have only been here 6 days and maybe it does get better once we've made connections and friends...?
But the whole thing is a bit depressing isn't it? If you (you as in general, not a personal attack) don't like uni, there are alternatives but not for every aspiration. Trying to avoid dropping out and then regretting it but what if you end up wasting 3 years of your life with a lot of student debt? This is a lot to consider and so much pressure to put on people, especially when a lot of us are newly adults and moving out for the first time.
But the whole thing is a bit depressing isn't it? If you (you as in general, not a personal attack) don't like uni, there are alternatives but not for every aspiration. Trying to avoid dropping out and then regretting it but what if you end up wasting 3 years of your life with a lot of student debt? This is a lot to consider and so much pressure to put on people, especially when a lot of us are newly adults and moving out for the first time.
well that's kind of why ive stuck it out. I worked so bloody hard to get to uni everybody told me I wouldn't get in to my chosen course and I feel if I drop out id just be proving them right im not capable of it.
Original post by SillyMilly
well that's kind of why ive stuck it out. I worked so bloody hard to get to uni everybody told me I wouldn't get in to my chosen course and I feel if I drop out id just be proving them right im not capable of it.
I know exactly how that feels and I probably still feel it myself but screw them, you should be proving to yourself that you are capable!
I would say do what makes you happy, but at the same time I really believe us guys (the ones in this similar situation) need to wait it out until Christmas as this is a massive change.
Have you heard of Perceptual adaptation? It takes our brain time to process new surroundings and get used to them. By Christmas our brains might finally be getting used to all of this.
Before i started uni i didnt have much expectations as i hated school as i never fitted in and thought uni would be the same, i went and first year spoke to a few people who i would go to a few places with however 2nd year was when i made solid friends but my main focus was on my course.
I just graduated and i hardly see any of them but will text or call them as they live further away and have jobs now.
I enjoyed uni as it helped build my confidence make friends but the course did get the best out of me as i was average at school but graduating with first class honours.
I just graduated and i hardly see any of them but will text or call them as they live further away and have jobs now.
I enjoyed uni as it helped build my confidence make friends but the course did get the best out of me as i was average at school but graduating with first class honours.
I think the initial excitement wears off quickly but I like uni
first year I was alone for the first 3 months before making friends
this year I made 'friends' instantly as well as my old friends still knocking around (although they're in different classes)
this freshers I had no energy where as last freshers I went to every day time thing and 3 nights out (a lot for me) but classes are still great, im still interested and its so much more relaxed than college
first year I was alone for the first 3 months before making friends
this year I made 'friends' instantly as well as my old friends still knocking around (although they're in different classes)
this freshers I had no energy where as last freshers I went to every day time thing and 3 nights out (a lot for me) but classes are still great, im still interested and its so much more relaxed than college
If you're really not enjoying it at all, seriously think about dropping out now, before the start of second year.
Once you've started your second year, the way finance works makes funding a new degree really difficult. So have a serious think about if this is what you want, or if actually, you don't want to go back, now!
The first time I went to uni, I really enjoyed the social aspect. I was surrounded by interesting, arty people all the time, and had great fun going out and exploring London. However, by christmas, I'd realised that wasn't enough, and I basically hated my degree course. I had no passion for the subject, and didn't see a future in it. Truthfully, I'd been talked into it by my sixthform, as I was struggling to chose what to do. So, I dropped out and came back home.
I worked for about 6 months, and that autumn looked through the prospectus of my local uni, just out of curiosity. There were two (very closely linked) courses that really grabbed my imagination. They were much more closely linked to things I'd always been interested in. So, I applied, thinking if I changed my mind, I didn't have to go. I did go that September, as after working 18 months in offices, I was pretty bored! I'm now much more passionate about my course, and have really enjoyed the last two years of uni life. I've met some lovely people, too.
I guess what I'm saying is that if you're not happy, then you don't have to stick it out for another two years. It doesn't mean uni isn't for you, but that course at that uni probably isn't. You need to do what's best for you, not what's best for other people.
Once you've started your second year, the way finance works makes funding a new degree really difficult. So have a serious think about if this is what you want, or if actually, you don't want to go back, now!
The first time I went to uni, I really enjoyed the social aspect. I was surrounded by interesting, arty people all the time, and had great fun going out and exploring London. However, by christmas, I'd realised that wasn't enough, and I basically hated my degree course. I had no passion for the subject, and didn't see a future in it. Truthfully, I'd been talked into it by my sixthform, as I was struggling to chose what to do. So, I dropped out and came back home.
I worked for about 6 months, and that autumn looked through the prospectus of my local uni, just out of curiosity. There were two (very closely linked) courses that really grabbed my imagination. They were much more closely linked to things I'd always been interested in. So, I applied, thinking if I changed my mind, I didn't have to go. I did go that September, as after working 18 months in offices, I was pretty bored! I'm now much more passionate about my course, and have really enjoyed the last two years of uni life. I've met some lovely people, too.
I guess what I'm saying is that if you're not happy, then you don't have to stick it out for another two years. It doesn't mean uni isn't for you, but that course at that uni probably isn't. You need to do what's best for you, not what's best for other people.
I'm certainly disappointed; living in a flat with 4 other guys, 1 of whom has friends outside the flat leading to us never seeing him, and 1 who doesn't want to do anything... not really enjoyable at all. The ratio of male:female is very high. There were events every other night at the club on campus but they were either too packed or there were pretty much no people at all (e.g. 9pm pool, poker and gaming night; 6 people joined in for poker out of the whole campus). Events which I was interested in at first turned out to be boring. I've just spent several days holed up in my room as I have no idea what to do, and I'm just annoyed right now.
