taking a break from uni

Honestly it’s crazy that we’re expected to know what we want to do for the rest of our lives by the time we are 18. That’s just an insane expectation of us. Almost everyone I know that went to college either changed their degree or just dropped out.

Same age, same year, same reasons and same thoughts. Feels like this video is one of the signals I've been getting about this issue. However, my parents are too emotional to listen to me and give me a chance to get out of this wrong path.. I wish luck and motivation for all who go through this. It sucks.

I normally don’t post comments on YouTube videos, but I just wanted to share my thoughts on this topic because it’s something I’ve also done. First off, not that it matters, but I 100% agree with what you’re doing and I wish you the best! It’s smart and brave of you to asses your current situation and realize it’s not your true dream. Many people are simply too afraid to make this leap of faith and just live life ignoring that voice telling them their not truly happy. Successful people like yourself listen to that voice and are typically rewarded. As for your plan A, I hope it works out! I too took a gap year from uni and as an American, I faced some judgment, but I was able to find a piece of myself while taking this gap year. I wouldn’t say I have figured it out all the way yet but it definitely helped. Best of luck from some random dude on the internet :)

not surprised by this at all! sounds like the right decision for sure, can't wait to see what you do next <3

THIS IS MEEEE!!!!!!! This past school year has been exceedingly difficult for me. So much so that I have been in a rut with both academics and life. At first, I didn't know what was wrong, but it wasn't until I read an manga called Blue Period and the main character Yaguchi explained a problem he was facing. His whole goal was to just get accepted into a specific college. That's it. He had no plan once he got into that college of what he was going to do and how he would use the college to benefit him. As a result, he is completely lost and is currently at a standstill on how to fix his situation. That is where I am. I only worked hard in high school to GET INTO college. Not to actually experience it or learn from it. As a result, I am at a complete standstill on what to do. I feel as if time is running out, but as you said, it really isn't (ignoring that we all do have a death day lol). I haven't spoken to anyone about it yet because I have been thinking the past five months on whether I truly want to, but I DO want to take a gap year and I will. Your explanation on how you are doing plan B without ever taking a stab at plan A is what I've noticed is the same thing I am doing. I do not want to regret much in life, and I don't know what will come out of a gap year for me; however, I do know it won't kill me, and that is enough reason to try. I can't wait to grow alongside you as we both get our lives together and work towards constructing our different versions of Plan A.

I'm currently on a gap year, and I can tell you that it was already the best decision I've ever took. I learned so much, grew, learned a new language, and I am beyond happy to have finally realized that life isn't always supposed to look like what people and the world expect :)

I went to university right after high school and i felt that i was wasting my time there, i was stressed and upset all the time. I ended up taking 2 gap years and finally after 2 years i decided to come back. I COMPLETELY changed my major (and when i say completely i mean from language and literature to biochemistry) and to be honest, i feel happier than ever. I finally feel that im in the right place and if it wasn’t for these 2 years i would never go into biochemistry and any science at all. Everything happens for a reason and if you feel like you need a break to think everything through then do it! Excited for your journey!

Damn Anna, this almost made me tear up because you've put into words, something that's been on my mind for a while now:( i'm almost halfway through the first year and it hasn't been what I expected at all (and I'm in a pretty great uni in the UK). I just need a break. You're really brave for doing this and wish you good luck for the future!

tbh before i joined uni i took a gap year and in hind sight im so fricking glad i did because me mental health was absolute trash then and i had NO IDEA what i was doing. The gap year really gave me alot of clarity, time for healing and learning new things, so when I did later decide to join uni, it was much easier to see what steps I was taking and why i was taking them. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, we're all rooting for you and also dw too much abt loosing your audience because I'm pretty sure most of us, regular viewers are here to just see you lol regardless of what you are doing atm, and new viewers who come along will also enjoy your content im sure. I hope this was reassuring and it must have taken alot of courage to finally make a decision that felt best for yourself so you should be proud of yourself! c: anyway we're all here for you and thank you for existing

I experienced a similar thing when I firstly attempted University as an eighteen year old straight out of high school. I ended up dropping out due to my mental health tanking and spent the the next few years healing and working full time. Now as a twenty three year old, I’m making the attempt to return to University. Things take time and that’s okay! It’s important to enjoy your life! Wishing you the best of luck with discovering what your Plan A is! 💗

Look I’m 26 atm, I did my degree in linguistics and when I finished it I started a degree in psychology so… it’s never too late🥰🥰 do what feels good for you!!!

Im taking a gap year DURING my studies too!….it feels like we are a rare group haha. It’s a scary decision tbh, especially cause I’m taking it with only one year to go. But genuinely, it has been such an amazing time (especially for my mental health)! I did an internship and have plans to travel and do things for myself later on. I find those who take a gap year before/during uni actually become a lot more comfortable with unpredictable situations and adapting to change because we have life experience outside of school - and that is definitely one of the unexpected advantages I’ve experienced during my gap year. Best of luck to anyone in the same boat💛

Anna you 100% got this :) let’s go 🚀 so so excited for this new Chapter 😊

i fully support your decision, aaahh i'm so proud of you anna <3 it's so great that you're listening to yourself! ++ you have such wise thoughts

SO PROUD OF YOU for making this difficult decision! Can't wait to see what the future holds for you <3

I'm literally so proud of you for doing whats best for you, I can't wait to see whats next you're gonna smash it <3

I took 2 gap years before starting university as I didn’t know what I wanted to do and worked for a year between undergrad and masters, it was exactly what I needed and I’m in a much better position now because of it! Do what you feel you need to do :)

You’re so brave to take this decision 🤩 We’re so proud of you and we’ll be here not matter what <33

very proud of you for this!! love u anna <3

It takes so much courage to take steps like this!! And you've taken a measured step. I hope you succeed in this new chapter of your life! Rooting for you 💖