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WendiLaine
WendiLaine

So I always get really depressed this time of year. Its graduation time and I see neverending posts of my friends and people younger than me graduating college and some getting their Masters and PhDs and I cannot help but compare myself to these people. I know its a terrible thing to do to myself.


I'm still in college and I'm trying. I really am. I honestly feel like I'll never graduate or be successful and its so crushing. 


I'm 26. I've been going tocolege since I graduated high school and I can't seem to get it together. I feel pathetic and dumb.


I don't know...its hard to explain how I am feeling...I just feel like I had so many oppurtunities to succeed and I blew it and now I'm seeing everyone I know surpass me. I feel like a failure.


And then I feel stupid for making a big deal about it. 


rcurtis1010
rcurtis1010
College is a difficult time both emotionally and physically. I myself have dropped out twice already in my life.. I congratulate you for sticking with it. That takes courage and strength. Never compare your abilities to others. Everything comes in time. Ill keep you in my prayers. Much love <3
foreverbeach11
foreverbeach11
Congratulations on staying in college and not giving up. It doesn't matter what other people are doing. You are successful because you are sticking to it and not giving up. It took me a long time to finish college as well. I saw all my friends and others graduating before me. That made me want to stick to it and graduate myself and I did. Maybe try not to look back if you missed opportunities. When one opportunity is missed another one will eventually come along. It is a big deal so don't feel dumb because you are not. You are not a failure. Keep pushing forward towards graduation. It doesn't matter how old you are just try focusing on completing college. You can do it just don't give up!
simpleliving
simpleliving
You are not pathetic or dumb. I am inspired by your continued effort. What are you studying?
Chekwas
Chekwas
Going to college is good, understanding why we go to college is also good but it's better to actually do some soul searching to discover your purpose so you can streamline your time and resources towards achieving it.

spending much time in college can be a proof that one is on the wrong track, even in some cases, success in life isn't because we went to college.

Make out time and reflect about your purpose and things will fall into places.
Hugs!