So Nervous for College! :(

[Iridescence]

I'm really nervous about going to school next year. I did one year of University and just hated it. I can't imagine anything else being different! At university, I felt like I was nobody and no one cared if you succeeded or failed. I was going through to become a phys ed teacher, when all of a sudden I realized 18 days into my program that it wasnt for me. I was nervous, anxious and my health started to suffer. I wasn't sleeping, eating and I wasn't happy. I met my boyfriend before school started but never got involved with him until the end of september. I didn't think I could handle dating someone while going to school. It turned out I needed someone to be there for me. He helped me stay in school and I dropped down to being a part time student. I completed the year and am forever greatful to him for his passion and supportiveness throughout my ordeal. So I've decided to become an optician because I've worked in an optical for 4 years. I have to go away to college next year which I am totally terrified. I just can't imagine it being different. Currently, I am working and believe it or not I am studying for the program!!! I have all the books from one of the opticians I work with and have been faithful to studying since june. I know you are now thinking, "girl whats wrong with you?! You'll be fine!" But I am so nervous because I hated the post secondary education I got last year. I am leaving my hometown which is 130,000 people, and moving two hours away. I know its not that far. I have to do a long distance thing with my bf who is applying to med school in Ottawa. So that means we will be at least 4 hours away. I know we can do it though.

Any suggestions or comments on how to get over my stupid nervous and anxious behavior will be taken into great appreciation!
PLEASE HELP!

 

[*Stargazer*]

You are going to do great! Having something that you actually WANT to do makes a huge, huge difference. I ended up in a very bad situation when I first went to college because I wasn't into what I was studying.

Just know that whatever you have to go through now to get your degree or qualifications will pay off in the end and you will be SO proud of yourself for sticking it out!

Good luck

 

[Beauty Mark]

Just breathe and realize it's a new adventure.

College is rough, I'm not going to lie. It really is. But you have to become engrossed and engaged in your studies. If that isn't enough, the ends justify the means. Good luck!

 

[Eoraptor]

I was really nervous about college at first and hated it too. What helped for me was moving on to campus and meeting new people. Making friends in your classes makes them SO much better. Also, take some small classes, as well as some fun classes you don't need. They'll make the huge mandatory boring classes where you feel insignificant less of an issue.

 

[feebee]

I totally agree with ladybug.

I went to uni to do a Business Degree and i HATED it... i was miserable, stressed (more so because i didnt want to let my parents down by dropping out) and totally regretted my decision.
I had originally applied to study for a degree in Geography and changed my mind at the last minute.

Anyway, i eventually decided it just wasnt right for me, and dropped out after my first year. I re-applied to study geography, got my place in a different uni and four years later graduated with honours!!

I was SO much happier because i was studying something i actually enjoyed, i think that is they key.

Good luck, and im sure you'll have a fab time!

 

[Iridescence]

Thanks everyone!!!

Its great to have support from others!

I think with a bit more studying I will feel confident in my abilities and with the support of friends and family, I'll be a licensed optician in just over 2 years.

thanks for the support evertone!!!

 

[Hawkeye]

Awww College and Uni are very tough. And I wont lie to you, I've had professors tell me they didn't give a damn if I passed or failed and they were only there to get paid.
It's very hard but the good news is I know for me (and I have a HUGE anxiety problem with large groups) that what is helping me get through it is I aggresively looked for someone who would be nice and help me. Right now thats my Chemistry professor. The guy has bent over backwards for me. He's told me that even though I'm very nervous that the one thing I got to keep in mind that I have to have the strength to do this. I know its so scary! But you have us, even though we're not nearly anything close like friends in the flesh or whatever we'll always be here and you can make new friends, and do new things and instead of fearing it, (I know this is weird) try embracing it and just be aggressive.
It's very overwhelming, its' very scary, and there are times you just want to go vomit for days but it is worth it in the end. It truely is. You get a peice of paper-that earns you a lot more money then you were making

Chin up girlie-I believe in you!

 

[caffn8me]

I'm sure that you'll have a great time now that you're doing something that you really want to do. To me, that is more important at college than anything else. People who do degrees in subjects they hate just because they think it will get them a better job at the end not only have a miserable time at college but in their career afterwards too.

You now know what being an optician involves and it's got great career prospects. You'll be fine.