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Originally Posted by jamw90
ughh a 2.3, because I made a D in Spanish, and since I took only 13 hours, I couldn't drop the class, because then I would lose my state lottery scholarship. Luckily this semester I am taking 18 hours, and can drop down to 12 if I have to. Last semester, my grandmother died unexpectedly and we were very close, I had a very bad break up with a borderline emotionally abusive boyfriend, and I had thyroid problems and had to miss class a lot to make doctor's appointments (they were with specialists who were booked at least a month ahead, I had to take what times they gave me). This semester I am basically going to give up my social life and study study study!
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Part of the maturing process is learning how to produce, and even thrive despite personal difficulities. In the working world, you are usually given a few days off to deal with a death in the family. When you come back, there may be a few cards and flowers waiting for you, and if you're lucky maybe a sympathetic ear or two. Other than that it's business as usual. For a boyfriend breakup, you'll get even less sympathy. You're there to do a job, and do it well -- and if you don't do it, there are a dozen people who are willing to take your place.
In my lifetime, I've seen the working world become a brutal place. You'll have to toughen up and be prepared for numerous challenges.
Right now, your job is being a student. You will want to demonstrate to future employers that you are a productive, responsible person by pulling A's and B's. I think that it's terrific that you've recognized your deficiency in study skills, and are working to remedy the situation.
Sorority life would put a lot of additional demands on your time. You would have to demonstrate productivity and responsibility in multiple spheres.
I'm going to cosign what the above posters said about not leaving an internet trail behind you. Delete your photo from that one website, and as many personal posts as you can. Use an alternate identity if you must divulge personal information.
You might want to consider taking advantage of your college's counseling services to help you learn how to manage life's travails.