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Is it normal to hate college?

Mostly.Normal for most people

Yes, it’s normal to hate college, or at least parts of it. The workload, pressure, cost, social scene, or feeling like you’re on the wrong path can make the whole experience miserable.

College gets sold as the best years of your life, which is a pretty unfair standard. Lots of people find it stressful, lonely, boring, or simply not a good fit—and you can dislike college without being lazy or ungrateful.

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