<p>Hey guys.</p>
<p>So I'm a junior transfer currently in my 2nd quarter at a UC. I figured I'd describe my current situation to you and ask for advice. My first quarter at said UC was ok. I took 3 classes for a total of 13 units and received an A, B+, and a C-. I had three finals all on the same day and well I'm sure you can all guess which was the last one. Now this quarter I was enrolled in 4 classes for a total of 17 units but I've already dropped one (with a W) and will probably be dropping another one, which will no longer make me a full time student. The reason for this is that we've had two midterms so far and even though the averages have been 55% and 58% respectively, I had scored just under the average and the teacher said he doesn't curve... I think I'd be better off getting a W than a C,D, or F... I will only be enrolled in 8 units, 4 of which come from the course which I obtained a C- in last quarter as I am repeating it. Now after this quarter I plan on taking a 2 year break from school to serve a mission for the LDS church. So far my UC adventure, to me at least, sounds like a complete mess. The truth is I've been dealing with a lot of personal issues this quarter the have really taken a toll on my academics. The two classes I'll be staying enrolled in I have close to 100% so my gpa would still be very high, especially since that C- will be replaced with an A. Now what has been stressing me out lately is graduate school. I'm not sure what kind of graduate school I wish to attend yet but I fully plan on going so here comes my question. Have I basically screwed myself for getting into a "top" graduate school in a field such as law or medicine? When you apply for grad schools are you allowed to explain why perhaps one quarter (or two :() you didn't do as well for whatever reason? Would 2 W's and no longer being a full time student for a quarter look absolutely terrible? I would just like to get some opinions on this please and thanks so much. I should also mention that I plan on changing my major when I return in 2 years and the two classes that I dropped this quarter are for my current major. Could I explain the W's in that way? Saying I fell out of love with my major and had a lot going on? Sorry I know this is long but thanks in advance for the read and respones.</p>