Really sad about leaving sixth form
I'm a y13 student, with plans to go to university// do an apprenticeship in Sept.
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the future and steps post SF. Everyone has been talking loads recently about universities and next steps too.
It might sound stupid but its been a lot on my mind recently and it also hasn’t been helping my exam stress either.
For the last 7 years, I’ve been going to the same school and then sixth form for y12/y13 , it has given me a sense of routine and has created a nice like sense of belonging for me. I’m the kind of person who really doesn’t like/ HATES any kind of change , I like things the way they are and I know i need to accept tft I am leaving and going onto my apprenticeship/ to go to uni (undecided right now) after exams but I simply can’t stop thinking about leaving and it makes me really upset.
The more I think about it, the more I just feel so sad about having to leave sixth form. I really genuinely am going to miss it so much i get on with my teachers so well and I'm someone who basically stresses about everything, so I'm worried about so many things such as my ppe/mock grades? what if i go to uni and don't like the course? dont make friends? don't fit in? my biggest worry atm though is having to leave sixth form i am just going to miss it so so much and i cant help but be sad just thinking about having to leave as i will admit at first i wasn't too bothered but now i genuinely truly think about it all the time and dont rlly feel like expressing it incase anyone thinks its stupid that i'm sad about something so small. I have such a nice bond and am close to all my teachers (and friends ofc) and will miss everyone so so much , my exams are ending around June 14th and I just can’t stop thinking about leaving its all I think about 24/7 .
Any ideas on how to stop thinking about it and how to deal with my emotions? Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the future and steps post SF. Everyone has been talking loads recently about universities and next steps too.
It might sound stupid but its been a lot on my mind recently and it also hasn’t been helping my exam stress either.
For the last 7 years, I’ve been going to the same school and then sixth form for y12/y13 , it has given me a sense of routine and has created a nice like sense of belonging for me. I’m the kind of person who really doesn’t like/ HATES any kind of change , I like things the way they are and I know i need to accept tft I am leaving and going onto my apprenticeship/ to go to uni (undecided right now) after exams but I simply can’t stop thinking about leaving and it makes me really upset.
The more I think about it, the more I just feel so sad about having to leave sixth form. I really genuinely am going to miss it so much i get on with my teachers so well and I'm someone who basically stresses about everything, so I'm worried about so many things such as my ppe/mock grades? what if i go to uni and don't like the course? dont make friends? don't fit in? my biggest worry atm though is having to leave sixth form i am just going to miss it so so much and i cant help but be sad just thinking about having to leave as i will admit at first i wasn't too bothered but now i genuinely truly think about it all the time and dont rlly feel like expressing it incase anyone thinks its stupid that i'm sad about something so small. I have such a nice bond and am close to all my teachers (and friends ofc) and will miss everyone so so much , my exams are ending around June 14th and I just can’t stop thinking about leaving its all I think about 24/7 .
Any ideas on how to stop thinking about it and how to deal with my emotions? Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
Reply 1
Original post by krystaloceanx
I'm a y13 student, with plans to go to university// do an apprenticeship in Sept.
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the future and steps post SF. Everyone has been talking loads recently about universities and next steps too.
It might sound stupid but its been a lot on my mind recently and it also hasn’t been helping my exam stress either.
For the last 7 years, I’ve been going to the same school and then sixth form for y12/y13 , it has given me a sense of routine and has created a nice like sense of belonging for me. I’m the kind of person who really doesn’t like/ HATES any kind of change , I like things the way they are and I know i need to accept tft I am leaving and going onto my apprenticeship/ to go to uni (undecided right now) after exams but I simply can’t stop thinking about leaving and it makes me really upset.
The more I think about it, the more I just feel so sad about having to leave sixth form. I really genuinely am going to miss it so much i get on with my teachers so well and I'm someone who basically stresses about everything, so I'm worried about so many things such as my ppe/mock grades? what if i go to uni and don't like the course? dont make friends? don't fit in? my biggest worry atm though is having to leave sixth form i am just going to miss it so so much and i cant help but be sad just thinking about having to leave as i will admit at first i wasn't too bothered but now i genuinely truly think about it all the time and dont rlly feel like expressing it incase anyone thinks its stupid that i'm sad about something so small. I have such a nice bond and am close to all my teachers (and friends ofc) and will miss everyone so so much , my exams are ending around June 14th and I just can’t stop thinking about leaving its all I think about 24/7 .
Any ideas on how to stop thinking about it and how to deal with my emotions? Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the future and steps post SF. Everyone has been talking loads recently about universities and next steps too.
It might sound stupid but its been a lot on my mind recently and it also hasn’t been helping my exam stress either.
