yeah... So im thinkin' of dropping out of college. advice???

 
If you drop out of college,you will not become successful.

Don't drop out, if you do chances are you will not bother going back. 
 
There are academic advisors who are on campus to assist you in any way.  Talk to one of them about your problems and I'm sure they can help in some way.

" If you drop out of college,you will not become successful. "

You could find a counselor at the college, right?

" im not naysaying taking drugs if necessary, i just like to be really precaucious about these things, especially considering how these drugs might effect other disorders or might bring out something that was dormant. I have many friends with ADHD I have friends who do and friends who dont take medication. I just like to be precauscious about prescription drugs. "

This always confuses me, is college basically uni in america? Or is it like BTECs and stuff in the UK

"so im in my first semester of college(seattle university) and its kicking my ass royally. I came to try computer sciences, but I found quickly that's not what I want to do, not im not sure on anything. I know college is supposed to be hard and I knew there were gonna be alot of papers and blah blah blah, but with my ADHD and learning disabilities its really taken an extra toll on me.  
            
          If you think school is tough try having a particularly bad short term memory, the hand writing of a 4th grader (the notes on my pshyc. test for learning disabilities), a processing disorder (takes me longer to do assignments), and depression to boot... Its not like im dumb or anything I have an IQ of 130.
 
        My depression has really kicked in too, im living in Seattle far away from any family or friends, Im finding it really hard to make friends, and im failing my classes now, even though ive dedicated mass amounts of time to work with no social life. Im not sure what the hell to do.  

    
         Im thinking of leaving and just getting an A+ cert. and take a single class here or there on my own time. Maybe some graphic design or web design classes (im fairly proficient in the adobe suite)
 
Is there any advice or guidance anyone can give me? Can anyone help my situation out here? 

This might not be the best place to go for womthing like this, but it never hurts to try. "

The best advice I can give you is don't drop out. It will come back to haunt you.

Go to a college close to home. It's pretty good.  
 
@CitizenKane said:

" Don't drop out.  That's my advice for you. "

Do a trade. I had the same problem, learning disablilities and couldnt write a paper for my life. Intelligence will take you far in any trade, as long as you dont hae a problem developing practical abilities.

I can tell you this honestly, because I dropped out of two universities. When people tell you not to drop out, whatever you do, don't listen to them because even if you DO drop out, you can continue your studies later on when you find out what it is you want to do. Trust me, I should know. It's not like all those courses you took will just be thrown away. You can go back as a second year after you get those courses transferred.
 
If it's not what you want to do, and you need time to decide, it's better to do what you think is best (whether that is drop out or not) and figure out what it IS you want to do, rather than jump into something else you think you might like. What if you end up taking something else and realize that you don't like that, either?   
 
It's not like you're partaking in a race, and you need to finish it as fast as possible at the cost of your happiness and money. This is a big decision so you need to take your time. Dropping out is not what it is taken to be - that dropouts are "failures", etc. Many kids drop out of school these days because they don't know what they want. There are so many choices now that it is hard. 
 
I know people in this thread are telling you to not drop out, but don't throw the option away like they're suggesting. Think things through and if you are sure you just want to decide what you want, then so be it.

" @OutOfBounds9000 said:

" If you drop out of college,you will not become successful. "

You're fucking delusional if you think this. As my grandpa once said before he died: "some millionares can't even find their own trousers" - simply put, you don't even need to have a clue to be successful in life. I known people who have dropped out of high school education, yet they are making 6G a month while the college graduates struggle through life. College is not some easy ticket to a good life like some of you seem to think. Some people are complete idiots but are more successful in life than a lot of the college circle jerk squad. They might not even earn half of what the college graduate posterboys earn, but they have a nice wife, some good kids, a decent car, a functional house and are the happiest people in the world - much happier than the so called 'successful' people. Education is only necessary if you want it to be.     "

is it possible for you to change majors?

As someone who has those very disorders you describe and about to get a degree in the area you describe (computer science), you're making excuses.  The class difficulty you are at now is nothing compared to  what it will be so if you're having this much trouble with that level of difficulty and actually think you can get anywhere without a college degree...then go for it I guess?  Otherwise, man up and actually do the work.

The sciences suck. Get on ritalin, make friends, and major in philosophy. You won't be much better off than you'd be dropping out, but at least you can live on a school campus and not in your mom's basement.

