Has anyone left uni? Did you regret it? And a few more questions.

moped_mark

I'm currently doing a Biomedical Science degree and it will end in 3 years (2009).

I know what your saying about looking for a company that might offer a part time course but it's quite difficult to find them in this area. Also I'm not sure about whether the subject is for me. Was thinking of doing a 'bit of this, bit of that' degree! lol.

i1189

I would suggest getting a part time job to see how you like work before packing in uni. It will be difficult to get a decent job with no work experience at all.

I took a gap year before I went to uni and did admin work. It soon got mind numbingly boring and I couldn't wait to go to uni.

I knew by the end of my second year that I didn't want to work in the field my degree was in, but I stuck with it and got a decent degree. I did enjoy my time at uni though. I also made sure I had a part time job for most of my time there to get work experience.

Now I am back to working full time, and I would love to be able to do another degree. Being a student was great - yes, I now have more money, but I don't have the freedom I did back then.

I once thought it would be nice to have a "practical" job as well - I did a brick laying course though, and that soon put an end to that idea!

apoorstudent

Jazzyjeff wrote:

I think in order to move on I think you need to fully understand WHY you are unhappy.

You mention that you don't know many people at uni, this is usually an absolutely KEY reason for not enjoying your degree. Lots of people aren't especially fascinated by their degree but the other things such as friends, clubs, lots of free time - more than make up for this. Also don't underestimate the importance of friends doing your course, it makes such a difference being able to work with people & talk to them about what you're finding hard/dislike - it's amazing how reasuring this can be and makes a huge difference.

Location of your uni - do you like the area or is it not really you? This all makes a difference.

The uni itself - all uni's are different and have different facilities/attitudes towards work etc.

The Subject - While not key its obviously still important. Such as the way the course is run and how much you like the course. If you do hate English as much as you say then maybe change courses like others have said.


Personally speaking I went to uni, dropped out after 9 months and went into the world of work. I don't regret it at all and I worked for just over a year, earned some regular money and saved up a bit, then went back to a different uni and different course and really loved it.

Don't think you have to love the course you're doing, its the overall experience that you are entering into so everything must be taken into account!!

Yeah, you're right. I don't particularly know many people, as everyone lives on site. Apart from one woman, my mum's friend!

I don't have a part-time job right now as I don't think I could manage it.

I've said this before, but I am a house hermit. I HATE the seminars, debating and group tasks; they freak me out as I never have anything to say. I don't know whether I'd be like that with any subject... But with it being books, it certainly makes it worse as I'm not even confident about what I'm talking about (usually I haven't even bothered to read it, and just blag my way through)

Tomorrow I have to go back. I am absolutely dreading it.

Impet_Limpet

moped_mark wrote:

I'm currently doing a Biomedical Science degree and it will end in 3 years (2009).

I know what your saying about looking for a company that might offer a part time course but it's quite difficult to find them in this area. Also I'm not sure about whether the subject is for me. Was thinking of doing a 'bit of this, bit of that' degree! lol.

I'm doing Biomed too and i finish in 2009 too! I'm just doing it part time though, i wish i could find some employer to pay for it for me!

The OU do "bit of this bit of that" degrees they are called tailor made degrees everything you need to know is on https://www.open.ac.uk

moped_mark

Thanks Martine. I think I miss the practical stuff....i miss havin my hands in 5 litres of other ppl's bloody! lol. It's what I really enjoy tho!

I've had a look at the site, hopefully something will come of it.

Thea's_Mummy

apoorstudent wrote:

Yeah, you're right. I don't particularly know many people, as everyone lives on site. Apart from one woman, my mum's friend!

I don't have a part-time job right now as I don't think I could manage it.

I've said this before, but I am a house hermit. I HATE the seminars, debating and group tasks; they freak me out as I never have anything to say. I don't know whether I'd be like that with any subject... But with it being books, it certainly makes it worse as I'm not even confident about what I'm talking about (usually I haven't even bothered to read it, and just blag my way through)

Tomorrow I have to go back. I am absolutely dreading it.

The only advice I can give ( as the parent of a student ) is to show this entire thread to your Mum and Dad. I,m sure that they wouldn't want you to be this unhappy . If my daughter wanted to leave sure, I'd be gutted but I'd get over it. There are far worse things that could happen to her . Good luck in whatever you decide. x

Impet_Limpet

Moped_mark

lol i worked in a histology lab for a while I loved it!!! I'm now working as a cardiographer (I do ECGs) while doing my biomed degree

Good luck with whatever route you choose

Bear in mind if you want to work as a BMS you will need a degree accredited by the Institute of Biomed science (e.g. a BSc (hons) Biomedical Sciences, OR you will need to graduate and then apply/undertake for a PGCE (or a "top up course" to) cover the parts you'll have missed that you need to know to work in the lab it can take a year part time. (this is why I went from OU --> PT Biomed degree)

apoorstudent:
I also agree with Thea's mummy - Please talk to your parents abot the problems you are having, maybe you could look into some ideas about what the next step you want to take are and let them know you haven't taken this decision lightly and use these ideas to support you and you would appreciate some emotional support and advice.

Also please speak to your tutor/academic advisor about any help they can offer, they appreciate it can be a hard time for student and some don't find it easily and they drop out for all sorts of reasons.

firesidemaid

moped_mark wrote:

Thanks Martine. I think I miss the practical stuff....i miss havin my hands in 5 litres of other ppl's bloody! lol. It's what I really enjoy tho!

I've had a look at the site, hopefully something will come of it.

having spent quite a bit of time on this thread - we have 3 biomedical scientists! i'm a microbiologist......there's something about people who don't mind having their hands in the above mentioned!

i originally did the full-time job plus the course part-time and was glad i did it that way. you get paid plus the benefits of having a job and being a student.

if you cannot get a training post you could always apply for one of the co-terminus places if they have them locally - do you know which discipline you prefer?

p.s. i originally dropped out of a uni biomed science course, only to end up in it anyway by the side door.

pinkskittles

Thanks to everyone who replied on this thread. I think I'm going to leave while I still can... I feel like I have nothing to lose, apart from this feeling of dread in my stomach.

I just know my father will never speak to me again. Which is sad, but if he wants to be that petty, then fair play to him. Even my mum said he's trying to live through me... Although she is disappointed, I think she'd rather I was still sane and relatively happy.

Thea's_Mummy

pinkskittles wrote:

Thanks to everyone who replied on this thread. I think I'm going to leave while I still can... I feel like I have nothing to lose, apart from this feeling of dread in my stomach.

I just know my father will never speak to me again. Which is sad, but if he wants to be that petty, then fair play to him. Even my mum said he's trying to live through me... Although she is disappointed, I think she'd rather I was still sane and relatively happy.

Good luck for the future. I'm sure your Dad will "come round". Us parents can be strange creatures but we usually have good intentions , we just don't always get it right !!;)