Considering dropping out in third year
Hi, I'm looking to see if anyone might be able to give me some advice.
I've just started my third year of my computer science degree and I really don't want to be here. I already considered dropping out in first year, and again at the start of second year, but I managed to convince myself to stick with it, I'm not sure if I'll be able to this time.
After everything that's happened this year (virus, family loss, etc), I've lost all motivation to do any work or studying, and feel really overwhelmed by the amount of assessments coming up, not to mention the dissertation/project we have to write this year.
All the time I'm here I'm just consistently miserable, wishing I was doing literally anything else instead. If I could go back and tell myself how the last 18 months were going to go, I wouldn't even be here right now.
The only problem is that I feel like I've come too far now to drop out, and I'd be really disappointed in myself for wasting so much time and money and getting nothing for it. I'm also not really sure what I would actually do if I quit as most jobs these days require a degree, other than potentially doing an apprenticeship.
If anyone's been in a similar situation before, or has any other advice, please let me know as I really don't know what to do!
I've just started my third year of my computer science degree and I really don't want to be here. I already considered dropping out in first year, and again at the start of second year, but I managed to convince myself to stick with it, I'm not sure if I'll be able to this time.
After everything that's happened this year (virus, family loss, etc), I've lost all motivation to do any work or studying, and feel really overwhelmed by the amount of assessments coming up, not to mention the dissertation/project we have to write this year.
All the time I'm here I'm just consistently miserable, wishing I was doing literally anything else instead. If I could go back and tell myself how the last 18 months were going to go, I wouldn't even be here right now.
The only problem is that I feel like I've come too far now to drop out, and I'd be really disappointed in myself for wasting so much time and money and getting nothing for it. I'm also not really sure what I would actually do if I quit as most jobs these days require a degree, other than potentially doing an apprenticeship.
If anyone's been in a similar situation before, or has any other advice, please let me know as I really don't know what to do!
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by sh126Hi, I'm looking to see if anyone might be able to give me some advice.
I've just started my third year of my computer science degree and I really don't want to be here. I already considered dropping out in first year, and again at the start of second year, but I managed to convince myself to stick with it, I'm not sure if I'll be able to this time.
After everything that's happened this year (virus, family loss, etc), I've lost all motivation to do any work or studying, and feel really overwhelmed by the amount of assessments coming up, not to mention the dissertation/project we have to write this year.
All the time I'm here I'm just consistently miserable, wishing I was doing literally anything else instead. If I could go back and tell myself how the last 18 months were going to go, I wouldn't even be here right now.
The only problem is that I feel like I've come too far now to drop out, and I'd be really disappointed in myself for wasting so much time and money and getting nothing for it. I'm also not really sure what I would actually do if I quit as most jobs these days require a degree, other than potentially doing an apprenticeship.
If anyone's been in a similar situation before, or has any other advice, please let me know as I really don't know what to do!
I've just started my third year of my computer science degree and I really don't want to be here. I already considered dropping out in first year, and again at the start of second year, but I managed to convince myself to stick with it, I'm not sure if I'll be able to this time.
After everything that's happened this year (virus, family loss, etc), I've lost all motivation to do any work or studying, and feel really overwhelmed by the amount of assessments coming up, not to mention the dissertation/project we have to write this year.
All the time I'm here I'm just consistently miserable, wishing I was doing literally anything else instead. If I could go back and tell myself how the last 18 months were going to go, I wouldn't even be here right now.
The only problem is that I feel like I've come too far now to drop out, and I'd be really disappointed in myself for wasting so much time and money and getting nothing for it. I'm also not really sure what I would actually do if I quit as most jobs these days require a degree, other than potentially doing an apprenticeship.
If anyone's been in a similar situation before, or has any other advice, please let me know as I really don't know what to do!
I am really sorry for your hard times and the loss of some of your family. If your course is 3 years your 2/3 of the way through and if your course is 4 years your 1/2 way through. There is always time to make a change. First I would recommend speaking to your personal tutor and teachers about how you feel and make sure you talk about those circumstances as they will be classed as extenuating. There is no point regretting what you did not do in the past as your wasting your time planning for the future. I understand bro it literally comes and goes and I regret alot of things in the past and wish I valued them more but what I can do is try my best to achieve no matter the circumstances bro. It must be really tough on you bro but now is the time to get up and put some work in. I would recommend emailing ur tutors and teachers to schedule an appointment to speak about this. You can do this, if no one believes in you just know SmartStupidKid believes in you.
