Naomi, I had the same experience. I also lived off campus, and it seemed that all the other kids were there just to party at night and sleep during class. I also agree that college classes tend to sap the creativity out. I took an art class and it was just like being in kindergarten...you had to do just exactly as the teacher did. I also took a creative writing class, and we had to follow "the form" or else we didn't get an A. Maybe I just wasn't ready for college then.

Since then I have taken some courses at a technical community college and learned so much, and really enjoyed them. The atmosphere is totally different, and it seems like the kids were there to learn instead of there to goof off.