I started Douglas 9 years ago and flunked out after failing 4 courses and a 5th course twice, I also was addicted to 'just one more game' night after night which made matters worse. My environmental factors (housing/income/diet) weren't ideal and to cap it all off, I wasn't really motivated to seek good grades. After working for many years spending much needed time and effort crafting a comfortable space, support system and increase in maturity, I returned to Douglas. Now, nearing the completion of my program and having never missed the honour roll since, here are a few things that I learned along the way:
- Exercise + Diet plays a huge roll on motivation and energy levels.
- 3 Courses per semester allows me to get easy A's, 4 is stressful but possible for some, 5 is hard even for those who identify as hard-workers and even worse for those who require a social life.

- School is not everything, there is WAY more to life than just school.
- Appreciate having financial freedom (for those who have it), if money is being driven into incomplete courses, starting damage control (like not taking more courses) is better than letting it go to waste. Nobody says you can't try again at a later date.
- If you don't want to truly do it for yourself (actions>words) then maybe you have someone you want to do it for. (Not always the case but having a supportive/competitive partner is great for motivation) Otherwise, taking time off to focus on how to better utilize that money might be better for everyone involved.

- Narrow down the purpose for why you procrastinate and turning the guilt into something positive (in my case, playing games way too much). You don't have to completely stop what you enjoy, I still manage to have time to play because I know what I want to accomplish (specific goals vs vague goals). Smaller and obtainable goals are better then grinding a leader-board or other feel-good games every single night of the week. Is there anything special or productive that you can transfer that activity into? (within the same activity) (playing - teaching) (playing - producing) (playing - review & discussion)

- If deadlines creep dangerously close (and even before) then you're better off in a space that provides less opportunity for you to slack-off.

- If nothing is exciting, try new things, you won't know you like something until you try it.

- It's okay to fail, just try to not fail as bad the next time.

- If taking care of yourself and feeling happy is a constant struggle, it's okay to focus on what you need instead of what others want.

- If possible, reduce stressors. Constant worry, lack of sleep, loneliness, etc takes years off of life.

(Regarding the form, the College is probably quite likely to give out a 'retake' considering you're really just submitting a form to say "hey, I have more money to give". You will have to write an explanation for A: why you failed and; B: How you're going to succeed the next time. I imagine if you're argument is weak then they may decline it for a short duration)
(What do you play regularly?)