u/yampounder

I'm 21M and I was diagnosed with dyspraxia when I was a child.

My entire life I always got good grades in school without doing a lick of work. I'd never study, and if I did do my homework I'd do it the night before, or sometimes the day it was due in. As school went on I stopped doing homework all together. I didn't do any study whatsoever for the leaving cert and got 463 points.

This terrible habit has followed me through to college. I manage to coast through by leaving everything to the last minute. I pass my classes but I don't get amazing grades. I literally handed in an assignment due in at 17:00 on a Friday in at 16:59 for reference.

My time management skills are awful, I barely go into lectures.

Last year's exams I literally started studying at midnight for an exam at 9am. I drank a 4-pack of monster and was puffing on my vape every three seconds. I went to bed at 4am and barely passed the exam. I have since quit the vaping and smoking habit, but am unable to quit the energy drinks.

For example, if I sit down and try and do a bit of study in a timely fashion, not the day before the exam, my mind will start wandering, and I'll start reading the wikipedia page for fruit bats, or I'll decide now is the perfect time to start cleaning my room.

I find myself often staring off into space thinking about a million different things at once. It physically hurts to try and do tasks, even hobbies that I'm interested in. I have a habit of finding a new interesting hobby and dropping it after 5 minutes. One time, I tried to pick up crocheting, bought a bunch of crochet hooks and yarn and gave up after 5 minutes because I wasn't immediately good at it. I did the same thing with soapmaking and the ukulele.

Often times I find that I've completely zoned out of a conversation or and had to ask the person to repeat themselves. It's like it goes in one ear and out the other. And other times when engaged in conversation, whatever the other person is talking about will spark 15 different tangents in my head and I have to restrain the urge to interject and interrupt them.

I find driving very difficult. One time my instructor told me to take the third exit on a roundabout, and I completely zoned out and turned off at the second. Another time I drove straight through a zebra crossing where two people were waiting to cross.

I often find myself making stupid mistakes and feeling like a fool for making them.

My inner monologue runs at a 100 miles a minute and I'll often times have a perfectly coherent, and articulated thought in my head, and when I go to speak it aloud I'll mispronounce a word or say two words out of order.

Even one of my favourite hobbies, reading, I can only do in short bursts as I haven't the attention span for it. I read a page and then put the book down. It took me literally a year to finish reading Crime & Punishment, it wasn't a particularly difficult book, and I actually really enjoyed it, but I just didn't have the attention span to read more than a page or two at a time. It's an achievement if I can sit and read a whole chapter of a book in one sitting.

Even when I play video games, I have to put a movie or a youtube video up on a second screen as it isn't stimulating enough for me to just play a video game. It's always been this way for me. The only time I watch a movie all the way through, distraction free is if I see it in the cinema.

Things I want to do like learn to play the ukulele, I have to painstakingly force myself to attempt. Or if I know I need to do laundry I'll let my dirty laundry pile grow and grow until I literally have nothing clean left to wear in order to force myself to do laundry.

I also can't just sit still, I'm always bouncing my leg up and down, or cracking my fingers, or playing with my ear piercings. When I was vaping I literally would sit and puff puff puff on it all day as a way of fidgeting.

What's weird is that if I have a few drinks all of a sudden I feel like I can do the things I need to do and am able to focus on them easily. However, I rarely drink.

I'm decently sociable now, but it wasn't always this way. I had to painstakingly teach myself social skills and force eye contact. It's only when I turned 17-18 that I even began to do a good impression of a decently sociable human. I'm actually amazed that I have a girlfriend.

I did go to the college counselor last year wondering if I had autism, and she thought it sounded more like I had ADHD.

I hate that I'm like this, that I can't bring myself to do the things I want to or need to do.

Sorry for the long wall of text.

I'm not asking anyone on here to diagnose me with ADHD, but would it be a good idea to seek a private diagnosis?

Hello!

I’m a 21 year old college student from Ireland studying marketing, I’m two years deep and looking to switch colleges for my third year.

I enjoy reading, going for walks, music, playing video games, dabbling in the guitar and ukulele, and learning the odd bit of French.

