Too depressed to go to school - can i teach myself at home?

Question

I'm 18 and studying at college just been diagnosed with endometriosis = rubbish periods!i've also just managed to quit 2 class a and c drugs which i was very reliant on,i'm also now quitting smoking,7 days so far.My old 'friends' i used to take these with now hate me and both of them have fought me and are still trying to do so, ill defend myself like i already have cos im a fighter but these 2 girls have left college and live very nearby-so im constantly stressed and aware in the school area.

I train everyday cos i'm tryin to get a degree in sports and nutrition and turn my life around. My close family don't know anything about my past.With this and my illness i feel too weak to defend myself,(just lost 2 1/2 stone) too hormonal and too stressed to continue school, but with 6 weeks to go i HAVE to do it, can i teach myself at home (Eng lit & lang + media) for last 6 weeks and still be entered into exam? need to for uni.Sorry about the length-loong story i know! Cheers everyone!

Answer 1

In America, most colleges do offer online classes in addition to the on campus classes.  Also, there is the option to study on your own, and take an exam called "CLEP" that can be on dfile and used to get credit at almost any college.  I don't know if that option is available where you are.

You'd have to ask your instructors about quitting class at this late date.  It might be a possibility.  It might depend on the professor and the nature of the class.  

It sounds like you do need a change of pace and environment AND some new friends.

Take a break, or do sign up for some online classes for next term if that is available.  

I pray God gives you the strength and wisdom that you need.  Be sure to pray and ask Him for that!

Answer 2

after all that u really think u will be able to teach ur self? in ur dreams no forget dreams it wont even be in ur fantasies

Answer 3

heeii, cheer up!

i hope everything will going fine to you!

how about take a break for a semester after finishing this semester (after final-exam). so first, u can push yourself to finish this semester quickly, while thinking you can take lotta relax after that.

And just stay away from people who beside you to having fun, and leave you when you have probs. ^^

Answer 4

I'm guessing you're in the UK (never heard an American use stones for weight). Since you've so recently given up 3 drugs (nicotine counts and people quitting just that have a hard time) it's no wonder you feel messed up. There's no reason they couldn't let you go on to take the exams, at 6 weeks to go it might even be too late to cancel and they'll have pay for them anyway.

I would talk to someone at your college, they should have some kind of a guidance counsellor. Explain your situation and see if they would be willing to be a bit flexible about attendance, maybe just a couple of weeks off would help, or going in less days per week or missing mornings? They want you to pass your exams too and to do that you need to look after your health, physical and mental.

Good luck!