I have the WORST freshman GPA (1.943 GPA) and I'm an ECE Computer Engineering major, please help!

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These last few quarters I’ve had a C average with a B or two and then this last semester, I bombed the final in my easiest class, Math 18, and I have a D there and the worst part, the class I studied and worked the hardest for and is a MAJOR part of my major, CSE8B, I got a D in.

The worst part, my parents think I’m already in the worst position with my C’s and I haven’t even told them about my 2 D’s and frankly, I’m scared to do so.

I had a genius partner in CSE8A so I ended up relying on him before I realized my mistake and I struggled through this class so much. This last quarter, a switch turned off and I lost all my motivation and I’ve had numerous nervous breakdowns and I’m probably in severe depression right now. I need help, how should I go from here on out?

It’s too late to retake CSE8B at this point since I’m already enrolled in CSE 12 and 15L and ECE 35. My only options now are to get all A’s from here on forth but I’m scared. I feel like dropping out but I know I’ll just regret it even more if I do that.

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You need to talk to professional counselors. There should be some available at your university, probably for free.

I have a friend whose son went through something similar, but at an Ivy League university. He ended up taking some time off (I think about a year), went back, and has done VERY well since. You need to first get your anxiety and depression under control, then get back to your studies.

There is a lot of depression and anxiety among students in the US, and very smart students suffer at least as much if not more than other students. Schools know that this happens. Your university will have people there to help you, but you have to tell them what is happening and give them a chance to help.

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Thanks! I definitely will try that! I’m feeling a little better now after talking to some friends but I have to be careful to not let this turn into complacency or I won’t be able to change