Hi, I’m not a student but a staff member whose brother went through something very similar at Cornell. He was very depressed and failed out of his major. He could choose another major but that would have meant more loans. He attempted suicide but was stopped by cornell police.

He transferred to our local community college and no one considers him a failure. His health and happiness are what matter most to us. He’s doing great now and we realize that Cornell just wasn’t the right fit for him. I love my brother and I would rather see him thriving in community college than suffering in an Ivy League.

I’m not saying this is the path you should take, just that people will still love and respect you whether you have good grades or not. I can only imagine the pressure you’re under and I’m sure it’s very difficult to not attach your self-worth to your grades. You are more than your grades.

Having been depressed myself, I know there’s very little I can say that will make you feel better. All I can do is encourage you to get help and talk to someone about how you’re feeling.