i dropped out of college lol

[@christinajones2916]

Thank you for normalizing this!! College is not for everyone & it doesn’t make you less of a person for dropping out to follow your dreams!!

[@movingitwithmakayla]

Hi there! I’m so glad you think this way and I really wish more people did! I have a video on my channel talking about my college dropout story and honestly it would mean the world to me if you gave it a watch! Thanks! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIC3mGSHqLx2aZo

[@bokccraigatron007]

I’ve been feeling I wanna dropout too Bc I wanna do boxing or mma and make a living off of that. I wanna do KZbin as well.

[@Addie_48]

500th like

[@stacyf1354]

@@bokccraigatron007 Do what you love! 😉

[@bokccraigatron007]

@@stacyf1354 thx for help 🙏🏾

[@sydneyfucciolo2095]

I dropped out 3 years ago and became a flight attendant! Best decision I could have made for myself and I feel like I learn so much more about the world than college could ever teach me

[@PatriciaPayumo06]

Hi, can u tell me more about your flight attendant process? because I was also looking to be an FA, but idk what classes / training to take.

[@sydneyfucciolo2095]

@@PatriciaPayumo06 no schooling necessary! Upon being hired at an airline they send you to their own 5-6 week training. You basically just apply on the specific airlines website, like any other job :)

[@Sherlinau]

Omg I’m about to do this ! I already dropped out but cuz of covid I plan on applying by next year! How much years of customer service job experience do u need ?

[@saskiaschroder451]

Haha funny, it's the exact same thing for me! I've also quit college almost exactly 3 yrs ago and became a flight attendant. No matter how rough this past year in aviation has been I've still never regretted this decision

[@vampirelove8611]

That’s my plan! I hate college, I have dropped out 5 times already, I never felt happy with none of the careers, but becoming a FA is my dream. I have loved airplanes since I was 5 and I love to discover new cultures or experience new environments, I feel like a disappointment for my family specially for my mom who wanted me to continue my studies, but I realized that my happiness comes first, I have also met people who have a degree and they end up working in something else or unemployed, so just do whatever makes you happy and always have a plan B if you already tried college and you didn’t like it❤ PS. I forgot to mention that I work in customer service in the meantime so this is a plus. At the end dropping out college and start working at a young age wasn’t a bad idea at all.

[@cgfitnessandarboriculture]

For some people college is the right move and for others it’s not. It depends on what you’re working towards. One thing I disagree with is young people going to college simply because they feel their parents “forced” them or told them they have to go to college to be successful when in actuality they want to be pursuing something else. You don’t need the approval of your parents or others to pursue you dream. Believe in yourself.

[@diamondlincoln7127]

I really needed that because I just broke it to my parent that college was not the path for me as an artist 👩‍🎨 and they made me feel like I want gonna be anything in life just because of school even though I’m a hard worker and go getter.

[@cgfitnessandarboriculture]

@@diamondlincoln7127 Tune out the negativity from others even your parents. It’s hard because being family we obviously want support from them. Don’t waste time trying to convince anyone. Not everyone pursues their true dream for whatever reason. Some people have been led to believe it isn’t possible which is nonsense. But if you believe in your dream and yourself that’s what matters.

[@diamondlincoln7127]

@@cgfitnessandarboriculture thank you for the kind and helpful advice 🙏🏾

[@purykaranja2006]

I needed this!!

[@lindseyrasmussen5401]

just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you have to enjoy it!!

[@basicallyreese]

period!

[@taylorthompson1514]

i just decided to drop and this video is SOOOOO comforting coming from someone i have always looked up to academically

[@basicallyreese]

:'-))))

[@charleeeeeeeee]

yes!!! let’s normalize the fact that success is relative and college isn’t the only way to it! it wasn’t until my last semester of my senior year that i realized the reason i went to college was bc i was convinced it was my only option and the obvious next step. i would’ve saved thousands of dollars had i considered the fact that the only person who could decide whether or not i am successful is me and i don’t necessarily need a college degree to prove that to myself. proud of you for doing what makes you happy and so excited for the content you’ll make out of it :)))

[@basicallyreese]

thank you! i have always felt like I wanted to just start working and grow my experience, rather than get a degree, but of course that's not the traditional way of doing things. finally, I'm just going for it and working on my own to still learn skills but on my own terms, not in a school setting!

