Transfer student to UTK+ sorority

[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!

If I finish this coming semester with all A's (if I drop down to 15 hours), I can finish with a 3.36 because I am retaking Spanish, and UT will only count what I make retaking it when they calculate my transfer GPA. IF I drop down to 12 hours (I'm going to try to clep out of a class), I can make a 3.71 gpa

[kddani]

Have you even been accepted to UTK? With a 2.3 GPA at community college, being accepted should be your first priority before worrying about sorority recruitment.

The semester has barely begun... you can make all of these grand plans to study and give up your social life, but there's a long time between now and finals.

[AXiDMeesh]

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!

If I finish this coming semester with all A's (if I drop down to 15 hours), I can finish with a 3.36 because I am retaking Spanish, and UT will only count what I make retaking it when they calculate my transfer GPA. IF I drop down to 12 hours (I'm going to try to clep out of a class), I can make a 3.71 gpa

In your other thread it seems you had some concerns about a sorority taking your high school gpa vs. (community) college gpa

I believe, and I'm not 100% certain, but if you do end up making a 3.71 gpa, get into UT, and transfer more than 30 hours then your college gpa should count and not high school (bc of the 30+ hours)

[ree-Xi]

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!

If I finish this coming semester with all A's (if I drop down to 15 hours), I can finish with a 3.36 because I am retaking Spanish, and UT will only count what I make retaking it when they calculate my transfer GPA. IF I drop down to 12 hours (I'm going to try to clep out of a class), I can make a 3.71 gpa

If you got a 2.3 with 13 credits, what possessed you to take 18 credits this semester? What's the business with dropping classes (or having it as a backup plan)? What is the point? Are you considered full-time at 12 or 13 credits? I thought that dropping classes was a big deal, to be done infrequently. At some point, it ends up on your transcript if you drop a class after a certain point (which may or may not matter). Why not just plan to take 12-13 credits and do your best that way, if you are already planning to drop courses? If that is what you are capable of (and mind you, it's going to take you longer to graduate), then stick to the 12 and leave it at that. JMO

[Blue Skies]

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!

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.