For the last 7 years, I’ve been going to the same school and then sixth form for y12/y13 , it has given me a sense of routine and has created a nice like sense of belonging for me. I’m the kind of person who really doesn’t like/ HATES any kind of change , I like things the way they are and I know i need to accept tft I am leaving and going onto my apprenticeship/ to go to uni (undecided right now) after exams but I simply can’t stop thinking about leaving and it makes me really upset.
The more I think about it, the more I just feel so sad about having to leave sixth form. I really genuinely am going to miss it so much i get on with my teachers so well and I'm someone who basically stresses about everything, so I'm worried about so many things such as my ppe/mock grades? what if i go to uni and don't like the course? dont make friends? don't fit in? my biggest worry atm though is having to leave sixth form i am just going to miss it so so much and i cant help but be sad just thinking about having to leave as i will admit at first i wasn't too bothered but now i genuinely truly think about it all the time and dont rlly feel like expressing it incase anyone thinks its stupid that i'm sad about something so small. I have such a nice bond and am close to all my teachers (and friends ofc) and will miss everyone so so much , my exams are ending around June 14th and I just can’t stop thinking about leaving its all I think about 24/7 .
Any ideas on how to stop thinking about it and how to deal with my emotions? Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
This is exactly how I feel as someone who’s in year 13 and its sad but I guess it’s best to just live in the moment, journaling will help with emotions and just think positively about the future and the new experiences that will come with university, good luck🫶🏼
Reply 2
Original post by krystaloceanx
I'm a y13 student, with plans to go to university// do an apprenticeship in Sept.
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the future and steps post SF. Everyone has been talking loads recently about universities and next steps too.
It might sound stupid but its been a lot on my mind recently and it also hasn’t been helping my exam stress either.
For the last 7 years, I’ve been going to the same school and then sixth form for y12/y13 , it has given me a sense of routine and has created a nice like sense of belonging for me. I’m the kind of person who really doesn’t like/ HATES any kind of change , I like things the way they are and I know i need to accept tft I am leaving and going onto my apprenticeship/ to go to uni (undecided right now) after exams but I simply can’t stop thinking about leaving and it makes me really upset.
The more I think about it, the more I just feel so sad about having to leave sixth form. I really genuinely am going to miss it so much i get on with my teachers so well and I'm someone who basically stresses about everything, so I'm worried about so many things such as my ppe/mock grades? what if i go to uni and don't like the course? dont make friends? don't fit in? my biggest worry atm though is having to leave sixth form i am just going to miss it so so much and i cant help but be sad just thinking about having to leave as i will admit at first i wasn't too bothered but now i genuinely truly think about it all the time and dont rlly feel like expressing it incase anyone thinks its stupid that i'm sad about something so small. I have such a nice bond and am close to all my teachers (and friends ofc) and will miss everyone so so much , my exams are ending around June 14th and I just can’t stop thinking about leaving its all I think about 24/7 .
Any ideas on how to stop thinking about it and how to deal with my emotions? Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the future and steps post SF. Everyone has been talking loads recently about universities and next steps too.
It might sound stupid but its been a lot on my mind recently and it also hasn’t been helping my exam stress either.
For the last 7 years, I’ve been going to the same school and then sixth form for y12/y13 , it has given me a sense of routine and has created a nice like sense of belonging for me. I’m the kind of person who really doesn’t like/ HATES any kind of change , I like things the way they are and I know i need to accept tft I am leaving and going onto my apprenticeship/ to go to uni (undecided right now) after exams but I simply can’t stop thinking about leaving and it makes me really upset.
The more I think about it, the more I just feel so sad about having to leave sixth form. I really genuinely am going to miss it so much i get on with my teachers so well and I'm someone who basically stresses about everything, so I'm worried about so many things such as my ppe/mock grades? what if i go to uni and don't like the course? dont make friends? don't fit in? my biggest worry atm though is having to leave sixth form i am just going to miss it so so much and i cant help but be sad just thinking about having to leave as i will admit at first i wasn't too bothered but now i genuinely truly think about it all the time and dont rlly feel like expressing it incase anyone thinks its stupid that i'm sad about something so small. I have such a nice bond and am close to all my teachers (and friends ofc) and will miss everyone so so much , my exams are ending around June 14th and I just can’t stop thinking about leaving its all I think about 24/7 .
Any ideas on how to stop thinking about it and how to deal with my emotions? Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
Well I would say it is totally normal. However I would focus on enjoying the moments you have left at sixth form, like prom etc, enjoying the summer with friends you have made. You are so young and have the whole world ahead of you still! You will build more memories at University. Remember, one door shuts and another opens! You will have a blast at Uni!
Reply 3
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Reply 4
Hiya! I was the exact same! I picked to apply for my college a year before I even went, loved it, got on really well with my teachers. I didn't want to leave, I couldn't imagine how uni could be better than this!
Buttt ultimately, it's a great thing to have had such a good time that you don't want to leave.