Sorry, I haven't read everything, but has anyone suggested that you take a semester or a year off?  I'm fairly certain many schools allow for that and will take you back once that period of time is over.  
 
I'm not a medical doctor or a psychiatrist, but I'll give the best advice that I can:
 
First of all, I'd say that whatever you do, make a concrete plan.  If you do decide to drop out of college, I would say that it would be a good idea to think of it as a temporary move to clear your head and maybe grow a little as a person.  Of course it is true that many people do not go to college and can be monetarily successful and/or have a fulfilling life, but I personally feel that going to college maximizes your chances at least for monetary success.  It's no guarantee, but an education is the closest thing to improving your chances.  
 
At any rate, if you do drop out, I'd say make a coherent plan first.  It'll help you become more comfortable with the decision knowing you'll still have direction, and it will likewise prevent you from losing focus in terms of finding a career that you can be passionate about.  I'd think about the areas that I am interested in and start doing research into how probable it is to get an entry level job in that area of study.  Once you have a general goal down, try and think about segmenting the next year into general plans or goals.  Perhaps you will want to just relax for a bit and kick your depression, or maybe you really need time off with family or friends, etc.  It's of course hard to say not knowing you personally, and depression in college is not an uncommon thing.  In your case, it seems like many of the stresses of college have been magnified due to your own personal situation, but I don't think they're insurmountable or would seriously prevent you from succeeding in college. And, of course, if your ADHD and/or depression is preventing you from thinking this fully through, I'd find a trusted friend or family member or counselor to help you keep your thoughts straight.  But one thing, I think what you want to do is to be sure that going home isn't just going to be temporary relief from your current troubles, but rather a rational decision in order to better help you improve yourself for the future.
 
One thing taking a break might help with is getting you to think a bit more objectively about what college means to you and why you want to go there.  It's really hard to truly understand what's best for you sometimes when you're in the middle of the crisis itself, and maybe you need some distance from your day to day problems in order to decide on the larger issues.  Life after highschool can be a depressing and/or scary time just because it is perhaps one of the first times your life really changes so rapidly in so many ways.  It certainly was overwhelming for me on some levels.  Sometimes it's just part of the process of growing up, but other times it is a fundamental problem with where you are in life or maybe there are too many problems to coherently face.  I think it's perhaps something only you can say for certain, but I would say going to counselors certainly helps, and of course confiding in close friends certainly helps as well.
 
Lastly, as for the medication issue, I would say that if you are diagnosed with ADHD by an accredited Psychologist/Psychiatrist, I would definitely consider taking medication.  My psych professors were of the opinion that drugs like Ritalin were perhaps over-prescribed, but they certainly were not advocates of not prescribing any drugs when qualified Psychiatrists suggest them.  If your ADHD is as severe as you describe it, I think it's pretty clear that taking drugs like Ritalin would probably benefit you a great deal.
 
Anyway whatever happens, I can only wish you the best in your choices and offer you the reminder that there are very few choices in our lives that are set in stone.  Sometimes we get the impression that people's lives can only go a certain way or else they won't be happy, but of course really I think people don't always live such a straight path through life.

When the time comes to make a possibly life changing decision, where do you go?
 
TO THE INTERNET!

" As someone who has those very disorders you describe and about to get a degree in the area you describe (computer science), you're making excuses.  The class difficulty you are at now is nothing compared to  what it will be so if you're having this much trouble with that level of difficulty and actually think you can get anywhere without a college degree...then go for it I guess?  Otherwise, man up and actually do the work. "

Sorry, but I am about to be really harsh. You need to suck it up and go to college. Forget about your "illnesses", no one cares. If you use that as an excuse to keep yourself down you will always fail. When you get out into the real world people will expect you to act like a professional. No one is going to accommodate/baby you and think you're worth a damn. Suck it up, be a man.  
 
I don't like working 30+ hours a week while take 16 credit hours (as I am sure many other students do), it sucks and it is difficult to find time for everything. But I do it because it needs to be done and it is my responsibility. I know it will benefit me in the long run. I realize that this is a different type of challenge than having some kind of "disability", but my point is that we all face tough times. We all have to figure out how to suck it up and take care of our responsibilities. It is no one else's responsibility for you to do well, be self reliant. My advice ultimately is that you need to figure out what your major is and go to college.

