Absolutely dreading going to uni.. any advice?

For the past few weeks I've been absolutely dreading going to uni. And now it's the night before I move in and all I can do is cry. I haven't slept properly in 2 weeks because all I can do is think about today and how scared I am. My gut is telling me that going to university is a horrible decision and from what little I've seen of my campus from my short visit I don't like the look of it. However I have been heavily pressured by my parents to stick to going to this university and I have no idea what I should do.
Is this normal?? My parents have told me it is but I don't feel as though its normal to be having panic attacks and nonstop crying over going to university. I don't really want to go, but what other options do I have?
Is this a sign that I shouldn't go? Should I follow my gut instinct or is this just anxiety I need to get over?
Everyone's told me that I won't be able to have a high paying job without a degree, so what do I do? Is this true?

For the past few weeks I've been absolutely dreading going to uni. And now it's the night before I move in and all I can do is cry. I haven't slept properly in 2 weeks because all I can do is think about today and how scared I am. My gut is telling me that going to university is a horrible decision and from what little I've seen of my campus from my short visit I don't like the look of it. However I have been heavily pressured by my parents to stick to going to this university and I have no idea what I should do.
Is this normal?? My parents have told me it is but I don't feel as though its normal to be having panic attacks and nonstop crying over going to university. I don't really want to go, but what other options do I have?
Is this a sign that I shouldn't go? Should I follow my gut instinct or is this just anxiety I need to get over?
Everyone's told me that I won't be able to have a high paying job without a degree, so what do I do? Is this true?

Hi there,
I hope you have settled in well.
It is very, very normal to be feeling overwhelmed and nervous about starting university. It is a big step, and a huge change! However, there are things you can do to make it easier for yourself. For example, get to know your peers, explore your local area, create a new routine, enjoy decorating your room, and find fun activities to get involved in.
I'd recommend that you get familiar with your university's support and well-being services. Even if you don't end up using them, they are there to help you and it would be a good idea to reach out if you need some support. You can also reach out to other students, your friends, and your family.
Also, remember that this isn't permanent. I'd absolutely recommend trying it out for a while, but if you ultimately decide university isn't for you, that is okay! We all take different paths, prefer different things, and want to pursue different paths, so you might decide that this isn't the route you'd like to take. You can look into work, apprenticeships, online classes, and a variety of other things. It all depends what you would like to do and how you can get there.
I hope this helps, and best of luck!
Isabella
Geography with a Year Abroad Student

I dropped out.

Hi there,
I'm sorry to hear that university didn't work out and wasn't the choice for you this time. It is totally okay to make your own decisions and choose whatever path you want to take, so I'm glad you could do that. University isn't for everyone, and a lot of people decide that it isn't right for them. It will always be there in the future, so there is that to consider too.
What exciting things are you planning to do next?
Isabella 🙂

Rn I'm working, but I might apply for apprenticeships or university next year.