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by sh126Hi, I'm looking to see if anyone might be able to give me some advice.
I've just started my third year of my computer science degree and I really don't want to be here. I already considered dropping out in first year, and again at the start of second year, but I managed to convince myself to stick with it, I'm not sure if I'll be able to this time.
After everything that's happened this year (virus, family loss, etc), I've lost all motivation to do any work or studying, and feel really overwhelmed by the amount of assessments coming up, not to mention the dissertation/project we have to write this year.
All the time I'm here I'm just consistently miserable, wishing I was doing literally anything else instead. If I could go back and tell myself how the last 18 months were going to go, I wouldn't even be here right now.
The only problem is that I feel like I've come too far now to drop out, and I'd be really disappointed in myself for wasting so much time and money and getting nothing for it. I'm also not really sure what I would actually do if I quit as most jobs these days require a degree, other than potentially doing an apprenticeship.
If anyone's been in a similar situation before, or has any other advice, please let me know as I really don't know what to do!
I've just started my third year of my computer science degree and I really don't want to be here. I already considered dropping out in first year, and again at the start of second year, but I managed to convince myself to stick with it, I'm not sure if I'll be able to this time.
After everything that's happened this year (virus, family loss, etc), I've lost all motivation to do any work or studying, and feel really overwhelmed by the amount of assessments coming up, not to mention the dissertation/project we have to write this year.
All the time I'm here I'm just consistently miserable, wishing I was doing literally anything else instead. If I could go back and tell myself how the last 18 months were going to go, I wouldn't even be here right now.
The only problem is that I feel like I've come too far now to drop out, and I'd be really disappointed in myself for wasting so much time and money and getting nothing for it. I'm also not really sure what I would actually do if I quit as most jobs these days require a degree, other than potentially doing an apprenticeship.
If anyone's been in a similar situation before, or has any other advice, please let me know as I really don't know what to do!
Hi @sh126 👋,
Sorry to hear about the challenging time you are going through at the minute. University can be difficult at most times and getting to third year is not an easy thing to do so congratulations on getting this far! 🎉
As another reply has suggested, Firstly, I would look into getting in contact with your lecturers or the student support health and wellbeing systems that your university should offer and discussing with them your current situation as they can offer you lots of advice on the different options out there for you.
I am not sure on the exact details with your specific university but most offer and option to defer a year or some modules in extenuating circumstances until the next academic year. Doing so would mean that you would undertake your third year next year when you are hopefully in a better position. This could be the best option if you really feel like you cannot carry on with your degree at this time while not wasting all of the hard work you have put into your degree already.
Hope this helps - let me know if you have any further questions!
Best wishes,
Shelby - UoP Rep 😃
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by University of Portsmouth Student RepHi @sh126 👋,
Sorry to hear about the challenging time you are going through at the minute. University can be difficult at most times and getting to third year is not an easy thing to do so congratulations on getting this far! 🎉
As another reply has suggested, Firstly, I would look into getting in contact with your lecturers or the student support health and wellbeing systems that your university should offer and discussing with them your current situation as they can offer you lots of advice on the different options out there for you.
I am not sure on the exact details with your specific university but most offer and option to defer a year or some modules in extenuating circumstances until the next academic year. Doing so would mean that you would undertake your third year next year when you are hopefully in a better position. This could be the best option if you really feel like you cannot carry on with your degree at this time while not wasting all of the hard work you have put into your degree already.
Hope this helps - let me know if you have any further questions!
Best wishes,
Shelby - UoP Rep 😃
Sorry to hear about the challenging time you are going through at the minute. University can be difficult at most times and getting to third year is not an easy thing to do so congratulations on getting this far! 🎉
As another reply has suggested, Firstly, I would look into getting in contact with your lecturers or the student support health and wellbeing systems that your university should offer and discussing with them your current situation as they can offer you lots of advice on the different options out there for you.
I am not sure on the exact details with your specific university but most offer and option to defer a year or some modules in extenuating circumstances until the next academic year. Doing so would mean that you would undertake your third year next year when you are hopefully in a better position. This could be the best option if you really feel like you cannot carry on with your degree at this time while not wasting all of the hard work you have put into your degree already.
Hope this helps - let me know if you have any further questions!
Best wishes,
Shelby - UoP Rep 😃
Hi, thank you for your advice!
I'm thinking of taking the year out, but I'm slightly worried that if I do that, then I'll end up just not coming back.
I was thinking about asking a university nearer home if I could perhaps transfer there in Sept 2022 and complete my degree so that I could live at home instead, but I'm not sure whether unis typically accept transfers into 3rd year - though I suppose I could resit 2nd year there if I needed to!
