5 Good Reasons to Drop Out of College

It’s January. If you are in college, January is a month where you can take a breather. First semester is over. So are the holidays. Now there is time to think. Have you been having doubts? Do you want to return for second semester? It is a choice, you know. There are many good reasons both for personal growth and for long term financial health to stay in school. But college isn’t for everyone. It may not be for you or for you at this time. It’s not only okay but important for the return to second semester to be a conscious, purposeful choice — not be on “automatic.” If you are considering taking a break, you are not at all alone. About half of the students who enroll in colleges and universities don’t finish. In some cases, it’s a big, big mistake. Leaving school due to homesickness or roommate problems or because classes are more difficult than anticipated is generally not a good idea. Working through homesickness and troublesome relationships or figuring out how to manage challenging classes can be a tremendous growth opportunity.   However, there are factors that do make it sensible to take time off. As a professor for many years, I’ve supported students in their decision to leave when they have come to talk to me about one or more of these problems. Insufficient preparation. Some high schools do a much better job at preparing students for academia than others. Some of my students had never, ever, been asked to write a research paper. Others had be...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Children and Teens College Family Grief and Loss Self-Help Student Therapist Students grieving school preparation social life Time Management Work Life Balance Source Type: blogs