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Posted by University on January 21, 2005, at 3:55:46
Though I had some of my deepest depressions as an undergraduate at SFSU, I look back at that time with longing. In school, I felt as if so many things were *still* possible; that I still had time to do/become/experience.
I'm 35 now and I work for the University of CA--at a laboratory. A stifling bureauocracy that reminds me nothing of my college days.
Severe depression took its toll on my graduating GPA, which was 2.8. This, in turn, affects my chances for grad school--if it's not too late anyway...
Feel free to chime in with reassurances, support, and so on :)
JM
Posted by rainbowbrite on January 21, 2005, at 10:02:37
In reply to I Miss College!, posted by University on January 21, 2005, at 3:55:46
I don't think it is ever too late! I have had the same problems. Depression has sorely affected my GPA and schooling. It is about the same as yours. You lucky thing living in CA :) I have been an undergrad for 8 years on and off. i often struggle with my decision as to wether I shold go to grad school as well. Waht did you study?
Posted by alexandra_k on January 21, 2005, at 18:59:38
In reply to I Miss College!, posted by University on January 21, 2005, at 3:55:46
> Though I had some of my deepest depressions as an undergraduate at SFSU, I look back at that time with longing. In school, I felt as if so many things were *still* possible; that I still had time to do/become/experience.
Hey now, many things are still possible! There is still all the time there is (which is all there ever was)
:-)
> I'm 35 now and I work for the University of CA--at a laboratory. A stifling bureauocracy that reminds me nothing of my college days.Heh heh, academia eh? Has its ups and downs I suppose...
> Severe depression took its toll on my graduating GPA, which was 2.8. This, in turn, affects my chances for grad school--if it's not too late anyway...Hmm. I think there are lots of people in similar situations with respect to their mental health issues resulting in lower GPA's etc then they would otherwise have. Just how much does it affect your chances for grad school, though? Might be hard to get funding / scholarships for a PhD but you could do a one year Masters Degree. That would count for a lot if you decided you did want to try to get into (get funded to do) a PhD program. Also some places may be more willing to consider life experiences and work experiences as a significant advantage.
Let age be no barrier. Really. I really really mean that. One third of all students at my university are over 25. I have seen people return to study after having raised a family. Even people looking for something to do in their retirement. My office mate is in his 40's and he is doing brilliantly. A bit of maturity really can go a long way. So it is not too late. Not until you are dead :-(
So the next question is is that what you want to do? Where there is a will there is a way I always say (though it can be more or less hard and take more or less time). You could have a chat to peoples from admissions or from the department directly about admissions and ask them what you would need to do to be able to put foward a competitive application. Maybe that would involve a Masters. Maybe it would involve more course work to see whether you can pull your average up. But there surely surely must be something that you can do. And if you don't like what you hear then you can always check out another university because there are very different admission requirements etc depending on where you want to go.
> Feel free to chime in with reassurances, support, and so on :)
I hope this was reassuring and supportive and so on...
There must be some way...
Posted by alexandra_k on January 24, 2005, at 0:50:51
In reply to I Miss College!, posted by University on January 21, 2005, at 3:55:46
You still around?
:-)
Posted by university on April 25, 2005, at 15:17:44
In reply to psst » University, posted by alexandra_k on January 24, 2005, at 0:50:51
hiya, i'm here--with a new set of problems :(
Posted by alexandra_k on April 25, 2005, at 18:34:14
In reply to Re: psst, posted by university on April 25, 2005, at 15:17:44
Hey there.
Glad you are still around :-)
Whats up?
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