[@lauramendler9215]

Me: *searching videos of people who dropped out so I have the bravery to tell my family that I'm doing the same*

[@dycr__]

LMAOOO ME

[@basicallyreese]

u got it we’re in this together🤝

[@abeba_rd7416]

sammeee.its been a month since your comment, did u tell them yet? :) :) btw u dont need to respond i u dont want to , no pressure. :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[@lauramendler9215]

@@abeba_rd7416 hey there! everything went well, my family is really supportive so I'm quite lucky. it was extremely hard to find the right words but being honest worked out for me. :)

[@jaredhassim]

me too

[@abigailheynen4065]

i feel this so much!!! i absolutely dread doing school every day, zoom university sucks, i dont feel like im learning anything and im just so uninterested...however im in my final semester of senior year and ive already paid for it so im trying to power through😅 super excited to see what the future has in store for you!

[@abcd-fy1di]

Same.

[@katelynleigh5610]

Same!

[@angely_tio]

it is baffling how many people feel the same way 😭

[@carmynm4282]

Literally me, a second semester senior lol

[@mayasanders1046]

Me too. My teacher just reads off the PowerPoint

[@katieblake]

I took a gap year this year because of online school. I hated school last spring. Covid took away everything good about it. Everyone has a different path! 💗🙂

[@sophiauseda6812]

I just dropped my classes and wow I can't agree more. I had so much anxiety just thinking I was going to school without really wanting to. I do it to please my mom. I had that feeling as well and just knowing that I am wasting my time and money made me more anxious and have a bad feeling.

[@theafterglow_]

I felt the same way when I dropped out of collegue, I had zero motivation coming to class, I spent all the time forcing myself to enjoy and love what I was doing but it just wasn't for me. It's a hard decision to make but it feels like a relief. I'm glad you feel better now.

[@emmahumphries8070]

In life especially after the past year, we have all learnt you have to do everything and anything to make you happy. No matter what it is college, work, home life, interests. If it doesn't make you happy you have the choice to get rid of it. A detox. You have to do what makes you happy. What makes you feel safe. Your mental health, your happiness, is yours own it embrace it. Be you and never stop. You have the power

[@catelizabeth]

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU for making a decision that is right for you!! I went through this exact same thing a few years ago when I was 21ish...I'm 26 now, and still don't regret it. I have so many credits and could easily finish a degree in a year, but I left school. The weight off your shoulders is huge, and I noticed my quality of life improved SO MUCH by leaving. Good luck with everything you pursue with your newfound freedom!

[@lauke.inthemoment]

Reese, you seem so sure and at peace with your decision. You also seem so much happier in your latest videos. Can't wait to see what's next for you. 💛

[@sanneottenhof2675]

I love this because I am also struggling with college a lot. I think it's very inspiring that you choose to do something that makes you happy. You don't have to explain anything. This is your life and your choices are no one's business. Also, "the only point in life is to be happy" is an amazing thing to realize, so true.

[@MarxZalez]

I'm 27, I struggled so much in college since I was 18 on and off. I just need 3 semesters left. But with where the world is going right now, I am also not excited, motivated, or even seeing results. Might go back and finish later on in life but learning online for something I'm not excited about to possibly ending up in a miserable job is just not working out right now.

[@gcar25]

this is something that has been weighing heavily on my mind as of recently. college hasn't been the easiest or best experience of my life. i've suffered and gone through a lot of things that i'm still on the journey to unpacking, accepting, and healing from. zoom university has made college even more difficult than before and it's only shown me how much i dislike school and how much it truly affects my well-being. thank you for making this video. i swear every time i'm going through something, you tend to always have a video that relates to that something in some way. this was so helpful for me. best of luck and wishes for you :')) can't wait to watch and see where life takes you.

[@basicallyreese]

thank you :'-))

[@emmasteele2760]

this is so inspiring reese thank you. i’m currently a sophomore in college studying marketing and digital media and i COMPLETELY understand what you mean in regards to feeling like the classes your taking are acting like “filler”. i wish i had as much self disciple and confidence as you do to make such a bold decision. i’m so excited to see how your journey continues and for you to move out this year and start the next chapter of your life!!!

[@basicallyreese]

thank you!

[@svetasunshinee]

I think it's also super important to acknowledge the privilege of being able to drop out/taking gap years in the first place. A lot of people find themselves not having this choice (for financial or personal reasons) and even if it's amazing for you, let's not pretend it's possible for everyone. (also, the idea of going to college and studying something that makes you happy is wild to me, I had zero choices in what to study (immigrant parents) and wow, it must be incredible). :') I wish everyone struggling in school/uni at the moment a lot of strength, we can do it!

