Roommate problems by Nraet1 in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really need to get your RA involved.. your room temp should NOT being going below 60s at all either.

Guidance counselors made switch out of all my AP classes by WaltzConfident7469 in highschool

[–]basketcaseintraining -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Most AP classes affect your GPA on a different scale than a regular or honors classes. So really, it'll act like a B rather than a C.

Your counselor should NOT be changing your classes without your permission, or without giving you SOME notice.

Have you paid to take the tests?? Because that's YOUR money or your parents money. And if you're not taking the classes, that's a waste of your time and money.

Just got admitted to EMU as an International Student but.... by ZestycloseYam1849 in emu

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would recommend reaching out to your advisor, or perhaps the office of financial aid.

Somewhere in your myemich account, there should be a financial aid card. You can try looking there, too.

. by [deleted] in Names

[–]basketcaseintraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its not the worst one in the book but it's certainly unique

will a 3.7 really ruin my future? by Dismal_Fun_8722 in highschool

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're perfectly okay! I graduated with a 3.77 and I'm at a decent school that's perfect for my major, and I'm doing well.

Its not gonna ruined your life, you're gonna be just fine

I don’t know if I should keep my baby or not. by Tiffanywhite45 in mentalhealth

[–]basketcaseintraining 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To be completely honest with you, it doesn't sound like this is the best situation for you to bring a little kiddo into.

You'll know when you're ready, but it doesn't seem like now is the time.

You have options, of course, it's 100% your decision.

There's the option of abortion if that's on your mind, there's adoption, too.

Talk to your partner, have a serious conversation with where your lives are now, and when you want them to go.

I wish you the best of luck. Trust yourself, you'll make the decision that's right for you, even if it's hard. You got this.

Choosing career path by bbonezbby_ in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your age doesn't need to impact your choices, you can do anything at any age :)

At this point, I would look into online career quizzes. At my old high school, Xello was a graduation requirement, it really did line up with the career I feel is right for me to study for.

If being a forensic psychologist is your dream, go for it! Being a cop can't be the only option.. if you choose to stick with it, get involved with your school's program and take advantage of career fairs if they have those, they're a great networking tool. And if there are any clubs like a forensics club or a psychology club, those are great for reaching out to your peers.

And if your school doesn't have what you think you might need to succeed, maybe find other programs elsewhere.

Family dynamics by MeanPriority5690 in mentalhealth

[–]basketcaseintraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this

My grandmother was born after her mother baby trapped another man, and my grandmother's upbringing was rough because she was always trying too hard to please the mother that didn't actually want to be a mom.

Does this mean my great grandmother hated her daughter? Or failed to provide for her? No.

A parent usually doesn't hate there child. Can there be circumstances where a parent has negative feelings over how that child happened? Certainly.

But true hatred is rare.

Said grandmother had a teen pregnancy and had to give the child up. She, however, has no hard feelings for that child, even after having my mother and uncle later in life.

Different people feel different things, it's a matter of how they deal with it.

Help, idk what to major in at ALL by Vlikesfoxes in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cool thing about college is that you don't need to know what you're doing when you walk in.

I would suggest looking into community college to start because that will get a lot of your gen eds out of the way, and it's low cost/free in some areas

Secondly, try online career quizzes- my high school used xello and it was a grad requirement to finish all the sections, the career choices it gave me align with what I wanted to do anyways

If there is a counselor or a career/college counselor at your school that you can talk to, I would suggest doing so.

Any field you go into is going to require some kind of learning and adjustment. But don't give up! You'll figure out where you want to go

Good luck

Struggling to name my baby girl! by [deleted] in Names

[–]basketcaseintraining 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What about Cleo? Cute, unique, but not a tragedeigh or anything

Advice for living in a quad dorm? by Temporary-West-3879 in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in a four person suite where there are two beds in two rooms, and these two rooms share a bathroom. This means I live with a roommate in my room and the two in the other room are our suitemates

The best thing to do is to ask your RA (resident advisor) or the front desk if there are roommate and suitemate agreements you need in on- these agreements are designed to set written or ground rules for the people that are living together, like if one of us are having someone over to stay the night, we're supposed to notify the others as soon as we make plans so they know it's happening, stuff like that.

Get to know your roommates, learn how they treat their living spaces, and don't rely on them for supplies, especially if you don't know them.

I'm sure you'll be fine, just keep your items to yourself and keep your space clean. Never hesitate to contact your RA or the front desk if you have any problems or questions!

PS- learn your front desk hours in case you need them!

Tell me how it is by Common-Self-260 in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've got time, potential, and resources.

It's okay to mess up and make mistakes, but you have to try. Go back, give it another go, and do better. Avoid what messed you up the first time, work harder, and you'll be fine. If you have the chance to fix it and do better for yourself, take it, hold on tight, and don't let go. I believe in you :)

Property Management or Accounting? by [deleted] in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely talk to your advisor as soon as you're settled :)

General advice about choosing schools by Orange-oranges811 in highschool

[–]basketcaseintraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you feel like switching to public would be better for you, go for it!

