What are some options in life if you don't make it through college?

Question

You failed college caused by a severe trauma that caused you to fail miserably a year ago. The college suspended you, you sent them a letter explaining why you failed and they gave you one last chance. This semester you worked your tail off but not as hard as you'd like. The result was one B and 3 Cs. You are on an overall 40 credit hour(not per semester), your GPA is 1.8, and you'd really like to go back next semester and work harder.

What if they don't accept you again? What are your options in life? you don't know how to drive nor have a place of your own and you're only 22.

Suggestions? BE NICE

you have to be at least 2.0 if you're a 40 credit hour student.

As for the trauma, I'm healed from it and got the guy in jail and he's registered as a sex offender.

Answer 1

If they do not accept you, file an appeal explaining once again the trauma that caused you to drop. Your GPA for THIS quarter is OVER a 2.0 It shows a marked improvement on your part. My guess is if they see the improvement they will consider the circumstances. (Most colleges are NOT heartless) It would be highly unrealistic to expect someone who failed (0 point average) to get up to a 2.0 in one semester. The fact you are on your way and close should work in your favor.
In the worst case scenario, you can switch colleges, or take online classes and improve your GPA. You can work , there is no sin in not going to college, its just that your life will be easier if you do. If you go to work, find something you enjoy doing , something that gives you a sense of purpose. No one here knows you well enough to help you decide that.

Answer 2

You will get beyond this. It may not seem that you will now, but you will be ok. You have the inner strength to continue to try, and so you will make it. You didn't mention your parents so I am assuming that you are not getting support from that source. However, don't overlook that source if it is available to you.

If you don't get back to college next semester, it doesn't mean that you will never get back. You said that you wrote them a letter explaining what happened - have you considered having a doctor, a lawyer, someone from law enforcement, etc. write them a letter to explain what happened. If it comes only from you they might not really believe you, but coming from an outside professional would make it more real and more pressing for them to accept it and make allowances.

If it turns out that you can't get back to college next term, get a job and begin to rebuild your life. You are only 22. One of our daughters did not start college until she was 24, and she now has two degrees and is working on a graduate degree. Do not allow what happened to you to control you, as that would continue to give the perpetrator power over you. Try to let go of the anger, because holding on to it will only hurt you, not him. He doesn't care if you are angry. Get some counseling - talking to someone should help. Your school must offer student counseling services? That might be another good source for your letter of support.

You sound as if you are an intelligent young person. You can rise above this and get beyond it. It may take a little while. Working for a year or so might even be the best thing for you right now, giving you time to sort out your thoughts and emotions and time to prepare your brain for academic work again.

Take care of yourself. You will be fine. I am including one of my favorite inspirational quotes. I have referred to it all my life in times of stress and difficulty.

Answer 3

Life is a lot harder without a college degree. Many places won't even look at your resume if you don't have a degree. So unless you have connections, or some type of special skill, your only option is working fast food or retail. On the plus side, your future employers will have no clue about your crappy gpa.