[@kellyj817]

What are your parents having you study? I agree with you and as someone who grew up with little money, studying something fun was never something I could consider.

[@eliane5820]

I was thinking the same thing. It’s a privilege to drop out of college to work for yourself rather than getting a “real” job. Not everyone has a home to come back to and a safety net that supports them until they have figured out what to do or how to do it.

[@yeneismail3820]

Omggg yesssss thank you for saying this!!!!

[@mya4385]

Agree I had a rough last quarter/semester dealing with being back home, unstable technology, and my mental health took a strong decline as well as my grades. I wanted to take a gap year but my scholarships require me to be in school now till next year so I wouldn’t be able to use that money any other time nor do I have any extra money of my own to pay for school.

[@basicallyreese]

believe me, I totally recognize the privilege of it all - going to college in the first place and then leaving. which is why it also unsettled me staying because I felt like I was paying all this money for something I wasn't even enjoying (for context, I pay my own tuition and will have loans to pay). But just because I have the choice, doesn't mean I don't value it. Or because I'm not in school, doesn't mean I'm not working hard and growing my skills/knowledge. Just because I'm not going the traditional path, doesn't mean it isn't worth it!

[@alexisl9681]

Good for you girl. So happy you're doing whats best for YOU. College is not for everyone. It took my 5 years of changing majors to finish my undergrad and I promise myself everyday that our future generations have the realization that a degree doesn't define you

[@samaa6289]

im proud of u it’s ur decision and i’ll support u no matter what. so proud of u always

[@grassifuentes]

My God, why do I feel SO related to your point? I’ve literally been feeling like that, waking up everyday wanting to do something, create and be happy and college just putting that fire out and feeling like “ugh”. I’m so ready to dropout as well but I have the fear of not being successful and happy with yourself without a college degree or later finding out that it’s late.

[@basicallyreese]

success is how YOU define it. there are thousands of people out there without college degrees who are happy and “successful”. i know that i feel happiest when i’m learning and growing on my own time, and college wasn’t serving that. however, that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t serve others - some people love and learn a lot from college! it’s all about YOUR personal journey :-)

[@tessatubbies12]

currently sobbing in my bed at college wishing i could go home. i’m going home tomorrow for a few days and i think i’ll talk to my parents about it. the hardest part is leaving my roommates with having to find a new roommate ugh

[@fionabutler3022]

good for you. it’s honorable that you were able to connect your mind with your gut/heart to realize why you were feeling off and even better that you went and did something about it!! congratulations.

[@itstimeyall]

happy to seeing more people doing what they want to do with their life, and prioritizing an overall healthy wellbeing, spreading love to all!!

[@chrysoula5226]

watching this with a full smile on my face and excitement for the content coming

[@amycizmic6238]

i'm contemplating dropping out of high school as a year 10 student and i've been so unsure about it but i realised i need a break and this gave me confidence :) thankyou for being so real with everything, i've only discovered your channel recently but you're such an amazing person and i'm so glad i found ur channel !! i hope you're doing alright !

[@sweetestdream27]

I really wish I could drop out of college, but my dad has paid for it (outside of scholarships) & I’d feel so guilty wasting his money. While college is mentally & emotionally draining me, I’m going to push through to make him (and my other family members) proud of me. I’m also very close to the end & should be graduating this December. I’m thinking of this as temporary suffering until I get my degree & then doing whatever makes me happy after 😅 I’m happy that you’re in a position where you can make this decision for yourself & be at peace with it. 🥺💚 And also, I hate that in high school they make you feel as if college was the only option after graduating. There are so many other routes, trades and ventures that are options and can make for a “successful” life. College isn’t for everybody. If I had known then what I knew now, I’m 95% sure I would’ve never went the traditional college route.

[@aurora-cc6hk]

have u graduated? if you did or if you didn’t i’m still proud of you

[@Nehway]

This is the same problem I have, too. I would’ve dropped out a while ago had it been me paying tuition and not my parents.

[@hannahp1155]

I love this video and I love that you decided to leave because it wasn’t helping you. I completely understand how you said you’re a good student but school literally rips the life and happiness out of you.

