<p>I really don’t think you have options in this situation. You mentioned that you really were not close to your dad but you did not mention your mom. They both need you right now. Your dad needs to know that you are there for your mom and, that will help him to be at peace. You will never have this time back as other posters have mentioned and, when you think back at this time of your life you may regret not being there for the people who need you. You have completed school and the exploration of course work can and should wait. I am so sorry that you and your family is going through this.</p>