Uni was even better, you get to learn how to cook, you learn more about your degree, you make new friends, feel more independent, get your own space to decorate! It's a shame to leave somewhere you were really settled in, but that doesn't mean things will be bad, just different!
Buttt ultimately, it's a great thing to have had such a good time that you don't want to leave.
Uni was even better, you get to learn how to cook, you learn more about your degree, you make new friends, feel more independent, get your own space to decorate! It's a shame to leave somewhere you were really settled in, but that doesn't mean things will be bad, just different!
Reply 5
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Hi, I am in the same boat. I am REALLY SAD about leaving sixth form. I also do not like change. I have been ill throughout year 13 with depression and developed seizures at the start of year 12, the staff at the school have supported me extremely well with my health struggles and also academically and have helped me to accept who I am and to follow my dreams, however there is a college right next door to my school where you can do university level degrees and I think this is what I am going to do after year 13 and exam results, however I am extremely overwhelmed and don't have my future figured out, it is hard becoming a young adult and you are not alone in feeling like this, I left sixth form this week and loved my first day off but the past two days the emotions of leaving sixth form has hit me. It does not seem 5 minutes ago since I had the long summer after completing my GCSEs and this was easier than the summer after completing A-Levels, I did not go to the school until year 12 but could not wait to leave my previous school because the staff just did not care, hence why I am so emotional about leaving sixth form, the way I am dealing with it is by spending less time on social media and watching TV or reading, make the most of your free time whilst you have it, you have had less time for yourself due to A-level exams and revising, every year 13 knows this so just get out and about and do something you like, if you don't already work consider getting a part-time job, I am looking for a part-time job. Hope this helps 🙂
Reply 6
Original post by krystaloceanx
I'm a y13 student, with plans to go to university// do an apprenticeship in Sept.
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the future and steps post SF. Everyone has been talking loads recently about universities and next steps too.
It might sound stupid but its been a lot on my mind recently and it also hasn’t been helping my exam stress either.
For the last 7 years, I’ve been going to the same school and then sixth form for y12/y13 , it has given me a sense of routine and has created a nice like sense of belonging for me. I’m the kind of person who really doesn’t like/ HATES any kind of change , I like things the way they are and I know i need to accept tft I am leaving and going onto my apprenticeship/ to go to uni (undecided right now) after exams but I simply can’t stop thinking about leaving and it makes me really upset.
The more I think about it, the more I just feel so sad about having to leave sixth form. I really genuinely am going to miss it so much i get on with my teachers so well and I'm someone who basically stresses about everything, so I'm worried about so many things such as my ppe/mock grades? what if i go to uni and don't like the course? dont make friends? don't fit in? my biggest worry atm though is having to leave sixth form i am just going to miss it so so much and i cant help but be sad just thinking about having to leave as i will admit at first i wasn't too bothered but now i genuinely truly think about it all the time and dont rlly feel like expressing it incase anyone thinks its stupid that i'm sad about something so small. I have such a nice bond and am close to all my teachers (and friends ofc) and will miss everyone so so much , my exams are ending around June 14th and I just can’t stop thinking about leaving its all I think about 24/7 .
Any ideas on how to stop thinking about it and how to deal with my emotions? Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about the future and steps post SF. Everyone has been talking loads recently about universities and next steps too.
It might sound stupid but its been a lot on my mind recently and it also hasn’t been helping my exam stress either.
For the last 7 years, I’ve been going to the same school and then sixth form for y12/y13 , it has given me a sense of routine and has created a nice like sense of belonging for me. I’m the kind of person who really doesn’t like/ HATES any kind of change , I like things the way they are and I know i need to accept tft I am leaving and going onto my apprenticeship/ to go to uni (undecided right now) after exams but I simply can’t stop thinking about leaving and it makes me really upset.
The more I think about it, the more I just feel so sad about having to leave sixth form. I really genuinely am going to miss it so much i get on with my teachers so well and I'm someone who basically stresses about everything, so I'm worried about so many things such as my ppe/mock grades? what if i go to uni and don't like the course? dont make friends? don't fit in? my biggest worry atm though is having to leave sixth form i am just going to miss it so so much and i cant help but be sad just thinking about having to leave as i will admit at first i wasn't too bothered but now i genuinely truly think about it all the time and dont rlly feel like expressing it incase anyone thinks its stupid that i'm sad about something so small. I have such a nice bond and am close to all my teachers (and friends ofc) and will miss everyone so so much , my exams are ending around June 14th and I just can’t stop thinking about leaving its all I think about 24/7 .
Any ideas on how to stop thinking about it and how to deal with my emotions? Has anyone ever been in a similar situation?
Aww! I think most of use feel like this.
Speak to your teachers and plan out something fun/meaningful to do once you leave.
You can always return back to school to say hi or help out 😊
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