[@fionalillyy]

I LOVE how chill you are about this. congrats!!!! :)

[@evelinpantoja1662]

since you started your daily vlogs again here (I've been following you since you were like a freshman in college) there was a shift. you were more confident and overall even though it was the same ish kind of content, it was completely different - in a good way. seeing you establish your roots as a person through these vlogs, and you can tell that you were just doing better as a person and seeing you be more confident in that ☺️ so I applaud you, for making this decision because it felt right to you. f*ck what anyone says, if being this happy and good vibes Reese means eliminating the toxic out (lol literally) then hell yeah I cheer you on! 🤩 I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see how this unfolds for you ☺️

[@basicallyreese]

thank you so much!

[@RiannaTalento]

Reese I’ve been watching you since 2014, and I’m so proud of you for putting your happiness first! I totally feel you on this situation. I graduated high school last spring as an honors graduate, and I would be in my freshman year of college right now. But instead, I’m dancing full time, and I’m training and working towards getting hired as a professional ballet dancer. My parents were definitely not fully on board at first, but they realized that this was what was truly going to make me happy. My mindset is that college will always be there, but my ability to be able to dance won’t always be. I am truly grateful that I even have the privilege of doing this, and I’m glad you put this video out there to help normalize that college isn’t for everyone. I can’t wait to see what you do next!! 🥰

[@basicallyreese]

so proud of you!!

[@tabathameneses]

Girl so happy for you!! I dropped out of college sophomore year and did a online degree course and it was just straight to the point! Everyone’s path is different! You look like your glowing and happy and stress free!! 💜

[@skatergurl508]

what online degree course did you do?

[@abcd-fy1di]

I dropped out after my 2nd year. Went about to work full time and enrolled back in again. Now in my last year...online school is hard...but i keep pushing myself since the semester is literally going to be over soon. Having mental meltdown every now and then.

[@aurora-cc6hk]

you did it :)

[@loudelsalat]

Oh Reese, after every single video of yours I catch myself wishing to meet you and just have a chilled coffee together. I love listening to you, it almost feels like listening to a friend! And I'm so happy you do what’s best for you. You go!! Xx

[@EveFaison]

I’m currently going through this. I tried to like college and I’m in finals week and had a moment to realize I dread. I tried convincing myself I love it but I don’t. I just looked up videos of others who are going through this and I’m glad I’m watching your video. I feel validated and I’m excited for another chapter in my life. I had another year but I realized I prefer art and other things than dealing with another year of suffering.

[@bestbetdan]

What’s going to be your plan when you leave?

[@breeleicester6161]

I'm totally one of those people who's thinking "you only had one year left why didn't you finish?", but I'm also 100% the person to encourage you to cut out the things that are making you unhappy. You know yourself best and it sounds like you made the right decision for yourself. Down the road you could also just take like 2 classes at a time because then you'd have plenty of time to do the things you want to while chipping away at the last few classes. There are so many ways to go about it if you decide to finish your degree. I'm graduating after this semester and I CANNOT wait to be done!

[@jaquelineandreaa]

As someone who’s been watching you’re content since I was in 7th grade and now being a sophomore in college, I’ve always looked up to you for being so real. This is the reassurance I needed because I’m currently struggling with the same thing where I don’t even know why I go to college if I’m constantly dreading it. So thank you for sharing this with us because this is something I can relate to.

[@basicallyreese]

thank you for sticking by :-) i'm glad I can be an inspiration

[@mabelho3269]

YOU DO YOU!!! So proud of you!

[@eatyourhoneyy]

can’t wait to see where this next chapter brings u💕

[@arjbarcelona]

I also stopped going to college this year, it was my choice because of the situation. but I had to think about it a lot before deciding whether I will be stopping or not. so I do really relate with you

[@flogaribaldi9895]

so like i dropped out of like two degrees (im not from the us so like it’s different here, im not sure how to explain it), the first time it was so hard bc i liked the classes and learning but i did not like the field (it was in the medical area) but i decided to leave it, then i went to the second one and i was just a semester there and i dropped out and it was so chill and liberating... so like i feel. it’s nice seeing this on the internet and seeing someone do the same, kinda, like i did. thank you reese

[@skylarthompson8062]

I’ve been a subscriber for years, I have seen you slowly slip out of enjoying school and I feel the same way. College will always be there. It’s not going anywhere, if you want to go back it will be there. You have to do what is going to be rewarding for you and I am proud of you for making the decisions you have made. Keep your head up girl you are doing great things for you. ❤️

[@gymingwithmahi]

Life is easier than we think, just do what makes you happy...... So proud of you Reese ❤

[@GittaSprouse1]

I'm honestly so proud of you for being honest to yourself (and the internet which is completely your call to make but still). I'm in Nursing school and for Idk how many times have thought about 'dropping out' but then I think of all the positivities it brings to be a nurse and in Europe, we pay like 1200$ for 2 semesters. But I completely get why you've made the discission you made because if you wanna make your own company you don't need a degree for it.

