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Already want to drop out

I know this sounds ridiculous. I literally just moved to Sheffield uni today and I immediately felt like crap. I know it’s homesickness and it’s kind of stupid because I live an hour away but this sadness has stressed me out so much I have been physically sick numerous times today.
I haven’t even registered with my course and I haven’t attended a lecture but I feel so horrible and I’m basically regretting every choice I’ve ever made, I don’t know if I love my chosen course enough to make a career out of it. I would probably class it as more of an interest than a passion and I don’t know if that’s a good enough reason for me to continue. I feel like o was pressured into apply for uni since the last few years I always said I would never go because I don’t like classroom settings.
I have convinced myself to give it ATLEAST a month even though that seems like a short amount of time I just feel like if I don’t like it after that then I will trully consider going home even if it makes my parents disappointed in me.
I would really like people to comment if they’re in a similar situation or how long people thing I should stay before I make up my mind to go

Reply 1

Going out, buy a cup of coffee and some cake, meet someone and talk. Chill. Think that you are on a trip now, you are just visiting the place and make new friends (technically what fresher week is). Will you have homesickness during a week long trip?
Btw I would said wait at least a month.

Reply 2

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by Arctic Kitten
Going out, buy a cup of coffee and some cake, meet someone and talk. Chill. Think that you are on a trip now, you are just visiting the place and make new friends (technically what fresher week is). Will you have homesickness during a week long trip?
Btw I would said wait at least a month.

Thank you! I honestly just don’t know if I’m going to enjoy living on my own without my parents but I guess I’ll kind of get used to it after a few weeks

Reply 3

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by priyahayes
I know this sounds ridiculous. I literally just moved to Sheffield uni today and I immediately felt like crap. I know it’s homesickness and it’s kind of stupid because I live an hour away but this sadness has stressed me out so much I have been physically sick numerous times today.
I haven’t even registered with my course and I haven’t attended a lecture but I feel so horrible and I’m basically regretting every choice I’ve ever made, I don’t know if I love my chosen course enough to make a career out of it. I would probably class it as more of an interest than a passion and I don’t know if that’s a good enough reason for me to continue. I feel like o was pressured into apply for uni since the last few years I always said I would never go because I don’t like classroom settings.
I have convinced myself to give it ATLEAST a month even though that seems like a short amount of time I just feel like if I don’t like it after that then I will trully consider going home even if it makes my parents disappointed in me.
I would really like people to comment if they’re in a similar situation or how long people thing I should stay before I make up my mind to go


It takes a while to settle in so bear with it. In the mean time, distract yourself with hobbies and meeting new people (easier said than done I know - I'm a massive introvert!). Which course are you doing?

Put yourself and your happiness first, and don't worry what others think. You're not a 'disappointment' for doing what's right for you. If you stay when you really hate it, it may lead to you becoming depressed.
(edited 7 years ago)

Reply 4

Well it has been a month and I hope things are going better for you! If you decided to stuff uni then I'm glad you made the right decision for yourself. What's next then?

Reply 5

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by LittleMissCrazy
Well it has been a month and I hope things are going better for you! If you decided to stuff uni then I'm glad you made the right decision for yourself. What's next then?

I’m trying to get an office job but it’s difficult to do without previous experience so I’m stuck in some horrible retail job right now

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