Should I quit university?

Question

I've just completed the second year of a three year art degree. I am seriously thinking of not going back in September! I only just passed this year despite putting in as much effort as I could after a bad year with my mum being unwell and my grandpa dying. I feel like all my enthusiasm for my course has gone and I've realised I don't even wanna be an illustrator anymore. I have been working as a nanny for the summer and love working with children. I want to work as a nanny and train to become a nursery nurse and eventually nursery manager. I've planned it all out! Only problem - I've talked it over with my parents and they obviously want me to complete my degree. My boyfriend is also backing them but ultimately wants me to be happy. I can see their point. If I give up now will I regret not gaining a degree and will it limit me in the future. I have a friend who regrets quitting uni. Also I'd miss out on a grant if I quit now! I don't even know if I can afford to quit. At the same time, i know what makes me happy and the thought of going back on that course is making me really unhappy... Any advice or people who have given up uni welcome. Thanks! :) xx

Answer 1

if you're not enjoying the course then why bother even trying to complete your final year if you've lost your enthusiasm for the course. having said that you're so close to having a degree for life and that's important. and anyway you can still train to be a nursery nurse by just taking more qualifications like NVQ's at a local college or through Open University. seriously you WILL regret it and at least you'll achieve something. employers will look at your degree in a positive light and will like the fact that you have a higher qualification. please don't give up i almost quit my AS's but decided against it because i knew i'd regret it and i want to go to university. you will be happy that you have accomplished something. obviously, your parents and boyfriend will support you and should understand your reasons. but remember that whatever you decide that choice will effect your future and will have consequences.

Answer 2

Think about it.. you only have a single year left and if you can cope that you get a degee..ultimatly if you think you cannot cope it owuld be in the best interest if your health to quit however if you are strong enough it would be advisable to continue.

Witht he grant, it seems a shame to quit as you obviously have talent if you are being granted a grant.

Even with nursery, havign a degree that is compeltly irrelevent which your isnt by the way is better then not having a degree..having any sort of degree in childcare is considered good becouse if you are looking after children the parents and employees like to know that the staff are hardworking, have been educated and it gives an impression that will take you far

ultimatly i cant tell you what to do..do what you think is the best for you not anyone else..good luck

Answer 3

Please what ever you do not quit ok. I Would die to be in your position because university is my main  goal at the moment, but the teachers don't really think i should go.  Feeling really confused because the teachers are not helpful at the moment. Please don't quit, you will have a degree  and if you work hard you could get a 2.1 or a first which will look very impressive on your CV even if you don't go into the field of art.  

Answer 4

I think you should stick out your degree, you've come this far, it may seem like a big hill that's impossible to climb but once you've done it, its done, over with, and you have achieved something that you were going to give up on! Gaining a degree will show employers that you have commitment, whether or not you want to do something related to art anymore. But at the same time you also have to think of your happiness, it's important that you do what's right for you! If your looking into working in a nursery you should take up a Health and Social care Level 3 NVQ course! If your set on this type of career there's nothing to stop you completing your degree and then going on to study the course! Hope I've helped! :o)

Answer 5

I would say finish the final year, it may go better than you think. I do believe you would always have the nagging thought of - What if I hadn't quit in my final year? You can always train to be a nanny once your degree is over. Then you will have the double satisfaction that you have achieved both.

Good Luck and I hope it all turns out well for you whatever you decide!

Answer 6

I would suggest completing it, and in the meantime perhaps find some part time nannying?

Because you'll get your degree, and can get some experience nannying, which will give you the choice after you've done your degree as to what you can do.

If then you decide to get a qualification in childcare, you'll have some more experience which will help you get another part time job while you're studying. Nannying can pay well, so if you do decide to get a childcare qualification while nannying it can certainly work.

Or, if you then decide you want to pursue something related to that degree, you'll also have that choice.

It won't hurt you if you continue and then decide to do something different, but it might hurt you if you quit and then change your mind.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

I quit my old course (accountancy) to do art funnily enough.   Is there another course you'd like to do?  You could probably get some more funding on compassionate grounds.

Answer 9

Despite the fact that you do not want to become an illustrator anymore, I say you still finish it.  You've spent 2 years and its just 1 more year to get your degree, it will help in the long run.  Even if you don't get into that field, employers would see that you actually completed college and got a degree, which is a benefit.  They would see you as educated and that you actually completed it rather than, "I took 2 years of school and then I quit."  See what I mean? Trust me! In the future when you get older, what if you wanted to be an illustrator again? Completing your degree would give you that option rather than, "oh now I need to go back to school to complete it" which takes time and money in the future.  Good luck to you on whatever you decide on!

Answer 10

Sorry to hear about your loss and Mum's illness. You've one year left? Finish the year - it's just one! You can say that you have a degree and it will still put you in good stead in life.

You can always do another. You've come this far..............

Answer 11

I'd stick it out for the last year. It'd completely waste the last two years otherwise and you'll look back and regret it.

Even if you don't want to be an illustrator anymore, finishing it will both give you something to be proud of and give you a degree. You may not always want to work with children and then you could get into a lot more jobs. A lot of jobs will accept ANY degree, as long as you have one.

Answer 12

Hi,

I think you should finish it, it's only a year. I gave up uni for a variety of reasons and almost ten years later I have to say I do regret it. I have now got back to studying part time and I'm really enjoying it, but still, I should have done it then and it's going to stay with me for the rest of my life. It's only a year, you're young and you've got plenty of time to retrain as a nursery nurse if that is what you really want to do (and if a year down the line you still find that is what you want, you'll be a lot more confident in your decision). And you'll have a degree which may turn out useful, you never know what life will bring. Good luck :)

PS just a thought - is there the possibility to do more work experience at a nursery possibly part time or on a casual basis while you're finishing your degree? So you'd be working towards both things...

Answer 13

if its the first year then its ok to quit but your at your last year. you can cope and get a degree

Answer 14

I totally understand what you're going thru.

I just did my 2nd year of uni and during the year my dad got ill with cancer, and died over the easter study break.

I was all set to quit, as I didn't see the point of going back, and felt all my enthusiasm and passion for the degree had gone.

However I decided to carry on and do my final year, and I'm so glad I haven't dropped out, even tho I don't really enjoy it anymore.

At the end of the day, it's only one more year. It's worthwhile doing the year, even if you never do art for a job.. you'll have a BA and at least you'll be qualified to that level. You'll find employers will go for people with degrees as it shows they can commit to something and work hard at it.

Sorry to hear you've had a difficult year, I hope everything works out for you...

K x*x

Answer 15

do you want to waste all that time and effort, just because you've changed your mind?

You have your whole life ahead of you and plenty of time to carry out your plans.

If I were you i'd get the course done, and get your degree, then you have something substantial behind you.

At least then you have a starting point, and a impressive addition to your cv.

Answer 16

I always regret quitting my degree many years ago so much that i am doing a open university degree now. Any degree will stand you in good stead at interviews because it shows you can commit to things fro the long term. Also by completing your degree if you later decide to retrain you can count some of the your course to your new course. People with degrees of any type seem to do better career wise than people with out. I say stick it out and at the end you will feel like you have really achieved something special.

rich

Answer 17

quitters are loosers so dont quit