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Originally Posted by SHOGUN
I'm at the point of my life right now where I feel like the decision I'm going make this upcoming fall will really determine what I'm going to do with the rest of my life. I'm 19, and I have attended of the U of A for 2 years now (1 year of Arts and 1 year of Business - Accounting). I absolutely hate it, and the reason why I have the mind set of dropping out. My GPA has dropped to 3.4 to 2.7.... Yeah, I know dropping out of University is considered to be a dumb move by many but I seriously have no motivation in continuing my studies in Accounting.
I'm considering looking at the EMS field for a bit but I'm hesitant since I have spent so much money and time in credits at the U of A and would feel it would be a complete waste. In addition, if I were to get far into the EMS field, I would think I would be not have the motivation in going back to University. If I were to stick with University, I'm looking at the alternative majoring into nursing.... however, since my grades have dropped significantly, I feel I will struggle getting into the program, therefore AGAIN, spending MORE money and time into courses to raise my GPA. I'm lost, I hate the feeling and need some kind of guidance. I feel I have failed myself.
I have not told anyone about my future plans... as I fear the reaction. Since there are a lot of older, mature and wise people on this forum, any advice and words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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You've admitted to yourself in the above bolded sentence that you will not have the motivation to go back to University after leaving.
And don't feel bad about this - the large majority of people out there who are finished with school, or perhaps never finished, don't feel like going back when they've spent time outside of that environment.
I too assumed I'd be back in school eventually just because I actually sort of enjoyed the learning aspect while I was there, but I've been out now for 5 years and no way would I go back.
I suggest you continue with your schooling and address these motivation issues. They're likely driven mostly by you being unsuccessful, so ask yourself if you simply have no interest in the subject matter or if it's something else completely unrelated to school.
You need post-secondary education these days to even stand a chance at getting a professional job. If you're okay with not getting one and working in other kinds of jobs, that's okay too, but be sure that's what you want.
An education doesn't guarantee anything, but it gives you opportunities in the future once you're done. Put yourself in the best position possible to succeed and finish school.