Is it normal - should i drop out of college?

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I am seriously considering dropping out of my school lately, I am so conflicted with my decision and in dire need of any advice!

I am currently a junior, one more year to go. I was very fortunate to receive a full ride to a top notch university, and I even have a sponsor who wants to help pay for my living expenses as it is very expensive to live in this part of the US.

Things look to good to be true on the outside, the trouble is, mentally I cant bear going back to school and living in dad sordid environment. I always get into these long episodes of depression and extreme mental disturbances to the point where I have tried suicide. I've even taken about a year off and it doesn't seem to help. Maybe all this is because I have lots of problems with my family but I just cant seem to act normal.

I know I'm almost there, and maybe I should just stick it out, but what would be bad about dropping out now?

If I drop out, I'm considering working at national/international humanitarian organizations and such to help others and find myself better...

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Based on 48 votes (19 yes)
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  • joybird
    12 years ago

    That's a decision you'll live to regret. Get to the doctor or student counseiller. A lot of students feel exactly the same way as you but one year is nothing out of your life.

    Finish what you started - it will look better on your CV than being a drop out!

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  • Dizzee
    12 years ago

    If you have one more year to go, then go for it. Then at least you have a back up plan if something was to fail.

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    • LightningTechnician
      12 years ago

      I agree with Dizzee.

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  • thischick27
    12 years ago

    Don't drop out! Just one moree year you can do it.!

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  • FluffySheep
    12 years ago

    Aw come on! you can do it kid! Stick up with it for a little longer and trust me you'll be proud of yourself for sticking this through. And if you were able to live through situations like that then you're really brave and you'd be able to go through worse things!

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  • porcaputtana
    12 years ago

    I really suggest you to not leave school I bet you will have a big regret when you'll be an adult.. Also remember that you are adolescence so you have different emotions and everything seems "easy" .. But you need to study in order to have a good job in the future. I hope you will! good bye

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  • Shackleford96
    12 years ago

    Better make absolutely sure that you have that job and are getting a paycheck before you decide.

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