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dontknow
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I just can't care about school
#19102301 - 11/07/13 07:05 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I want to do well in school, I'm capable of doing well in school, but I can't force myself to do it. When ever I have anything due or a test to study for I always push it until 4 am the night before and then I say fuck it and just go to bed. It's impossible for me to go home and to do schoolwork. There's so many other things here that I'd rather do game/drugs/fap/etc that I just cannot do schoolwork.
I really want to do well but I don't know how to make myself anymore. If I could quit gaming that would be my best bet to success but I just can't. I can take a break but I always come back to the games, and I can't limit my time.
Highschool did more harm than good for me, I learned nothing except that I can be a jerk off and still get by.
Any of you experienced folks give me advice on gaining back my ambition and will to succeed? It seems easy 'just do your work' but I can't break my addictions and habits getting in the way..
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow]
#19102329 - 11/07/13 07:12 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Self discipline man, you need to learn it. Make yourself a schedule, write it down, and make yourself follow it. Unplug your computer and go to a different room if it's too distracting.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: Smokey420]
#19102351 - 11/07/13 07:15 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Sounds like you're not ready. Take a year off and stop wasting your parent's money.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow]
#19102382 - 11/07/13 07:21 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Some folks ain't cut out for school. I was always a student who tested in the top percentages and shit like that, and was forced into the honors program and stuff. I freakin hated school though. It's not for everyone.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow]
#19102388 - 11/07/13 07:22 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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What are you studying? i've been feeling the same way lately. I have 3 semesters of school left and just realized that I fucking hate biology and am much better at chemistry. I've been getting pretty shitty grades and I really don't give a fuck anymore.
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Dude if you've only got 3 semesters left, you really should try to tough it out.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: nicechrisman]
#19102421 - 11/07/13 07:27 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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nicechrisman said: Dude if you've only got 3 semesters left, you really should try to tough it out.
Oh i'm gonna finish my degree. I'm just gonna get a bunch of Cs. And then i'll have a degree that I hate. I have no idea what i'm gonna do when i graduate.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow]
#19102427 - 11/07/13 07:28 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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i dropped out and accumulated debt from grants
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow]
#19102428 - 11/07/13 07:28 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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If you're not paying for it yourself, look at the ou stub you're paying for the classes, in state will only be a few hundred dollars, but look at the out of state costs.. Over 1k. You're wasting SOOOO much money.
It sounds like you're in high school though. So this may not help.
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The subject of your degree only matters so much. Just the fact that you will have one will open many doors that are closed to us heathens of the uneducated masses.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: nicechrisman]
#19102452 - 11/07/13 07:32 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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nicechrisman said: The subject of your degree only matters so much. Just the fact that you will have one will open many doors that are closed to us heathens of the uneducated masses.
That's why I can't just say school isn't for me and throw my hands up..
I need to find a passion and pursue that, but I've just become so apathetic over the years
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Edited by dontknow (11/07/13 07:33 PM)
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: nicechrisman]
#19102458 - 11/07/13 07:34 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Lol only matters so much? Maybe if you're planning on only getting a degree to become over qualified for jobs you could get without a degree, just so you could get those jobs.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow]
#19102461 - 11/07/13 07:36 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Let me tell you. When you're older you're going to want lots of money. Being poor really really sucks trust me school is nothing compared to the pain of being broke. Focus on your school son and find a way to make money at it.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: Chowder963]
#19102463 - 11/07/13 07:36 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Chowder963 said: Lol only matters so much? Maybe if you're planning on only getting a degree to become over qualified for jobs you could get without a degree, just so you could get those jobs.
Depends what you want to do with your degree. The only times in my life I've regretted not having a degree were when I wanted to join the peace corps, and when I was considering living in Thailand teaching english. For both of these, the subject of your degree really doesn't matter, it just matters that you have one.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: Chowder963]
#19102472 - 11/07/13 07:37 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Maybe once I get these bullshit basic courses out of the way and I can take interesting classes I'll care more.
General psych is the worst class. Everyone and their moms thinks that they are little psychologists and my professor is a self righteous prick who doesn't even teach, he just plays movies during class and hands out tests. I hate when teachers can't just say "i don't know the answer to your question", instead they blabber on about irrelevant stuff trying to make it seem like they have a clue.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow]
#19102492 - 11/07/13 07:42 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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dontknow said: Maybe once I get these bullshit basic courses out of the way and I can take interesting classes I'll care more.
General psych is the worst class. Everyone and their moms thinks that they are little psychologists and my professor is a self righteous prick who doesn't even teach, he just plays movies during class and hands out tests. I hate when teachers can't just say "i don't know the answer to your question", instead they blabber on about irrelevant stuff trying to make it seem like they have a clue.
I feel your pain. general classes sucked ass. It's basically a repeat of high school.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow]
#19102497 - 11/07/13 07:43 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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hate to say it but you are sounding like an ass.
"I have been givin an incredible opportunity but waahhh i have to jump through some hoops to get where I want to be"
jesus man.
why are you there if you don't want to be there?
and those "bullshit classes" are called prerequisites. it's the stuff you need to know in order to begin to comprehend your 300 and 400 lvl classes
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pwnasaurus said: Sounds like you're not ready. Take a year off and stop wasting your parent's money.
This^^^
on the other hand, I love you underachieving shitbirds.
you have made my success much easier by comparison
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: NWlight]
#19102502 - 11/07/13 07:44 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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sounds like the human experience in a nutshell
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: nicechrisman]
#19102517 - 11/07/13 07:48 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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So your isolated completely different situation means that everyone's degree doesn't matter because you wanted to teach English in Thailand or join the peace corps?
Sounds like it just didnt matter for you, telling him what degree he goes for has "little importance" is very innaccurate.
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Re: I just can't care about school [Re: dontknow] 1
#19102523 - 11/07/13 07:49 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I've been in the EXACT same situation.
Let me just give you some friendly advice. Every single activity in this world gives us a certain kind of vibe. I've been exactly where you are and I 100% agree that the vibes you get from smoking dope, eating some mushies, or playing video games are significantly better than anything you could get out of homework.
But I sort of changed my perspective when I realized how much stress this point of view was causing me. Don't you hate that feeling of doing poorly on a test? Or getting your grades back and thinking "damn, my parent's aren't going to be proud." Or feeling guilty every time you game?
Studying is a very hard habit to get into and it's insane how much I've improved since highschool. But it's something you must start gradually. Start with placing an alarm, say 30 minutes, and tell yourself that you WILL study and do whatever's necessary in this period of time. Reward yourself for your work habits. Think about all the positives that will come from doing well.
Up until grade 11, my average was around 65-70%. My parents would constantly get pissed off and it was too annoying to deal with. If you do well, not only do you get an euphoric feeling of accomplishment, confidence, and success but your parents will begin to respect you a lot more. Your rewards will feel 10x more amplified. You won't have to deal with the stress of pulling all nighters because of poor study habits. It'll change your life!
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