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I was always a good student in high school, I kind of just floated through never really having to study and getting along just fine. Now that I am in college, I'm suffering terribly. I put a lot of responsibilities on my plate for my first year in college: Big 12 cheerleader, living in the dorms, full time student, and  working everyday. I was on probation the first semester and didn't do a whole lot better the second semester. I have recently (like a week ago) been diagnosed with ADD and have started on vyvanse but finals ended two days after starting on the medicine so I am still left doubtful and extremely stressed. Is there any hope of bouncing back for being that low in gpa (1.07 first semester) and not hurting my financial aid? I have always been the one in the family that succeeds and the "star" of the bunch, but that puts an enormous amount of pressure on me. I have the pressure of knowing both of my brothers did terrible their first few years and college and suffered incredibly. I don't want to be that for my parents. I want them to know that they are good parents and have good, successful children. I just don't know what to do and I can't exactly talk freely with my parents about my failures because I am such a perfectionist with myself and expect the best out of me in knowing that everyone is expecting the best out of me as well...any advice would be EXTREMELY beneficial!!

THANK YOU :)

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healthy11
healthy11 September 9, 2009
Re: Failing at college and DESPERATELY needing help!!
Genuine, I am "genuinely" thrilled to hear that this year is already looking up for you! I hope you'll also update everyone in the College/Young Adults Group at www.millermom.proboards107.com ~ there are several newer members who could benefit from the encouraging words and experiences you've shared!
Genuine
Genuine September 9, 2009
Re: Failing at college and DESPERATELY needing help!!
UPDATE-------

Everything is FINALLY looking up. I have registered with our Disabilities program and am receiving a multitude of accommodations. My medicine has helped TREMENDOUSLY in class, it's amazing to see the differences in how your brain works with and without medicine. I have my priorities on a mental list that I think about at all times...lets just say that my life in general is heading in the appropriate direction.

Thank you all for the support! I thought you would all appreciate knowing how well I am doing after a very stressful first year.

Thank you again :)
lbriscoe
lbriscoe July 13, 2009
Re: Failing at college and DESPERATELY needing help!!
In response to your question regarding how to study, note cards always helped me. I have ADD as well which was not diagnosed until well after I finished college, so I understand how difficult it can be to focus. Read through your course material, textbook chapters, and notes, and pick out details that seem important and put them on notecards. It made a huge difference for me. I would use them to quiz myself right before the test which left everything fresh in my mind.
healthy11
healthy11 July 13, 2009
Re: Failing at college and DESPERATELY needing help!!
tbrannum, welcome! If you look at the top of the post, next to the person's picture/screen name, is the date that the post was made. In this case, genuine wrote her question on May 6, 2009.
It's also helpful to read the comments that have previously been made....On May 11, genuine said that she WAS going to seek help from the Disabilities program at her school...
Hopefully, next semester will have a more positive outcome!
tbrannum
tbrannum July 13, 2009
Re: Failing at college and DESPERATELY needing help!!
I just join, so I am not sure how long ago you posted your request. I happen to work at a 2 yr college and have seen your situation happen to many others. My first advice is that you need to get your priorities in order (family, school, and then the extras). The second is to go to your college and talk with the person who is the disability coordinator (every college has one-usually located in the student success centers). See what kind of accommodations they might be able to offer since you now have a diagnosis. The next thing is to talk with your adviser about "Freshman forgiveness." Most college have something to help beginning freshman who have trouble adjusting to the requirements of college studies and life. Hope this is helpful.
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