Music wise I’m a bit all over the place but I do like rock/ alt music. My favourite band is MCR. I’ve been really into my bloody valentine recently too.

I don’t play video games as much as I used to, but I’m about to finish Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the next game I’ll play after that is Monster Hunter Wilds.

My favourite book of all time is The Stranger by Albert Camus.

I’m looking for some friends to chat with over email who are in a similar life stage/situation as me.

If you’re interested shoot me a message :)

Hello!

I’m a 21 year old college student from Ireland studying marketing, I’m two years deep and looking to switch colleges for my third year.

I enjoy reading, going for walks, music, playing video games, dabbling in the guitar and ukulele, and learning the odd bit of French.

Music wise I’m a bit all over the place but I do like rock/ alt music. My favourite band is MCR. I’ve been really into my bloody valentine recently too.

I don’t play video games as much as I used to, but I’m about to finish Xenoblade Chronicles 3, the next game I’ll play after that is Monster Hunter Wilds.

My favourite book of all time is The Stranger by Albert Camus.

I’m looking for some friends to chat with over email who are in a similar life stage/situation as me.

If you’re interested shoot me a message :)

Hi guys,

I’m 21 and looking for a car to practice and hopefully do my test in.

I’m not particularly picky when it comes to cars, I just want something reliable to drive me to and from college everyday.

How much should I be looking to spend with insurance?

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

I'm about to finish second year of my course in another college and am getting fed up of paying so much in rent each year.

I'm hoping to transfer into the third year of marketing and sales in ATU. I'm fairly confident that they'll let me transfer as both that course and my current one have very similar modules for first and second year. I also have good grades.

I'd be driving into town every day as my parents live about half an hour away. I know the town well enough but don't know too much about the college.

What's the social scene like in ATU? My current college's social scene is pathetic.

What is the college itself like? My current college is underfunded and the facilities on campus are crap. Only redeeming quality is there is a real nice gym on campus.

And, a bit of a longshot but if anyone has done or is doing that course and can tell me a bit about it I'd appreciate it.

I’m 21 and about to finish second year of my level 8 in Marketing (4 year bachelors) at a small Technological University in Ireland. I have two years left.

I go to college nowhere near where I grew up and thus pay thousands every year in accommodation costs.

I’m also getting fed up of the town I go to college in, and want to go to college closer to home in Galway, Atlantic Technological University specifically.

I had a look at the modules for ATUs marketing course and the modules are very similar to what my course has covered in the first two years.

I’m trying to weigh up the pros and cons of switching colleges (if I’m able). I’m going to get in contact with the admissions office in ATU and see if this is even possible in the first place. I am fairly confident they will accept me. But for the meantime:

Pros of switching:

\- Save money on accommodation and use it instead to buy a car and get driving over the summer (I’ve already done 20+ lessons, and was offered a test date but decided not to book a test).

\- I can see my girlfriend more often (she’s from Galway, and currently I see her twice a month if I’m lucky)

\- As well as save money on accommodation I’ll be saving money on food since I’ll be living at home and eat for free (my parents are lovely and don’t charge me a cent to live there)

\- ATU is a significantly bigger college than my current one and has more name recognition.

\- Easier for me to work a part time job as I won’t be at the opposite ends of the country half the time. Also, Galway has a stronger jobs market.

Cons:

\- Acclimatising to a new college environment.

\- Making a whole new set of friends (One of my best friends goes to college in Galway, but at a different college, and I’m pretty chummy with the social circle he’s made in Galway). I’d say I’m an extroverted introvert? My gf does seem to think I can hold a conversation with anyone, and I have worked a customer facing job the last two summers.

\- Slight loss of freedom? (Though I had two years of complete autonomy living away from home and felt like I’ve grown from it).

\- This whole plan is contingent on me passing my driving test. It is possible to get to Galway from my village by bus in the morning, but it involves two busses with 5 minutes between them and I have no faith in Bus Éireann (Irish bus company). Getting home is easier, I can just get a bus to one of the bigger towns near my village and ask my parents for a lift home.

TL;DR should I transfer to a college closer to my home halfway through my degree or stay at my current college?

