Thinking of Leaving
Many people at some stage of their university life feel that they can´t cope and think about leaving. It´s important to really think about why it is you want to leave:
Feeling homesick? Finding it difficult to make friends?
There are some useful suggestions on the following web pages:
Are there medical concerns that are making you think about leaving?
- Speak to your own doctor or the University Health Service. Even if it’s difficult you need to inform your department of your health concerns. A leave of absence may be suggested so that you can return to your studies at a later date.
Exams are making you stressed and worried.
Try looking at the counselling web pages for ways to deal with exam stress. Also talk to your personal tutor for ways that your department may help people who feel nervous about exams (e.g. extra revision sessions). You could talk to someone in the Student Advice Centre or Student Support and Guidance.
You think you may have chosen the wrong degree.
Talk to your course tutor they may be able to offer advice about how the course will progress or which modules you may be able to change. Talk to someone in the careers service about what jobs you can get from your course.
Are money worries making you think about leaving?
The University offers support for students who are in financial difficulties. Look at the "Make Your Money Matter" pages on the University website to see what support is available to you.
Still thinking of leaving?
All these things as well as others can make you feel like leaving. Sometimes these feelings may pass and sometimes they won´t. It´s important that you make an informed decision so that you don´t regret the path you take at a later stage
Contacts: Thinking of leaving
| Careers Service | 0114 2220900 | careers@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Student Advice Centre | 0114 222 8660 | advice@sheffield.ac.uk |
| Student Services Information Desk | 0114 2221299 | support@sheffield.ac.uk |
If your particular problem or solution is not included in our web pages, or if you would like to speak to someone in person but aren't sure who to approach, please come to SSiD. We will try to help you or at least point you in the right direction.