MATURE answers appleciated: Why does college suck so much?? (not the typical 'school sucks' question/rant)

I'm 25 and a student at a major university in Washington state.


During high school, I slacked a lot, got less-than-stellar grades, so I knew by 11th grade that I probably wasn't one of my college-bound peers - when they were doing college visitations, and anxiously and eagerly filling out applications, I, uhm, well, wasn't. I didn't really care.


So I did the community-college track, interspersed with work. Eventually, I finished and got my AA.


It's a long story, but the fact that I'm in a real college at all is a bit unintended - or at least not something I planned for.





Well, I'm sick of school - always was. I mean, I'm actually quite intelligent - I'm always immersed in some book or enriching myself in some other way.


Just, like, the structure of school doesn't click with me, especially that of a real university. It's just like high school, except I have to do more work - it's still all about grades, homework, and projects.





What should I do? What's wrong with me? I still don't care.MATURE answers appleciated: Why does college suck so much?? (not the typical 'school sucks' question/rant)
It seems a shame that you aren't making the most of your abilities; assuming, that is, that you are indeed intelligent.





First, may I suggest counseling, as in see the college counselor to be sure you aren't depressed (literally.) If something like depression is causing your apathy, perhaps you'll feel better if it could be treated and you could really FEEL like doing something.





Barring that, I agree that you should find something you like to do (to earn a living)...something that's legal, that will earn you sufficient money, and just go for it. Be aware, though, that if it doesn't bring in ';enough'; money, you're in for a tough haul. When -- if -- you marry and have kids, you'll need food, shelter, clothing, medical insurance and $ for medical care overall, $ for transportation, etc.





One of my relatives went to an excellent college but didn't want to work for ';the establishment'; and has ended up bouncing around from job to job... all fairly low paying and none terribly satisfying. It's been a struggle, financially, all along, and from my perspective is a difficult road.





But in the end, you have to take responsibility for your decisions. It's your life, after all.MATURE answers appleciated: Why does college suck so much?? (not the typical 'school sucks' question/rant)
You haven't set any goals for yourself. Goals keep us, well, alive. It keeps us motivated to go out and get things and try things. When we're surrounded by negativity, these aspirations tend to diminish, and our lives most likely become miserable. You need to set some goals for yourself, don't you want to have a high style of life, so you can buy/do anything you want, not being eaten alive by low paying jobs that can hardly pay bills on time, much much less luxury items? This uninterest in pursuing life is usually a sign of depression (or spoiledness by parents)
There isn't anything wrong with you. College isn't for everybody and it has nothing to do with intelligence. *gasp* You have an AA, which will help you in the job market. The questions are: What do you enjoy most? What jobs have you had that you really enjoy? What makes you tick?





I enjoy college (but I'm not saying you should). I enjoy it because I'm finally there to learn something I enjoy. The hardest part was finding something I enjoyed, and it was something that I doubt any counselor (especially high school) would have suggested to me. I still find many of the assignments and much of the work a drag, though.





I think that too much emphasis is placed on college in this country. I think that people would be far better off if they did jobs they enjoy. What's wrong with being a plumber, welder, or day care worker? If you're enjoy your job, do your best at it and put in an honest day's work, that's all anyone can ask-- it's something to be proud of. When Thomas Jefferson put that whole ';pursuit of happiness'; thing in the Declaration of Independence, he was talking about choosing the profession/job/career one most desired, not chasing some illusive mental state.





My advice to you is to find something you like and work at it regardless of prestige, ';importance,'; or whether it requires a college degree.
What's wrong with you? You already said it yourself. You ';just dont give a sh*t.';





You can't excel in anything you dont care about.
Well, if you're satisfied with becoming a McDonald'er, stop listening to others' insights on how you should live your life, and live it the way you want to!