I’m 21 and about to finish second year of my level 8 in Marketing (4 year bachelors) at a small Technological University in Ireland. I have two years left.

I go to college nowhere near where I grew up and thus pay thousands every year in accommodation costs.

I’m also getting fed up of the town I go to college in, and want to go to college closer to home in Galway, Atlantic Technological University specifically.

I had a look at the modules for ATUs marketing course and the modules are very similar to what my course has covered in the first two years.

I’m trying to weigh up the pros and cons of switching colleges (if I’m able). I’m going to get in contact with the admissions office in ATU and see if this is even possible in the first place. I am fairly confident they will accept me. But for the meantime:

Pros of switching:

- Save money on accommodation and use it instead to buy a car and get driving over the summer (I’ve already done 20+ lessons, and was offered a test date but decided not to book a test).

- I can see my girlfriend more often (she’s from Galway, and currently I see her twice a month if I’m lucky)

- As well as save money on accommodation I’ll be saving money on food since I’ll be living at home and eat for free (my parents are lovely and don’t charge me a cent to live there)

- ATU is a significantly bigger college than my current one and has more name recognition.

- Easier for me to work a part time job as I won’t be at the opposite ends of the country half the time. Also, Galway has a stronger jobs market.

Cons:

- Acclimatising to a new college environment.

- Making a whole new set of friends (One of my best friends goes to college in Galway, but at a different college, and I’m pretty chummy with the social circle he’s made in Galway). I’d say I’m an extroverted introvert? My gf does seem to think I can hold a conversation with anyone, and I have worked a customer facing job the last two summers.

- Slight loss of freedom? (Though I had two years of complete autonomy living away from home and felt like I’ve grown from it).

- This whole plan is contingent on me passing my driving test. It is possible to get to Galway from my village by bus in the morning, but it involves two busses with 5 minutes between them and I have no faith in Bus Éireann (Irish bus company). Getting home is easier, I can just get a bus to one of the bigger towns near my village and ask my parents for a lift home.

TL;DR should I transfer to a college closer to my home halfway through my degree or stay at my current college?

I’m 21 and about to finish second year of my level 8 in Marketing at a small TU. I have two years left.

I go to college nowhere near where I grew up and thus pay thousands every year in accommodation costs.

I’m also getting fed up of the town I go to college in, and want to go to college closer to home in Galway, ATU specifically.

I had a look at the modules for ATUs marketing course and the modules are very similar to what my course has covered in the first two years.

I’m trying to weigh up the pros and cons of switching colleges (if I’m able). I’m going to get in contact with the admissions office in ATU and see if this is even possible in the first place. But for the meantime:

Pros of switching:

\\- Save money on accommodation and use it instead to get driving over the summer (I’ve already done 20+ lessons, and was offered a test date but decided not to book a test).

\\- I can see my girlfriend more often (she’s from Galway, and currently I see her twice a month if I’m lucky)

\\- As well as save money on accommodation I’ll be saving money on food since I’ll be living at home and eat for free (my parents are lovely and don’t charge me a cent to live there)

Cons:

\\- Acclimatising to a new college environment.

\\- Making a whole new set of friends (One of my best friends goes to college in NUIG, different college I know, and I’m pretty chummy with the social circle he’s made in Galway). I’d say I’m an extroverted introvert? My gf does seem to think I can hold a conversation with anyone, and I have worked a customer facing job the last two summers.

\\- Slight loss of freedom? (Though I had two years of complete autonomy living away from home and felt like I’ve grown from it).

\\- This whole plan is contingent on me passing my driving test. It is possible to get to Galway from my village by bus in the morning, but it involves two busses with 5 minutes between them and I have no faith in Bus Éireann. Getting home is easier, I can just get a bus to one of the bigger towns near my village and ask my parents for a lift home.

I’m wondering if anyone has thoughts on my plan, and also if any one has transferred colleges themselves and can offer some insight on the matter?

Thanks.

I’m 21 and about to finish second year of my level 8 in Marketing at a small TU. I have two years left.

I go to college nowhere near where I grew up and thus pay thousands every year in accommodation costs.

