OnlyPolls on Yik Yak | Ik a lot of you are college students as well. I’ve asked my family but still can’t decide. Not many ppl in my family have gone to college so ik you guys will better understand how hard it can be

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OnlyPolls 7w

Ik a lot of you are college students as well. I’ve asked my family but still can’t decide. Not many ppl in my family have gone to college so ik you guys will better understand how hard it can be

#poll

Change major

Rest & reboot (in summer)

Keep major but slow down

651 votes

Anonymous 7w

It took me 7 years to finish. After all that, I feel like I have more direction than I’ve ever had. I also had my own rough go of it + a shitty gpa I managed to raise. You have absolutely not ruined everything and still have time. If you enjoy what you’re doing, keep doing it! Who says you can’t go to med school still? What you’ve gone through will be a weight you carry with you, but it also gives you unique perspective and strength you will bring into everything you set your mind to

Anonymous 7w

I'm in a similar situation. I had a major loss 7 months ago and it's been so hard to stay focused and find motivation to continue college. I don't really have any good advice bc idk what I'm gonna do either but you're not alone.

Anonymous 7w

I would suggest scrapping your current school and NOT TRANSFERRING but enrolling as a NEW student at a different school. You do not have to report your previous college education. If you do then they’ll count grades from previous schools. Start over. You’re not likely going to get into a med school with a 2.0 gpa. Unless it’s like nursing or something possibly. Even if you get all As the next 2 years, you’ll only have a 3.0 & if u phoned it in for the prerequisites you probably won’t.

Anonymous 7w

You can’t keep your major, you won’t get into med school with that gpa, and you’re already too far into college to raise it significantly, but there’s so many other careers you can look at

Anonymous 7w

my father passed two months before i went to college If i could change anything i would apply to take a gap year and work/do something else for a year

Anonymous 7w

I’m sorry for your loss to start off. I cannot imagine how hard that must be. On a personal note, after I graduated high school I was diagnosed with epilepsy, lifelong, I need medication for life kinda thing. I tried to go back to school but my mental health was so down from coping with life & the diagnosis. I took two gap years. My first semester back (2023), my GPA was like, 0.4 or something, academic probation.

Anonymous 7w

Don’t change your major if you love it, it’s def still achievable Take the summer off, maybe a sem if needed, and definitely recommend therapy

Anonymous 7w

I relate to you a lot, my husband tried to kill himself during my second semester of freshman year and all my grades plummeted. I am slowly fixing my gpa but it is hard

Anonymous 7w

Rest and reboot! You can do anything you set your mind to!!! I walked into graduate school the same semester you started college and said I wanted to keep a 4.0 the whole way. I just finished my second year and I still have a 4.0 You can do this!!! I believe in you!

Anonymous 7w

Sending you a BIG hug over the internet 🫂🫂 you’re strong asf for getting this far. if I were in ur shoes I would take the summer off to give your body and mind the space to breathe and come back recharged

Anonymous 7w

My gpa is also low but I’m hoping to raise my gpa by taking maximum amount of courses and scoring high grades also doing well on your mcat

Anonymous 7w

2 and 3 really. maybe even take the fall off too tbh. let yourself grieve. so sorry for your loss

Anonymous 7w

I lost my brother too a few years before college. On top of that had a shitty abusive upbringing and only decided to go to college to escape. I’m first gen and fully independent but life is hard and my grades aren’t that great either especially with so much responsibility and unresolved truama. You need a reboot for sure because you can’t keep forcing yourself to work work work when you have deeper issues going on that need to be addressed. Wishing the best 🫶🫶

Anonymous 7w

I lost my brother my first semester of college as a pre health major. It’s hard. I’m sorry you’re dealing with something similar 🫶🏼

Anonymous 7w

If the first number in your gpa is 2, med school isn’t happening

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Anonymous

#2 7w

I’m so sorry for you loss. I’m happy I’m not alone. A lot of my peers are so ahead so it’s easy to feel like I’m the only one who’s struggling

Anonymous

#1 7w

Congrats!! 7 years isn’t bad honestly. I think I’ve always been so quick to compare myself to my classmates. They’re all pretty ahead and are looking to graduate on time or earlier. I guess I just have to learn to accept that everyones different and that it’s okay to work at my own pace. And to give myself grace. And you’re right! I guess med school is still an option, it won’t be easy but it’s not off the table

Anonymous

#1 7w

Thank you by the way. You’ve made me feel better:)) I’ve been so stressed

Anonymous

#5 7w

@OP also you need to take advantage of your schools mental health resources. Most now offer at least a few free sessions. Had you done it earlier they probably would’ve told you to take a rest before you tanked your gpa so hard, but better late than never tbh.

