What was it/is it like for you going through College/University?

I figured I'd create this post because I'm a first year in university (in Canada this is equivalent to college) and, well, so far it hasn't been the best experience. In high school I grew up surrounded by my closest friends, literally I had like 7 best friends and we were all inseparable, we did everything together. I did very well in school, graduated with a 93% average. Now, I'm here. I don't live on campus, I have my own little apartment that I share with my sister (and I love it), but honestly I'm not really enjoying this experience. I'm always so lost when it comes to assignments, my profs and lab conductors do very little with regards to directing us and giving specific instructions for what to do, so often times I'm cramming in work until all hours of the night just to figure out how to do things by myself. The profs say that contacting them and meeting up with them is easy, but truth be told it is not- I have emailed my professor over a week ago over a grade change on my midterm (as she instructed us to do) and still I have no response. It's not just the school and assignments that's bothering me, though, it's the fact that I'm literally surrounded by a shitton of people my age (something I've always wanted since a kid!) and yet I've never felt lonelier in my life. I have a group of friends and we're really close, we go to classes together and occasionally hang out, but aside from that I'm always alone. I've never really felt what loneliness was like up until this point. It just sucks. It feels like literally everything I'm doing just has no purpose to it. The worst part is that I don't even feel like making the effort of putting myself out there and making new friends, talking to new people. I've come to realize that I'm picky with choosing who I want to be friends with and who I want to let in my life. Don't get me wrong I'm not some pessimist, but I guess I do have a liking to specific personalities. I think this is why throughout my life I've grown attached to certain people and held on to them instead of finding and seeking new friends. I'm completely aware that one of the root causes of my sadness is because I'm lonely, but I really just don't have any motivation to do anything about it. Anyways, I'd like to hear anyone else's college life stories, whether it be good or bad! I like reading about everyone's own view and experiences. Cheers.

My college life...It was fun and meaningful;moreover, I accepted the fact that I can have meaningful,mutually beneficial long-lasting friendships that are established due to collision of ideas, exchange of insights with only a few people.I learned one skill during my years in college: enjoying my solitude when people are around me(at the very beginning, I felt sad when getting forgotten by my dormies)... I did very well in college as a lazy student...I don't think I took advantage of the four years...

College life is fun! I am in 3rd yr currently, so 2 years senior to u :V You get soo much freedom to explore more about yourself and your sorroundings! Make lots of friends but right ones, study enough and explore your passion! That will give u the best experience in college!

I made no friends, almost had one then he screwed me over. Other than that it was just really stressful. But in the end I'd say it was worth it. Because the internship I got right after turned into a full time job that I'm still working at. But also way too expensive.

@Enki Manjusaka☆ I really like the part you mentioned about solitude, it was really well worded and I can relate to that a lot. I enjoy watching people and I'm constantly listening to music while walking around the city. @Daggerfella I'm sure I'll have a very relatable conversation once I'm out of college, in debt, and unemployable :))) (btw for how much it costs the services are really shitty...) @[Laughing]Man~dD 2.0 Thanks for the simple tips! I'm trying to find more opportunities to explore around my surroundings and I've been learning about myself a lot as well, which is good because I think the main purpose of going to school is to find what your passion in life is. @CAC Well... fuck eh. At least you're making bank?

Waste of time, money, effort, made 0 friends, best grades in the school didn't translate to being hired quickly. I'll never go back to school even if someone else paid it all.

I'm a second year so far it hasn't been that great. Haven't made any friends and having roommates was a nightmare. Not to mention all the crime and homeless people in the city, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I don't see any other way I could get a good paying job.

I just started my Senior year. Gonna be soon. Anyway, it's been interesting. Yeah it cost a pretty penny and keeps causing me stress but I have learned a lot. I really want that degree I guess cause I truly do understand why some people say it ain't for everyone. On the social side of things, I've made a lot of friends which is nice even though... traditional college student "intimate stuff" can be troublesome at times.