Posted by ELA on January 29, 2002, at 12:12:37
In reply to such difficult decisions, posted by Katey on January 28, 2002, at 20:13:50
> if i graduated next year, as was planned, i would be taking classes just because. some of them are classes i would like to take, but i guess i just dont really have any idea what to do. since everyone on this board is older and by far much wiser than i, any advice or perspectives would be very much appreciated.
Hi Katey,
I have a similar sort of problem at the moment. I'm, 20 and in my third year at University but my recent illness and all its complications have meant long periods away from my course. This in itself isn't a particular problem as I don't struggle with the work and am well on top of things.
The main problem I have is that I've not been happy with the course for a long time and have seen my recent troubles as a way of getting out of it once and for all. Of course, everyone around me says that I'm in "no fit state" to be making such decisions but I still can't shake the feeling of not wanting to be there.
If I stay, I'll graduate as a teacher next year. Fair enough you might say, but the state of the Education system in England is awful at the moment and I'm just not sure that I want to be part of it anymore. Also, I'm wanting to care for children much more rather than just teach them so that's adding to my predicament.
If I leave, I will be giving up a place at Cambridge University but will be able to go off and do something I really want to do. People will be disappointed but it's my life right? Hmmm, if only I could look at it that way.
I keep hearing that at the end of the day I should just do what makes me happy and think very carefully about it as it's me who will have to live with it. I can't carry on doing things to please other people forever so I have to pujt myself first for a change.
It's very difficult but I would say to you not to rush into anything and think very carefully about and choices you do make. But the most important thing is to be a bit selfish I guess and think about what's best for you in the long run. I hope you work it out, good luck.
Emma.
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