I hate my uni life but I can't seem to find a way out of my problems. Help?

I'm in my 2nd year and I've hated my university (Herts) since my first day there. Though my course isn't bad, and I got to meet a few decent people, I just don't seem to belong there at all. I always thought I would end up in a more prestigious uni during my secondary years (I know that sounds snobbish). Ending up in an ex-poly uni, however, became a symbol of my downfall since I did have "outstanding grades" (teachers' words, not mine) before my A-levels.
I came to this uni pessimistic, and I still have the same mindset towards it to this day. Every day I keep on thinking about this uni and how bad it is and it makes me depressed and I lash out at everyone around me for no reason. I'm a commute student so maybe I may not be experiencing the full uni life, but I believe that even if I did live in the residence halls I'd still feel down in the dumps.
I don't want to drop out because, after all, I do like my course, but I could've transferred to a different uni and continued my studies there, which I was unsuccessful in doing (despite applying for multiple places), and now it's too late for me to do that again. No-one in my family, friends or course is any help, so I turn my head towards you guys as a last resort and ask for any new advice I was too dumb to not even think about. Thanks.

I'm in my 2nd year and I've hated my university (Herts) since my first day there. Though my course isn't bad, and I got to meet a few decent people, I just don't seem to belong there at all. I always thought I would end up in a more prestigious uni during my secondary years (I know that sounds snobbish). Ending up in an ex-poly uni, however, became a symbol of my downfall since I did have "outstanding grades" (teachers' words, not mine) before my A-levels.
I came to this uni pessimistic, and I still have the same mindset towards it to this day. Every day I keep on thinking about this uni and how bad it is and it makes me depressed and I lash out at everyone around me for no reason. I'm a commute student so maybe I may not be experiencing the full uni life, but I believe that even if I did live in the residence halls I'd still feel down in the dumps.
I don't want to drop out because, after all, I do like my course, but I could've transferred to a different uni and continued my studies there, which I was unsuccessful in doing (despite applying for multiple places), and now it's too late for me to do that again. No-one in my family, friends or course is any help, so I turn my head towards you guys as a last resort and ask for any new advice I was too dumb to not even think about. Thanks.

Hi @ErayTHFC,

Really sorry to hear you're not enjoying your time here. As @cheesecakelove said university is often what you make it, have you joined any clubs or societies? If you don't mind, could you let me know what course you are studying? I could find out some of the opportunities/extra-curricular activities you could get involved in that you may not know about. Does your course offer a work placement or study abroad year?

I can also put you in touch with our wellbeing team here? They're here to support you and help you make the most of your time at uni.

Hope that helps.

Thanks,
Heather

I know it wasn't what you were expecting, but your university experience is what you make of it. As you mentioned, it will be too late to transfer universities, so you can either spend the rest of your time focus on the negatives of your course or you can look to get out as much as you can from your degree.

What are you studying and what do you hope to do? Have you started getting work experience for your job applications?

I can't really join any society since I live away from uni so I can't make it to their sessions. I joined 3 last year hoping it would change my aspects of Herts yet nothing came out of it. I do pharmacy, and although I do enjoy the course, I don't enjoy it enough to do activities or join societies related to it. My course only does a two-day long placement and no I am unable to study abroad due to my school's (or course's) restrictions.

I have been in touch with Wellbeing but they weren't much help. I know a week has passed since this thread but I'm starting to figure out that maybe I'm just jealous of my past friends going to better-ranked universities with great nightlife.

Thanks for replying though.

Hi @ErayTHFC,

I'm sorry to hear that the Well-being team were not able to help you. Have you tried talking to your Programme Tutor about how you are feeling? They're there for pastoral and academic support.

There are plenty of extra-curricular activities you can take part in when you are on campus. Keep an eye on our social media pages as there is always something going on around campus you can take part in. @Herts UG Student Rep and @Herts PG Student Rep can help you find activities that would be of interest and help you get the most out of your time at the University.

Thanks,
Emily

I would give the programme tutor a try, he is a generally kind person so hopefully he can help me on that. I am also aware of your social media but only a fraction of the activities were appealing (no offence). I've been to some movie nights but they're not enough to make me satisfied about university life.