matt87 Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 I started uni about 3 weeks ago, and well 3 days into the course we started getting loads and loads of work .. its now the third week and Im completely behind. I am trying to do the work as quick as possile, but I just feel that the course is too hard and that I would be better off on a course that isnt as practical.. I have spoken to my lecturer, she said to speak to the lecturer that I want to change my course to.. which I did, but he wasnt back until next week, so I have had to wait.. wat should I do? thing is im passionate about the course that I am in, at the moment, but just found the work too hard to cope with and to do.
JaggedRoad Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Drop the course. There's no point in exhausting yourself and making yourself unhappy.
Author matt87 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Posted October 7, 2009 Drop the course. There's no point in exhausting yourself and making yourself unhappy. true.. so you dont think I should change to a course that I would feel easier on?
JaggedRoad Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 Um... that's up to you. Whatever makes you comfortable.
Author matt87 Posted October 7, 2009 Author Posted October 7, 2009 Um... that's up to you. Whatever makes you comfortable. cool.. im gonna think about it this week, and decide next monday
ATR Posted October 7, 2009 Posted October 7, 2009 This section is more about coping with dead relationships. You're more likely to get more attention if you post here: http://www.loveshack.org/forums/f47/ But this is really a relationship site btw
Author matt87 Posted October 10, 2009 Author Posted October 10, 2009 This section is more about coping with dead relationships. You're more likely to get more attention if you post here: http://www.loveshack.org/forums/f47/ But this is really a relationship site btw cheers thanks
CarrieT Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 I read your thread title and thought you were having problems with sea urchins...
Thornton Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 If the course you're studying isn't your kind of thing, switch to another one asap. If you really enjoy your course it won't seem like such hard work - it's more sensible to admit you made a wrong choice and switch than it is to stick it out. Many jobs ask for any degree, not a specific subject, so you may as well study something you enjoy. If you fail your current course you've wasted your time and money anyway; you may as well spend that time and money on something you can actually pass, because in terms of getting a job the fact that you have a pass is often more important than what subject the pass is in. Look at it as a learning experience - you've figured out what you don't enjoy and do well at, so now switch to something you do enjoy, before it's too late. Having a passion for something is no guarantee that you'll actually enjoy studying it in-depth - I'm fascinated by science but I couldn't handle the mathematics involved in actually doing experiments, I generally do better at studying something more literary. It's good that you've learned something about yourself and what you do and don't enjoy - now use that knowledge to your advantage and switch courses to something you'll find more manageable.
Author matt87 Posted October 11, 2009 Author Posted October 11, 2009 I read your thread title and thought you were having problems with sea urchins... lol i see
Author matt87 Posted October 11, 2009 Author Posted October 11, 2009 If the course you're studying isn't your kind of thing, switch to another one asap. If you really enjoy your course it won't seem like such hard work - it's more sensible to admit you made a wrong choice and switch than it is to stick it out. Many jobs ask for any degree, not a specific subject, so you may as well study something you enjoy. If you fail your current course you've wasted your time and money anyway; you may as well spend that time and money on something you can actually pass, because in terms of getting a job the fact that you have a pass is often more important than what subject the pass is in. Look at it as a learning experience - you've figured out what you don't enjoy and do well at, so now switch to something you do enjoy, before it's too late. Having a passion for something is no guarantee that you'll actually enjoy studying it in-depth - I'm fascinated by science but I couldn't handle the mathematics involved in actually doing experiments, I generally do better at studying something more literary. It's good that you've learned something about yourself and what you do and don't enjoy - now use that knowledge to your advantage and switch courses to something you'll find more manageable. Hi, Thank you. You understand excalty wat I mean. I am very passionate about this course, but as I said I find it too hard. So changing to a subject that I find I could cope with, would be the best next option. I should really change this week or very soon, as its already been 2 weeks into the course. I feel that I have learned from this experience and I also feel like I have grown up more, since this. What you say is true, most people nowdays look for any degrees if you are going for a job. Dont get me wrong I was passionate about the course I was doing and I enjoyed studying it, but its just hard to cope with and was very stressful.. the work load was bad as in you would have to make models and get work done, drawing the whole nite, and then have to present it.. if i was up all nite, for weeks or months that would make me ill to the fact where i would have a break down ( which I had 2 years ago ).. hope fully on monday I shell be changing courses, or at least speak to the othert lecturer about it.. if not then I will just have to stay on the course that i am already on.. thanks for the reply
