Hi there! I’m so glad you think this way and I really wish more people did! I have a video on my channel talking about my college dropout story and honestly it would mean the world to me if you gave it a watch! Thanks! ruclips.net/video/ZOTg1QsWC38/видео.html
I dropped out 3 years ago and became a flight attendant! Best decision I could have made for myself and I feel like I learn so much more about the world than college could ever teach me
@@PatriciaPayumo06 no schooling necessary! Upon being hired at an airline they send you to their own 5-6 week training. You basically just apply on the specific airlines website, like any other job :)
Omg I’m about to do this ! I already dropped out but cuz of covid I plan on applying by next year! How much years of customer service job experience do u need ?
Haha funny, it's the exact same thing for me! I've also quit college almost exactly 3 yrs ago and became a flight attendant. No matter how rough this past year in aviation has been I've still never regretted this decision
That’s my plan! I hate college, I have dropped out 5 times already, I never felt happy with none of the careers, but becoming a FA is my dream. I have loved airplanes since I was 5 and I love to discover new cultures or experience new environments, I feel like a disappointment for my family specially for my mom who wanted me to continue my studies, but I realized that my happiness comes first, I have also met people who have a degree and they end up working in something else or unemployed, so just do whatever makes you happy and always have a plan B if you already tried college and you didn’t like it❤ PS. I forgot to mention that I work in customer service in the meantime so this is a plus. At the end dropping out college and start working at a young age wasn’t a bad idea at all.
For some people college is the right move and for others it’s not. It depends on what you’re working towards. One thing I disagree with is young people going to college simply because they feel their parents “forced” them or told them they have to go to college to be successful when in actuality they want to be pursuing something else. You don’t need the approval of your parents or others to pursue you dream. Believe in yourself.
I really needed that because I just broke it to my parent that college was not the path for me as an artist 👩🎨 and they made me feel like I want gonna be anything in life just because of school even though I’m a hard worker and go getter.
@@diamondlincoln7127 Tune out the negativity from others even your parents. It’s hard because being family we obviously want support from them. Don’t waste time trying to convince anyone. Not everyone pursues their true dream for whatever reason. Some people have been led to believe it isn’t possible which is nonsense. But if you believe in your dream and yourself that’s what matters.
sammeee.its been a month since your comment, did u tell them yet? :) :) btw u dont need to respond i u dont want to , no pressure. :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
@@abeba_rd7416 hey there! everything went well, my family is really supportive so I'm quite lucky. it was extremely hard to find the right words but being honest worked out for me. :)
i feel this so much!!! i absolutely dread doing school every day, zoom university sucks, i dont feel like im learning anything and im just so uninterested...however im in my final semester of senior year and ive already paid for it so im trying to power through😅 super excited to see what the future has in store for you!
I took a gap year this year because of online school. I hated school last spring. Covid took away everything good about it. Everyone has a different path! 💗🙂
I just dropped my classes and wow I can't agree more. I had so much anxiety just thinking I was going to school without really wanting to. I do it to please my mom. I had that feeling as well and just knowing that I am wasting my time and money made me more anxious and have a bad feeling.
yes!!! let’s normalize the fact that success is relative and college isn’t the only way to it! it wasn’t until my last semester of my senior year that i realized the reason i went to college was bc i was convinced it was my only option and the obvious next step. i would’ve saved thousands of dollars had i considered the fact that the only person who could decide whether or not i am successful is me and i don’t necessarily need a college degree to prove that to myself. proud of you for doing what makes you happy and so excited for the content you’ll make out of it :)))
thank you! i have always felt like I wanted to just start working and grow my experience, rather than get a degree, but of course that's not the traditional way of doing things. finally, I'm just going for it and working on my own to still learn skills but on my own terms, not in a school setting!
I love this because I am also struggling with college a lot. I think it's very inspiring that you choose to do something that makes you happy. You don't have to explain anything. This is your life and your choices are no one's business. Also, "the only point in life is to be happy" is an amazing thing to realize, so true.
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU for making a decision that is right for you!! I went through this exact same thing a few years ago when I was 21ish...I'm 26 now, and still don't regret it. I have so many credits and could easily finish a degree in a year, but I left school. The weight off your shoulders is huge, and I noticed my quality of life improved SO MUCH by leaving. Good luck with everything you pursue with your newfound freedom!
I felt the same way when I dropped out of collegue, I had zero motivation coming to class, I spent all the time forcing myself to enjoy and love what I was doing but it just wasn't for me. It's a hard decision to make but it feels like a relief. I'm glad you feel better now.
good for you. it’s honorable that you were able to connect your mind with your gut/heart to realize why you were feeling off and even better that you went and did something about it!! congratulations.
I think it's also super important to acknowledge the privilege of being able to drop out/taking gap years in the first place. A lot of people find themselves not having this choice (for financial or personal reasons) and even if it's amazing for you, let's not pretend it's possible for everyone. (also, the idea of going to college and studying something that makes you happy is wild to me, I had zero choices in what to study (immigrant parents) and wow, it must be incredible). :') I wish everyone struggling in school/uni at the moment a lot of strength, we can do it!
What are your parents having you study? I agree with you and as someone who grew up with little money, studying something fun was never something I could consider.
I was thinking the same thing. It’s a privilege to drop out of college to work for yourself rather than getting a “real” job. Not everyone has a home to come back to and a safety net that supports them until they have figured out what to do or how to do it.
Agree I had a rough last quarter/semester dealing with being back home, unstable technology, and my mental health took a strong decline as well as my grades. I wanted to take a gap year but my scholarships require me to be in school now till next year so I wouldn’t be able to use that money any other time nor do I have any extra money of my own to pay for school.
believe me, I totally recognize the privilege of it all - going to college in the first place and then leaving. which is why it also unsettled me staying because I felt like I was paying all this money for something I wasn't even enjoying (for context, I pay my own tuition and will have loans to pay). But just because I have the choice, doesn't mean I don't value it. Or because I'm not in school, doesn't mean I'm not working hard and growing my skills/knowledge. Just because I'm not going the traditional path, doesn't mean it isn't worth it!
