Missing Old Uni

Hi everyone,
I completed a foundation year and progressed onto first year then ended up leaving in my second semester. I decided to return to my studies at a different university (same city). I'm in second year now but I honestly hate my course and the uni, and I feel pretty isolated.
I'd like some advice on how to get through until I graduate because currently all I can think about is how much I regret leaving my original course, and how I could have fixed the problems I had that led me to leave (mental health stuff mostly). It's really taking a toll and I barely attend uni anymore because I feel no sense of belonging here.

Hey,
Failing modules does not make you stupid, lazy or a disappointment. It usually means something significant was getting in the way, and you have already identified that your mental health played a part. That matters. First year is one of the most common points at which students struggle. The shift in independence, pace and expectations can be overwhelming, especially alongside anxiety, depression or burnout. Universities know this, which is why mitigating circumstances exist.
It may help to separate what happened from what you are telling yourself about it. What happened is that you failed three modules during a period of poor mental health. What your mind is adding is that you are stupid, hopeless or a disappointment. Those are not facts, they are shame responses. They feel convincing, but they are not objective truths about your ability or potential.
This is not the end of your degree. Most universities have clear processes for resits, repeating modules, progressing with support or, if needed, repeating the year. Many students fail first year modules and still go on to graduate and do well. In many cases, first year does not contribute to the final classification. You are also already doing the difficult and important part by acknowledging your mental health, seeking support and applying for mitigation. That shows maturity and effort, even if it does not feel like it.
Please consider speaking to your personal tutor, academic adviser or student wellbeing team and be honest about how this has affected you. You can say that you have applied for mitigation and are struggling with motivation but want help moving forward. You do not need to carry this alone. Feeling disgusted with yourself usually comes from caring deeply and being afraid of what this means. You do not need punishment, you need support, stability and time. You are not broken. You are a student who has struggled, and that is something that can be worked through.
Good Luck 😊
Arslan – University of Salford Student Representative

I do appreciate the reply but I didn't fail anything, I chose to leave my original uni because my mental health problems were really bad. I passed my exams, which is why I think I should have stayed and tried again.
I've also passed everything at my current uni, it just isn't something I enjoy and I don't really have any friends here.

Hi everyone,
I completed a foundation year and progressed onto first year then ended up leaving in my second semester. I decided to return to my studies at a different university (same city). I'm in second year now but I honestly hate my course and the uni, and I feel pretty isolated.
I'd like some advice on how to get through until I graduate because currently all I can think about is how much I regret leaving my original course, and how I could have fixed the problems I had that led me to leave (mental health stuff mostly). It's really taking a toll and I barely attend uni anymore because I feel no sense of belonging here.