I have been struggling the last few days. My educational career is totally screwed up. I wish I had taken better care of my scholastic self historically instead of blowing off college. I am running into road block after road block just to get back in to College of the Canyons.
I would like to preface by saying my introduction to college was a horrible failure. I was extremely successful in elementary, middle and high school. I had great teachers and I had a drive to succeed in my education. I maintained exceptional grades in my studies throughout my childhood but when I went to college, everything changed. I became a statistic.
Right out of high school I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to be an audio engineer and work on web design on the side with a friend of mine. Getting into web design at the turn of the century was so much fun. It was the beginning of the dot com boom and if I had stuck with that career decision I might be a bit better off today. My friend and I even attempted to start a web design business together but we were never really able to get our feet off the ground. He went on to pursue web design further while I decided to invest in my career as an audio engineer. I was already involved with a recording studio and in the process of building a new production studio with a great purpose; Video Description. My drive shifted from education to career. In hindsight I shifted my drive prematurely. At least in my case.
If you can imagine, just out of high school, full of vigor and naivete. I am starting a business with a friend. I am building a new post production business and studio. I had an amazing girlfriend at the time. I am already seeing the dollar signs. I was set to be a great success from the very get go.
I got a letter saying I am dismissed from COC. I was auto enrolled in a class last spring semester (the first semester I was actually eligible to enroll since 2001, that's another story) and I did not drop it before the deadline to drop without a W. I didn't even know I was enrolled in the class. When the semester started I started receiving emails from the professor. If I didn't check on my enrollment status at COC I would have failed the class completely. Two classes actually, it was a special two course in one semester program. From what I have gathered, I was dismissed because taking the W put my GPA even further in the gutter than it was before.
My next step is to appeal? I don't even know who to ask if it is even worth my time to appeal. I am stuck in this limbo with a devastating waterfall effect. Because I did not start out my college career successfully I am unable to reset and restart the process.
I am currently enrolled at Pierce College but the commute is taxing financially, auspiciously and physically. Gas is expensive, I work full time and can only take evening or weekend courses, and I have been commuting for nearly ten years. I hate commuting. Trying to overcome so many obstacles is completely discouraging. I don't know where to find answers and I feel strongly as if no one wants to help me. I have seen several counselors and none of them have been very responsive to my needs. I know I am a poor communicator and I honestly understand that with the recent influx in student enrollment, counselors are in high demand and likely overloaded and overworked.
My girlfriend is working on her master's to become a counselor. Ironic I know. I should be able to turn to her for answers but I get stressed when I try to work through school stuff with her. I feel like a complete failure when I talk to her. She is very successful in the education system. I want encouragement and support from you Baby Bug. I do not want criticism unless that is what I am asking for. I am not nearly as talented at navigating the education system as you are. I appreciate the love and support you have been giving me so far. Thank you.
Things would be less difficult if I didn't have to worry about money. I do. Every penny I have is accounted for. I literally have less than 20 dollars a week to spend on things that include, food, personal care products, car repair, emergencies, school books and supplies, etc. My autonomous consumption is increasing and my disposable income is rapidly decreasing. Thanks Macro Econ summer course. I got a C. I would have liked to have done better. I bombed the first quiz and I was unable to take advantage of an incentive opportunity to raise my grade by scoring high on the third quiz. I'm sure that's why I got a C. I am glad I passed. I did enjoy Professor Cruz's lectures including his accent.
I would like to preface by saying my introduction to college was a horrible failure. I was extremely successful in elementary, middle and high school. I had great teachers and I had a drive to succeed in my education. I maintained exceptional grades in my studies throughout my childhood but when I went to college, everything changed. I became a statistic.
Right out of high school I knew what I wanted to do. I wanted to be an audio engineer and work on web design on the side with a friend of mine. Getting into web design at the turn of the century was so much fun. It was the beginning of the dot com boom and if I had stuck with that career decision I might be a bit better off today. My friend and I even attempted to start a web design business together but we were never really able to get our feet off the ground. He went on to pursue web design further while I decided to invest in my career as an audio engineer. I was already involved with a recording studio and in the process of building a new production studio with a great purpose; Video Description. My drive shifted from education to career. In hindsight I shifted my drive prematurely. At least in my case.
If you can imagine, just out of high school, full of vigor and naivete. I am starting a business with a friend. I am building a new post production business and studio. I had an amazing girlfriend at the time. I am already seeing the dollar signs. I was set to be a great success from the very get go.
I got a letter saying I am dismissed from COC. I was auto enrolled in a class last spring semester (the first semester I was actually eligible to enroll since 2001, that's another story) and I did not drop it before the deadline to drop without a W. I didn't even know I was enrolled in the class. When the semester started I started receiving emails from the professor. If I didn't check on my enrollment status at COC I would have failed the class completely. Two classes actually, it was a special two course in one semester program. From what I have gathered, I was dismissed because taking the W put my GPA even further in the gutter than it was before.
My next step is to appeal? I don't even know who to ask if it is even worth my time to appeal. I am stuck in this limbo with a devastating waterfall effect. Because I did not start out my college career successfully I am unable to reset and restart the process.
I am currently enrolled at Pierce College but the commute is taxing financially, auspiciously and physically. Gas is expensive, I work full time and can only take evening or weekend courses, and I have been commuting for nearly ten years. I hate commuting. Trying to overcome so many obstacles is completely discouraging. I don't know where to find answers and I feel strongly as if no one wants to help me. I have seen several counselors and none of them have been very responsive to my needs. I know I am a poor communicator and I honestly understand that with the recent influx in student enrollment, counselors are in high demand and likely overloaded and overworked.
My girlfriend is working on her master's to become a counselor. Ironic I know. I should be able to turn to her for answers but I get stressed when I try to work through school stuff with her. I feel like a complete failure when I talk to her. She is very successful in the education system. I want encouragement and support from you Baby Bug. I do not want criticism unless that is what I am asking for. I am not nearly as talented at navigating the education system as you are. I appreciate the love and support you have been giving me so far. Thank you.
Things would be less difficult if I didn't have to worry about money. I do. Every penny I have is accounted for. I literally have less than 20 dollars a week to spend on things that include, food, personal care products, car repair, emergencies, school books and supplies, etc. My autonomous consumption is increasing and my disposable income is rapidly decreasing. Thanks Macro Econ summer course. I got a C. I would have liked to have done better. I bombed the first quiz and I was unable to take advantage of an incentive opportunity to raise my grade by scoring high on the third quiz. I'm sure that's why I got a C. I am glad I passed. I did enjoy Professor Cruz's lectures including his accent.
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