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I wish I would’ve never gone to college.

It’s one of the biggest mistakes of my life. It was just a huge money scam. It’s designed to put young people in debt for the rest of their lives. I am no longer interested in the subject I majored in. I wish college was never forced on me. It’s stressful and depressing.
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Northwest · M
What was your major, and why do you think College was forced on you?
StarletPea · 22-25, F
]@Northwest My major is psychology. It was forced because throughout high school, authorities made college feel mandatory and like we wouldn’t succeed in life unless we went to college. My whole senior year of high school was based on my future college plans.
Northwest · M
@StarletPea Statistically speaking, you will be less successful in life with a college degree.

The problem is when you either pick a major that's not a good fit for you, or you go into mega debt when you know your field of study is not going to be pay enough to cover your student loans. The basic rule is that you entire college debt should not exceed one year expected salary.

I don't think it's fair to blame college, unless it's a for profit school. A typical college has counselors that worth with students on figuring out what their passion is, and help them adjust their major, to get there.

You say you're no longer interested in your field of study. What kind of job did you hope to get when you were done with school?
StarletPea · 22-25, F
@Northwest I wanted to work as a therapist or guidance counselor until finishing law school. Now I don’t wanna be a psychologist or a lawyer.
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