I signed up for school and went to class, but quickly realized that I was in over my head.?

Question

My greyhound dog was diagnosed with bone cancer and is undergoing treatment, and I have three kids and work part time. I can't seem to get up the drive to finish this semester and it's just starting! On top of that, I have ADD and don't understand a thing in class. I have two more classes until I graduate. What should I do? I feel guilty about dropping out and losing the money, but I am lost and frustrated and overwhelmed. Should I just get myself to class or what would you do?

Answer 1

Sounds like you are overwhelmed. It might be best for you and your family if you dropped the class.
Check again with Administration to see if they will refund, or possibly apply your fee to a future class.
By dropping this class which you don't understand, you should feel a big relief.

Answer 2

You have obviously signed up for this class because it is going to lead to something... maybe lead to a better job with better pay? You don't really want to go which is understandable, but you've paid all that money and only have two classes to graduate? Girl - what are you thinking. Just do what you can to get through the last classes and you will finish. You are doing an amazing thing raising three kids and working part time. I'm also very sorry to hear about your dog - I know how pets become part of the family. But it REALLY sounds like this diploma or program you are studying will help you in the long run. You might have ADD and don't understand much in class right now, but you've done so so well to get this far. You've got a lot on your plate right now with your poor pet, but you can't let all your hard work go to waste. All your hard work thus far has been for a goal. Don't let it go now - do what you can to scrape by in the course. You don't have to get a fantastic mark, just do what you can to get through it or you'll regret it later. Hang in there.... get yourself to class Now!

Answer 3

You shouldn't feel guilty.. You can drop out of a class and I'd reccomend it. I've been in that position where I've tried to do more than i could handle at the time. You can probably do it but it'd be very difficult. If you have to much on your place you're going to be too worried about pulling it all off not enough attention will be put into certain areas.. So i recommend you give yourself a break.. Being lost, frustrated, and overwhelmed isnt everything. My boyfriend told me once that school isn't everything..I was losing sleep..stressing out.. and even know im working and trying to take more classes than i could handle..so please..take a break.. give yourself a break.. and good luck.. =)

Answer 4

It sounds like you're depressed and need some help with things being a little over whelming right now. The school should have a place where you can go for counseling try them before you drop out and lose your money and maybe this semester. Also if you've been diagnosed with ADD they have to help make accommodations so that school will be as easy as it can be for you. A counselor would be able to help make sure that you get what you need to complete school with as little hassle as possible. Go there first and get some help it's there and they are used to dealing with stressed students. Believe me when I say they are probably your best bet.

Answer 5

I'm in my junior year in college studying Mental Health and Human Services. I have a young daughter at home and also have ADHD. I know that at my school they have programs for students with learning "disabilities" like ADD, ADHD, etc. Contact your school and if such a program exists there then bring in a copy of your diagnosis and they have different options. At my school you can have extended time to complete exams, and there are also student volunteers who take note in the class, which are then donated to those students with learning disabilities. I don't know if it is anonymous help or not, but it is definately worth looking into. Also, if you have not been diagnosed, mental and behavioral health agencies offer neuropsychological testing to confirm ADD/ADHD, its looooooooong and boring, but if you are not on meds, then once diagnosed you can speak with your physician about the possibility of medication therapy. I know when I started taking Adderall, I noticed a significant improvement in memory, attentiveness, and overall retention of everything. Someone could come in and paint the inside of my house and I wouldn't have noticed it before, It was really bad!!! Just make sure to read all drug information before taking any medication for ADD, as most are norcotic stimulants (i.e., Ritalin=Methylphenidate, Adderall=Amphetamine, & Dextroamphetamine, and pose health problems, contraindications with other medications, can exascerbate any other underlying mental health issues, and carry a high risk for dependence, and also a risk for abuse. Just make sure that you research all info. about medications, side effects, as well as alternative therapies other than medications that may also be effective. But hang in there, you've gotten this far! I know how hard it is, make yourself a schedule of times throughout the day that you can have uninterrupted study time if that's possible (I know with kid's that it probably isn't), and when your reading a textbook or studying for a test, only read for 15 minutes at a time and take a short break. It has been proven that we retain info. that we first and last read, and the stuff in the middle just kind of gets lost in the mix, so frequent breaks increase your probability of retaining more information.

Answer 6

Schools have counselors so make an appointment and tell them exactly what you just wrote down. Ask for a deferrment and perhaps you can take one class or part ..Work it out. Sorry about your dog....The more you stress the worse your add will become. All thebest

Answer 7

Don't worry about feeling guilty. Your mental health is more important than some temporary losses. Wait until the next semester and re-access whether you want to continue.

Answer 8

if you know you're going to fail, drop them. if you can just take one class and have a good grade, do that. if not, take it next semester or online if possible. the money is nothing but a bad grade stays with you. dont mess up your gpa

Answer 9

Talk to the school. If you drop a class within a certain number
of weeks, you should get your money back, especially if you
tell them about your medical disorder, especially with a slip
from your doctor. <}:-})

Answer 10

Do yourself treatment than study and work.
Set yourself taking care children in time table following the time.