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Why don't you stay at school and get your school work done before you come home each night? Both my kids like to go to the campus or library to study. I have helped them both find the study rooms and resources at their college and even other colleges nearby that they are allowed to use. One prefers quiet areas...the other studies where she can eat. They can organize their studying in the way they see fit and most productive and don't have distractions like the computers or tv. They both earned 4.0 gpa last semester so I will probably not be overseeing their work as much this semester. The college freshman has shown me he doesn't need any oversight. The high school student who is doing dual credit still needs me to help her organize and keep on track...but even though she gets frustrated at times, she admits she both needs me and wants my help. And in the end, that is the child whom is going to be begging me to help her finish at the last minute when she does procrastinate...something I may or may not have time for and I would have had time if she asked for help in a timely manner.
As for your temper or meltdowns, or whatever else you call them....how are you going to function in a professional environment at a job when you are stressed out if you can't control your temper at home? You need to see a counselor about developing healthier coping techniques.
And if you can't deal with your parents, move out. You are an adult. Get a job and find a friend who needs a roommate to split the bills. Get good grades and apply for scholarships. Figure out how to be independent. Then you will have demonstrated that you are an adult taking care of your own life.
As for your temper or meltdowns, or whatever else you call them....how are you going to function in a professional environment at a job when you are stressed out if you can't control your temper at home? You need to see a counselor about developing healthier coping techniques.
And if you can't deal with your parents, move out. You are an adult. Get a job and find a friend who needs a roommate to split the bills. Get good grades and apply for scholarships. Figure out how to be independent. Then you will have demonstrated that you are an adult taking care of your own life.
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faroukfarouk
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Superhero Sam: I hope things have settled down well by now, in your mind, with your family and with your work and / or study options.
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Butterfly99
Getting ready for spring break. Cya!
I agree with this advice. I used to procrastinate like crazy but I've gotten way better about it because all it ever did was stress me out so much. It definitely helps to find a place w/out distractions to study. I do most of my hw in the basement because the Wifi is super weak there so you can't really go on YouTube & stuff. It's completely quiet too.
Sam should def. ask for help w the tantrums & stuff. My cousin said her roommate would have these freak out tantrums when she got stressed. It just stressed her out so bad too. So yeah he should try to take care of that now.
Did you quote a post of mine? Cause I got an alert that you did but I don't see it now.
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faroukfarouk
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blackribbon:
Yes, there can be many distractions in college life, right? but it does take a lot of self-discipline to learn to use one's time efficiently. There are so many things that can make things harder for a student: a good shopping mall right next to the college, talk.. talk.. talk in cafes, too much church as a social club, too many commitments to student societies, the tattoo parlor scene, sports: nothing necessarily wrong with any of these but sometimes the essential study time is crowded out and students need very definitely to learn how not to crowd out their main responsibilities.
Blessings.
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It was an old one and as I read further, the topic was completely discussed so I deleted my remark. It wasn't necessary.
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faroukfarouk
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Well I did post as well; it still seemed to be a live thread, anyway.
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When I was in nursing school, I literally had to studied 8 hours on each of the days that I wasn't in clinicals for 8 hours (2 days a week). (My kids learned to grocery shop and cook because I wasn't there to do it. ) Nursing school is hard and we covered thick textbooks in 6 weeks. I learned where I could study efficiently and with whom I could study well with. Learning that you sometimes have to give up fun time to get what your really want (for me a license and a good job which I did get) is one of the most valuable lessons of college. When you learn this, you are on the road to success no matter what your goal is. It isn't always about enjoying the classes. Some classes aren't enjoyable or easy.
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faroukfarouk
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blackribbon:
The words of John Wayne come to mind: "A man's gotta do, what a man's gotta do." (For man, read also woman...)
Put differently, it's not only inspiration, it's more likely application: applying oneself consistently.
Blessings.
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Why are the laws so black and white? Why can't a student give verbal consent to reveal student information? Privacy law is just so illogical sometimes.
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So true. I'm in my last semester of nursing school now. That's all I do is study and complete assignments. The rest of the time I'm in clinical for twelve hours (or in class). Nursing school = no life
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Because people sue at the drop of a hat. If something goes wrong between you and your parents two years from now and you get upset about the school releasing your grades, they need to be able to document your consent.
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College is really about learning about yourself and learning what you want to do after college. No one can answer that question for you. So what do you want to study? I say go for it. Don't be concerned with others will perceive your course choices. It also is a good idea if you are undecided to take courses in a number of areas to see where you might want to major.
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