Semester Update- 4/15/2022

Pathnottaken
Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:21:12 +0000

Please be kind to yourself and give yourself grace.

You took on a lot and you were early out of the gate to college from the rest of your peers.

Talk to your father about your interest in participating in your high school senior activities and how you feel that will help you. You can practice that conversation with another adult or your counselor. You had not previously valued those as much and are now wanting to. I think that will be good for you.

For chemistry- college level Chem is tough. Meet with a TA and then meet with the professor to go over what you missed. Figure out if it is the math or the Chem concepts, so you can try to self correct. Do you know the class average? Some professors do not curve until the final grades, so you think you are failing all semester and then somehow end up with. B minus.

What other courses did you end up with at this time and what are you going to try to take this summer and in the fall. Your fast track idea of getting into your major of choice is causing you more stress and struggles.

I like the idea of not working for a little bit to get a handle on college rigor. Maybe you can make things work for the summer. Also, some states let you take classes at the local community college to meet the requirements for the scholarships. Is that an option in Indiana? Sometimes the pace is easier and the cost is less.

I know you are still interested in being in Texas. Before you try to make that move get a handle on the depression and anxiety with the correct medication and self-care. Share your long term goals with your therapist. Maybe for next summer you can look for a summer research opportunity in Texas.

One day at a time. You will reach your goals, but your path may not be as simple as it looked 6 or 7 months ago - that is all part of growing into adulthood. You need to take care of yourself and your mental health first.