I really hate it, but I know it's good in the long run. I have never failed a class, but I have never been the best at school stuff either. I just cant get motivated to study, and i am horrible at tests. If i do study, it never seems to do any good. My advisor is kind of a pain about giving me my RAC number so i can register for classes, and it's always a hassle. I can only work part time, and I pretty much just make enough money to pay for my fuel, and food for the week, and here lately it has been raining a lot, and since i do excavating, I havent even been working much. Im afraid to get a different job, because i like my job, and my boss is awesome. Anytime i need off it's not a problem, but I only make $7 an hour because he's just a small operation. Im afraid if i get a better paying job that is steady, they wont be as flexible as what i have now, and it will be a lot harder to schedule classes.

Sorry, just had to vent a little bit. Figured some of you all might have some words of wisdom.

Eric

 

Not from me. I am in the same boat. I HATE COLLEGE. I am just trying to stick it out. I do need money for my diesel!

 

ya I've been doing the college thing for almost as long as I can remember it seems. I will finally be finished in a couple weeks and can barely maintain focus long enough to get any work done.

Eric, trust me, unless you're a complete weirdo no one enjoys studying for tests. I certainly don't and never will, that reminds me, I'm suppose to be studying now for a quiz tomorrow but I'm here on DTR ...opps. anyway. Studying becomes fun when you start doing better on exams, that's the only time. I've never been very good at taking tests either, but one thing that's certainly helped me over the years ... is the realization that one of the really important things to learn about studying is that it's almost as important to figure out what the professor wants you to know from the class, as it is to actually learn the material. Understanding exactly what BS they want you to remember can save you a whole lot of studying time and allow you to focus on the most important stuff.

For example, say you have a previous test that you can use for reference. Think about what all the material there was available to be asked for that test (whatever chapters he/she covered) and then get a feel for what they actually asked. I know this is sort of a vague description but it something I've learned over time, it certainly wasn't overnight. Mostly many nights up till the wee hours of the morning cramming my brain with everything it could hold.

So whenever I get into a class now I'll focus on the material and what I want to take away from the class, but I'll also be trying to understand exactly what the professor thinks is really important so I know what to study for ahead of time.

 

Hey for what its worth Once its over you'll miss it because you'll have to be a real adult not just an adult in the making

 

Stick to it, it will be worth it. Just heard a statistic today that the average person with a bachelors degree will make $800,000 more in their lifetime than the average guy with only a high school diploma. $800k will buy a lot of bombs

 

stick to it trust me, when I graduated High School I went right into co-owning a plumbing company and building about five homes a year. Loved it, money, free time, held my head up high and with this economy both companies closed and im heading back to college. No job, to much free time, and feel like a loser guy with a wife and two kids.

 

Ya I never heard anyone pushing a shopping cart around picking bottles like their job either.

 

Just hang in there. I have been exactly where you are right now. It was a serious struggle for me when I was in school. I would never in my wildest dreams have thought that the education would have gotten me as far as it has. The sacrifices that you make today will payoff many times over in your future. Try to enjoy each and every day for what it is and make every day count. Most important, enjoy the journey!!!
A story: After high school I went straight to LSU. School year round, working as much as I could. Lots of guys I went to high school with started partying, drinking, chasing ladies, etc, etc. Today, 30 years later, they haven't done a whole lot with their lives and they ask me how did you do so good? The moral is to pay your dues at a young age and the rest of it will take care of itself (In other words they thought they were having fun back then and they are paying for it today). Good Luck!

 

I hated it too, but stick with it. Will pay off in the long run.

MikeyB

 

Eric, it's just a thing and you can do anything for a little while. I do excavating and have my own company. It's not any better for me right now, works slow in my market also, new home construction. Stick it out buddy, you'll make it. You might look for another part time position that would allow you to work rain days. Be up front with folks about what you're looking for, all they can say is no.

 

I have had those days, but they always seem to pass. I decided to work on a Master's right after graduating with my B.S. and it has been tough. I think they pay graduate students less than normal student workers. However, in the end it will be worth all of the time and struggle.

 

All man I loved College!! What is so bad about taking studies in something you want to do??
I turned wrenches on Kenworths to pay the bills

 

I didn't "hate" college, but it wasn't fun. Anything worth doing and is good for you probably isn't going to be fun. But it is well worth it in the long run. I looked at it more like a job.
I do however hate hairnets, if you know what I mean.

~Rob

 

How many times have I heard, "I failed the test. I studied all the wrong stuff." A guy I know just challenged his journyman carpenters ticket and had this attitude. He made it but is he a good carpenter? Probably not. I've looked at some of his workmanship. He probably buys spackle in 5 gallon pails.

I went back to school at 30. Went from welding pipe to mechanical design. Studying was a bear, but I tried to learn as much as I could. Learning as much of the material as you can is what will separate you from the mediocre.

 

LOL, ain't it the truth?

I wish I could get back to College.......