So I dropped out of college and I’m scared to tell my parents… i dropped out because the work got too hard & boring for me so I didn’t do the work or if I did do it, I would procrastinate. My grades were failing also and didn’t feel like bringing them up.. what do I do? I do have other majors I want to try.
Hi @user6114,
Hi, thanks for sharing about your decision to drop out. How are you feeling about it?
I understand that telling your parents can feel daunting since it was such a major step, but perhaps it might help to let them know you’re also considering other majors, which could reassure them that you’re still thinking about your future and exploring different paths.
Are you also open to share about the majors that you’re interested in, or how you plan to go about informing your parents?
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Dear @user6114
Thank you for sharing what has happened. Understandably dropping out is a really scary unknown place for you to be in, and it also makes sense you’re anxious about your parents’ reaction. Please know dropping out doesn’t make you a failure; it just means what you were doing wasn’t working for you.
May I suggest that before you tell them, write down:
-Why the old major/college setup didn’t work for you
-1 to 3 majors or paths you are interested in
-What your plans are such as reapplying into a new course and major.
It doesn’t have to be perfect but it would be good to have a plan to share, to assure them you are in control of the situation and it is only a temporary setback.
I also recommend you time when best to tell your parents. Pick a calm time and keep it simple and honest. I suggest: “I need to tell you something important. I left college because I was really struggling with the work and I realised that major wasn’t right for me. I know this is disappointing, and I’m not giving up. I’ve been thinking about other majors which I have interest in for my future career.”
This is a difficult conversation so be prepared and calm so that you can choose better responses to your parent’s reaction. Keep looking ahead and chart the path most aligned to your interest and aspirations. 
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Im kind of regretting dropping out only because I’m scared of telling my parents. Im thinking about trying something dealing with tech, dental hygiene, or finance. I honestly don’t think I can inform my parents that I dropped out they would be so disappointed in me. I wasn’t in college long.
Thank you for the advice. Hopefully one day I can tell them I honestly don’t see myself telling them. I would want a family member to tell them.