I’m also getting fed up of the town I go to college in, and want to go to college closer to home in Galway, ATU specifically.

I had a look at the modules for ATUs marketing course and the modules are very similar to what my course has covered in the first two years.

I’m trying to weigh up the pros and cons of switching colleges (if I’m able). I’m going to get in contact with the admissions office in ATU and see if this is even possible in the first place. But for the meantime:

Pros of switching:

\- Save money on accommodation and use it instead to get driving over the summer (I’ve already done 20+ lessons, and was offered a test date but decided not to book a test).

\- I can see my girlfriend more often (she’s from Galway, and currently I see her twice a month if I’m lucky)

\- As well as save money on accommodation I’ll be saving money on food since I’ll be living at home and eat for free (my parents are lovely and don’t charge me a cent to live there)

Cons:

\- Acclimatising to a new college environment.

\- Making a whole new set of friends (One of my best friends goes to college in NUIG, different college I know, and I’m pretty chummy with the social circle he’s made in Galway). I’d say I’m an extroverted introvert? My gf does seem to think I can hold a conversation with anyone, and I have worked a customer facing job the last two summers.

\- Slight loss of freedom? (Though I had two years of complete autonomy living away from home and felt like I’ve grown from it).

\- This whole plan is contingent on me passing my driving test. It is possible to get to Galway from my village by bus in the morning, but it involves two busses with 5 minutes between them and I have no faith in Bus Éireann. Getting home is easier, I can just get a bus to one of the bigger towns near my village and ask my parents for a lift home.

I’m wondering if anyone has thoughts on my plan, and also if any one has transferred colleges themselves and can offer some insight on the matter?

Thanks.

I’m 21 and about to finish second year of my level 8 in Marketing at a small TU. I have two years left.

I go to college nowhere near where I grew up and thus pay thousands every year in accommodation costs.

I’m also getting fed up of the town I go to college in, and want to go to college closer to home in Galway, ATU specifically.

I had a look at the modules for ATUs marketing course and the modules are very similar to what my course has covered in the first two years.

I’m trying to weigh up the pros and cons of switching colleges (if I’m able). I’m going to get in contact with the admissions office in ATU and see if this is even possible in the first place. But for the meantime:

Pros of switching:

- Save money on accommodation and use it instead to get driving over the summer (I’ve already done 20+ lessons, and was offered a test date but decided not to book a test).

- I can see my girlfriend more often (she’s from Galway, and currently I see her twice a month if I’m lucky)

- As well as save money on accommodation I’ll be saving money on food since I’ll be living at home and eat for free (my parents are lovely and don’t charge me a cent to live there)

Cons:

- Acclimatising to a new college environment.

- Making a whole new set of friends (One of my best friends goes to college in NUIG, different college I know, and I’m pretty chummy with the social circle he’s made in Galway). I’d say I’m an extroverted introvert? My gf does seem to think I can hold a conversation with anyone, and I have worked a customer facing job the last two summers.

- Slight loss of freedom? (Though I had two years of complete autonomy living away from home and felt like I’ve grown from it).

- This whole plan is contingent on me passing my driving test. It is possible to get to Galway from my village by bus in the morning, but it involves two busses with 5 minutes between them and I have no faith in Bus Éireann. Getting home is easier, I can just get a bus to one of the bigger towns near my village and ask my parents for a lift home.

I’m wondering if anyone has thoughts on my plan, and also if any one has transferred colleges themselves and can offer some insight on the matter?

Thanks.

I’m 2 years deep into a level 8 business degree, and so far it’s been super easy.

I barely go into lectures, yet still get good grades. I hand in all my assignments on time, even if I leave them to the last minute.

I did a PLC before this, and it was grand enough, but I really feel like it was a waste of a year.

It feels like I have to go through college before I can move on and start making decent money and get a start in life. It honestly feels like limbo. I was so close to dropping out last year but decided to stick it out.

I don’t hate my course, it just feels like a load of mumbo jumbo bs sometimes.

Maybe I’ll get a wake up call in third year.

Does/has anyone felt this way about college?