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Posted by linkadge on January 8, 2005, at 2:20:46
I just can't believe how hard school is. You need to have a cognitive flexability that I just don't have.
Even though the school is supposed to be accecable to people with mental illnesses, the
teachers are all in that - If I had to suffer, you have to suffer attitude.Universities still don't realize that making your students happy is the best way to help them learn.
Linkadge
Posted by mmcconathy on January 8, 2005, at 2:20:46
In reply to school is so hard !!, posted by linkadge on January 7, 2005, at 19:42:32
Well thank you for telling me before time, i'm about to go to collage and im about to flip!
University of North Texas (dallas) for my first couple years
Then University of Texas at Austin my last years, my dad is crazy about putting me "elite", he just wont exept me.
Maybe you can help me on some experience info.
Matt
Posted by ed_uk on January 8, 2005, at 2:20:47
In reply to Re: school is so hard !!, posted by mmcconathy on January 7, 2005, at 19:50:45
>school is so hard !!
I know..... I just dropped out of uni- I hope to go back in September though.
Best Regards,
Ed.
Posted by Phillipa on January 8, 2005, at 2:20:47
In reply to Re: school is so hard !!, posted by ed_uk on January 7, 2005, at 19:53:03
You really did it. Fondly Phillipa O
Posted by JACJ on January 8, 2005, at 2:20:48
In reply to Re: school is so hard !! » ed_uk, posted by Phillipa on January 7, 2005, at 20:00:55
Ed,
Why did you drop out? Weren't you in Pharmacy school? Can you resume classes next fall? I am sorry to hear that. How far in the program were you?
Posted by alexandra_k on January 8, 2005, at 3:20:29
In reply to school is so hard !!, posted by linkadge on January 7, 2005, at 19:42:32
> I just can't believe how hard school is. You need to have a cognitive flexability that I just don't have.
> Even though the school is supposed to be accecable to people with mental illnesses, the teachers are all in that - If I had to suffer, you have to suffer attitude.
How do you mean 'cognitive flexability'? If your mental health issues are interfearing with your learning then have you thought about checking out the disabilities office (or equivalent)? We have a pretty good one and they are terrific with respect to helping out wherever possible. What you tell them is confidential and they only liase with your teachers with your approval and they are there for YOU. They can be very good advocates to make sure that your teachers show a little sympathy and understanding - which is what you deserve.You have made it thus far...
Posted by alexandra_k on January 8, 2005, at 3:25:26
In reply to Re: school is so hard !!, posted by mmcconathy on January 7, 2005, at 19:50:45
> Well thank you for telling me before time, i'm about to go to collage and im about to flip!
> University of North Texas (dallas) for my first couple years Then University of Texas at Austin my last years, my dad is crazy about putting me "elite", he just wont exept me.
Hey. College can be fun. It is hard work, but it can be fun too. Just see how you go, you might be able to talk your Father around after a couple years of politics or something :-) You should go where you want to go. Might take you a while to figure out where that is... but it is your life. Your Father will have to get used to that at some point.Besides which does he make you feel accepted when you do what he wants you to do? Or does he make you feel like a failure no matter what?
FTW. Do it for you :-)
Posted by alexandra_k on January 8, 2005, at 3:28:29
In reply to Re: school is so hard !!, posted by ed_uk on January 7, 2005, at 19:53:03
Yeah, I dropped out for a while as an undergrad. Had three years off (with sporadic enrollments here and there). It can be hard to get back into it.. But I was bored shitless without it :-)
Posted by alexandra_k on January 8, 2005, at 3:40:52
In reply to Re: school is so hard !! » ed_uk, posted by alexandra_k on January 8, 2005, at 3:28:29
Posted by rainbowbrite on January 9, 2005, at 22:06:37
In reply to school is so hard !!, posted by linkadge on January 7, 2005, at 19:42:32
I can totally relate. It is so hard and draining. i am a regular drop out and will probably be in school forever. i put a time frame on my self (stupid me) and i am now freaking out, i don't htink i can do it, but i have to. and the school if you locate the disability section can be very helpful. I avoided it at first and flunked my first year since then i have a better handle on it. the profs though, i can't say the same for. but it is a tough place for anyone. does your school have a disability serice you can use?
rain
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