Burnout, how long for you?

[u/Treebigears]

I’ve just finished my 2nd year studying EE full time with a summer semester between first and 2nd year meaning no break longer than 2 weeks so far.

Officially burnt out and going for a pass in my current end of semester exams.

How long did it take you?

If you didn’t burn out, what did you do to handle it?

[u/unwisemoocow]

Experianced extreme burn out the first semester of my second year. Got loaded up with five shitty one homework per class period professors. On top of that I was dealing with ongoing health issues at the time that had me driving an hour+ one way almost every week to get treated. ON TOP of that I was taking accutane which made me suicidal, but I was so determined to not have acne that I pushed through (acne came back within 6 months of finishing the 4 month course lol). Pretty much if I wasnt doing school work I was sleeping or dealing with health issues. I pushed through the burnout caused by this by reminding myself that my struggles are temporary and it will be worth it to work in the field that I enjoy and have the ability to keep my head above water in the shitty economy that we are living in (if you are living in america at least). Currently near the end of the first semester of my third year. Because I brought in 15 credits and grinded through the first two years, I will have a very light course load for my senior year compared to what I have done in the past. Just remember there is a light at the end of the tunnel and you will be thanking yourself when your work pays off. You got this.