[@basicallyreese]

thank you!! and see, nursing is something that you do need schooling for and I totally agree it to be necessary to get to your goal, despite it being hard in the process. everyone's path is different!

[@kareena8533]

We will always support you Reese ❤️

[@rogercarrico4975]

My wife at her job. Couldn't go higher on the pay scale because she didn't have a degree. She had to watch as other people. Worked LESS and got paided MORE!!! That was brutal!!! She was able to eventually change companies. Where her years of experience counted as her degree. Wasn't easy!!! So beware!!! The corporate world doesn't pay much at all. Unless you have a degree. That includes all kinds of benefits. Matching 401K plans. Retirement plans etc. I could not go to college myself. It would have been impossible for me to make passing grades. What I did instead. I lived at home. For several years. SAVED 80% or more of my money I made from working 2 jobs. That enabled me, after years of very hard work. To purchase farm land and equipment. To get started farming. I was able to realize my dream of farming. If you can't do college. For whatever reason. You BETTER have a damn good plan! My 2 cents.

[@claudiag9856]

EXACTLY!! Very well said.

[@peppermintdior]

Well said 👍🏻👍🏻

[@basicallyreese]

i totally agree and understand the value of a degree - it is undeniable that it will get you further and make you more money. however, the field I am going into isn't dependent on a degree, rather experience - and I plan on learning as much as I can on my own terms. it's not traditional, but I will still be learning and growing!

[@shray542]

@@basicallyreese what is your field?

[@kellyj817]

Congratulations to you for having the ambition to create a successful life for yourself! Not everyone wants to go that route because it's not easy. I agree with everything you said.

[@YukiKunikida]

Full bangs would suit you so much!! Do whatever makes you feel good with yourself Reese :)

[@chloemadisongrubb7701]

i dropped out two years ago and it was the best thing ive ever done, but every now and then i think i made the wrong decision, then again i think about the classes and examsna dn how much i hated it all, and realise maybe i didn't make the worst decision

[@mounafaci4351]

Yo I applaud the courage dude. Good for you tbh we're all proud of you

[@sofiarose2809]

*so happy for you* 💖 i feel like this is smart for your path right now and i’m so excited to see what the next chapter holds for you! also i love what you said how 2020 taught us that it’s important to do what makes you happy bc i totally agree:) ps- i’m a small youtuber

[@kellyj817]

Finishing school was the most soul-sucking experience I've ever had so I understand. Just curious what your career plans are now? Are you trying to do freelance advertising? Good luck xx

[@energyzer_bunny1913]

Online school was absolutely abysmal once I got to the university. I've been doing all online classes for almost 2 years and I can't take it anymore! I was able to get away with it at community college, but once I got around to taking the more complex university classes, it just wasn't cutting it anymore. I had a horrible 1st semester at the university as I failed some classes. I got one more semester to turn things around. The good news is that classes are going back to in-person this spring!

[@aniciarenghini8688]

girl, i’ve been watching you since you were a senior in high school and you have grown SO much. while your school vids motivated me to be as organized as i am now, and they will for sure be missed, school isn’t for everybody, and i’m glad you’re now living for yourself and not others. IM SO PROUD OF YOU!! go get it girlie💕💕

[@basicallyreese]

thank you!!

[@avocado5605]

Go you Reese...big things will happen...am with you on it...we r on the same page..All the frikin best:)

[@Omar-tz6sl]

I love learning, I hate school

[@CloroxWipes]

I hate college too it’s to much stress and anxiety

[@Tbeckchemist]

So happy for you !! Being your most authentic self, you will thrive. Im getting my biology degree this year & ive always loved learning but hope my degree actually benefits me career wise :)

[@basicallyreese]

love that for you! glad you can study something you like and you will definitely find a career with a science degree :-)

[@Tbeckchemist]

@@basicallyreese thank you

[@majoromrass26]

Thank you for talking about this! I just dropped out of college myself for really similar reasons. I was studying communication and didn’t really question it at all since I was always told college was the next step and that it was a "safe" degree choice. However, I soon realized it wasn’t the right path for me. I want to be a filmmaker which doesn’t really require a degree, and was spending so much money for something that wasn’t gonna help me get where I wanted, especially since I wasn’t even studying filmmaking. I am really happy I dropped out and know it is the right choice for me. Thank you for sharing!

