Big problems in college. Need advise for my future

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<p>The whole story is rather long, but I will try to shorten things.</p>

<p>I was accepted to a good university for physcs. The first two years my grades were descent, niether great nor terrible.
I was having some personal issues, but I got over them and I was planning to excel in my third year. I was planning to graduate in 5 years, since I would spend more time on minors and studying abroad. I was going to work as hard as I could so that after I graduate I could get into a great grad school.
Now, this past year I went overseas for a study abroad. My classes were difficult but doable, and I thought things would be alright. The problem is that I lived with my girlfriend while overseas, and things were just awful. We were fighting all the time, and the relationship took so much time and effort that I had no time to study.
The first Semester was bad, but not nearly as bad as the second. The second semester I failed most of my classes.
And now here I am, struggling to figure out how I can fix this, move on, and still go to a good grad school. I will do whatever I need to to make this up and secure my future. But for now I only feel like a failure. </p>

<p>I am looking desperately for a way out of this sitation. Is there any way I can make this up and still get into a good PHD program?</p>

<p>Thank you all</p>

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<p>So the 2nd semester is over and done with? Can you withdraw for the semester, that may be better than F’s. You need to consult with an academic adviser at your college. Your research will be a major consideration for grad school. It can overcome some gpa issues. Getting into a Master’s first is another way. There are many paths to grad school But you screwed up by not passing and you don’t have a good excuse. See if there is anything to salvage and see if you can repeat any class or whatever the advisor in your dept recommends.</p>