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Mar 25, 2014 2:29:18 GMT
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Post by lisamarie on Mar 25, 2014 2:29:18 GMT
I've been feeling down a lot recently myself. It's not that I'm feeling "down" as much as it is everything is going wrong. I got rejected from the nursing program I was trying to get into, due to my poor grades at Penn State in the spring 2013 semester. Which is really why I came home so it's kind of like a slap in the face to have it held against me presently. I had a very tough time at PSU unfortunately. And right now I have no options... I'm 20, going into my 3rd year of college and no where near having a degree :/ I'm absolutely worn out. Fortunately my grades at the community college is a 3.43, and it is only going up from there because I'm doing very well this semester. My boyfriend and I have been on a rocky road for awhile and things got to their breaking point this weekend. I don't think we are at an end I just believe we are each taking our time to de-stress ourselves and reflect. At least that is what I am doing. He's graduating in may so I am sure he's very stressed. Plus I'm stressed with all aforementioned things. So I think we let those stressors leak into our relationship too much. Anyway, I say I have no options because all local 4 year schools have deadlines that passed months ago for transfer students and I won't take a semester off. My GPA is still too low for the nursing programs when you factor in my psu GPA. I'm so stressed. My life is falling apart. (Yes very over dramatic)! I just have this need to always have a plan for the future and now I don't and it is driving me insane in all meanings of the word. I'm a very smart girl it's just that the courses I am taking now don't match up elsewhere. Etc. it's not my end that isn't working out it's more of the colleges themselves. Ugh!
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Mar 25, 2014 2:33:58 GMT
Post by dianapalmer on Mar 25, 2014 2:33:58 GMT
I've been through stuff like that, so I know how hard it feels. You will find a way through it. Feel free to share any time.
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Mar 25, 2014 3:13:04 GMT
Post by luvsanimals2 on Mar 25, 2014 3:13:04 GMT
aww, don't be down! I'm sure you will figure it out.
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Post by Emily on Mar 25, 2014 3:52:34 GMT
Okay, take a deep breath Lisa and just focus on holding that deep breath in and then let it out slowly. You WILL get past this (I don't doubt that you know this already) but when facing rough times sometimes it's hard to remember. Have you finished all of your generals already or other credits you need to take? If not, try to focus on some of those classes, perhaps even take a class that interests you or gets you moving (yoga class = easy credit for example). It sounds like your current goal is to get that GPA up (and seriously that's what I sadly have to focus on this summer too, so I'm in the same boat.) Go talk to an adviser to help make a new strategy for school (that's their job after all). Find some things that calm you. If you read books, go get lost in one for an hour or so. Listening to certain genres of music really help me too. Taking an hour to relax won't make this situation any worse. As for your current issues with your boyfriend, I'm not saying ignore it and I'm not saying give up, but I think it will help both of you in the long run if you try to focus on yourself first (doesn't mean he can't come second ;D) Time away makes the heart grow fonder. At the end of the day you are alive, you have people and animals that love you, and it's not as hopeless as it may seem. Motivation and a reminder that it's not the end of the world
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Mar 26, 2014 7:19:47 GMT
Post by Sarah on Mar 26, 2014 7:19:47 GMT
Hey Lisa! I know these things seem rough, but I promise you with determination and hard work, you can do this. What may happen is that you have to reset your goal's timeline. I know how hard this can be emotionally- I missed about a total of a year and a half of college because of major health concerns. In fact, I was almost convinced to drop out all together by the concerns of my doctor and the administration at my college. Because my health was bad, the courses that I did complete had rather poor grades. But I took stock, and I built a new plan on a different schedule. I now go to school only part time, and am not only healthier and happier in myself, but my grades have gone from C+ to B- to straight A's and Deans list just from making that switch. My GPA climbs literally every semester. Was it difficult for me to accept that I would be 24 by the time I graduated? Hell yes. Am I doing it anyway? Hell. Yes.
If you are set back a bit, I promise you that it is okay. Keep going. Get good grades and get into your program next semester or even next year if you have to. I'm not gonna tell you some empty platitude like stay positive. I am going to tell you to fight for what you want and to approach your education and your future with passion. If you have to start a nursing program at 21 instead of 20, well, at least you will be able to get a beer at a bar after a hard day of training then.
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Mar 30, 2014 3:54:34 GMT
Post by Pammy on Mar 30, 2014 3:54:34 GMT
Lisa, I thought of something that could possibly be an option for you. You said it was the spring semester of ’13 that dragged down your GPA. Is it possible for you to sign up for those same classes again and spend just one semester setting those grades right? I don't know how it works. If you took them over, would the new and improved grades take the place of the bad grades on your transcript?
As for your relationship with your boyfriend, I think the joint decision of stepping back is a good one. If some time passes and you miss each other like crazy and need to rekindle things, I believe your relationship will be strengthened. If things naturally fizzle out, sad as it sounds, that will be your answer.
I do know how it feels to get down. The good thing is that you've identified what's causing the problems, and you are taking steps to better your situation. I'm so glad you came to us, and that many of us feel we can reach out to each other when life gets too hard to bear alone. This is an amazing community filled with amazing people (friends). Keep us posted on what you decide to do next.... Love you!!
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Mar 30, 2014 6:00:46 GMT
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Post by saif on Mar 30, 2014 6:00:46 GMT
Have u looked into any other courses u maybe interested in and can get into ?
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