[@J_larry]

I’m here after dropping out. Planning on working immediately, saving up money, and letting my mind refresh before I go back in the future.

[@jc4480]

Totally agree with you! That’s how I felt last year... so I dropped out Going to college was killing me :D

[@kmac23]

this video resonated with me so much.. i’ve been contemplating on dropping out because the past two semesters have been online and i’ve learned NOTHING. i’ve literally learned nothing about my major or learned any skills within my major.. and the fact that i’m two years behind in my major meaning more money which i don’t know if i can afford. I’m a senior in college, i’m behind in my major. I’ve learned nothing during these online semesters only making it more difficult for me to succeed in my current classes. i’m still unsure whether or not i will drop out of college or just take a gap year

[@alleemazoway963]

I just went through the same exact thing. Got to my last year of college for elementary education and it totally was not for me. Then realizing how much school was not my thing was so freeing. I am now currently managing a coffee shop at the age of 22. I love that you put this out there and normalizing this. ❤️

[@CVKing-ud8ml]

Thank you for this. I'm also 21 and I just dropped out recently; I've been binge watching videos on KZbin of people who dropped out, but most of them were from years ago when the shitshow that was 2020 wasn't even a thing. I truly related to every point you made and I'm so happy for you. I hope you're feeling much happier today 😊

[@reaperbunz]

AYE WELCOME TO THE CLUB💖💖💖 we accept you for what it is ✌🏻 college is not for everyone and college (non doctoral, medical, or professional) doesn’t guarantee a career or success

[@noazange8696]

This was such a great video to watch for me. I have always had a love/hate relationship with the education system in the Netherlands (where I live), I remember saying in sixth grade: "I wish I could go to university right now because I know I would have so much more freedom." My classmates weren't very friendly (kinda got bullied) and I always felt like I learned things in a different way than they were taught. But then I actually went to university, and I very much disliked it. I chose a university that was relatively strict, but I only found out after I went. So now, two years later (with the first three months being in-person and the rest online), I finally got the chance to switch universities. I'm so relieved because it allowed me to create a personalized schedule, which actually gives me more freedom to decide what I want. And gladly I'm also moving out, so I got that going for me 😊 Anyways, thank you for making this video. I thought I was so weird in me disliking school so much, but now I know I'm not alone. (and btw I have been binging your channel for two days now and I'm loving it, I promise I'm still productive and intentional 🤓 I play you in the background hahah. love your content ✨)

[@amortencje]

I remember watching your videos when you were sophomore and they motivated me SOOOO much to do well in school and just in general. I want to thank you for that time and school videos because they had a huge impact on me. This is pretty random but anyway I wish you absolutely the best🥺✨

[@clarizadiaz938]

I went back to see some of your old school videos to get some motivation to finish all my school work, and I couldn’t help but notice that now, you are so much happier and just like yourself! No have gotten healthy, you do your makeup almost every single day, you look forward to waking up every morning and you do many activities that are not school related. I must say you are the most beautiful person I have ever seen and I hope to be like you in my near future! Please know you are an inspiration to others and you are so worth a place on this earth. I hope one day I will get the chance to meet you in person! Stay safe and travel the world like you’ve always dreamed about!

[@basicallyreese]

thank you so much for this kind comment, means the world to me

[@christa9735]

Definitely taking a break for a year or so after this semester because the first few weeks of school I was excited for a new change but I always knew I needed a break from college after graduating high school and now I’ve been so anxious and tired of school! I’m excited to do my own thing

[@bestbetdan]

How do you plan on spending your break from school?

[@neurodivergentdawn]

I am so surprised but proud of you for realising it wasn't for you. Love you always

[@prischill7121]

Love that u live in the moment and don't want to waste anymore time to suffer! Life is here and now. There is always the possibility to finish it later if u really feel like it :) But I appreciate this decision!

[@Maylis98]

What are your plans for the future ? Do you think you will be moving out earlier thanks to that ? How do you plan to find clients and projects to work on ? All from a curiosity stand point ^^

[@anjjyadav4801]

i wish you the very best for this new chapter 🧡.

