Hi @ike
Thank you for sharing! I think it is really admirable that you gave uni a go and have come to the conclusion that it's just not for you. It's scary to stray off of the path that we think we have to take but it sounds like you know what's best for you right now. In Australia we make out that university is everything and equate university = jobs, but that's not necessarily the case. There's so many other pathways out there!
Also remember that just because you are leaving uni now, doesn't mean you won't be able to come back to it in the future or even the far future. There are students who are 40+, even 60+ studying in my classes. They've had a whole career working full-time or raising a family etc. and have only just decided to come back to studying. So even if you're making that committment now, it doesn't have to be forever.
I also can understand your anxiety about what you will do with your life once dropping out. Often, having a fixed schedule given to you by something like a university degree can feel the easiest or most comfortable. However, once the stress of uni has gone, you may find that it will give you the time and space you need to find what you enjoy doing.
Talking to your parents can be tricky, but I think if you explain why uni isn't for you at the moment and what your plans for the future might be, then they may be more understanding. Even if you don't know exactly what you will do, you can tell them how you will go about finding a job and the other thoughts/considerations that you have put into making this decision. How do you picture your parents reacting to the news?