Okay, I haven't read the majority of this thread. but an - intellectual level education may not be for you. (That's not saying you're thick, I think you're more a creative).
 Try going a year on a lower level course that's more creative based (art, design etc...). That helped me an awful lot, and focused my mind on what I wanted to do. As such, I learned a lot, (okay I failed my AS levels, but got into university), and I love it.
 
However, first and foremost, discuss it with your family, and gauge their reaction, and what they think, they will tell you most straight, if you disagree, go to your grandparents. That's what I did, they ae the most honest people you likely know. Otherwise think what is and what isn't working for you. You will find what suits you best, but do search deeper, most colleges are happy to support your decisions and are willing to change your course to suit you (certainly in the UK the USA might be different), but ask parents, tutors, and heads of year. They're more knowledgable than a gaming forum.
 
Though I wish you the best,
 
EDIT: If you wish to know more, I failed my AS Levels, (Photography (dropped); Design & Technology (Dropped); Art & Design (put on traditional course rather than design); Computing (ill health during test, low score). I went to college ( Not sure of US alternative, between GCSEs and Degree, equivalent to A Level, all help appreciated), and I got much better grade and lecturers  were more helpful to teaching to my style of learning. This is far more important than you may think, and ultimately provides a more persona; level of tuition.

I say wait until at least your sophomore year.  Dropping out during the first semester seems a little premature, considering this is the first time you have ever live away from home.  If you don't get used to it now, what do you expect to do down the road?

Join the military.

Ya comp. Sci is a bitch and Im thinking about going back to networking since its something I like a lot more. A lot of the guys here talking about networking most likely took the CCNA and CCNP certs which you could look into. Its much more hands on working with networking and not straight coding.

I have one word of advice:
Don't.

" ...Forget about your "illnesses"... "disability"...  "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhzh9kt8z7c
 
If you look up F.A.T. city, it gives a fairly good impression of some basic learning disabilities.

But you should really look at the workings of Rick Lavoie
 
Have you ever thought LeetBalla that maybe these "successful" people had a certain level of support, luck, and connections
to be successful, not that just because they worked extra hard they got where they are today. No one succeeds by just putting the nose to the grindstone and working like crazy

Leetballa can say what he wants thats an opinion but statistically those few names he says can just be outliers out of possibly millions that have been diagnosed so they cant really be included in the conversation.

" Sorry, but I am about to be really harsh. You need to suck it up and go to college. Forget about your "illnesses", no one cares. If you use that as an excuse to keep yourself down you will always fail. When you get out into the real world people will expect you to act like a professional. No one is going to accommodate/baby you and think you're worth a damn. Suck it up, be a man.   I don't like working 30+ hours a week while take 16 credit hours (as I am sure many other students do), it sucks and it is difficult to find time for everything. But I do it because it needs to be done and it is my responsibility. I know it will benefit me in the long run. I realize that this is a different type of challenge than having some kind of "disability", but my point is that we all face tough times. We all have to figure out how to suck it up and take care of our responsibilities. It is no one else's responsibility for you to do well, be self reliant. My advice ultimately is that you need to figure out what your major is and go to college. "

See, this is why you don't ask this kind of question on a gaming forum.

Everyone's first semester is rough.  Have some patience before dropping out.

coming from someone who is just about to graduate college (after 7 years, NICE!) it truly is a great test of character.  no one knows what they want to be when they grow up straight out of high school. i've changed my major twice, attended to two different colleges, received a degree in electrical engineering, (!) and still decided that i wanted to do something else. 
 
if you really don't think college is for you then take a year off, get a full time job and work things out. if you don't feel like returning than it is your decision and stick with it.  depression is something that you should talk about with a school councilor and really be honest with.  i went through a horrible breakup last semester and it felt better to talk to someone about it.
 
if you stick with it, know it is a 4+ year commitment that will give you triumphs and pitfalls every step of the way. you'll meet a ton of new people and establish new friendships that will continue for the rest of your life.
 
i still see my high school friends twice a year, once at thanksgiving and once at x-mas.

I feel you dude, im dropping out of college as well cause I realized that its not the right place for me, I just make things too difficult to succeed. its also quite boring and demotivating to take the GE courses that have NOTHING to do with your major(if you have one, which i dont). The classes at my college sucked as well, and i realized that I should be studying video game design or something at a more technology focused college. I decided im gonna take a break for a while, get some gaming time in, work, and figure out what i want to do in life, in the comfort of my home with my family and friends. That may be a good choice for you, stepping back from a situation can give you a good perspective.
Good luck bud
Peace out