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by sh126Hi, thank you for your advice!
I'm thinking of taking the year out, but I'm slightly worried that if I do that, then I'll end up just not coming back.
I was thinking about asking a university nearer home if I could perhaps transfer there in Sept 2022 and complete my degree so that I could live at home instead, but I'm not sure whether unis typically accept transfers into 3rd year - though I suppose I could resit 2nd year there if I needed to!
I'm thinking of taking the year out, but I'm slightly worried that if I do that, then I'll end up just not coming back.
I was thinking about asking a university nearer home if I could perhaps transfer there in Sept 2022 and complete my degree so that I could live at home instead, but I'm not sure whether unis typically accept transfers into 3rd year - though I suppose I could resit 2nd year there if I needed to!
No problem, try to do anything you can just to finish your degree, realise you’ve come so far don’t let it go to waste. Also prioritise your health, education does not matter as much as that. Whatever you do, do it if you think it will aid you a lot. Good luck
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by sh126Hi, thank you for your advice!
I'm thinking of taking the year out, but I'm slightly worried that if I do that, then I'll end up just not coming back.
I was thinking about asking a university nearer home if I could perhaps transfer there in Sept 2022 and complete my degree so that I could live at home instead, but I'm not sure whether unis typically accept transfers into 3rd year - though I suppose I could resit 2nd year there if I needed to!
I'm thinking of taking the year out, but I'm slightly worried that if I do that, then I'll end up just not coming back.
I was thinking about asking a university nearer home if I could perhaps transfer there in Sept 2022 and complete my degree so that I could live at home instead, but I'm not sure whether unis typically accept transfers into 3rd year - though I suppose I could resit 2nd year there if I needed to!
You'd need to ask the universities concerned as to whether they'd accept a transfer into the third year (or the second year, for that matter). Whether it would be possible will depend on how closely the course you've studied maps onto the programme offered by the new university.
But you should certainly talk to your current personal tutor and the health/wellbeing services at the university where you are. Consider whether it's an option to suspend studies where you are, with a view to possibly returning in September 2022.
At least some universities (might be many, but possibly not all) have regulations which would allow you to be given an exit award if you choose to withdraw permanently from a course. For successfully completing the first two years of a three-year bachelor's degree this would typically be a "Diploma in Higher Education" (DipHE). You'll need to check your university's regulations to see if this is an option for you.
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by sh126Hi, I'm looking to see if anyone might be able to give me some advice.
I've just started my third year of my computer science degree and I really don't want to be here. I already considered dropping out in first year, and again at the start of second year, but I managed to convince myself to stick with it, I'm not sure if I'll be able to this time.
After everything that's happened this year (virus, family loss, etc), I've lost all motivation to do any work or studying, and feel really overwhelmed by the amount of assessments coming up, not to mention the dissertation/project we have to write this year.
All the time I'm here I'm just consistently miserable, wishing I was doing literally anything else instead. If I could go back and tell myself how the last 18 months were going to go, I wouldn't even be here right now.
The only problem is that I feel like I've come too far now to drop out, and I'd be really disappointed in myself for wasting so much time and money and getting nothing for it. I'm also not really sure what I would actually do if I quit as most jobs these days require a degree, other than potentially doing an apprenticeship.
If anyone's been in a similar situation before, or has any other advice, please let me know as I really don't know what to do!
I've just started my third year of my computer science degree and I really don't want to be here. I already considered dropping out in first year, and again at the start of second year, but I managed to convince myself to stick with it, I'm not sure if I'll be able to this time.
After everything that's happened this year (virus, family loss, etc), I've lost all motivation to do any work or studying, and feel really overwhelmed by the amount of assessments coming up, not to mention the dissertation/project we have to write this year.
All the time I'm here I'm just consistently miserable, wishing I was doing literally anything else instead. If I could go back and tell myself how the last 18 months were going to go, I wouldn't even be here right now.
The only problem is that I feel like I've come too far now to drop out, and I'd be really disappointed in myself for wasting so much time and money and getting nothing for it. I'm also not really sure what I would actually do if I quit as most jobs these days require a degree, other than potentially doing an apprenticeship.
If anyone's been in a similar situation before, or has any other advice, please let me know as I really don't know what to do!
Can I ask what you did/ how it worked out? My son is in a similar difficult situation now.
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by AnonymousCan I ask what you did/ how it worked out? My son is in a similar difficult situation now.
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