Hello everyone,
I hope I don’t sound self-centred or pathetic in posting this, but I’m not too sure who else to talk to. At the moment, I feel like a complete failure in life (mainly, I believe, due to university). I graduated high school at 18 (usual age here in Australia), worked during my gap year and started University (History and Professional Writing/Publishing). Owing to being a full-time carer for my grandparents, I had to do my first year part-time which I completed at 21 (with an average of High Distinction). I am now 22 and have to take a Leave of Absence as my father has a rare brain cancer and likely won’t live the year. At this rate, I will be returning to my studies next year and will graduate at 24.
I just feel so old and ashamed to be graduating at that age. In the meantime, I have a part-time job as a medical receptionist and I am doing weekly volunteer work as a curator/archivist in a local museum, as well as being a tutor for disadvantaged children. However, despite this, I can’t help but feeling worthless that I’m graduating so late and feel that I won’t amount to anything.
Any advice will be much appreciated.
