should i just quit uni

I am an architecture student but i don't know what i'm doing anymore. I love architecture and i want to do it for the rest of my life but i get sick very often so my grade suffers because of my attendance. I don't party or drink because the program keeps me busy enough. none of the tutors really have bad things to say about my work. the comments are usually not as bad as the usual grilling from the professors but again, it's not like my work is also very good. And yet, i've failed again and again despite my efforts to keep up with the guidelines and deadlines. Also, because the university rules say that regardless if i show the doctor's note or medical certificate, they still mark me absent so i don't know what else to do. do I continue going to university or just give up on my dreams?

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Ynotisay · M

Don't give up. That's an option to take off the table. I think the answer is pretty clear. You need to find out why you're getting sick and address that. Good luck.

Pinkstarburst · 51-55, F

Lighten your course load. You are not in a race to finish and your health is a priority. Taking one or maybe two classes (one would be good) to rest your brain and take the anxiety off.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@Pinkstarburst Are you nuts? He is doing architecture. Have you any idea how demanding the course work is?

Pinkstarburst · 51-55, F

@sree251 Yes, I do.

pknein · 46-50, M

i wouldnt give up. If, ultimately, you are unable to fulfill your dream now, at least you know you tried. That is a lot easier to live with than not knowing

exexec · 61-69, C

Architecture is a difficult course of study and a demanding profession. I suggest that you talk to your academic advisor. They may have an idea of what you should do to help you get your degree or alternative routes to something not quite as demanding as architecture.

sree251 · 41-45, M

@exexec Good advice. I studied architecture. It was grueling. Design is demanding. You are either able to do it or you are not. There is no middle ground. Then, there is detailing. Coming up with a beautiful concept is not enough. You have got to find solutions for putting it together down to the bolts and nuts. I worked all night and had to go to class next morning. Couldn't keep my eyes open. And that's the price I had to pay for chasing my ambition to be a great architect.

Alyosha · 31-35, M

I wouldn't give up if I could avoid it. You say you want architecture in your life, and there's one way to that. You sound like you expect too much from yourself, maybe are even a perfectionist, and maybe learning to settle a little could help with that. I hope you get your health in order. It's no fun to be sick all the time.

rfatoday · 61-69, M

Not sure how far along you are at Uni, but like others said, don''t give up and perhaps lighten your course load by a few units, if possible. Perhaps look within and try to identify what's going on if the issue is not coarse load. Good luck!

Motzu

My first penpal was from Malaysia, she was a architech student too. Took her 9 years. If you lighten your course load like everyone is suggesting, it will take longer.

smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F

Just like what everyone else is saying u shouldn't give up

SomeMichGuy · M

KEEP GOING
FINISH

YOU CAN DO IT

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