Oh Reese, after every single video of yours I catch myself wishing to meet you and just have a chilled coffee together. I love listening to you, it almost feels like listening to a friend! And I'm so happy you do what’s best for you. You go!! Xx
I’ve been a subscriber for years, I have seen you slowly slip out of enjoying school and I feel the same way. College will always be there. It’s not going anywhere, if you want to go back it will be there. You have to do what is going to be rewarding for you and I am proud of you for making the decisions you have made. Keep your head up girl you are doing great things for you. ❤️
this is something that has been weighing heavily on my mind as of recently. college hasn't been the easiest or best experience of my life. i've suffered and gone through a lot of things that i'm still on the journey to unpacking, accepting, and healing from. zoom university has made college even more difficult than before and it's only shown me how much i dislike school and how much it truly affects my well-being. thank you for making this video. i swear every time i'm going through something, you tend to always have a video that relates to that something in some way. this was so helpful for me. best of luck and wishes for you :')) can't wait to watch and see where life takes you.
this is so inspiring reese thank you. i’m currently a sophomore in college studying marketing and digital media and i COMPLETELY understand what you mean in regards to feeling like the classes your taking are acting like “filler”. i wish i had as much self disciple and confidence as you do to make such a bold decision. i’m so excited to see how your journey continues and for you to move out this year and start the next chapter of your life!!!
i'm contemplating dropping out of high school as a year 10 student and i've been so unsure about it but i realised i need a break and this gave me confidence :) thankyou for being so real with everything, i've only discovered your channel recently but you're such an amazing person and i'm so glad i found ur channel !! i hope you're doing alright !
I remember watching your videos when you were sophomore and they motivated me SOOOO much to do well in school and just in general. I want to thank you for that time and school videos because they had a huge impact on me. This is pretty random but anyway I wish you absolutely the best🥺✨
*so happy for you* 💖 i feel like this is smart for your path right now and i’m so excited to see what the next chapter holds for you! also i love what you said how 2020 taught us that it’s important to do what makes you happy bc i totally agree:) ps- i’m a small youtuber
Thank you for this. I'm also 21 and I just dropped out recently; I've been binge watching videos on RUclips of people who dropped out, but most of them were from years ago when the shitshow that was 2020 wasn't even a thing. I truly related to every point you made and I'm so happy for you. I hope you're feeling much happier today 😊
In life especially after the past year, we have all learnt you have to do everything and anything to make you happy. No matter what it is college, work, home life, interests. If it doesn't make you happy you have the choice to get rid of it. A detox. You have to do what makes you happy. What makes you feel safe. Your mental health, your happiness, is yours own it embrace it. Be you and never stop. You have the power
girl, i’ve been watching you since you were a senior in high school and you have grown SO much. while your school vids motivated me to be as organized as i am now, and they will for sure be missed, school isn’t for everybody, and i’m glad you’re now living for yourself and not others. IM SO PROUD OF YOU!! go get it girlie💕💕
I went back to see some of your old school videos to get some motivation to finish all my school work, and I couldn’t help but notice that now, you are so much happier and just like yourself! No have gotten healthy, you do your makeup almost every single day, you look forward to waking up every morning and you do many activities that are not school related. I must say you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen and I hope to be like you in my near future! Please know you are an inspiration to others and you are so worth a place on this earth. I hope one day I will get the chance to meet you in person! Stay safe and travel the world like you’ve always dreamed about!
Good for you girl. So happy you're doing whats best for YOU. College is not for everyone. It took my 5 years of changing majors to finish my undergrad and I promise myself everyday that our future generations have the realization that a degree doesn't define you
Reese I’ve been watching you since 2014, and I’m so proud of you for putting your happiness first! I totally feel you on this situation. I graduated high school last spring as an honors graduate, and I would be in my freshman year of college right now. But instead, I’m dancing full time, and I’m training and working towards getting hired as a professional ballet dancer. My parents were definitely not fully on board at first, but they realized that this was what was truly going to make me happy. My mindset is that college will always be there, but my ability to be able to dance won’t always be. I am truly grateful that I even have the privilege of doing this, and I’m glad you put this video out there to help normalize that college isn’t for everyone. I can’t wait to see what you do next!! 🥰
since you started your daily vlogs again here (I've been following you since you were like a freshman in college) there was a shift. you were more confident and overall even though it was the same ish kind of content, it was completely different - in a good way. seeing you establish your roots as a person through these vlogs, and you can tell that you were just doing better as a person and seeing you be more confident in that ☺️ so I applaud you, for making this decision because it felt right to you. f*ck what anyone says, if being this happy and good vibes Reese means eliminating the toxic out (lol literally) then hell yeah I cheer you on! 🤩 I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see how this unfolds for you ☺️
Girl so happy for you!! I dropped out of college sophomore year and did a online degree course and it was just straight to the point! Everyone’s path is different! You look like your glowing and happy and stress free!! 💜
As someone who’s been watching you’re content since I was in 7th grade and now being a sophomore in college, I’ve always looked up to you for being so real. This is the reassurance I needed because I’m currently struggling with the same thing where I don’t even know why I go to college if I’m constantly dreading it. So thank you for sharing this with us because this is something I can relate to.
Love that u live in the moment and don't want to waste anymore time to suffer! Life is here and now. There is always the possibility to finish it later if u really feel like it :) But I appreciate this decision!
My wife at her job. Couldn't go higher on the pay scale because she didn't have a degree. She had to watch as other people. Worked LESS and got paided MORE!!! That was brutal!!! She was able to eventually change companies. Where her years of experience counted as her degree. Wasn't easy!!! So beware!!! The corporate world doesn't pay much at all. Unless you have a degree. That includes all kinds of benefits. Matching 401K plans. Retirement plans etc. I could not go to college myself. It would have been impossible for me to make passing grades. What I did instead. I lived at home. For several years. SAVED 80% or more of my money I made from working 2 jobs. That enabled me, after years of very hard work. To purchase farm land and equipment. To get started farming. I was able to realize my dream of farming. If you can't do college. For whatever reason. You BETTER have a damn good plan! My 2 cents.
i totally agree and understand the value of a degree - it is undeniable that it will get you further and make you more money. however, the field I am going into isn't dependent on a degree, rather experience - and I plan on learning as much as I can on my own terms. it's not traditional, but I will still be learning and growing!
