[ducky2030]

So I have a long rough past with college. Ive been to numerous colleges that I never finished mainly because of depression and social anxiety. I REALLY had a tough time! (with the exception of painting classes) But theres still a part of me that wants to complete a degree regardless of what i went through in the past. One of my past teachers’ said that before I continue with school I need to address the reason why I struggle to get work done and succeed. well my “problems” aren’t going anywhere I just have to control my symptoms the best I can. I moved back home with my mom with plans to complete a degree but Ive gone back and forth about whether or not I wanna go and what to major in, Im pretty set on graphic design now but Im just afraid if i go back to school I won’t finish and it’ll just be another school, another failed attempt, and a waste of time and money because I could of been working full time and I pretty much have to live at my moms house for 2 years because I can’t work and go to school full time. If Im going to do this I want to be done in exactly 2 years or less so I can get on with my life and move back to new york. Also people have recommended that I study something more practical but theres nothing “in demand” that I’m interested in. Also I should add that I can go to school for FREE with the exception of fees and books so that adds more pressure to the feeling that I should or have to get a degree! I do have a job now that I enjoy working as an art framer and Im a freelance makeup artist but Id like to have something else I can do…I like to keep my options open…If anyone has any advice on how i decide about college or can relate it would be very helpful! Thanks!

[K2TOG]

My advice is to go back to college. It's never too late. I never got my degree and I recently decided to go back to school even though I have major test anxiety. Have you tried counseling? I'm sure the college would have counsellors on campus as well. My counselor has helped me a lot and given me tools to help reduce my anxiety.

I'm so excited to be going back to college and I am very motivated to get a degree to prove to myself that I can do it. Visualize yourself succeeding and earning that diploma. That has been very helpful.

[SingDanceRunLife]

Finish your degree. Trust me, you'll feel amazing when you do!