man, I am not prepared for what's going to happen later. I'm dropping out of my chemistry class, but I don't know how my parents are going to react. I know there's going to be some explosions, but this is the scariest part for me. I've had enough of chemistry, and I'll get it done next semester, but if I get out now, I may just have a chance to work more on my other classes and get my grades higher. Someone please pray for my safety, I don't think I can do this by myself. And I apologize in advance if I don't get on here often after today, because of what might happen. On a happy note, I got the Distant Worlds music from my library. Anyone think I should try an amv from that? Like One-Winged Angel or something?
I don't think they'll be too upset. I had to drop a class last semester and my parents were okay with it. It's better that you take it when you have a feel for college instead of overwhelming yourself. It's better that you drop it and pass next semester than failing it this semester and feel like you wasted all of that time and money.
Have you considered talking about it with your parents before you make a decision like that? I think that will lighten the blow significantly. In my family it would be a huge act of disrespect to make a decision of that magnitude without at least talking with your parents
please, tell my parents that. I'm serious. I tried to explain it to my mom, but she thought I should get all the harder classes done in one semester. Well, besides math, but I've only got a B in that because I always make stupid mistakes. And if I tell her that I've been talking to my friend's, classmates, and you guys, I bet you she's probably going to say something like "I don't care who you've talked to, since they haven't gone to college and gotten a degree like me and dad. They have no idea what they're talking about". She's one of those people that thinks she knows everything because she did all this stuff before. I know I don't know everything, but I know she's wrong at this point. And frankly, I don't care anymore, it's my classes, my hide on the line if I fail, and frankly, their's too, since they'd have to pay for it. I have. I tried every bit before school started, but she just wouldn't hear it. She just claimed I needed chemistry for this semester. I asked why, and she said because I needed a lab. Well, considering I have a year and a half till the end of 12th grade to graduate, and I can even get one more year after to get college classes done, I think it's better that I don't do it this semester. I mean, at the beginning I would say I would drop, and she would blow up, but I never would have. I still tried, but it's gotten to the point that even if they help, I'll be amazed if I even keep a C in the class. No, right now it's at the point that either I do this now, or if I tell them, and I still do it, I'm probably in a even worse case scenario
Something I've learned from my own classes is that everyone has a different learning style, and they should take college courses their own way. Some like to take down all the challenging stuff first, that's okay. Some people only want to challenge themselves a bit and have something to be a "not as stressful course"--that's okay, too. Everybody's different, and they have to take it at their own pace. But if a certain way doesn't work for you, then your just setting yourself up to fail. Do it in a way that'll help you.
I did. I wanted to take at least 3 classes this semester anyways, but I didn't seem to get that choice. Me and my mom talked about it, but in the end I didn't get any choice at all. She just made the decision for me and I didn't have any say. She just chooses for me, and I'm tired of it. I'm in charge of my classes, not her. There's no doubt she's going to consider this disrespectful and all that, but I tried, I really did. But I can't take it anymore, and I have to do something about it
Then, I think it would still be a good idea to talk to them again, but instead of "Mom, I want to drop chemistry" you need to approach it as "Mom, I'm dropping chemistry". Explain your reasoning to her and tell her that you hope she can respect your decision but that it's happening no matter what. No matter what you do, good luck.
I get the reference Makaze. Anywho, praying for you Aqua, hope all goes well. Just try not to get too discouraged, and any time you need prayer, give me a shout.
Just warning you now, you always have less time than you think you do, especially for school related things. If you have a lot of free time now, it really may be best to take chem this year, because once your senior year rolls around it's going to be application hell. Between visiting schools and writing essays and applications it's generally better to take harder/more time consuming classes earlier rather than later.
Oh and another thing...if all you need is a lab and not necessarily a science for your major, it may be a good decision to just take something easy like Zoology or Oceanography.
I will say that even if you succed in school, life is a whole different thing. For example, I have good grades at A-Level, but I have no goal in life. I am not going to Uni this year. I will have to apply next year, I aimed too high and feel the rest of the way. Now I must aim for Unis that I don't know or care enough about. Until then I am trying to find a job, with only qualifications behind me to get me a job. It is tough and a struggle, but I will live, and get through it. What i'm trying to say is that whatever you ultimately aim for, there are always multiple ways to go about it. If not through education, through a job ladder, or through training. As long as you aim for a destination you will arrive there. If I knew more about the North American educational system I may be able to recommend a path, alas I only know the fractured and limited British education system.
hmm, wonder if my college does that. it's a good thing I'm in my college right now getting my associates degree done before I even graduate. But I can just take Chem next semester, or even the semester after that with only maybe another class, so I'm not swamped with anything.