Lectures start on Monday; hoping things will be more interesting from then on...
Lectures start on Monday; hoping things will be more interesting from then on...
I'm completely the opposite. I was really looking forward to uni as I really didn't like school, and it didn't fail to meet expectations. I made so many good friends and I absolutely adore my course-I hate reading week because I don't have class. I'm currently on my year abroad and while I do find it really interesting and a valuable experience, I really do miss uni back in England. I honestly feel I'm the only person anywhere to feel like this.
Original post by super_kawaii
I'm completely the opposite. I was really looking forward to uni as I really didn't like school, and it didn't fail to meet expectations. I made so many good friends and I absolutely adore my course-I hate reading week because I don't have class. I'm currently on my year abroad and while I do find it really interesting and a valuable experience, I really do miss uni back in England. I honestly feel I'm the only person anywhere to feel like this.
I'll swap! You can have first semester being a 12 week slog and I'll have your reading week!
Original post by nohaynada
This is the problem with Uni, people think it's a giant party. You go to Uni for an education, the social aspect comes second. The more people who understand this, the more people who won't be disappointed.
I echo this ^^^
You are at uni to get an education, aim for 2:1 or higher or you will struggle getting a job. Who has time for friends? Study study study...
Original post by SillyMilly
I don't know if its just me but before I left for uni I had such high expectations. This was because anybody I had spoken to told me uni would be the best time of my life, I saw on facebook all the freshers photos and just assumed that uni would be this amazing social experience.
In reality although I didn't hate it was really underwhelmed. I didn't find freshers good at all after day 2 I was bored of going and getting drunk, the days were boring even though I tried to entertain myself. I made friends but at the same time found uni to be very bitchy. Things such as I how I looked or what I ate or even the slightest thing people would bitch about I actually found my first year of uni worst than being at an all girls school. I didn't really think my course was worth the £9000 yes I enjoy it but its not amazing.
I don't know if it just me though. Im going back to uni this weekend to start second year and if I had the choose of home or uni id choose home. I was very close to dropping out as I was just really sad and unhappy and university. I feel im the only one though as all my friends at uni have been back for 2 weeks and were counting down the days this summer till they could go back.
Was anybody else underwhelmed or slightly disappointed with uni and isint enjoying it ?. I think its ok uni but I wouldn't shout from the roof tops about it.
In reality although I didn't hate it was really underwhelmed. I didn't find freshers good at all after day 2 I was bored of going and getting drunk, the days were boring even though I tried to entertain myself. I made friends but at the same time found uni to be very bitchy. Things such as I how I looked or what I ate or even the slightest thing people would bitch about I actually found my first year of uni worst than being at an all girls school. I didn't really think my course was worth the £9000 yes I enjoy it but its not amazing.
I don't know if it just me though. Im going back to uni this weekend to start second year and if I had the choose of home or uni id choose home. I was very close to dropping out as I was just really sad and unhappy and university. I feel im the only one though as all my friends at uni have been back for 2 weeks and were counting down the days this summer till they could go back.
Was anybody else underwhelmed or slightly disappointed with uni and isint enjoying it ?. I think its ok uni but I wouldn't shout from the roof tops about it.
I feel the exact same way and I've just completed my freshers week. I've considered dropping out, but I want to go into the legal career with a law degree so I can't. I feel the exact same way about being home rather then university as well. I mean the thing that makes it worst is the fact that I have 3 years left till I am done with this, which just seems to make it more irritating that I'm here.
I think if I just had my course then yes I would find university a tad disappointing. I've never had more than 11 hours a week, barely got to know many people on it and we don't hang out together except for course society socials (of which we haven't had many yet). It's the social side & freedom of living away from home that has made it worth it for me. And it took until the end of first year for me to meet most of the people who are my closest uni friends now.
(edited 10 years ago)
You're definitely not alone. I myself prefer my social groups at home to the groups I have at university. The key really is frequent contact with people I miss from back home, spending as much time as possible back home in the holidays and such with friends/family and planning for after university.
Oh TRUST me you all have it better than me.
I go to bloody Warwick, where we don't even have a proper freshers week. I arrived yesterday and Lectures have already started today and I have 3 tomorrow!!! there are a few half hearted events and parties which are ****e. A few people just drink so much and have to be carried out, and a lot of people just sit around awkwardly trying to ignite small talk for ages.
I go to bloody Warwick, where we don't even have a proper freshers week. I arrived yesterday and Lectures have already started today and I have 3 tomorrow!!! there are a few half hearted events and parties which are ****e. A few people just drink so much and have to be carried out, and a lot of people just sit around awkwardly trying to ignite small talk for ages.
Original post by Death.
Oh TRUST me you all have it better than me.
I go to bloody Warwick, where we don't even have a proper freshers week. I arrived yesterday and Lectures have already started today and I have 3 tomorrow!!! there are a few half hearted events and parties which are ****e. A few people just drink so much and have to be carried out, and a lot of people just sit around awkwardly trying to ignite small talk for ages.
I go to bloody Warwick, where we don't even have a proper freshers week. I arrived yesterday and Lectures have already started today and I have 3 tomorrow!!! there are a few half hearted events and parties which are ****e. A few people just drink so much and have to be carried out, and a lot of people just sit around awkwardly trying to ignite small talk for ages.
Warwick is actually ****. If I wasn't smashed during my time so far. I'd die of boredom. Campus is dead, gap yah is trending. The day is so boring and the nights are only good if you drink
I'm actually glad for the lectures. Having said that I woke up at 9.03 for my 9am..
(edited 10 years ago)
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