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musical_soul

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45. How many courses are you taking?

Fri Sep 13, 2013, 08:42 AM

Sep 2013

Today I saw my program head and managed to get my course load reduced by 2 courses this term. That MAY help a bit but I'm far from optimistic about it. It still leaves me with 5 courses, and they assign more work in each than your average university course. One thing this university emphasizes above all else is SHIT loads of work, they cram 3-4 years of work at other institutions into 2 years here.

Okay, I think this is some of the problem right here. At a university level, you should never take more than four courses. I used to occasionally take five courses when I was at my community college, but even that was too much. I'm surprised they would let you take seven courses. This isn't high school. The work is more intense. Seven courses at the university level would be too much for anybody. I would drop one more course. More than four would be enough to stress nearly anybody out. The good news is that you are working to improve yourself. You've done great over the summer. Be proud of that.

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Sorry for worrying everyone with my recent cryptic posts. Having major issues... [View all] Locut0s Sep 2013 OP

Hang in there, Locut0s! NYC_SKP Sep 2013 #1

Thank you NYC... Locut0s Sep 2013 #20

My dear Locut0s! CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2013 #2

Thanks Peggy... Locut0s Sep 2013 #21

Do you have something that grounds you? vanlassie Sep 2013 #3

Something that grounds me... Locut0s Sep 2013 #22

Can I say a bit more? The statements you made as examples are vanlassie Sep 2013 #35

I have a suggestion: Lydia Leftcoast Sep 2013 #48

Excellent. A truth one can take a stand on. vanlassie Sep 2013 #51

Positive Affirmations/Mantras = short, simple, 100% positive steve2470 Sep 2013 #49

I commend you for posting this.. HipChick Sep 2013 #4

PM me if you feel like it... Locut0s Sep 2013 #23

Hang in there. Get into a new routine with applegrove Sep 2013 #5

Thank you applegrove... Locut0s Sep 2013 #24

Building a new routine is a skill. Once you've done it you realize how easy it is applegrove Sep 2013 #28

Reducing the number of classes you are taking is going to help a LOT. It hasn't had time yet patricia92243 Sep 2013 #6

That's very kind of you to say patricia... Locut0s Sep 2013 #25

About this time last year I was ready to drop out of school Tobin S. Sep 2013 #7

Second this, Locut0s. hunter Sep 2013 #15

Thanks Tobin... Locut0s Sep 2013 #26

You can always contact me if you need a shoulder to lean on. In_The_Wind Sep 2013 #8

Thank you ITW... Locut0s Sep 2013 #27

I would bet that the majority of students at your school (an actual 50%+)... MiddleFingerMom Sep 2013 #9

Thank you MFM... Locut0s Sep 2013 #29

Great advice MFM. I would add that even the act of crying will excercise some muscles applegrove Sep 2013 #37

Five courses may still be too much. You may want to consider cutting back one more ... Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2013 #10

Technically I could cut one more but I was strongly recommended against it... Locut0s Sep 2013 #30

your mental health is more important ... be kind to your self. yes, the curriculum may be Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2013 #33

Locut0s, my heart really, really goes out to you. Stick with it! YOU are worth it. DebJ Sep 2013 #69

OMG thanks for this but... Locut0s Sep 2013 #70

One day, one hour, ten minutes at a time! hedgehog Sep 2013 #11

That's the mentality I wish I could adopt... Locut0s Sep 2013 #31

That's a lot of stress to be dealing with, Locut0s LiberalEsto Sep 2013 #12

Thanks LiberalEsto... Locut0s Sep 2013 #32

Hey what's your major? Dash87 Sep 2013 #13

Computer Science.... Locut0s Sep 2013 #34

What are you finding confusing? Is it a particular programming language? Something else? Dash87 Sep 2013 #42

It's not really something that's tangible... Locut0s Sep 2013 #60

(((Locut0s))) Solly Mack Sep 2013 #14

Thanks Solly. I'm overwhelmed by the... Locut0s Sep 2013 #36

Consider cutting back to two classes many a good man Sep 2013 #16

That's true working on yourself is sort of a full time job... Locut0s Sep 2013 #38

thanks for the update... handmade34 Sep 2013 #17

Thanks handmade.... Locut0s Sep 2013 #39

Hope things settle down for you... Phentex Sep 2013 #18

I hope so too... Locut0s Sep 2013 #40

Cut back on another class! And try to stop the negative tapes playing in your head riderinthestorm Sep 2013 #19

Thank you riderinthestorm... Locut0s Sep 2013 #41

Are you sure this university is right for you? musical_soul Sep 2013 #46

Thank you musical_soul. Indeed there are other universities but... Locut0s Sep 2013 #53

Think about the successes you've had in your life Duer 157099 Sep 2013 #43

It's difficult for me to do this... Locut0s Sep 2013 #54

It isn't about having tons of them, just find one or two Duer 157099 Sep 2013 #63

Hang in there! Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2013 #44

Actually my Dr. just called to move the appointment... Locut0s Sep 2013 #55

How many courses are you taking? musical_soul Sep 2013 #45

This place has a real work you to death mantra... Locut0s Sep 2013 #56

Well, I have to say....... musical_soul Sep 2013 #67

my ideas steve2470 Sep 2013 #47

You aren't being too blunt!... Locut0s Sep 2013 #57

It's Friday afternoon - I hope you're feeling better! hedgehog Sep 2013 #50

Thanks hedgehog. I am now that it's evening, afternoon was tough!... Locut0s Sep 2013 #58

This might not be a popular statement but... Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #52

You certainly have a point... Locut0s Sep 2013 #59

I was not trying to say you're afraid of hard work Bunnahabhain Sep 2013 #61

How are you doing today LocutOs? Check in if you can... riderinthestorm Sep 2013 #62

I wonder if I have borderline personality disorder?... Locut0s Sep 2013 #64

I would bring those concerns up to the therapist.... musical_soul Sep 2013 #68

I feel extremely embarrassed that... Locut0s Sep 2013 #65

Oh my Lord! Talk about a flashback! *hugs* College went GreenPartyVoter Sep 2013 #66

I think i have to quit... Locut0s Sep 2013 #71

Instead you should follow this motto: "Another Day, another A!" RedCloud Sep 2013 #72

Darn, hate to hear this but elleng Sep 2013 #73

Well, for fuck's sake, don't kill yourself. Tobin S. Sep 2013 #74

status update please, if you don't mind ? PM me otherwise please, ty nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #75

Update: almost went to hospital, may still... Locut0s Sep 2013 #76

Talk to your profs... a la izquierda Sep 2013 #77