Author Topic: The Official PET PEEVE Thread? (Vol 2) (Read 160504 times)

SzuperChicky · « **Reply #60 on:** November 26, 2004, 12:45:12 PM »

Just cry. That usually works.

I could never cry to get myself out of trouble though, I've felt too stupid to do it.

ProudSensFanSinceDay1 · « **Reply #61 on:** November 27, 2004, 03:53:27 PM »

Quote from: SzuperChicky

Just cry. That usually works.

I could never cry to get myself out of trouble though, I've felt too stupid to do it.

I told my dad, he was super cool with it. I didn't even need to cry.

I still have to tell my mom. I'm afraid

She's going to yell at me and say that I'm lazy and that school's not a priority for me and that I just don't want to put any effort in it, blah blah blah.

brucegarrioch · « **Reply #62 on:** November 27, 2004, 03:55:47 PM »

PSF,

I went through the exact same thing last year. PM me if you want.

Docawesome · « **Reply #63 on:** November 27, 2004, 04:06:49 PM »

Quote from: ProudSensFanSinceDay1

Not knowing what the **** to do about your future, as the program you've been looking forward to since you were 15 is far from what you expected, and not having any other options either.

I'm dropping a year-long class that's making me want to shoot myself.

Now that that's decided, how to tell the parents is now the problem.

I went through the same thing. My parents are kind of the 'old-fashoined' type. So, when I decided to drop out of engineering two years ago and go to the management faculty, they freaked out on me. Both of them! And I freaked out back at them. But eventually after we cleared the mess and fixed the broken wall and door -- ok j/k. Bottom line, it's your career, your life. Simply, as long as you work hard enough and the reason you're dropping out of your program is you hate it, not a lack of effort, then by all means.

ProudSensFanSinceDay1 · « **Reply #64 on:** November 27, 2004, 05:03:33 PM »

Is it possible that I'm not mature enough for university? I don't know what's wrong with me. I have no motivation. My mom says ''getting your degree should be enough of a motivation'' but it's not as simple as that. I don't know what to do. I have no other options either. I chose political science because I thought it'd be perfect for me. There's nothing else I'd want to study. There's nothing else I like :?

Why is this happening to me? Why why why? arghhhhhhh

momr · « **Reply #65 on:** November 27, 2004, 05:59:37 PM »

It takes alot of courage to admit that you made a mistake proudsensfan - don't be ashamed to make it.

And stand your ground with your parents - it is your life. Speaking as a parent, if you approached me with a confident, sure decision, I would have to respect that - and respect you as a young adult. If you break down, cry or let them see you are upset - they will just try and talk you back into the courses that you don't want - ride it out and make the best of it.

Let them know that you are sure.

Take the rest of the year and research other programs - sit in on some classes - talk to other people in other programs. And if still nothing appeals to you - try Algonquin - not everyone is cut out for University.

Good luck!!!!

Docawesome · « **Reply #66 on:** November 27, 2004, 06:08:21 PM »

Quote from: ProudSensFanSinceDay1

Is it possible that I'm not mature enough for university? I don't know what's wrong with me. I have no motivation. My mom says ''getting your degree should be enough of a motivation'' but it's not as simple as that. I don't know what to do. I have no other options either. I chose political science because I thought it'd be perfect for me. There's nothing else I'd want to study. There's nothing else I like :?

Why is this happening to me? Why why why? arghhhhhhh

No. You have the motivation. It is possible that you may be impatient. Most people in university want to get their degrees and get it over with asap. There are alot of other interesting programs you can research. There is A LOT! You just have to familiarize yourself with them. What about Marketing? Fascinating subject. There's also psychology, leisure studies, and human resource mgmt.
Everyone has motivation. You just have to realize it. What do you want to be? Or, if you don't know what you want to be, what kind of person are you? Do you want money? Or, do you want power? For money and power you can go into accounting.

You can also take the career test in 'marie-curie'. I personally don't recommend it because it didn't work for me, but that's just me. It did work for other people, and it may certainly work for you.

I don't recommend this either, but you can take the rest of the school year off. Re-energize yourself, research what you want to study, and you'll find yourself in June patiently waiting for the fall semester to start.

Motivation comes when you have a goal -- something you want to reach. You're not going to be motivated to study something you're not interested in. So, you just need to find out what interests you, and then set a goal. That's how you get motivated.

Jenn_#11fan · « **Reply #67 on:** November 27, 2004, 07:05:00 PM »

Quote from: ProudSensFanSinceDay1

Is it possible that I'm not mature enough for university? I don't know what's wrong with me. I have no motivation. My mom says ''getting your degree should be enough of a motivation'' but it's not as simple as that. I don't know what to do. I have no other options either. I chose political science because I thought it'd be perfect for me. There's nothing else I'd want to study. There's nothing else I like :?

