Im transferring to UTD, which is 2 hours away from where I am at. I already have the classes payed off, but im stressing out about the other expenses. I Still got to find a part time job to pay for those expenses, such as rent and food. I am also afraid ,because I dont know how much harder classes would be at a uni than a cc, I dont know if i would be able to handle having a job and going to a uni like i did at a cc.Plus: i need to keep my grades up or else ill loose my scholarships. What makes it worse is that I Start thinking about how lucky some students have it that their parents are paying for their rent and wish that would be me. I start thinking about how some kids just have to go to school and that’sall they have to worry about . I say i will apply to scholarships to help pay for rent, but i know i will end up not doing it. Like before, ill be too focused going to work,school, and hitting the gym that i wont have time or feel like applying to scholarships.And most of the time i end up not getting a scholarships mostly because i dont have any community service hours.I just dont have time to do community service. The only reason why i have scholarships is because they are from UTD and i didnt really have to write an essay. I just qualified whit my GPA. I know there are people in my same situation, or worse, but i still cant stop stressing out about. if you have a story to tell , please do. That usually helps me out knowing that i am not the only one.
So…“hitting the gym”…more important than food or rent or staying in school in general?
You are not alone. What you are dealing with is a common theme of adulthood, not just college. It does you no good to envy those who are fortunate to have parents who fund their needs and wants. What it will always come down to is how much you value and want your college education. If you want it bad enough you will do what it takes. Will it be stressful? Yes. Will it be hard work? Yes. Is the stress worth it? You will have to decide that for yourself.
It is to me. Yes, i am studying finance,but my main goal is in the fitness industry. been working out for over 2 years . I plan on competing in a couple of months. I understand what you are saying and I have thought about it many times and am thinking of cutting my workout time depending on how i can handle it.
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