College Student in a real fix....Advice please?
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You are in the avoidance behavior mode now. If you can't pull the weight, don't stretch yourself trying to pull it. It will get only worse. Forget about jogging, working out, club activities, etc. Your main priority is your grades, so concentrate on them. Try to do the best you can for now to catch up on the material. And in the next semester concentrate completely on classes only. You are in class from 8 to 4. Your study time will be from 7 to 10 every day (11 to 4 on weekends). You do not do anything else until you graduate. Become a class president on the last semester before your graduation.
621384
Hate to break this to you partner...College is no realistic representation of what real life is like. When you have a job you are expected to get up each day and go work hard to produce results. If you want soothing hire a massuese(sp?)
299754
yea i like the idea of getting student aid... but i was in the same boat you are/were.. i work full time now and go to school at night and i live on my own.... i dont know how much u work during the week, but keep this in mind make sure ur rent is about 1/3 or less of what you bring in permonth... if it isnt figure out what ur spending money on and maybe make a list of things that are essential like bills and rent, and then write down things u need like food and toiletries... after that maybe save some money and then after that you can spend it on what you want, but make sure ur spending the money in the right place...also you are going to burn youself out... as i used to work two jobs seven days a week.. IT WAS HELL!!! SO then I got a state job and it pays well and has benefits... id look into something like that...
349505
Karen,\nAs a university instructor, the advice I give students in your position is to TAKE A SEMESTER OFF!!  There's no timeline in life where formal education is concerned and in\norder to get the best life has to offer you have to remember that: a) most learning takes place outside of the\nclassroom and b) learning is a lifelong endeavor.\nTake some time to really think about what you want to do.\nIf you continue along this vein, you're really just spinning your wheels, wasting your time and money, and will\nend up with a career that's not suited to you at all.\nStep away from college for awhile.  Flip burgers, travel,\njoin Americorps....anything that gives you some time to\nfind your real joy and goals in life.
975907
The best I can tell you is to talk to them to see if you can get extended deadlines - many with empathize with you, but they wont sympathize with you.  There attitude will be if you can't cut it in college its not their problem.  I would suggest cutting back on the hours at work and try to shift some of the family obligations to other family members.  In the long run you getting a college education will benefit all more than what ever the short-term issues you are dealing with now are and its important that others not be so selfish on your time.  You need to be a bit more self-centered on yourself and your goals or you wont make it.\n\nGood Luck!!!
1168155
Keep yourself busy.  Go out and learn something new.  Try looking for wekend activities at community colleges.  Sometimes they have what is called a "Community Services" office where you can learn fun things.\nGood Luck
526114
Advertise at the college. Most colleges have boards to post things on. Put on the sign that you want to sell it and how much you want. Best way to do it quick is to put O.B.O.(or best offer. I am sure there are some freshmen kids wanting to get out of the dorm. You might get a bite quick seeing as how summer is coming up!
511369
maybe u can get a job to save up money! or go to the college and get info on how much exactly it will cost. and try a proposal. or go to many places not just one, and keep on trying! Good luck!
1164018
OK  I have a plan no matter were you live there is ether a community college or a junior college. create a flyer telling exactly what you need and your cell# talk to the head of the fashion department and ask if they could hand out the flyers in class. if they decline post the flyers all over the bulletin boards around the fashion classes. this will get you cheap or free help and you can put your capital to better use like marketing or materials
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Unless there has been some -- drastic changes, financial aid barely cover a bag of chips after educational finances are deducted.  If you are starting from "bare bones" and you are a minor, you may want to re-think how much of what you have now can be stretched until you can successfully finance at least 75% of your basic needs - food, clothing, shelter & contents.  If in the near future you decide to have a roommate - pick one that can be self-reliant at the 75% level as well.  Both of you will have a little bit of change to spoil yourself.  Another rommate could cut the percentage down to 50% self-reliant for each of you.  This can be considered "drama insurance".  In addition to classes, there is employment and you'll have to plan and think ahead of routines (cleaning, sleeping, laundry, meals, work, study, attending classes ---- girls, girls, girls).\n\nUnless you have liberal parent(s) that are in excellent physical condition, you may want to slow the role of independent student.  It won't be 4-ever.  Some institutions have on-line classes in addition to traditional classes.  Some of these institutions will accept completed on-lince coursework from other institutions. Liberal Arts courses can be accomplished at a community college and many technical institutions.  You could delay initiating the amount of debt in student loans for at least a year by living at home for a few more moments and work to purchase your car :)
860323
My advice is not to plan out your entire future right now. When you get to college (and go anywhere you want--choose a place you like for lots of reasons, not just their psych department), try lots of things. You might find you like something else better.
861943
Some are saying that you will go on welfare that is not possible.\nSo they should relax Start with college student assistant and say you need a job , may have to reduce the study load some beginning next semester.
688407
Look locally for scholarships through non-profits which are generally smaller but achievable.  Check your university departments updates board.  Ask professors.  Meet with a financial aid counselor.  Also if you have an unusual situation such as financial need, disadvantaged background (illness, minority status, first generation college student, left handed)  you can just google "cancer and scholarship".  You can find interesting pages that way.  Look into summer programs also...like NSF REU (google it)programs if you are a US citizen they pay great but are competitive.  Good luck
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You could:\n-get a job (now & during college)\n-get a student loan (that would be payed back after you're done with college)\n-get a scholarship (this can be done even if you're in college now!)\n-have your parents pay for it (you'll be lucky if they do...seriously!)
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You are on the right track. Make sure you take an internship. That will help you the most because it shows that you have experience in that area. Ask an advisor in the area what they think your next step should be. They will be able to point you in a better direction than anyone in here could. Good luck!
776575
Perhaps you should change your major to a related field, one that doesn't require heavy math/science ability.\n\nTalk to a school advisor.  That's what they are there for.
1145323
Start binge drinking with strangers.....just kidding!  If money is an issue, make as much this summer as you can, so that you can back off while you are taking classes.  Prioritize your life.  Understand that if you are serious about your studies, then they have to come first.  Peer pressure is so strong in college, so make sure that you take care of your responsibilites first, and good luck.