I have in the past displayed a similar mix of determination and stubbornness, and sometimes still do. I can totally understand the disillusion felt caused by ha

I have in the past displayed a similar mix of determination and stubbornness, and sometimes still do. I can totally understand the disillusion felt caused by having to study things which may have no relevance to your future career in order to jump through the necessary hoops. However it is important to not go beyond the point of no return in your railing against those around you who are trying to change your opinion. While they may not seem particularly helpful at the moment there are things you can still learn from them, and at times, you will need them. Don't burn your bridges with your friends and family, and don't fall into the trap of equating all education as pointless... there is much more to it besides the concrete things you learn, in many ways it doesn't matter what you learn - there are a handful of experiences amongst college / university life which help you to grow and mature. But at times in my life I'd never have believed that if you'd have told me. I thought I was mature, which in many ways I probably was, but I also had too much conviction in my own opinions which is definitely a sign of immaturity. Being passionate is good, make sure you don't lose it but learn to control it too.