Is there such a thing as second year blues?

Obviously it is expected for freshers to experience some pangs of anxiety, but what about second years? Is it weird to be feeling anxious even now? I am mostly worried about this being the start of the important parts of the degree and having to get everything to make sure I pass (unlike firstyear). I feel as if I've wasted my first year, because I behaved as if it was the second year then and now it is the real thing, I am worried that if I want a job or anything it will be too risky to pencil it in with my course, because every mark counts. I am also quite a loner and I feel like everyone has found the ring they are in and I still haven't.

Reply 1

tbm

Yes, of course there is!

Im currently experiencing third year blues! Just because I know how much work Im going to have this year and am depressed about it already!

I know what you mean about feeling that everyone else has found their 'clique', I find it really hard to socialise with anyone now because everyone is best mates after the 1st/2nd years, and my best mate has recently left uni so Im on my own! :frown:

For me though it isnt a major issue because Ive only got 8 months or so left, and every spare second is going to be spent doing work. You'll probably meet more people as your course goes on, if not, perhaps think about joining some societies if you havent already, at least that gives you a chance to meet more people. I find that groupwork is the best way of meeting people, I have just started a group task and I have met 3 new girls, all of whom are lovely, so just hang in there and keep smiling!

If you really want a job, I cant see why you cant work weekends, at least then you've got time during the week/evenings to complete your uni work. A part time job is also a great way to meet new friends.

Reply 2

bewithoutyou

I had a similar problem last year: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=157507 might help...

There's some good advice in that thread. If it's any consolation, I (eventually) ended second year on a high, and am feeling positive and excited about third year. It will get better, I promise.

Reply 3

MC_2k4

Ive just started my second year, not feeling nervous or anxious, probably says alot about seriously i take university.

Reply 4

Sarky

I had a horrible second year, bring on the third year! Since i have six years to get it right i'm hoping for third time lucky. But i'm nervous about going back too.

Reply 5

~Sam~

I'm looking forward to being a second year. I like living with people I actually get on with, and always having people around to talk to. I've chosen modules that I'm actually interested in, and I'm looking forward to meeting new people. I don't think I made the most of my first year (although I did really enjoy it) so this year I'm going to try and cram in as much as possible! Plus I have a job so i'll have extra money. But I do feel old compared to all the freshers!

Reply 6

sexysax

I'm looking forward to second year. I've felt a bit weird so far throughout Freshers' Week and not myself but I can't wait for lectures to start. I didn't feel nervous and anxious about coming back though. Living in a house can make or break friendships and I'm hoping my group of friends are going to stay like we are, I hate arguing :biggrin:

Reply 7

ellewoods

If it's any reassurance I found that in the second year a lot of social groups got shaken up a lot.

For a start class sizes/lecture sizes dropped a lot as people started to choose their options and the modules all had pre-requisites from the first year.

But mainly an awful lot of people who'd moved in with people from halls/their course that were the first people they managed to get on with suddenly realised that they didn't have much in common at all. Living with people in a house (ie sorting out bills, cleaning, taking the bin out and sharing a bathroom) rather than in halls is very often enough to break up "unbreakable" friendships and suddenly everyone is looking for friends with a bit more substance/staying power :smile:

Absolutely.
My friends changed completely except from 2 housemates from halls.

People tend to cling to each other for dear life in the first year because everything is so new and exciting and damn scary, but in second year it all becomes clear who *actually* gets on with who - and who doesnt!

Try not to worry, make the most of it and dont be afraid to "infiltrate" supposedly established cliques - you'll be surprised how many people are gagging to break away and make real friends!!!!!!!!!!

Reply 8

Higgy

Im about to start my second year and im quite looking forward to it but not massivly, ok more work but to be honest now im just going to get my degree cant be arsed with the whole social thing now, i just want to spend lots of time with my gf (who isnt at uni), i sound like an old man lol

Reply 9

PUMPER_REFLUX

i get blues every time i open a book

Reply 10

CTLeafez

I'm 11 days from finishing 1st year. I'm surprisingly optimistic for 2nd year. Rather than having generalised modules, I'll have more specialised ones towards my degree (Genetics), no more plants biology! :biggrin:

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