[@sightingsara]

I don't have the option to do it cause I'm currently an international student and the second I decide to stop school I have to leave and go back home. I'm glad you decided to take action on that unsettling feeling because that's exactly how I feel. You're amazing and your channel still encourages me to do better-- whether you're in school or not. Much love and support from here ❤

[@rumii2631]

Hope you're in a better state rn

[@barbarar.ortizmartinez849]

keep doing what makes you happy!

[@milenia__s]

glad you could make this decision and that you feeel better now... happy for you!

[@raspberryv0dk469]

me: *taking a bite of my avo toast waiting for my first class* Reese: "I dropped out of college" me: *cokes* Yes Reese, success is realtive. Take the time you need and remember everyone has a different purpose in life! Wish you the best!!!!

[@maryarteaga_]

honestly do what makes you happy love I’m still rooting for you! 🥳🥰💛💛

[@wendylorenzo5030]

Ugh I understand how you feel. This whole online school makes me wanna just drop out. I feel like I’m not even learning anything. I’m so unmotivated to do hw or even my readings. I the only thing that makes me feel guilty if I drop out is the 10 grand my dad has put for my education this year 😭😭. I’m glad you’re able to do what’s best for you and what makes you happy and I can’t wait to see what life has stored for you 🥰

[@katkitkat18]

I’m soo happy for you! you’re looking so much more at peace, sending you lots of love ☽

[@helenemassart8765]

You remind me so much about some of my former high achieving students! You do you Reese! You will be fine. I wish you all the best!

[@basicallyreese]

Thank you so much!

[@janelledeshield]

I have only 4 more classes left for my degree and I feel the same way. I don’t even know I wanna work in the field anymore. I want to work for myself. I’m gonna finish but I definitely thought about stopping recently. I definitely get how you feel and I think it’s amazing you took the step and did what’s best for you!

[@andremiguel8985]

I am only 1 week in and I already hate it. I suffer from panic disorder and in high school I coped with it but now I can't. I don't know anyone plus all my class is just girls except me. I just wanna drop out but I also don't want to disappoint my family.

[@daniagill270]

i'm so happy you're happy 💕

[@randiandrews5413]

Congrats Reese! This is an amazing step you're taking and I wish all the good things and high vibes to come your way!

[@hannahmonaghan178]

Personally I think your crazy to drop out so close to the end. I felt the exact same as you in my senior year (during covid) but I pushed through and I am SO grateful that I graduated. But whatever makes you happy! X

[@basicallyreese]

i'm glad and proud that you could finish!! yeah it's a little crazy from a traditional perspective, but it felt crazier to me staying when I knew how unhappy I was

[@mystory3998]

@@basicallyreese you can go back and finish the classes yk

[@PatriciaPayumo06]

Good for u

[@pladimir_vutin]

i mean to which end? to become a corporate worker? a full-time yes-man ? yes, I'd rather be homeless and answer to nobody than otherwise having to work my ass just to see I'm not even able to enjoy the bs life I have made for myself I do blame my idiot parents, who despite of becoming nothing in their own lives, always encouraged me to go to college

[@antidelusionalpeeps]

I feel the same as you. I'm currently studying for a degree that I don't plan on using in the future, so it's really holding me back from growing as a person. There are so many things I want to do but I either feel extremely guilty because I should be studying instead or just being in school prevents me from doing these things altogether. All the essays, the deadlines, the exams, the mandatory attendance for certain classes feel like a prison and are stealing my freedom. I've had huge procrastination problems these past 2 years and now I'm realising it's because of that. It's really overwhelming because I never imagined I'd ever think about dropping out of college but I know this path is wrong for me, now I just have to mutter the courage to actually do it.

[@margarettebartolome8604]

i wish can drop out of college that freely. bc if i talk to my mom abt this, she wouldn't let me. i wish i can talk to her and win this. bc I'm so drained, i think college is not literary for me. :(

[@briarivello955]

No worries. There are many different paths to success. Find what works for you😀👍🏻

[@samantha7576]

Thank you for normalizing this, I am every once in a while having the exact same thoughts. I thought I would LOVE what I was going for. I’m going to be a veterinary technician, and it just seems like most of the knowledge is going in and out my ears. I love love animals, but despite finally being in my core classes and getting to be in person much more than last semester, I’m just not loving it. And it’s weird because I am generally a good student and used to love love school

[@ChicSabrina]

I graduated from undergrad in May 2020 and didn't go back to grad school immediately because I don't know exactly what I want my masters in (though for the fields I'm interested in, you basically need a masters just to get started). I financially couldn't afford it, and not being certain on a program felt like I should wait and get working experience before deciding. I've been applying to jobs since March and haven't been able to find anything, which basically wasted my entire year of hoping to get experience before deciding what program to pursue. Most of the masters programs I was looking at were only 2 years and it makes me so mad knowing that I could have been nearly halfway done by now if I weren't so indecisive. That was basically me just venting lol. I'm glad you're happy now and hope that everything continues to work out for you!

