very disturbing.......

@0310mg (73)
Philippines
June 17, 2011 5:51am CST
im a college student now taking up a degree course....but then my heart is not in it. I seem to not like my life as a student. The guilt is all over my face because my sister was the one financing me. There's something that i would want to do and i can't tell it to them because that would break their hearts. I kept on telling myself; 'there's no turning back!', am i on the right track?
9 responses
@rakittera (802)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
If your heart is really not on what you are doing right now, then you are not only deceiving your family, you are also deceiving yourself. If you are feeling guilty because your sister is financing your studies, you should be more guilty if at the end of the road, just before you graduate, you decide to quit. If you are going to quit, quit now while it is still early. On the other hand, if your already almost finished with your studies, then might as well finish it and after you do, then you can proceed with whatever it is that you wanted to do. At least then you would have already fulfilled your family's wishes.
@0310mg (73)
• Philippines
18 Jun 11
that deceiving thing that you're saying...i guess very self-defeating. I'll make a life on my own someday, right after I give to my family what's due to them or better than that. God bless you
@nurseclare (2209)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
Please try to like what you're doing because that's for your future. I felt the same way i my college days but i was able to conquer it. Thank GOD! Ask for God's guidance and be true to your family. Tell them what you feel and be open. They will give you effective advices.
@0310mg (73)
• Philippines
18 Jun 11
thanks for you both....im doing good with my studies. I'm not taking it for granted, actually my grades were good. It's just that, im not happy.
• China
17 Jun 11
I agree with you.Tell their family is the best way.They will guide you.Because they love you.
• India
18 Jun 11
Hie friend, if you are feeling very guilty over your studies just because you are not felling like a student or dont want to study whatever the reason may be, listen my friend your sister is financing there is nothing sort of guilt to be arrived in that she is doing for your own good and probably you will be benefited at the end when you have completed your degree course. See though you might be feeling very awkward of taking finance for studies from your sister but make up your mind to repay the good deed later in like when you have got your degree, at present stage it is very necessary for us to study and take the maximum education, cause in future it will so happen that there will be better jobs but because of lack of education we cant move further, so my friend make your mind to study there is no guilt in this precious deed your sister is doing or nothing to be shamed of. Think over it again, ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR STUDIES.
@0310mg (73)
• Philippines
18 Jun 11
yes of course, don't worry I'm doing great. I see to it that my sister's hard-earned money won't be wasted again. Thanks a lot.
@kingparker (9673)
• United States
18 Jun 11
So, actually, do you still know what you want to be? I mean, don't be afraid to pursue your dream if you know what you want. There must be something that you have the passion for it. Otherwise, we just living in a dreamless world. I hope that some day you will find what you want in your life.
@0310mg (73)
• Philippines
18 Jun 11
i already found it....and silently, I'm into it my own way. Thanks a lot.
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
What is it that you want to do aside from earning a degree? You know, I personally have experience that "my-heart-is-not-into-studying" feeling. And back then, I used to believe that what I wanted to do was more important than having a degree. Well, turns out, it was not. Consider yourself lucky that you can afford to go to college while others, who desperately want it, can't. If your problem is your course, shift. Talk to your family about the doubts you are having and I'm sure they will help you make the right decision. Good luck! :)
@0310mg (73)
• Philippines
18 Jun 11
...know what, i'm dying to become and learn photography. Visualizing myself as a passionate photographer makes me at peace with my inner self. But then, I think my family will just perceive it as a form of leisure or something not really that important to do. I have to study and earn.....and that's all.
• Philippines
18 Jun 11
Well, you cannot blame your family for thinking that because, I'm sure, they just want the best for you. Let's face it, unless you are famous, you will not be able to earn enough from photography. I just want to ask, have you been doing photography before? Like, is it your hobby? And does your family know how passionate you are with it?
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
Hi 0310mg! It will be a waste for you to continue with such degree when you don't have the heart for that! I remember when i was still in the school of nursing, I have many classmates consulting me such situation, only they were ashamed to tell their financiers about it. They can not open up the truth. My advise to you is to talk to your sister, tell her it will be useless because if you don't love the course, you wont be able to find your career then. You think you will be fitting in for work if you don't love your course now?? I don't think so.. Follow your heart!
@0310mg (73)
• Philippines
18 Jun 11
thanks for that advice....i have to make a stand now, it's too late to turn back. I'm thinking that if I can fulfill their dreams soon, I can fulfill mine in the years to come then.
@Angelgirl16 (2171)
• United States
18 Jun 11
You are not alone when it comes to hating college, so don't beat yourself up too much. I am also in college and I certainly don't like all the classes that I am taking,however I know that in order for me to get my degree and have a better chance at getting a good job, it will be worth the agony to finish. If you are just taking one course I say finish it with at least a "C" and then tell your family that you don't think college, at this time, is what you want to do. But, if you don't have a plan on how you are planning to take care of yourself in the future, you might just want to stay in school. Don't waste time, finish college. There are many students who switch back and forth on what degree they want to have, so maybe you should look at another area of study, just don't quit school; I think you will regret it.
• United States
18 Jun 11
Have you ever considered extracurricular activities? Is the degree you're taking something you really like? Because life as a student is different from the actual degree you're taking. Finish the degree! No matter what the cost! You might regret it.
@bloemart (222)
• Philippines
17 Jun 11
I think this is a real dilemma. Doing things that you hate at the same time trying to avoid hurting yours sister is really a hard situation. But you are not only fooling yourself and your self too. I think you must tell your sister about your situation. Studying is not as easy as pie. you need to visualize yourself doing what you study. However, how can you inspire yourself if you hate what you are doing now. Tell your feelings about this situation. I do firmly believe that your sister will understand you. It's really hard to pretend, it is like controlling your nose to sneeze.