You've gone this far to drop out. If you drop out now, all of the work and exhaustion and hunger will be for nothing. You've been trudging through this for a while now, and every day you trudge gets you closer to the end. So just finish it. The world is going to be a lot better on the other side.
I wish all of this was easier for you. The fact that it is so hard to afford a degree these days makes your story tragically common. But you, and folks in your position, are made of strong stuff. You decided that, no matter what, you're going to get your degree.
Your resolve in these years will shape you forever. So while these are the toughest days of your life, they are also some of the best.
Things will get better, and you'll be ready. Good luck, and keep going.
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The "best days" are yet to come. You are paying your dues that everyone who arrives at "best days" has to. Hang in there and try and find even small things to appreciate now. A flower growing, a puppy playing or even giving yourself a 5 min break. Keep your eye on the prize and you will get there stronger than you ever thought you would be. Good luck.
I agree with the support and thought that you're closer to reaching the end than you would be if you had not yet started or had to start over another time.
However, being in a very stressful situation, whether it's emotional or mental or physical will often take the focus away from studying or just "living".
If your physical situation is such that you are not taking care of yourself, you need a personal intervention. What that means is you need to make a change for the better. Even if it's a small change, like pooling your food money with friends and going in on food and supplies at a big bulk store, Getting some food staples from a local food oantry, or changing your living situation to where it will get you by better, such as renting a room in someone's home versus having an apartment; these may be enough to give you a small cushion each month so you don't feel as hopeless and focused on all that you don't have.
I wish you the best of luck in reaching your goals!
Oi. This sounds like me except I'm already done with college! HAHAHA! (Ok, I just didn't make you feel things aren't going to change when you graduate, did I?)
But kidding aside, everybody right now seems to have money problems. I'm one of those people who could barely make it every month with my paycheck. I'm in a bit of debt which I'm slowly paying off, and yes, my diet sometimes consist of those Ramen noodles and crackers I used to list on my weekly food plan back in college (and I had scholarships too and was attending a state college which was waaaaay cheaper than private universities).
So cheer up! You're not alone! Start writing down your financial goals and financial plans (i.e. do the budget ledger to make sure you've covered everything without sacrificing your most basic needs). It's stressful, finances usually are. But I believe you'll find ways to make it through.
Also, take one day at a time when you're feeling overwhelmed. Things will get better. Take care of your health! If you don't have insurance, it's going to be a pain in the butt to get sick!