Why is this happening to me? Why why why? arghhhhhhh

If you don't feel happy or are unmotivated, then get the hell out. If you're sure now, start again fresh next semester with some different program you may enjoy, or try a variety of courses in different areas if you can to gain a feel for what you may like. Or ride out the year and decide what to do over the summer.

But for god sakes if you are unhappy with your program and you are sure that this is not for you, don't continue to wallow around int it because it will make you feel trapped and unhappy.

Trust me. I know what you feel like, learn from my mistakes.

brucegarrioch · « **Reply #68 on:** November 27, 2004, 07:07:27 PM »

Quote from: Jenn#40_fan

Trust me. I know what you feel like, learn from my mistakes.

Wouldn't have guess that! You seemed so happy in your lab coat and new science facilities. Geek! :wink:

Jenn_#11fan · « **Reply #69 on:** November 27, 2004, 07:29:42 PM »

Quote from: brucegarrioch

Quote from: Jenn#40_fan

Trust me. I know what you feel like, learn from my mistakes.

Wouldn't have guess that! You seemed so happy in your lab coat and new science facilities. Geek! :wink:

You don't talk to me enough about this!

Anyway, this was during the summer, with the hope third year would be "different". :roll: Hence, the "learn from my mistakes" part. It is better now than first year mind you, but I often think to myself I would have been better off doing something I truly loved and was interested in. PLus, some days are worse than others.

Truthfully the labs are cool though (except this year they've been a drag...6 hour labs kill me).

AC/DC · « **Reply #70 on:** November 28, 2004, 03:40:39 PM »

Cold toilet seats.

ProudSensFanSinceDay1 · « **Reply #71 on:** November 28, 2004, 05:57:45 PM »

Thanks for the advice, guys. I appreciate it a whole lot.

For now I'm only dropping this one class, and it's a HUGE weight off my shoulders. I don't know if I'll change programs or what, but I'm taking some "interests" tests on Tuesday (the ones Doc talked about. I know he said they didn't really help him, but I've had the appointment for a long time. Can't hurt...), and I've met with one of my faculty's academic advisors, and I have another appointment with the head of the Political Science program....

I'm not sure what I'll do next semester about my classes. I mean, I'm staying in school, but since so far I only have 4 classes (2 of which are electives, so there's the "exploring" part), I'm not sure if I'll take a 5th one or if I'll try to get a job and make some much needed cash. I'm already adding a few semesters to my education, so it's not like I absolutely NEED to have a 5th class now..........

I guess I have to decide in the next couple of weeks or so....

Thanks everyone

Pasky · « **Reply #72 on:** November 28, 2004, 10:42:03 PM »

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SzuperChicky · « **Reply #73 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:45:50 AM »

1) Finding out at 2:30am on Monday that you have to register for your classes for next semester at 10:30am on Monday ... no one telling you when it was before. Thanks profs, thanks Durham ... trying to screw me over?

2) My internet again. For the last 5 days (at least) in a row the internet has gone off around 5pm and not going back on until 1am. UGH. I'm not paying for this bullshite.

SzuperChicky · « **Reply #74 on:** November 29, 2004, 07:37:29 PM »

So theres this fly thats been stuck in my window for nearly a week now, or at least it seems like that long. My window looks like this:

I keep the window open for the majority of the day ... why won't it leave?! It is soooo stupid. Fly down you stupid fly! I don't understand how its stuck. Or does leave and come back? I hate the buzzing sound. I close my window at night and hear no buzzing ... but when I open the window, it starts flying around inside my window.

I'm just babling now :?

ProudSensFanSinceDay1 · « **Reply #75 on:** November 29, 2004, 08:08:28 PM »

Cancer.

My grandpa might have it.

SzuperChicky · « **Reply #76 on:** November 29, 2004, 08:50:12 PM »

Eep! I'm sorry to hear about that.
My grandma passed away from cancer when I was in grade 10 or 11. I was never close with her, but it hit my mom pretty hard.

HkyHottie · « **Reply #77 on:** November 29, 2004, 11:15:46 PM »

Sorry to hear that PSFSD

My grandfather passed away from cancer when I was 16 years of age. It was one of the hardest days of my life. :cry:

I hope it doesn't turn out to be cancer.

Docawesome · « **Reply #78 on:** November 29, 2004, 11:43:58 PM »

Quote from: ProudSensFanSinceDay1

Cancer.

My grandpa might have it.

I truly feel for you.

ProudSensFanSinceDay1 · « **Reply #79 on:** November 30, 2004, 10:20:07 AM »

Thanks guys, it means a lot to me. My other grandpa died from cancer when I was 8. damn you cancer!

I don't know exactly when we'll know, but I dread the news.

Author Topic: The Official PET PEEVE Thread? (Vol 2) (Read 160504 times)

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