College Feels Like A Trap.

[benxedits]

Side-note before I start, I'm a pretty smart person so take that out of perspective.



I didn't pass the entry test too my community college because I do not do well on standardized tests which have useless amounts of questions. Anyways, I'm in remedial classes (Math & English) now and I spend my entire day studying, I get home at 1 PM, I go study, eat and then go back to study, eat dinner and then finish my night off at around 11 PM studying. I also get tutored twice a week, but no matter how much studying I do & all the content I cover. There is more & more & more that I still have to learn for the tests (which are the only ways to get points to pass), How can I pass these 2 courses? I'm thinking that I'm going to fail English because I got off on the wrong foot, So I will most likely take that alone during the summer. But these classes seem extremely hard & I get that they want to "prepare us" but all my other friends at actual colleges are getting black out drunk everyday (and they are not smart) but they're passing all their classes *they didn't have to take remedial*

Also side note - Over half of the students in both classes have dropped out of these remedial classes, many are taking it for the 2nd time. And studies show that most people that get trapped in these end up not completing college due to the classes being too hard & retaking them too many times costs too much.

My community college also has a low-30% graduation rate. It's also one of the top rated in the state.


!ignore grammar idc abt it rn!

 

[alice]

Maybe if you were less concerned about "getting black out drunk everyday" and more concerned about studying, you'd do better on your coursework. You're in college to study and to get a degree, not to party. Don't waste that opportunity.

You might find the remedial courses boring, but they're there for a reason. They lay the foundation for future courses, and if you're not even comfortable with the material presented in the remedial courses, why would you want to jump to even more difficult college-level courses?

In some colleges, you can extend remedial courses for up to 2 semesters in a row if you need more time, or if you still can't do it and/or your college doesn't allow that, self-study for it at your own pace outside of college. Take the college math and English CLEP exam (around $85 each) to gain transfer credits, and you not only get to skip the remedial courses but also the entry-level college ones, plus you save on tuition costs.

 

[Zurp]

Its a trap

 

[MostlySnakes]

The most useful thing college teaches you is how to maintain a work ethic. It's good for some people and others not so much but to survive it you have to be self motivated to an extent. The people I go to school with are some of the smartest people I've met and they'll do cool things with their degrees but some people don't need a degree to do that.

 

[Karm]

I'm on the same boat my man.

Here's some things to consider:
Make the best of college, the parties will come to you, do not chase them. As alice stated, you're in college for one sole reason, and that is to get a degree.

I understand what you're saying, and right now I am assuming you're having an identity crisis, which is normal at our age. You're stressed out and just feel like letting everything go, and maybe that is not a bad option, as there can be millions of outcomes to that, but it all depends on what you do. As Sanctioned mentioned, "fuck life". Do what you want and not what you're told to do or what you're told is right for you. Of course, do not drop out and smoke crack, but you know what I mean.

Meditate, talk to someone, it is completely okay to show your emotions and just VENT. It's good and it's healthy.

Another thing I would like to mention, you can experience with psychedelics, which would be things like LSD and shrooms. These drugs are seen as "bad" by society, but a trip can lead you to a form of spiritual comfort, it opens your eyes. Of course, do your research before trying any of this and make sure you have someone that will take care of you.

 

[Cal]

I only say this advice. Not to call you out, not to insult you. I mean the best and only wish good for you.

I make the conscious choice to surround myself with smart people. One thing I have noticed is that anyone who is significantly smarter than average will never describe themselves as smart.

Side-note before I start, I'm a pretty smart person

this just reminded me of that.
Now I don't know anything about you, anything other than what you have said.

I didn't pass the entry test too my community college

I'm in remedial classes (Math & English)

(and they are not smart)

Consider what these statements may indicate, and how they contradict with your opening statement.

I am someone who prides themselves on their natural desire to learn. Because of this, I fit in well in academia. If I were to make a judgement based on the limited knowledge I have of you from exclusively this post, I don't believe this characterizes you. Higher education is not the only path for progression in life.

I suggest you look into other options outside of schooling that may be better suited to your character. There are many industries, like film-making, automotive trades, and artistry that place little importance on higher education.
Get low level job in an stable industry you have connections in, and grow your skill set within that industry.
Find something that does work for you.

 

[NovaLegion]

What do you actually want to do. Contrary to popular belief, higher education is NOT necessary to be successful. Consider skilled labor such as plumbing, becoming an electrician, or welding.

You have loads of options, use them.

 

[Red]

Maybe if you were less concerned about "getting black out drunk everyday" and more concerned about studying, you'd do better on your coursework.

I think you misread the OP.

 

[Niteburn]

What do you actually want to do. Contrary to popular belief, higher education is NOT necessary to be successful. Consider skilled labor such as plumbing, becoming an electrician, or welding.

You have loads of options, use them.

Yeah but nobody wants to be known as a plumber.

 

[Violet]

We’re all stuck in a simulation

 

[alice]

I think you misread the OP.

I may have. I quickly skimmed through the thread when I posted. I just thought he mentioned it because that's what he wants to do with his friends, like many other students who go to college do. In either case, my advice is still relevant/helpful for the average college student.

 

[NovaLegion]

Yeah but nobody wants to be known as a plumber.

You'd be surprised. Plumbers are getting harder and harder to find, so people want them more, and in turn, like them more.

 

[benxedits]

You'd be surprised. Plumbers are getting harder and harder to find, so people want them more, and in turn, like them more.

I was adopted from a poor family and brought up in a high middle class family, I have all the money and resources to get a degree the only thing stopping me is these classes. I don't think I'd want to become a plumber, not to sound snobby but if I have everything to get a college degree type job, why not.

 

[Monica2019]

Its a trap

Why u think that

 

[Zurp]

Why u think that

Cuz it is... Lol[DOUBLEPOST=1574271272][/DOUBLEPOST]

We’re all stuck in a simulation

Yuh[DOUBLEPOST=1574271322][/DOUBLEPOST]

I was adopted from a poor family and brought up in a high middle class family, I have all the money and resources to get a degree the only thing stopping me is these classes. I don't think I'd want to become a plumber, not to sound snobby but if I have everything to get a college degree type job, why not.

U can find wat u need online I promise.