I won't go much into detail but in theory I'm supposed to be graduating college this semester. However I realized I failed a class last semester which was really hard so a class I was taking this semester I had to drop it and retake the other class to get those credits. Now I have to retake a class I hated and will probably have to the last class in the Summer or next semester and I don't know when the hell I'm going to graduate. Also I have to figure out how I'm going to pay tuition this semester since I believe I ran out of semesters. If I'm going to take the last class I would have to pay close to 1,000 dollars. The last few days I've had to re do my scheduled, drop and add classes and I have no more motivation to go to school anymore. I really am contemplating quitting. I don't want to do this anymore. I'm trying to find a job but it's hard and I simply can't. I think I'm heading towards depression and it will be much worse. Please pray for me and hope God can help me through this time. It seems at this moment that my life is heading nowhere and I'm starting to wonder what's the point. I wish everything would just disappear and all problems would cease
College situation has me heading towards depression
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You are letting your anxiety overcome you leading into depression. Just focus on completing this semester. If you are able, take the last class that you need in the summer. From what I have read it appears that your school expenses have been covered up until this point. Perhaps you can get a student loan for the remaining cost.
Finish semester, take last class, find job. One step at a time. Your life is not heading nowhere. You are just starting out. You are heading for somewhere, out there. God will lead you. Prayer has been said for your situation. Stay the course and fight the good fight.
Finish semester, take last class, find job. One step at a time. Your life is not heading nowhere. You are just starting out. You are heading for somewhere, out there. God will lead you. Prayer has been said for your situation. Stay the course and fight the good fight.
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I also am in agreement. You are nearly done. It's merely a hurdle you must overcome, and overcome it you can.
I started college work in 1997, and I am STILL in college. I've been at higher education 20 years - don't you suppose I have had the exact same thoughts you are having? I have. Many times. You just put your head down and take it one step at a time. You just confront each challenge as it presents itself and then move on to the next.
Funding? Try work-study. Check out the job board on your school's website for work-study opportunities. The jobs aren't prestigious or high-paying, but they make you some cash and as work-study, they MUST work around YOUR schedule. Hit up your college's Facilities department, their EH&S department, anything. There is work out there to make you some money to help offset the cost of tuition. Apply for an emergency student loan if you must.
I started college work in 1997, and I am STILL in college. I've been at higher education 20 years - don't you suppose I have had the exact same thoughts you are having? I have. Many times. You just put your head down and take it one step at a time. You just confront each challenge as it presents itself and then move on to the next.
Funding? Try work-study. Check out the job board on your school's website for work-study opportunities. The jobs aren't prestigious or high-paying, but they make you some cash and as work-study, they MUST work around YOUR schedule. Hit up your college's Facilities department, their EH&S department, anything. There is work out there to make you some money to help offset the cost of tuition. Apply for an emergency student loan if you must.
what if you find any job that will at least support you and let you save some, take a semester or so off, work, save up to pay tuition for your extra semester, and in your free time drop some of the stress, and start looking into what you want to be doing after graduation?
you could look at this as an extra semester you "get to take" at school. once you're out, if you don't go to grad school soon, it'll be hard to go back. if there are subjects or classes you ever wanted to take, but didn't have room for, you can take them - since you'll only need what, 3 hours to pass the class you have to redo? it'll be an easy semester, and if you are thinking of grad school, you can take some class that you might be interested in doing research in, and/or take something from other departments than your major, to get a look at how other disciplines approach problems.
overall don't just quit.
you have alot invested so far, and not much further to go.
i've spent a lot of time in college. 11 years or so, between undergrad(s) and grad. no reason to get upset if you don't fit in the "8 semester" mold -- and if the stress is really getting to you, don't be afraid to "take a sabbatical" - to earn some money, to rest, to refocus. just don't walk away from what you've already accomplished so far
you could look at this as an extra semester you "get to take" at school. once you're out, if you don't go to grad school soon, it'll be hard to go back. if there are subjects or classes you ever wanted to take, but didn't have room for, you can take them - since you'll only need what, 3 hours to pass the class you have to redo? it'll be an easy semester, and if you are thinking of grad school, you can take some class that you might be interested in doing research in, and/or take something from other departments than your major, to get a look at how other disciplines approach problems.
overall don't just quit.
you have alot invested so far, and not much further to go.
i've spent a lot of time in college. 11 years or so, between undergrad(s) and grad. no reason to get upset if you don't fit in the "8 semester" mold -- and if the stress is really getting to you, don't be afraid to "take a sabbatical" - to earn some money, to rest, to refocus. just don't walk away from what you've already accomplished so far
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if your pell grant is running out, you can look for scholarships, do a work-study, or like i suggested work completely off campus for some time & save.
talk to your advisor about it, if you have one; they might have some ideas. or any faculty member that you're on good terms with. i've worked as a paid dept. employee apart from funding sources or scholarships in situations like that myself, in my department and at the library too.
and you may even be able to find an internship - if there are businesses nearby that are in the field you're studying, you could apply and tell the recruiter that you are almost done with your degree and want to get some job experience for a while before you finish - maybe they can set up a part-time position with you.
there are a lot of options open to you, but meanwhile don't let the stress of the future tank the current semester for you. keep up with today's troubles, trust God with the future, and start thinking and praying about what to do at the end of this term.
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I would encourage you also not to quit, especially since you are so close to graduation. I don't know which field your studies are in, but check with the dean and professors and see if there are any positions in the college available. I worked in the comparative medicine laboratory, and it was a great experience. Also, there are literally MILLIONS of dollars in unclaimed grants and scholarships every year. Tell your adviser your situation and ask him about any grants or scholarships you may qualify for and then apply. If all else fails, you can take out a subsidized loan.
If you feel like you are drowning, you can take a semester off- work, and come back the next semester. That's kind of dangerous, though, because you may not go back. Everyone has given you good advice. Remember, it is always darkest before dawn. I'll keep you in my prayers.
If you feel like you are drowning, you can take a semester off- work, and come back the next semester. That's kind of dangerous, though, because you may not go back. Everyone has given you good advice. Remember, it is always darkest before dawn. I'll keep you in my prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles, friend. I agree with what others said. Though your situation isn’t easy right now, I urge you not to quit. I just said a prayer for you, asking the Lord to surround you with His perfect love and to comfort you with His strength and peace. Remember that He cares about every detail of your life. Stay strong and be blessed. Sending prayers and wishing you well!
Clam down it is okay. College is very stress full. Can you call your advisor and cut you to part time this semester so you dont
Fail anymore classes. Then next term make up the class you failed and the others you had to drop. I think if you ran out of aid you may have to bite the bullet and use a student loan for the remaining semster. I am going to see about dropping a class or two myself. I have to much pain to keep up. Talk to your advisor that is what they get paid to do.You will be okay.
Fail anymore classes. Then next term make up the class you failed and the others you had to drop. I think if you ran out of aid you may have to bite the bullet and use a student loan for the remaining semster. I am going to see about dropping a class or two myself. I have to much pain to keep up. Talk to your advisor that is what they get paid to do.You will be okay.
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Please, don’t give up friend! You are so close to your goal. There are many options for funding for your extra class, and you have come so far already. Have you spoken with your advisor or the financial aid office at your school? Focus on one step at a time, and God will lead you to the next step. Praying for strength for you.
