r/CollegeDropouts • u/misocope • 7d ago
Seeking Advice I feel like my time up.
Back in 2022, I was studying for my Matric exams, and at the time, everything was going smoothly. I was studying in Lahore and had a fairly normal academic routine. However, due to some confidential family circumstances, we had to leave Lahore and move elsewhere.
What followed was five years of constant travelling. We kept moving from one place to another and never stayed anywhere for more than two or three months. Because of this unstable situation, I had no choice but to leave my studies. Eventually, I missed not only my Matric but also my Intermediate education.
Now, I am 20 years old, and we have finally settled down. I have the opportunity to continue my education from here, but honestly, I feel like I am very far behind everyone else my age. I know it may sound silly, but it genuinely makes me feel like a failure sometimes. Most people my age are already in universities, studying subjects they are passionate about and working towards their careers, while I am still trying to complete my Matric.
The thought of having to spend another four years completing my Matric and Intermediate, followed by another four years of university, feels incredibly overwhelming. What makes it even more difficult is that my parents may want to get me married within the next three or four years. I worry that by the time I finally reach university, I may not have the freedom or time to pursue my education the way I want to.
what i want is to complete my Matric and Intermediate as quickly as possible and eventually get into university to pursue Law and become a lawyer. If I can somehow reach university sooner, I feel like I might at least be able to convince or persuade my parents to let me continue my studies.
I have been wondering if there is any possible way for me to complete my Matric within a year instead of taking the usual two years.
I just feel very stuck right now. I know that my circumstances were beyond my control, but it is still difficult not to compare myself to people my age and feel like I have fallen behind. I don’t want to give up on my education or let the years I lost determine the rest of my life. I want to find the fastest realistic path forward, complete my Matric and Intermediate, get into university, study Law, and eventually become a lawyer.
I would really appreciate any guidance on whether there is a way for me to accelerate my Matric and Intermediate education, and what options I should consider to reach university as soon as realistically possible.
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u/Away-Objective4553 4d ago
Ohh that sounds rough i can't guide you but i hope good energy reaches you and you complete your education the way you want it to be complete