I'm 27, I struggled so much in college since I was 18 on and off. I just need 3 semesters left. But with where the world is going right now, I am also not excited, motivated, or even seeing results. Might go back and finish later on in life but learning online for something I'm not excited about to possibly ending up in a miserable job is just not working out right now.
I also stopped going to college this year, it was my choice because of the situation. but I had to think about it a lot before deciding whether I will be stopping or not. so I do really relate with you
My God, why do I feel SO related to your point? I’ve literally been feeling like that, waking up everyday wanting to do something, create and be happy and college just putting that fire out and feeling like “ugh”. I’m so ready to dropout as well but I have the fear of not being successful and happy with yourself without a college degree or later finding out that it’s late.
success is how YOU define it. there are thousands of people out there without college degrees who are happy and “successful”. i know that i feel happiest when i’m learning and growing on my own time, and college wasn’t serving that. however, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t serve others - some people love and learn a lot from college! it’s all about YOUR personal journey :-)
so like i dropped out of like two degrees (im not from the us so like it’s different here, im not sure how to explain it), the first time it was so hard bc i liked the classes and learning but i did not like the field (it was in the medical area) but i decided to leave it, then i went to the second one and i was just a semester there and i dropped out and it was so chill and liberating... so like i feel. it’s nice seeing this on the internet and seeing someone do the same, kinda, like i did. thank you reese
I love this video and I love that you decided to leave because it wasn’t helping you. I completely understand how you said you’re a good student but school literally rips the life and happiness out of you.
Thank you for talking about this! I just dropped out of college myself for really similar reasons. I was studying communication and didn’t really question it at all since I was always told college was the next step and that it was a "safe" degree choice. However, I soon realized it wasn’t the right path for me. I want to be a filmmaker which doesn’t really require a degree, and was spending so much money for something that wasn’t gonna help me get where I wanted, especially since I wasn’t even studying filmmaking. I am really happy I dropped out and know it is the right choice for me. Thank you for sharing!
Ugh I understand how you feel. This whole online school makes me wanna just drop out. I feel like I’m not even learning anything. I’m so unmotivated to do hw or even my readings. I the only thing that makes me feel guilty if I drop out is the 10 grand my dad has put for my education this year 😭😭. I’m glad you’re able to do what’s best for you and what makes you happy and I can’t wait to see what life has stored for you 🥰
Thank you for this video! I had thoughts last year but I decided to stay on my course and I’m finishing this year anyways! I’m for sure taking a gap year next year especially because everything is online!
I'm honestly so proud of you for being honest to yourself (and the internet which is completely your call to make but still). I'm in Nursing school and for Idk how many times have thought about 'dropping out' but then I think of all the positivities it brings to be a nurse and in Europe, we pay like 1200$ for 2 semesters. But I completely get why you've made the discission you made because if you wanna make your own company you don't need a degree for it.
thank you!! and see, nursing is something that you do need schooling for and I totally agree it to be necessary to get to your goal, despite it being hard in the process. everyone's path is different!
So happy for you !! Being your most authentic self, you will thrive. Im getting my biology degree this year & ive always loved learning but hope my degree actually benefits me career wise :)
currently sobbing in my bed at college wishing i could go home. i’m going home tomorrow for a few days and i think i’ll talk to my parents about it. the hardest part is leaving my roommates with having to find a new roommate ugh
I’m currently going through this. I tried to like college and I’m in finals week and had a moment to realize I dread. I tried convincing myself I love it but I don’t. I just looked up videos of others who are going through this and I’m glad I’m watching your video. I feel validated and I’m excited for another chapter in my life. I had another year but I realized I prefer art and other things than dealing with another year of suffering.
Thank you so much for sharing this story, my whole life people told me I had to go to college, but I didn’t have the money for it and honestly it didn’t seem like it was for me. Also could you do a makeup routine or look for this? I’ve been trying to do this eye look and can’t figure it out😂💓 p.s you look so happy and beautiful🥰
I really wish I could drop out of college, but my dad has paid for it (outside of scholarships) & I’d feel so guilty wasting his money. While college is mentally & emotionally draining me, I’m going to push through to make him (and my other family members) proud of me. I’m also very close to the end & should be graduating this December. I’m thinking of this as temporary suffering until I get my degree & then doing whatever makes me happy after 😅 I’m happy that you’re in a position where you can make this decision for yourself & be at peace with it. 🥺💚 And also, I hate that in high school they make you feel as if college was the only option after graduating. There are so many other routes, trades and ventures that are options and can make for a “successful” life. College isn’t for everybody. If I had known then what I knew now, I’m 95% sure I would’ve never went the traditional college route.
I have only 4 more classes left for my degree and I feel the same way. I don’t even know I wanna work in the field anymore. I want to work for myself. I’m gonna finish but I definitely thought about stopping recently. I definitely get how you feel and I think it’s amazing you took the step and did what’s best for you!
Thank you for normalizing this, I am every once in a while having the exact same thoughts. I thought I would LOVE what I was going for. I’m going to be a veterinary technician, and it just seems like most of the knowledge is going in and out my ears. I love love animals, but despite finally being in my core classes and getting to be in person much more than last semester, I’m just not loving it. And it’s weird because I am generally a good student and used to love love school
I'm totally one of those people who's thinking "you only had one year left why didn't you finish?", but I'm also 100% the person to encourage you to cut out the things that are making you unhappy. You know yourself best and it sounds like you made the right decision for yourself. Down the road you could also just take like 2 classes at a time because then you'd have plenty of time to do the things you want to while chipping away at the last few classes. There are so many ways to go about it if you decide to finish your degree. I'm graduating after this semester and I CANNOT wait to be done!
Online school was absolutely abysmal once I got to the university. I've been doing all online classes for almost 2 years and I can't take it anymore! I was able to get away with it at community college, but once I got around to taking the more complex university classes, it just wasn't cutting it anymore. I had a horrible 1st semester at the university as I failed some classes. I got one more semester to turn things around. The good news is that classes are going back to in-person this spring!