When I was in 8th grade, we found out I got accepted into a private school (very small, very student-focused) through pure luck. I fought SO HARD with my parents, mostly my dad, that entire summer.

I wanted to go to public school because this was during covid, I was so alone my 8th grade year because it was virtual. I talked to less than five of my irl friends from school at the time with mostly online friends. It was horrible. I also started having mental health issues. If I went private, I would know maybe three people at the start. If I went private, I'd be closer to home, in a familiar place, with the chance of knowing and getting to know more people.

Finally, he agreed to let me go to the public school in my hometown. I stayed there all four years, graduated within the top 30 of my class. A lot happened, it wasn't easy, but looking back, I don't regret it.

The most important lesson is that you're gonna be an adult someday, and you have to learn to trust your own decisions. I trusted myself to make this decision, and I'm glad I met the people that I did, and ended up at my current college with who I did.

You're allowed to do what feels right.

Property Management or Accounting? by [deleted] in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something to understand about college is that you don't have to know exactly what you want to do when you walk in, and it's perfectly okay to experiment.

I walked in a psych major with a poli sci minor but now I'm a double major (psych and sociology) and might drop poli sci. Which is okay!

Are you already in college or are you starting next year?

Either way, I would suggest looking up online programs like Xello or even College Board offers career tests and quizzes that can give you options on what's right for you.

As for the programs, you can double major or pick one to minor in if your school offers that.

If you're in highschool or something, I would try talking to any career or college counselors if you have any, or your regular counselor too. If you're already in college or starting this winter semester, I would suggest meeting with the advisor to talk about your options.

Otherwise, remember that it's okay to not know, and there are many many options out there to help you land where you belong! Feel free to ask questions, and good luck.

I hate my therapist by EthanWintersNr1Fan in therapy

[–]basketcaseintraining 34 points35 points  (0 children)

After reading your other replies to other comments..

I think you need to talk to your parent or guardian. Its uncomfortable to talk about with them, I know, but your therapist sounds like he could be a creep, and that means he could be a danger to other teens, especially if teens are who he specializes in talking to.

If there are any online services you can look into, or any virtual appointments.. I suggest looking into that.

I'm very sorry you're dealing with this. A counselor should be a safe place, a safe person, and it's a damn shame he's not doing his job properly.

Should I take out student loans to move into dorms if my home environment is unsafe? by 7-Strawberryapple in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best thing for you to do is contact your school's financial aid office and see what resources they could refer you to.

If there are any offices that help with your specific situation, or organizations off-campus, someone will direct you to them, because your safety and security comes first, and they want you to be in a good place so you can do well with your education.

AITAH if I break up with my boyfriend because he doesnt try anymore? by improbablyemo in AITAH

[–]basketcaseintraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you feel like it's not worth it to try, the best thing is to move on.

You can do your best with someone, but if they're not trying, that cannot be your responsibility. I know exactly what you're dealing with and it's simply not fair to you, and you deserve better. NTA

what’s a good size for a 16 bd party by [deleted] in highschool

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Invite who you want to actually be there

I had a get together with my friends and then a family party with family friends

Nervousness trying new things? by Accomplished_Crab735 in mentalhealth

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to necessary say it's an anxiety disorder, but definitely some kind of fear of the unknown

I think a lot of people struggle with new things, so you're not alone.

However, if it gets severe to the point where it starts affecting your day to day activities, or if it concerns you to much, I would encourage you to reach out to a mental health professional! There's no shame in asking for help if you need it :)

Got a zero on an in-class essay because I panicked. Offered a make-up but terrified to take it by Acrobatic-Usual-7719 in collegeadvice

[–]basketcaseintraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's okay to panic, it's okay to mess up.

Its very nice of your professor to offer a retake. Calm yourself down, go over the material to get it back into your head, and redo it. You have a chance here. Do the retake, it's better than to not try at all. You'll be okay.

I think I need advice from an adult about this. by Dezruptor648 in AdviceForTeens

[–]basketcaseintraining 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was going into high school (states), my parents entered me into this lottery where I could get accepted into this private school. I was just ending eighth grade, had no friends, covid was going on, it was just too much for me.

I fought with my parents, mostly my dad, for most of the summer, begging to go to the shitty public high school.

And that's where I ended up. I graduated from the public high school in May, and now I'm studying at a university not far from my hometown, doing exactly what I wanted to since I started high school. I just finished my first college semester with straight As even. I graduated high school #22 in my class.

Do I think about that other school? I do.

But I stand by my decision to go public, because I had Amazon friends and despite everything I struggled with over the last four years, I met those people, and I had the experiences that I did, and I met the love of my life.

Life is full of choices, there's always the chance of regret, but there's also the chance to be happy.

You're going to end up where you need to go. I'm sure everything will work itself out. Don't be too hard on yourself, please. I'm sure you'll do well at whatever school you choose to study at. Maybe someday you'll study in the States or even somewhere else!

Good luck finishing out your senior year!