Anonymous

#6 7w

Thank you for giving real advice

Anonymous

#8 7w

After that happened, I went part time the following semester (spring 24), took 3 gen eds and did alright. Fall 24 I started back at full time. My freshman year took me two years, altogether, I’m a junior now, 4 years after graduating hs.

Anonymous

#8 7w

I just more wanted to say, this time in life is truly one of the hardest times, and you’re coping with something so traumatic I can’t even imagine what it’s like and you are actually AMAZING for going back regardless of what happened and still getting a 2.0 or over, that’s extremely impressive to me.

Anonymous

#8 7w

In my opinion, DEFINITELY take the summer off, take a year off if you’re able to defer, work full time, meet people, work in different fields (service, retail, barista etc), just take time to yourself. After summer or any sort of break, go part time if possible, slow it down so you can have a clear head and really hone in on what’s important. Just focus on you, and idk, maybe therapy would help you if you’ve not done that, I did that for those 4 years it’s taken me just about.

Anonymous

#8 7w

I’m sorry ik this was a lot but idk, the takeaway here is that it’s HARD, but it’s not impossible. You’ll be a doctor one day I know it and you know it everyoneee in these comments knows it lol. Take your time, none of this is easy and life only makes it harder

Anonymous

#8 7w

Also some more context: I’m a nursing major now, so also medical, I can’t IMAGINE the premed life, but I know it’s hard. Like I said, just do you boo

Anonymous

#7 7w

Definitely not. Currently, I have about 3 Cs on my transcript. My university does do grade replacements and I’ve only taken up to precalc. I’ve yet to start chemistry and bio I’ve only taken up to the second one. So I’m hoping since I still have so many heavy credit classes to take, it’ll help. Even if it’s a LITTLE bit.

Anonymous

#8 7w

Thank you for sharing. Ik struggling, especially academically and mentally can be very vulnerable so I truly appreciate you sharing. I’m very proud of you!! Ik many who’ve taken gap years and never went back to school😅 lol I guess it’s whatever works for you but the fact that you didn’t let your situation discourage you, that’s amazing.

Anonymous

#8 7w

Med school is probably a far reach for me now but it’s definitely not impossible. I think now it’ll just take a little longer and require more work. But not impossible. And you’re right, taking this summer off, slowing down, and finding what I like would probably be best.

Anonymous

#13 7w

Thank you!! I just checked my major map and I’ve only taken about 33 credits. I need at least 120. So I still have some time. Btw, I’m proud of you, a 4.0 isnt easy!! 🫶

Anonymous

#12 7w

We can do this:)) I’m definitely gonna take this summer off and just focus on volunteering, trying to get involved in some sort of research, and watching MCAT videos

Anonymous

OP 7w

Thank you, but you should be proud of yourself too! A lot of people just give up when they get that low. I was there my freshman and sophomore years too (super low 2.0) but I locked in 😂 You got this! There’s plenty of time left ❤️‍🩹 Also, if you ever transfer colleges, your GPA technically resets, so if you ever need a “fresh start,” the option is there!

Anonymous

OP 7w

I believe you can do this I’m going to law school but I know a lot of premed students they say doing a lot of work in the community helps also see if your school has any partnerships with medical institutions you can utilize

Anonymous

#15 7w

also not sure if your school does it, but mine does. see if you’re school has grade replacements. if you retake the classes and do better it’ll replace the bad grade and boost your gpa.

Anonymous

#15 7w

They do grade replacements:D I’ve actually retaken some classes a couple of times but didn’t do too well. My family said I’m probably just straining myself. Whenever I did try and retake those ones, I was full time/tackling other classes so I was putting in minimal time & focus. I’d average a C. Ok I’m not the smartest but I can definitely do better with better focus

Anonymous

OP 7w

then i’d take the break and consider what #5 said if med school is really your goal. wishing you all the luck! i didn’t lose anyone but the best thing i ever did for myself was take a gap year after hs before starting college

Anonymous

OP 7w

I’m not graduating on time either and it sucks but we’re in the same boat 🚤 you’re strong already! We got this