This was such a great video to watch for me. I have always had a love/hate relationship with the education system in the Netherlands (where I live), I remember saying in sixth grade: "I wish I could go to university right now because I know I would have so much more freedom." My classmates weren't very friendly (kinda got bullied) and I always felt like I learned things in a different way than they were taught. But then I actually went to university, and I very much disliked it. I chose a university that was relatively strict, but I only found out after I went. So now, two years later (with the first three months being in-person and the rest online), I finally got the chance to switch universities. I'm so relieved because it allowed me to create a personalized schedule, which actually gives me more freedom to decide what I want. And gladly I'm also moving out, so I got that going for me 😊 Anyways, thank you for making this video. I thought I was so weird in me disliking school so much, but now I know I'm not alone. (and btw I have been binging your channel for two days now and I'm loving it, I promise I'm still productive and intentional 🤓 I play you in the background hahah. love your content ✨)
I dropped out after my 2nd year. Went about to work full time and enrolled back in again. Now in my last year...online school is hard...but i keep pushing myself since the semester is literally going to be over soon. Having mental meltdown every now and then.
I feel the same as you. I'm currently studying for a degree that I don't plan on using in the future, so it's really holding me back from growing as a person. There are so many things I want to do but I either feel extremely guilty because I should be studying instead or just being in school prevents me from doing these things altogether. All the essays, the deadlines, the exams, the mandatory attendance for certain classes feel like a prison and are stealing my freedom. I've had huge procrastination problems these past 2 years and now I'm realising it's because of that. It's really overwhelming because I never imagined I'd ever think about dropping out of college but I know this path is wrong for me, now I just have to mutter the courage to actually do it.
this video resonated with me so much.. i’ve been contemplating on dropping out because the past two semesters have been online and i’ve learned NOTHING. i’ve literally learned nothing about my major or learned any skills within my major.. and the fact that i’m two years behind in my major meaning more money which i don’t know if i can afford. I’m a senior in college, i’m behind in my major. I’ve learned nothing during these online semesters only making it more difficult for me to succeed in my current classes. i’m still unsure whether or not i will drop out of college or just take a gap year
I just went through the same exact thing. Got to my last year of college for elementary education and it totally was not for me. Then realizing how much school was not my thing was so freeing. I am now currently managing a coffee shop at the age of 22. I love that you put this out there and normalizing this. ❤️
I am indeed so shocked when I saw the news cuz school contents were what I followed you in the first place. However, I truly understand what you experience and your decision, though I may feel a little bit bitter that “girl you were almost there to that degree!” I hope you can find what you truly love and dive into your passion without all those obstacles that may hold you back. I am a little worried bc in this video especially at the beginning, I fell you are about to cry and really emotional. I hope you will be in a better mental statement soon. All the best Reese💛
Definitely taking a break for a year or so after this semester because the first few weeks of school I was excited for a new change but I always knew I needed a break from college after graduating high school and now I’ve been so anxious and tired of school! I’m excited to do my own thing
I am only 1 week in and I already hate it. I suffer from panic disorder and in high school I coped with it but now I can't. I don't know anyone plus all my class is just girls except me. I just wanna drop out but I also don't want to disappoint my family.
I was working on campus until Covid happened last year and I definitely don’t miss it nor taking classes there,. I’ve been enjoying online classes and sometimes the thought of dropping out gets to me whenever I’m on a break from school but it seems like I need it for my mental health!
i dropped out two years ago and it was the best thing ive ever done, but every now and then i think i made the wrong decision, then again i think about the classes and examsna dn how much i hated it all, and realise maybe i didn't make the worst decision
I feel this on so many levels!! I was working towards this translator degree for so many years, finished translation + interpreting school which I needed to do first and now only would have one year of university left. But Covid made me realize what I actually wanna do and that I just can't spend my days sitting at a computer sooo I decided to drop out and pursue a career in food retail trade where I've been working for four years now. I also felt so calm and like it was just the right thing to do and now I'm so happy and excited for vocational training to start later this year! I'm so excited for what you're going to do and wish you all the best x
AYE WELCOME TO THE CLUB💖💖💖 we accept you for what it is ✌🏻 college is not for everyone and college (non doctoral, medical, or professional) doesn’t guarantee a career or success
Thank you for normalizing this!! College is not for everyone & it doesn’t make you less of a person for dropping out to follow your dreams!!
Hi there! I’m so glad you think this way and I really wish more people did! I have a video on my channel talking about my college dropout story and honestly it would mean the world to me if you gave it a watch! Thanks! ruclips.net/video/ZOTg1QsWC38/видео.html
I’ve been feeling I wanna dropout too Bc I wanna do boxing or mma and make a living off of that. I wanna do RUclips as well.
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@@bokccraigatron007 Do what you love! 😉
@@stacyf1354 thx for help 🙏🏾
I dropped out 3 years ago and became a flight attendant! Best decision I could have made for myself and I feel like I learn so much more about the world than college could ever teach me
Hi, can u tell me more about your flight attendant process? because I was also looking to be an FA, but idk what classes / training to take.
@@PatriciaPayumo06 no schooling necessary! Upon being hired at an airline they send you to their own 5-6 week training. You basically just apply on the specific airlines website, like any other job :)
Omg I’m about to do this ! I already dropped out but cuz of covid I plan on applying by next year! How much years of customer service job experience do u need ?
Haha funny, it's the exact same thing for me! I've also quit college almost exactly 3 yrs ago and became a flight attendant. No matter how rough this past year in aviation has been I've still never regretted this decision
That’s my plan! I hate college, I have dropped out 5 times already, I never felt happy with none of the careers, but becoming a FA is my dream. I have loved airplanes since I was 5 and I love to discover new cultures or experience new environments, I feel like a disappointment for my family specially for my mom who wanted me to continue my studies, but I realized that my happiness comes first, I have also met people who have a degree and they end up working in something else or unemployed, so just do whatever makes you happy and always have a plan B if you already tried college and you didn’t like it❤ PS. I forgot to mention that I work in customer service in the meantime so this is a plus. At the end dropping out college and start working at a young age wasn’t a bad idea at all.
For some people college is the right move and for others it’s not. It depends on what you’re working towards. One thing I disagree with is young people going to college simply because they feel their parents “forced” them or told them they have to go to college to be successful when in actuality they want to be pursuing something else. You don’t need the approval of your parents or others to pursue you dream. Believe in yourself.
