Don't know the best way to move forward

I'm 22M, I got really strong A-levels but went into uni and failed first year, i hated my course and was depressed, i switched courses to maths and enjoyed it more but still struggled mentally and hated my experience, i did it again, and passed but still was miserable throughout, and then I barely failed second year, and dont know what to do, ive failed 3/4 years, I'm taking a gap year to look take of my mental health and try to find decent paying job that would serve as work experience. I want to make university work, but I'm struggling so much and am scared of a future in which I can't get my degree and make something of myself

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academicwizard

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by JAthrowaway

the gap year you're taking is really good. get work experience in different sectors to figure out the things you would like to do. if these require a degree pursue the degree. if the sector doesn't necessarily require a degree but a degree apprenticeship, courses or smth along those lines, then do that. im learning to not put too much pressure on degrees because they will always be there and they truly don't define your abilities. see how you feel after this gap year because if you're going to continue to feel stressed and unhappy abt this degree then it's not worth the school fees tm. also, have you ever considered that it might be that particular university. all universities have different assessment and teaching styles so it might not be you but how you're being assessed and taught.