Somebody tell me they got through college Please!!! I've been on Concerta for a few years now and its going fine, but I HATE school. Everyone else in my family had graduated from college and my sister is about to start law school. I feel so stupid that I can't even pass philosophy at a junior college. Reading a boring text book is a killer, I'm okay in the lecture as long as we are able to interact. If college were just the lecture, I'd be okay, but my impulsiveness to do other things or my inattentiveness gets the better of me everytime I try to be studious and do my hw. Please someone tell me you got through college!!!

Or just tell me a really fun job that will keep me stimulated instead of college, I know it probably doesn't exist, but if you know of anything, please feel free to share!!!

Thanks, God bless

Hang in there. Nobody can tell you a really fun job that will be good for you!!! Nobody with ADD is the same, it all depends on what YOU are interested in.

So, what are you interested in? What do you like to do for fun? What are things that keep your attention?

Do you have accomodations at school? If not you should get them!

I have a suggestion.
Jewelry & Metal Technician/Goldsmithing/Silversmithing

I am not sure what junior colleges are, in Canada we have Colleges and we have Universities. This is considered a college program of 2 years, with a possible 3rd, and an additional Gemology course of 1 year if desired as well.

So the homework is your jewelry projects. I went to an info night with my son. He too, will be in your shoes soon, and we have been searching for a program that he would be successful at. Minimal book work, something creative, something with decent living. The class sizes are very small, as everyone has their own workstations. A really good environment for him as they would get more one on one, which he demands.

We were able to see a piece of jewelry being made by one of the students, my son thought the blow torch part was extra cool :nono: Anyways, there was a student there who was so thankful that the book work was minimal and was even struggling with the general ed. credits she had to take.

She said they stay right at the college sometimes till 11pm working on their projects...these are their homework assignments! My son loved it.

They also take their work to shows and things and sell them there, so they can even make a bit of money too. We also liked the idea that you have the option of working for yourself at home, or going to work elsewhere upon graduation. And the creative elements, endless possibilities, and extra education availability would keep him from getting bored. Also, not bad money either!

Anyways, there is one suggestion, I am sure there are many different courses/jobs meeting your requirements. If this isnt for you, then perhaps it stimulated another idea in you or someone else.

Take care,
Anna

Thanks for the input. I know I really need to search my heart and discover my passions. I spent a few hours speaking to a teacher today and she made me feel better about it. Traditional schooling isn't the only answer to life. So, I'm going to start searching and trying to discover the desires of my heart. Thank you for responding!