I really needed that because I just broke it to my parent that college was not the path for me as an artist 👩🎨 and they made me feel like I want gonna be anything in life just because of school even though I’m a hard worker and go getter.
@@diamondlincoln7127 Tune out the negativity from others even your parents. It’s hard because being family we obviously want support from them. Don’t waste time trying to convince anyone. Not everyone pursues their true dream for whatever reason. Some people have been led to believe it isn’t possible which is nonsense. But if you believe in your dream and yourself that’s what matters.
@@cgfitnessandarboriculture thank you for the kind and helpful advice 🙏🏾
I needed this!!
just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you have to enjoy it!!
period!
i just decided to drop and this video is SOOOOO comforting coming from someone i have always looked up to academically
:'-))))
Me: *searching videos of people who dropped out so I have the bravery to tell my family that I'm doing the same*
LMAOOO ME
u got it we’re in this together🤝
sammeee.its been a month since your comment, did u tell them yet? :) :) btw u dont need to respond i u dont want to , no pressure. :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
@@abeba_rd7416 hey there! everything went well, my family is really supportive so I'm quite lucky. it was extremely hard to find the right words but being honest worked out for me. :)
me too
i feel this so much!!! i absolutely dread doing school every day, zoom university sucks, i dont feel like im learning anything and im just so uninterested...however im in my final semester of senior year and ive already paid for it so im trying to power through😅 super excited to see what the future has in store for you!
Same.
Same!
it is baffling how many people feel the same way 😭
Literally me, a second semester senior lol
Me too. My teacher just reads off the PowerPoint
I took a gap year this year because of online school. I hated school last spring. Covid took away everything good about it. Everyone has a different path! 💗🙂
I just dropped my classes and wow I can't agree more. I had so much anxiety just thinking I was going to school without really wanting to. I do it to please my mom. I had that feeling as well and just knowing that I am wasting my time and money made me more anxious and have a bad feeling.
yes!!! let’s normalize the fact that success is relative and college isn’t the only way to it! it wasn’t until my last semester of my senior year that i realized the reason i went to college was bc i was convinced it was my only option and the obvious next step. i would’ve saved thousands of dollars had i considered the fact that the only person who could decide whether or not i am successful is me and i don’t necessarily need a college degree to prove that to myself. proud of you for doing what makes you happy and so excited for the content you’ll make out of it :)))
thank you! i have always felt like I wanted to just start working and grow my experience, rather than get a degree, but of course that's not the traditional way of doing things. finally, I'm just going for it and working on my own to still learn skills but on my own terms, not in a school setting!
I love this because I am also struggling with college a lot. I think it's very inspiring that you choose to do something that makes you happy. You don't have to explain anything. This is your life and your choices are no one's business. Also, "the only point in life is to be happy" is an amazing thing to realize, so true.
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU for making a decision that is right for you!! I went through this exact same thing a few years ago when I was 21ish...I'm 26 now, and still don't regret it. I have so many credits and could easily finish a degree in a year, but I left school. The weight off your shoulders is huge, and I noticed my quality of life improved SO MUCH by leaving. Good luck with everything you pursue with your newfound freedom!
I felt the same way when I dropped out of collegue, I had zero motivation coming to class, I spent all the time forcing myself to enjoy and love what I was doing but it just wasn't for me. It's a hard decision to make but it feels like a relief. I'm glad you feel better now.
I LOVE how chill you are about this. congrats!!!! :)
im proud of u it’s ur decision and i’ll support u no matter what. so proud of u always
happy to seeing more people doing what they want to do with their life, and prioritizing an overall healthy wellbeing, spreading love to all!!
Reese, you seem so sure and at peace with your decision. You also seem so much happier in your latest videos. Can't wait to see what's next for you. 💛
good for you. it’s honorable that you were able to connect your mind with your gut/heart to realize why you were feeling off and even better that you went and did something about it!! congratulations.
I think it's also super important to acknowledge the privilege of being able to drop out/taking gap years in the first place. A lot of people find themselves not having this choice (for financial or personal reasons) and even if it's amazing for you, let's not pretend it's possible for everyone. (also, the idea of going to college and studying something that makes you happy is wild to me, I had zero choices in what to study (immigrant parents) and wow, it must be incredible). :') I wish everyone struggling in school/uni at the moment a lot of strength, we can do it!
What are your parents having you study? I agree with you and as someone who grew up with little money, studying something fun was never something I could consider.
I was thinking the same thing. It’s a privilege to drop out of college to work for yourself rather than getting a “real” job. Not everyone has a home to come back to and a safety net that supports them until they have figured out what to do or how to do it.
Omggg yesssss thank you for saying this!!!!
Agree I had a rough last quarter/semester dealing with being back home, unstable technology, and my mental health took a strong decline as well as my grades. I wanted to take a gap year but my scholarships require me to be in school now till next year so I wouldn’t be able to use that money any other time nor do I have any extra money of my own to pay for school.
believe me, I totally recognize the privilege of it all - going to college in the first place and then leaving. which is why it also unsettled me staying because I felt like I was paying all this money for something I wasn't even enjoying (for context, I pay my own tuition and will have loans to pay). But just because I have the choice, doesn't mean I don't value it. Or because I'm not in school, doesn't mean I'm not working hard and growing my skills/knowledge. Just because I'm not going the traditional path, doesn't mean it isn't worth it!
Oh Reese, after every single video of yours I catch myself wishing to meet you and just have a chilled coffee together. I love listening to you, it almost feels like listening to a friend! And I'm so happy you do what’s best for you. You go!! Xx
I’ve been a subscriber for years, I have seen you slowly slip out of enjoying school and I feel the same way. College will always be there. It’s not going anywhere, if you want to go back it will be there. You have to do what is going to be rewarding for you and I am proud of you for making the decisions you have made. Keep your head up girl you are doing great things for you. ❤️
this is something that has been weighing heavily on my mind as of recently. college hasn't been the easiest or best experience of my life. i've suffered and gone through a lot of things that i'm still on the journey to unpacking, accepting, and healing from. zoom university has made college even more difficult than before and it's only shown me how much i dislike school and how much it truly affects my well-being. thank you for making this video. i swear every time i'm going through something, you tend to always have a video that relates to that something in some way. this was so helpful for me. best of luck and wishes for you :')) can't wait to watch and see where life takes you.
thank you :'-))
Good for you!! I totally agree that the only thing that really matters is being happy. You do you girl❤️🥳
this is so inspiring reese thank you. i’m currently a sophomore in college studying marketing and digital media and i COMPLETELY understand what you mean in regards to feeling like the classes your taking are acting like “filler”. i wish i had as much self disciple and confidence as you do to make such a bold decision. i’m so excited to see how your journey continues and for you to move out this year and start the next chapter of your life!!!
thank you!
