Should I dropout if college?

[Anonymous]

Hi, everyone! So, I'm a freshman at my local community college, and I'm feeling super lonely. I have one friend, but she's moving away soon to attend a university, so it's going to be just me, lol. I'm having regrets about not attending a university. All of my former classmates seem to be having a blast. Right now, my college is free for me, but I'm missing out on the social aspect of college, and it's kind of messing with my mental health. Having no friends, being home all day with work and nothing to do... I'm really sad.

While I do enjoy some alone time, like reading books or writing, or even shopping by myself, it does get tiring. On one hand, a part of me thinks, "Who cares? More friends, more drama. Being alone is amazing." But on the other hand, another part of me believes that having friends and building connections is a vital part of my youth, and I should have gone to a university.

I just don't know what to do right now.

[provokeesmokee]

Can you transfer your credits to a university? Is uni even feasible for you with your grades/budget?

If you can transfer and go be with friends, do it.

If not, now is a great time to make new friends. Volunteer on campus, join clubs, join a team, etc. There's plenty of ways to meet people at college.

Yes solitude is good and fun. But so is making socializing time for yourself. We are social creatures and being around others is good for our mental health.

[kylee2437]

Transferring credits is not an easy process at all. She’s better off finishing and then moving on afterwards

[provokeesmokee]

Fair, but if her choices are transfer or drop out, transfer is better.

[Anonymous]

Life consists of many memories that we can tell.
Loneliness can be glamorous in many ways and it can feel beautiful...
However, some people at some point want to see the limits of what they have discovered and embark on a social quest to be discovered.
Listening to another person's perspective and reflecting your own perspective on the other person; this is one of the good ways to "rest loneliness".
Everything needs rest at certain intervals; just as loneliness may need.

"Writing", that sounds like something you love; then you can look at events and clubs that are directly or indirectly related to this area.

[exitseven]

You are saving money by going to a community College. See a counselor about transferring to a university after two years. You will be more mature and will really have a good grip on why you are there and not going just to have fun. Do not drop out because you have no social life.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[RoseySarah]

Tell you a secret... You will be way more lonely without college!

Adults only find friends during jobs baby hang outs and online dates.

You have way more chances to make friends in college then just staying home alone.

Small college or university really small college less stress easier to make friends...

[exitseven]

Yes, listen to Rosey.

[kylee2437]

For that very reason alone, no. You are there to get an education and you need to focus. They may be partying and what not, but you have a huge advantage compared to them because you have enough time to actually sit down and study. Get involved in your school, meet new people.

[Anonymous]

Why are you attending college in the first place?

[gorydetails]

Go ahead and transfer to a university.

[Hellraiser1984]

Try looking up the clubs they have.

[love_conquers_lust]

Transfer