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I get really worried thinking about College. I didn't do well in high school, but I got University entry, I got bullied in my earlier years, and I had trouble picking classes that I did well in.
Here's how I see it:
Pro's
-I love learning new things, participating and listening to class discussions
-I was always envious of my sisters experiences there, she seemed to have so much fun
-I feel like people would take me more seriously if I was actually doing something with my time and getting an education.
-I could take papers in several different fields of interest
-I am excellent at writing essays and coming up with ideas
-I have had several teachers tell me that they see a lot of potential in me and they expect me to be one of their most successful students.
Cons
-I feel anxious being around a lot of people- maybe this is something I will get used to?
-I had trouble at polytech (similar to a community college?), with understanding the assignments, doing the required amount of reading, sitting down and doing things, working on group assignments and getting things handed in on time.
-I seem to do better in classes where I like the teachers methods
-My mental health fluctuates, sometimes I go months without being able to sleep properly, I get easily distracted, irritable and depressed. In high school, I had trouble taking in any new information.
-I will be older than a lot of the students when I start, which makes me feel self conscious.
So, do you think I would enjoy University? A is would be worth while for me? Or that I would be wasting my money? Or do you think extramural study might be a better option?
Thank you. I would also love to hear experiences from anyone who had doubts about going to University but went anyway and how that worked out for you.
Here's how I see it:
Pro's
-I love learning new things, participating and listening to class discussions
-I was always envious of my sisters experiences there, she seemed to have so much fun
-I feel like people would take me more seriously if I was actually doing something with my time and getting an education.
-I could take papers in several different fields of interest
-I am excellent at writing essays and coming up with ideas
-I have had several teachers tell me that they see a lot of potential in me and they expect me to be one of their most successful students.
Cons
-I feel anxious being around a lot of people- maybe this is something I will get used to?
-I had trouble at polytech (similar to a community college?), with understanding the assignments, doing the required amount of reading, sitting down and doing things, working on group assignments and getting things handed in on time.
-I seem to do better in classes where I like the teachers methods
-My mental health fluctuates, sometimes I go months without being able to sleep properly, I get easily distracted, irritable and depressed. In high school, I had trouble taking in any new information.
-I will be older than a lot of the students when I start, which makes me feel self conscious.
So, do you think I would enjoy University? A is would be worth while for me? Or that I would be wasting my money? Or do you think extramural study might be a better option?
Thank you. I would also love to hear experiences from anyone who had doubts about going to University but went anyway and how that worked out for you.