Congrats Reese! This is an amazing step you're taking and I wish all the good things and high vibes to come your way!
i'm contemplating dropping out of high school as a year 10 student and i've been so unsure about it but i realised i need a break and this gave me confidence :) thankyou for being so real with everything, i've only discovered your channel recently but you're such an amazing person and i'm so glad i found ur channel !! i hope you're doing alright !
watching this with a full smile on my face and excitement for the content coming
I’m soo happy for you! you’re looking so much more at peace, sending you lots of love ☽
I remember watching your videos when you were sophomore and they motivated me SOOOO much to do well in school and just in general. I want to thank you for that time and school videos because they had a huge impact on me. This is pretty random but anyway I wish you absolutely the best🥺✨
*so happy for you* 💖
i feel like this is smart for your path right now and i’m so excited to see what the next chapter holds for you! also i love what you said how 2020 taught us that it’s important to do what makes you happy bc i totally agree:)
ps- i’m a small youtuber
honestly do what makes you happy love I’m still rooting for you! 🥳🥰💛💛
Thank you for this. I'm also 21 and I just dropped out recently; I've been binge watching videos on RUclips of people who dropped out, but most of them were from years ago when the shitshow that was 2020 wasn't even a thing. I truly related to every point you made and I'm so happy for you. I hope you're feeling much happier today 😊
In life especially after the past year, we have all learnt you have to do everything and anything to make you happy. No matter what it is college, work, home life, interests. If it doesn't make you happy you have the choice to get rid of it. A detox. You have to do what makes you happy. What makes you feel safe. Your mental health, your happiness, is yours own it embrace it. Be you and never stop. You have the power
i’m so excited to see what you do now! very proud of you❤️
girl, i’ve been watching you since you were a senior in high school and you have grown SO much. while your school vids motivated me to be as organized as i am now, and they will for sure be missed, school isn’t for everybody, and i’m glad you’re now living for yourself and not others. IM SO PROUD OF YOU!! go get it girlie💕💕
thank you!!
can’t wait to see where this next chapter brings u💕
I went back to see some of your old school videos to get some motivation to finish all my school work, and I couldn’t help but notice that now, you are so much happier and just like yourself! No have gotten healthy, you do your makeup almost every single day, you look forward to waking up every morning and you do many activities that are not school related. I must say you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen and I hope to be like you in my near future!
Please know you are an inspiration to others and you are so worth a place on this earth. I hope one day I will get the chance to meet you in person!
Stay safe and travel the world like you’ve always dreamed about!
thank you so much for this kind comment, means the world to me
Yo I applaud the courage dude. Good for you tbh we're all proud of you
Good for you girl. So happy you're doing whats best for YOU. College is not for everyone. It took my 5 years of changing majors to finish my undergrad and I promise myself everyday that our future generations have the realization that a degree doesn't define you
Full bangs would suit you so much!!
Do whatever makes you feel good with yourself Reese :)
Reese I’ve been watching you since 2014, and I’m so proud of you for putting your happiness first! I totally feel you on this situation. I graduated high school last spring as an honors graduate, and I would be in my freshman year of college right now. But instead, I’m dancing full time, and I’m training and working towards getting hired as a professional ballet dancer. My parents were definitely not fully on board at first, but they realized that this was what was truly going to make me happy. My mindset is that college will always be there, but my ability to be able to dance won’t always be. I am truly grateful that I even have the privilege of doing this, and I’m glad you put this video out there to help normalize that college isn’t for everyone. I can’t wait to see what you do next!! 🥰
so proud of you!!
since you started your daily vlogs again here (I've been following you since you were like a freshman in college) there was a shift. you were more confident and overall even though it was the same ish kind of content, it was completely different - in a good way. seeing you establish your roots as a person through these vlogs, and you can tell that you were just doing better as a person and seeing you be more confident in that ☺️ so I applaud you, for making this decision because it felt right to you. f*ck what anyone says, if being this happy and good vibes Reese means eliminating the toxic out (lol literally) then hell yeah I cheer you on! 🤩 I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see how this unfolds for you ☺️
thank you so much!
I'm proud of you Reese. I'll always support you.
and also please make a tutorial on your eye makeup.
Girl so happy for you!! I dropped out of college sophomore year and did a online degree course and it was just straight to the point! Everyone’s path is different! You look like your glowing and happy and stress free!! 💜
what online degree course did you do?
love this Reese, all the besttttt for whatever's upcoming ❤️❤️
As someone who’s been watching you’re content since I was in 7th grade and now being a sophomore in college, I’ve always looked up to you for being so real. This is the reassurance I needed because I’m currently struggling with the same thing where I don’t even know why I go to college if I’m constantly dreading it. So thank you for sharing this with us because this is something I can relate to.
thank you for sticking by :-) i'm glad I can be an inspiration
glad you could make this decision and that you feeel better now... happy for you!
i wish you the very best for this new chapter 🧡.
Love that u live in the moment and don't want to waste anymore time to suffer! Life is here and now. There is always the possibility to finish it later if u really feel like it :) But I appreciate this decision!
keep doing what makes you happy!
My wife at her job. Couldn't go higher on the pay scale because she didn't have a degree. She had to watch as other people. Worked LESS and got paided MORE!!! That was brutal!!! She was able to eventually change companies. Where her years of experience counted as her degree. Wasn't easy!!! So beware!!! The corporate world doesn't pay much at all. Unless you have a degree. That includes all kinds of benefits. Matching 401K plans. Retirement plans etc. I could not go to college myself. It would have been impossible for me to make passing grades. What I did instead. I lived at home. For several years. SAVED 80% or more of my money I made from working 2 jobs. That enabled me, after years of very hard work. To purchase farm land and equipment. To get started farming. I was able to realize my dream of farming. If you can't do college. For whatever reason. You BETTER have a damn good plan! My 2 cents.
