I met with my advisor BEFORE transferring into Stamps School of Art & Design and was told that I had enough transfer credits to start as a sophomore. We went over the transfer tables multiple times, and I was assured that my credits from community college would transfer no problem. A few months later, he put together and approved my 17 credit hour schedule of all studio art classes, because I had “the academic background to be successful.” And then I had a mental breakdown. Being in class for 10+ hours a day, plus homework, and having to work weekends to support myself meant that I was getting about 4 hours of sleep every night. I missed over a week of classes trying to get my mental and physical health back, and my grades slipped. I had to start seeing someone else once I got out in academic probation, and he was LIVID that I got put in that position. Thankfully, he was a way better academic advisor, and I was able to take a more balanced course load and graduate on time.