I started college in Fall 2016. Two days before starting school, my grandma passed away. I was devasted which led me to depression and a terrible drinking habit. After getting help, my mental health and my grades were getting better. This was until came across a terrible language professor who expected too much and gave too little. I was disqualified my freshman year. I spoke to my assistant dean and was able to get reinstated. In Fall 2017, I once again faced difficult personal issues regarding my family. Other personal issues included my mental health, lack of time due to a family problem, and the DACA repeal. As a DACA student, the repeal greatly affected me. With this said, I’ll probably be disqualified once again. I have no idea what will be my next step. Any advice?
Most schools will dismiss you with a plan to get reinstated. You’ll have to complete it to get reinstated.
I already reinstated once through my assistant dean the first time I was disqualified. She told that was I did that I would have to wait to get reinstated again. I’m also thinking of not going to the same school. Can I just apply to a different school or what can I do?
You’d have an issue transferring to a peer school with that record. You might consider a break and/or community college. It sounds important that you collect yourself, resolve some issues, first.
Yeah, that’s what I was thinking as well. I’m already in the process of looking for a therapist. After community college, will my record harm me when I transfer? If so, how will I be able to help my future case?
What happens in the interim matters. You likely won’t have unlimited options, but plenty of “next step on your path” choices. Done right, you’d be stronger and your new record would show that. You’d get back on your track.
My brother dropped out of college twice. That was back in the day, when records didn’t follow you. But for him, working for a while changed his energy, direction, and follow through. His clarity.
You need what’s both right for you and the skills to succeed at that.
One step at a time. Best to you.