EXACTLY!! Very well said.
Well said 👍🏻👍🏻
i totally agree and understand the value of a degree - it is undeniable that it will get you further and make you more money. however, the field I am going into isn't dependent on a degree, rather experience - and I plan on learning as much as I can on my own terms. it's not traditional, but I will still be learning and growing!
@@basicallyreese what is your field?
I'm 27, I struggled so much in college since I was 18 on and off. I just need 3 semesters left. But with where the world is going right now, I am also not excited, motivated, or even seeing results. Might go back and finish later on in life but learning online for something I'm not excited about to possibly ending up in a miserable job is just not working out right now.
I also stopped going to college this year, it was my choice because of the situation. but I had to think about it a lot before deciding whether I will be stopping or not. so I do really relate with you
Good luck! Sending you love and hugs!❤
My God, why do I feel SO related to your point? I’ve literally been feeling like that, waking up everyday wanting to do something, create and be happy and college just putting that fire out and feeling like “ugh”. I’m so ready to dropout as well but I have the fear of not being successful and happy with yourself without a college degree or later finding out that it’s late.
success is how YOU define it. there are thousands of people out there without college degrees who are happy and “successful”. i know that i feel happiest when i’m learning and growing on my own time, and college wasn’t serving that. however, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t serve others - some people love and learn a lot from college! it’s all about YOUR personal journey :-)
YOU DO YOU!!! So proud of you!
so like i dropped out of like two degrees (im not from the us so like it’s different here, im not sure how to explain it), the first time it was so hard bc i liked the classes and learning but i did not like the field (it was in the medical area) but i decided to leave it, then i went to the second one and i was just a semester there and i dropped out and it was so chill and liberating... so like i feel. it’s nice seeing this on the internet and seeing someone do the same, kinda, like i did. thank you reese
I love this video and I love that you decided to leave because it wasn’t helping you. I completely understand how you said you’re a good student but school literally rips the life and happiness out of you.
I hate college too it’s to much stress and anxiety
Go you Reese...big things will happen...am with you on it...we r on the same page..All the frikin best:)
Life is easier than we think, just do what makes you happy...... So proud of you Reese ❤
Thank you for talking about this! I just dropped out of college myself for really similar reasons. I was studying communication and didn’t really question it at all since I was always told college was the next step and that it was a "safe" degree choice. However, I soon realized it wasn’t the right path for me. I want to be a filmmaker which doesn’t really require a degree, and was spending so much money for something that wasn’t gonna help me get where I wanted, especially since I wasn’t even studying filmmaking. I am really happy I dropped out and know it is the right choice for me.
Thank you for sharing!
Ugh I understand how you feel. This whole online school makes me wanna just drop out. I feel like I’m not even learning anything.
I’m so unmotivated to do hw or even my readings. I the only thing that makes me feel guilty if I drop out is the 10 grand my dad has put for my education this year 😭😭.
I’m glad you’re able to do what’s best for you and what makes you happy and I can’t wait to see what life has stored for you 🥰
Thank you for this video! I had thoughts last year but I decided to stay on my course and I’m finishing this year anyways! I’m for sure taking a gap year next year especially because everything is online!
I'm honestly so proud of you for being honest to yourself (and the internet which is completely your call to make but still). I'm in Nursing school and for Idk how many times have thought about 'dropping out' but then I think of all the positivities it brings to be a nurse and in Europe, we pay like 1200$ for 2 semesters. But I completely get why you've made the discission you made because if you wanna make your own company you don't need a degree for it.
thank you!! and see, nursing is something that you do need schooling for and I totally agree it to be necessary to get to your goal, despite it being hard in the process. everyone's path is different!
I am so surprised but proud of you for realising it wasn't for you. Love you always
Good luck on your new journey... Sending lots of love to you ❤❤
So happy for you !! Being your most authentic self, you will thrive. Im getting my biology degree this year & ive always loved learning but hope my degree actually benefits me career wise :)
love that for you! glad you can study something you like and you will definitely find a career with a science degree :-)
@@basicallyreese thank you
currently sobbing in my bed at college wishing i could go home. i’m going home tomorrow for a few days and i think i’ll talk to my parents about it. the hardest part is leaving my roommates with having to find a new roommate ugh
you're so inspiring!
We will always support you Reese ❤️
I’m currently going through this. I tried to like college and I’m in finals week and had a moment to realize I dread. I tried convincing myself I love it but I don’t. I just looked up videos of others who are going through this and I’m glad I’m watching your video. I feel validated and I’m excited for another chapter in my life. I had another year but I realized I prefer art and other things than dealing with another year of suffering.
What’s going to be your plan when you leave?
Thank you so much for sharing this story, my whole life people told me I had to go to college, but I didn’t have the money for it and honestly it didn’t seem like it was for me. Also could you do a makeup routine or look for this? I’ve been trying to do this eye look and can’t figure it out😂💓 p.s you look so happy and beautiful🥰
You remind me so much about some of my former high achieving students! You do you Reese! You will be fine. I wish you all the best!
Thank you so much!
No worries. There are many different paths to success. Find what works for you😀👍🏻
I really wish I could drop out of college, but my dad has paid for it (outside of scholarships) & I’d feel so guilty wasting his money. While college is mentally & emotionally draining me, I’m going to push through to make him (and my other family members) proud of me. I’m also very close to the end & should be graduating this December. I’m thinking of this as temporary suffering until I get my degree & then doing whatever makes me happy after 😅 I’m happy that you’re in a position where you can make this decision for yourself & be at peace with it. 🥺💚
And also, I hate that in high school they make you feel as if college was the only option after graduating. There are so many other routes, trades and ventures that are options and can make for a “successful” life. College isn’t for everybody. If I had known then what I knew now, I’m 95% sure I would’ve never went the traditional college route.
have u graduated? if you did or if you didn’t i’m still proud of you
This is the same problem I have, too. I would’ve dropped out a while ago had it been me paying tuition and not my parents.
