no clue what to do

[Riley Skye]

So I'm in my fifth year at college and my third semester at my new school. Last fall I passed only one course due to my depression, then in the spring I tried going to classes again but ultimately I medically withdrew from the semester. This semester again I'm not doing so hot, I'm afraid that realistically I will only pass one class again this semester, maybe two but I am not sure. I'm afraid that if I keep trying to go to school while I'm depressed I will eventually dig myself a hole too deep to climb out of. I'm terrified of my future because I'm seeing it as a real possibility that I will get kicked out, unable to find work and eventually default on my student loans. Tomorrow I'm going to be seeing my academic advisor to see what I can do. Also I have no clue what I need to do to graduate, I'd be hopefully be getting my degree in liberal arts. The advisors I see barely tell me anything about what I need to do to graduate, not even a general outline. If I do graduate I want to get my masters in social work. Any suggestions out there that can help me get along with this?

[Devlyn]

Big hug! Wish I had a ready answer for you, hon. Keep your chin up! Hugs, Devlyn

[Yukari-sensei]

I would talk to the respective office of your intended degree and ask for a copy of your degree plan on dead tree to bring to your next advisement. They should have them or at least be able to direct you to who you need to talk to.

Does your university have a counseling or psychological services office? Talk to them if you aren't already, they can help you document what you are going through and may be able to furnish a letter to explain to any appeals board or belligerent professor. At the very least you might be able to convince them to give you an incomplete - then you could use the winter break to produce satisfactory work. Talk to people! There are many who want to help!

Bona fortuna Julie, I completely understand what you are going through. It can be rough, but I have hope we both can get through our respective pickles.

[JLT1]

Been there and got kicked out.  Because I didn't talk to anyone.  Did go back five years later and dug myself out but that wasn't easy.  Did go on to second rate graduate school for first PhD then to top tier.  Way tougher than just talking earlier.

Hugs


Jen