another question...my parents seem to think i cant get a decent job with an associates degree. any input on this?

Think about it - you've lived with your parents for many years and had a lot of input from then on how to live life. That's a small basis on which to get all your knowledge about life, so as you grow to adulthood it's a good idea to seek inspiration about life elsewhere. That's where uni comes in.

It's for learning how to live with others your age, how to make friends, how to socialise by yourself without having the 'rents to hide behind if things get tough. It's where you learn to drink, cook, keep your living space clean, balance your finances and do all these things that up until now your parents have done for you.

So it's possible that you've misunderstood what uni really is about, because that's what it's really for. So keep at it for a while, give it a fair try. If you really feel in a couple of months that it really isn't for you, try somewhere else. Sometimes even a transfer to another uni can be helpful.

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So it's possible that you've misunderstood what uni really is about, because that's what it's really for. So keep at it for a while, give it a fair try. If you really feel in a couple of months that it really isn't for you, try somewhere else. Sometimes even a transfer to another uni can be helpful.

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Actually, you're the one who possibly misunderstands what uni is all about. The primary purpose of higher educational institutions is EDUCATION. That the education also entails some socialization experience does not make that the goal of the institution.

Scooziee college/university is not for everyone. There's really no point to being there if you're not happy or taking advantage of the opportunity. You're wasting your parents money and your time. Take an honest assessment of why you're unhappy and then talk to your parents about it. Too many people talk about hating college, when in reality it's just a matter of wanting to be with some guy/girl back home, or because they're having no real social life at school. If your unhappiness really stems purely from being in college, then maybe your parents will let you leave. Of course, they can't do anything about your leaving, other than maybe cut you off financially. It's up to you whether that risk is worth it to you. Going to a community college works for some people. Whether you can get a job with an Associate Degree is going to depend on the particular employer and any requirements of the job you're trying to get.

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Right now i am at a good university. I hate it, im not the university type or a school type for that matter. Im only attneding a university becuase it is whats expected of me from my parents. But i am very unhappy and depressed here so i was thinking of going to a community college to get an associates degree. And if i want to further my education then go later. is this a bad idea? should i just be unhappy and strive my way through or go to community college.

another question...my parents seem to think i cant get a decent job with an associates degree. any input on this?

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Obviously money isn't an issue for you. Do what you want then.

However, in the future, when you don't make as much as the university graduates, please don't start begging for welfare.