I have only 4 more classes left for my degree and I feel the same way. I don’t even know I wanna work in the field anymore. I want to work for myself. I’m gonna finish but I definitely thought about stopping recently. I definitely get how you feel and I think it’s amazing you took the step and did what’s best for you!
Thank you for normalizing this, I am every once in a while having the exact same thoughts. I thought I would LOVE what I was going for. I’m going to be a veterinary technician, and it just seems like most of the knowledge is going in and out my ears. I love love animals, but despite finally being in my core classes and getting to be in person much more than last semester, I’m just not loving it. And it’s weird because I am generally a good student and used to love love school
I'm totally one of those people who's thinking "you only had one year left why didn't you finish?", but I'm also 100% the person to encourage you to cut out the things that are making you unhappy. You know yourself best and it sounds like you made the right decision for yourself. Down the road you could also just take like 2 classes at a time because then you'd have plenty of time to do the things you want to while chipping away at the last few classes. There are so many ways to go about it if you decide to finish your degree. I'm graduating after this semester and I CANNOT wait to be done!
I love learning, I hate school
Just listen to your heart and do what you want & what makes you happy.. & lots of love to you❤️
i'm so happy you're happy 💕
I needed to see this video, thank you so much 💛
Thank you so much. I really really needed that
I’m happy you found peace within yourself. 🌷✨
Totally agree with you! That’s how I felt last year... so I dropped out
Going to college was killing me :D
Online school was absolutely abysmal once I got to the university. I've been doing all online classes for almost 2 years and I can't take it anymore! I was able to get away with it at community college, but once I got around to taking the more complex university classes, it just wasn't cutting it anymore. I had a horrible 1st semester at the university as I failed some classes. I got one more semester to turn things around. The good news is that classes are going back to in-person this spring!
This was such a great video to watch for me. I have always had a love/hate relationship with the education system in the Netherlands (where I live), I remember saying in sixth grade: "I wish I could go to university right now because I know I would have so much more freedom." My classmates weren't very friendly (kinda got bullied) and I always felt like I learned things in a different way than they were taught. But then I actually went to university, and I very much disliked it. I chose a university that was relatively strict, but I only found out after I went. So now, two years later (with the first three months being in-person and the rest online), I finally got the chance to switch universities. I'm so relieved because it allowed me to create a personalized schedule, which actually gives me more freedom to decide what I want. And gladly I'm also moving out, so I got that going for me 😊 Anyways, thank you for making this video. I thought I was so weird in me disliking school so much, but now I know I'm not alone. (and btw I have been binging your channel for two days now and I'm loving it, I promise I'm still productive and intentional 🤓 I play you in the background hahah. love your content ✨)
I dropped out after my 2nd year. Went about to work full time and enrolled back in again. Now in my last year...online school is hard...but i keep pushing myself since the semester is literally going to be over soon. Having mental meltdown every now and then.
you did it :)
I feel the same as you. I'm currently studying for a degree that I don't plan on using in the future, so it's really holding me back from growing as a person. There are so many things I want to do but I either feel extremely guilty because I should be studying instead or just being in school prevents me from doing these things altogether. All the essays, the deadlines, the exams, the mandatory attendance for certain classes feel like a prison and are stealing my freedom.
I've had huge procrastination problems these past 2 years and now I'm realising it's because of that. It's really overwhelming because I never imagined I'd ever think about dropping out of college but I know this path is wrong for me, now I just have to mutter the courage to actually do it.
this video resonated with me so much.. i’ve been contemplating on dropping out because the past two semesters have been online and i’ve learned NOTHING. i’ve literally learned nothing about my major or learned any skills within my major.. and the fact that i’m two years behind in my major meaning more money which i don’t know if i can afford. I’m a senior in college, i’m behind in my major. I’ve learned nothing during these online semesters only making it more difficult for me to succeed in my current classes. i’m still unsure whether or not i will drop out of college or just take a gap year
I just went through the same exact thing. Got to my last year of college for elementary education and it totally was not for me. Then realizing how much school was not my thing was so freeing. I am now currently managing a coffee shop at the age of 22. I love that you put this out there and normalizing this. ❤️
I am indeed so shocked when I saw the news cuz school contents were what I followed you in the first place. However, I truly understand what you experience and your decision, though I may feel a little bit bitter that “girl you were almost there to that degree!”
I hope you can find what you truly love and dive into your passion without all those obstacles that may hold you back. I am a little worried bc in this video especially at the beginning, I fell you are about to cry and really emotional. I hope you will be in a better mental statement soon. All the best Reese💛
Definitely taking a break for a year or so after this semester because the first few weeks of school I was excited for a new change but I always knew I needed a break from college after graduating high school and now I’ve been so anxious and tired of school! I’m excited to do my own thing
How do you plan on spending your break from school?
good for you!! ❤️
I am only 1 week in and I already hate it. I suffer from panic disorder and in high school I coped with it but now I can't. I don't know anyone plus all my class is just girls except me. I just wanna drop out but I also don't want to disappoint my family.
I was working on campus until Covid happened last year and I definitely don’t miss it nor taking classes there,. I’ve been enjoying online classes and sometimes the thought of dropping out gets to me whenever I’m on a break from school but it seems like I need it for my mental health!
i dropped out two years ago and it was the best thing ive ever done, but every now and then i think i made the wrong decision, then again i think about the classes and examsna dn how much i hated it all, and realise maybe i didn't make the worst decision
I feel this on so many levels!! I was working towards this translator degree for so many years, finished translation + interpreting school which I needed to do first and now only would have one year of university left. But Covid made me realize what I actually wanna do and that I just can't spend my days sitting at a computer sooo I decided to drop out and pursue a career in food retail trade where I've been working for four years now. I also felt so calm and like it was just the right thing to do and now I'm so happy and excited for vocational training to start later this year! I'm so excited for what you're going to do and wish you all the best x
so proud of you!!
@@basicallyreese thank youuu :)
AYE WELCOME TO THE CLUB💖💖💖 we accept you for what it is ✌🏻 college is not for everyone and college (non doctoral, medical, or professional) doesn’t guarantee a career or success