Uni dropout

I'm seriously thinking about dropping out of uni twice. I dropped out at the start of the first year, took a gap year and now I am about to complete my first year of a new course. I got 3a*s but I just feel university isn't right for me. I feel like I'm just wasting time if I drop out as my classmates will have already completed 2 years of their studies :frown:

Reply 1

BirdLeaf

Keep in mind that you won’t be able to get student finance a third time to cover your studies. You’ve burnt your 1 go at changing degree so you won’t have another one. The decision is ultimately up to you but if you leave now you won’t be able to go back to uni unless you self fund.

Reply 2

Madrah23

I could do a degree apprenticeship in which it would be funded ?

Reply 3

Chester Student

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hi there,

I'm sorry to hear you are feeling this way! University isn't for everyone, and that is okay.

Firstly, I'd recommend that you speak to your personal academic tutor, the wellbeing team, and other services that could help you at your university. They can provide advice on what other options are out there, what you can do if you carry on with this current degree, and can support you and your mental health during this time.

Next, it would be beneficial to consider what you would do instead. Do you want to work? Learn elsewhere? As it has already been said, you might have to consider not having funding if you choose to return to university another time.

It might also be good for you to speak to your family/friends. They can support you through this process, as it can be stressful and difficult, and might be able to advise you.

At the end of the day, focus on what you would be happy doing. Although it is hard, try not to compare yourself to others too much. We all take different paths at different times, so it isn't going to look the same for everyone!

I hope this helps,

Isabella
Third-year Geography with a Year Abroad Student

Reply 4

Madrah23

Original post by Chester Student

Hi there,
I'm sorry to hear you are feeling this way! University isn't for everyone, and that is okay.
Firstly, I'd recommend that you speak to your personal academic tutor, the wellbeing team, and other services that could help you at your university. They can provide advice on what other options are out there, what you can do if you carry on with this current degree, and can support you and your mental health during this time.
Next, it would be beneficial to consider what you would do instead. Do you want to work? Learn elsewhere? As it has already been said, you might have to consider not having funding if you choose to return to university another time.
It might also be good for you to speak to your family/friends. They can support you through this process, as it can be stressful and difficult, and might be able to advise you.
At the end of the day, focus on what you would be happy doing. Although it is hard, try not to compare yourself to others too much. We all take different paths at different times, so it isn't going to look the same for everyone!
I hope this helps,
Isabella
Third-year Geography with a Year Abroad Student

Thank you for your reply this really means a lot to me I will definitely consider my options once my exams are over.

Reply 5

hallamstudents

Official Rep

Original post by Anonymous

Hi there,

I would also say that the best way to probably go about this would be to talk to people at your university who have experience helping students in situations like this. I would set up a meeting with your academic advisor/personal tutor and talk to them about your situation and how you are feeling. Tell them what you are considering and see if they have any advice on what specifically you can do, or what they think would be best. They can also look at your grades and how you are doing and see what the problem you are facing is.

Talking to the student support team is also a good idea as they will have experience supporting students through this. They are also there to help you with how you are feeling and can support you with the decision you choose!

As has been mentioned, the issue of funding may be a problem for you if you do decide to drop out and start a different course/ at a different uni. A degree apprenticeship sounds like it would be a good idea so it's worth looking into this and seeing if it is something you would want to do, or if there are any available for you to do. You could also talk to your academic advisor about this as they may know of some within your university.

If you want to stay in uni, but the funding is a problem so you can't drop out, talk to your uni about it and talk to your tutors. They might be able to help you with a plan of how you can improve your grades if this is the problem that is causing you to want to drop out. If you are just not enjoying the course, look into what modules you will be doing next year as if you like the sound of them more you might enjoy the course more. If you don't like where you are living, try and find a better alternative for next year- a house, a different halls or a studio (although they can be expensive).

I would also say to talk to your friends and family about the decision as they will know you the best out of everyone so it's worth taking to them and seeing what they think is a good idea. At the end of the day you have to do what is best for you and your happiness is a priority so make sure you are doing what you think is the best!

I hope this helps,

Lucy -SHU student ambassador.