Thornton Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 If your course is going to make you ill and the workload is too much, switch courses asap - if you make yourself ill you won't even finish the course anyway, so you'll have wasted your time and money. It's better to come out with something (albeit in another subject) than to come out with nothing and possibly have had a nervous breakdown or something into the bargain. There's no shame in switching courses because you found out that it's different to what you expected and really it isn't your sort of thing. Remember that if your degree is in a certain subject, employers will expect you to be able to do that stuff - there's no point getting qualified in a subject that you really don't enjoy practicing. Being interested in something is no guarantee that you'll actually enjoy practicing it - I like reading the results of physics studies, it's fascinating, but I didn't like actually doing the detailed time-consuming mind-numbing experiments myself (I switched from physics to another subject when I was at university). I prefer literary subjects - but other people might love doing mathematics, and they might enjoy reading books but hate writing. It's just a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths and weaknesses. Also don't forget that a big part of going to college is meeting people, learning about different cultures, doing sports or other hobbies, socialising and learning to live on your own... all that sort of thing will be ruined for you if you're constantly stressing over this course that you're not enjoying. You're not switching to an easier course... just a course that's easier for you because it's more suited to your skills. So don't look at it like your course is too hard and you're stupid... different people are good at different things... a course that's hard for you might be easy for someone else, and the course you switch to might seem easy to you but very difficult to someone else. I hope you can get it all sorted out... good luck
Author matt87 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Posted October 12, 2009 If your course is going to make you ill and the workload is too much, switch courses asap - if you make yourself ill you won't even finish the course anyway, so you'll have wasted your time and money. It's better to come out with something (albeit in another subject) than to come out with nothing and possibly have had a nervous breakdown or something into the bargain. There's no shame in switching courses because you found out that it's different to what you expected and really it isn't your sort of thing. Remember that if your degree is in a certain subject, employers will expect you to be able to do that stuff - there's no point getting qualified in a subject that you really don't enjoy practicing. Being interested in something is no guarantee that you'll actually enjoy practicing it - I like reading the results of physics studies, it's fascinating, but I didn't like actually doing the detailed time-consuming mind-numbing experiments myself (I switched from physics to another subject when I was at university). I prefer literary subjects - but other people might love doing mathematics, and they might enjoy reading books but hate writing. It's just a process of getting to know yourself and your strengths and weaknesses. Also don't forget that a big part of going to college is meeting people, learning about different cultures, doing sports or other hobbies, socialising and learning to live on your own... all that sort of thing will be ruined for you if you're constantly stressing over this course that you're not enjoying. You're not switching to an easier course... just a course that's easier for you because it's more suited to your skills. So don't look at it like your course is too hard and you're stupid... different people are good at different things... a course that's hard for you might be easy for someone else, and the course you switch to might seem easy to you but very difficult to someone else. I hope you can get it all sorted out... good luck cheers for the luck I finally changed courses today.. for my timetable, I only have to go in on mondays and fridays from 9am till 4pm.. that aint too bad Its true, what you have said though, about being passionate about a subject and then actually trying to do that subject is a totally diffierent thing. I think the course I have changed to is more my thing as its less practical and its more business minded.. Theres abit of maths includesd in it aswell.. so am hoping that I should b ok Like you also say its getting to know urself more and to find out wat the weaker and stronger sides of me are.. cheers
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