[@basicallyreese]

it's been a tough time for everyone, and no time is wasted if you're trying to figure out what to do. you'll get to where you need to be eventually, i believe in you

[@SofiaNordaune]

i’m so excited to see what you do now! very proud of you❤️

[@abigailnadaner4288]

As my mom says “the credits are always there”

[@basicallyreese]

yup, can always pick right back up where I left off

[@princessparisss]

I'm so nervous because I really don't want to finish school. I'm 21 and have 85% of my degree completed but after I'm done, I really don't plan on going into the field that my degree is in. I don't know what to do I'm just scared and insecure of what everyone else will think if I drop out

[@xrennv]

at some point you’ll realize what they think doesn’t even matter. it’s hard to do what’s best for you when everyone else is telling you the opposite, but remember it’s your happiness you’re risking. please yourself, not others. i hope you do what you feel is best:)

[@oktobersonne]

I feel this on so many levels!! I was working towards this translator degree for so many years, finished translation + interpreting school which I needed to do first and now only would have one year of university left. But Covid made me realize what I actually wanna do and that I just can't spend my days sitting at a computer sooo I decided to drop out and pursue a career in food retail trade where I've been working for four years now. I also felt so calm and like it was just the right thing to do and now I'm so happy and excited for vocational training to start later this year! I'm so excited for what you're going to do and wish you all the best x

[@basicallyreese]

so proud of you!!

[@oktobersonne]

@@basicallyreese thank youuu :)

[@CH-fo4fj]

Honestly, dropping out of college was one of the best things I did, it was making me so miserable and finally leaving it and getting a job made me so much happier, and now, five years later I’m going back and am feeling so much more chill about it!

[@goodperson7740]

What jobs can you get without a college degree?

[@bogiewogie2299]

I wish high school students were more educated in things like student loan debt, causes of college burnout, and careers that don’t require degrees. most schools hype up college so much, and it leaves way too many kids drowning in debt or wasting time/money on a useless degree when they could be out there building their careers.

[@anjananagesh]

I'm proud of you Reese. I'll always support you. and also please make a tutorial on your eye makeup.

[@Worldofunfortunateblitz]

I'm in college, trying to complete my major in biology. I've noticed that throughout the amount of time that I have been here, the grind to my major feels more like a punishment than anything else and I keep telling myself that I am here because I have to be, not because I want to be. I really don't want to be in college. I've told my mom about my not so great relationship with college and about how I don't want to be here. She tells me that it's worth it but I always beg to differ with that. It does not feel worth it to be here but I'm always so concerned that I will let her down if I drop out after all the time and effort she has put in to help me. This just gives me that feeling of obligation to stay here until I finish my major which I really hate (once loved). I want to make my parents proud but I'm confident that college isn't going to do it... how do you form a plan after you drop out? There are so many things I want to do that require rigorous paths that I don't wish to take for the sake of my sanity...

[@jmuniz985]

I dropped my classes for this semester because something happened with my financial aid and that made me realize that I did not want to spend money in it because it feels like waste of time. My idea of college changed during the pandemic(quarantine). I didn't even feel like dealing with emailing financial aid. its like 3 semesters left but I wanted to rush things which I guess makes me feel anxious. I dont think I really want to work as a lab person my whole life. I felt like If i did go into that career I will regret it and be stuck with it just because it pays. I told my parents about it and I felt upset because well we as a society put alot of value on a degree. My mom was kind of disappointed at first but then she said its okay cuz you can still be successful. I dont really have a plan for the future but im wanting to explore my creative side and develop those skills. I think soon I will know what I want. Some people they can deal with these things of school but some cant and I think we should not have school be the ultimate path and we shouldn't also just go to please others. Its best to reflect on it. Maybe you can take a break and discover what you want too.

[@izabellalindberg8007]

you're so inspiring!