<p>There is lots of good advice in this thread (except for the part about studying abroad). By all means, use your school’s counseling services, and see your doctor for a checkup. Taking time off is perfectly reasonable.</p>
<p>I agree with green button. C’s are not the end of the world. Most jobs don’t look at transcripts and one semester of C’s is not that bad if other years were okay.</p>
<p>If you NEED to leave now, do it, on a medical leave.</p>
<p>But you are almost done with junior year and have one year left. If you can do something replenishing over the summer, the nearness of graduation may energize you. You could take time off to focus, but the effect of delaying graduation might also be draining, and you might not return.</p>
<p>You are too far along to benefit from many other college’s programs, including online programs. There are exceptions: Charter Oak State in CT. But most have a cap on transfer credits as well as a residency requirement of 10+ classes at their school.</p>
<p>I think the high pressure to achieve in order to get into a good schools is burning out a lot of students. Plus the emphasis on getting in, and external goal that is over once in, leaves people feeling empty once on the campus of their dreams.</p>
<p>But that is usually freshmen. As a junior, you may just be tired and tired of school. Only you know whether a year off will help with that or if finishing up will help your spirits more. Talk to a counselor or a trusted person to explore this maybe.</p>
<p>I actually disagree with those who stay studying abroad is not a good idea, but it depends on you. I was depressed and stressed out in my junior year of college, and I felt burned out. I took a semester abroad (because I wanted to, not because I was depressed - I had always dreamed of studying abroad) and it was one of the best decisions of my life. It is sometimes stressful adjusting to a new way of living and a new culture, but it’s also fun, wonderful, and enlightening. My program was an immersive program that also brought me in a group of 17 other American students, so I had a base of friends to get to know but also a lot of independence. I grew so much as a person and returned to my senior year refreshed and renewed and ready to get the ball rolling again.</p>
<p>I also agree that taking some time off could be good. Lots of students have done it and it can be a great way to mentally rest your mind. You’ve been in school for almost your entire life; it can be good to take a break.</p>
<p>Taking some time off to take care of yourself is a good idea. It is important to understand that school is not all there is to life and you need to be more well balanced to be able to handle all that life throws at you. If you do give yourself some time away from school it it might give you a chance to reevaluate your priorities.</p>
<p>It seems like any time that people are focused on just one aspect of life that it can makes things more difficult. If that one aspect of life is not going as expected then it will feel like everything is falling apart. </p>
<p>It sounds like a good time to get a physical and talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. Your doctor might decide that you need some help in the form of a prescription or therapy. Getting yourself more healthy is always a good idea and will make a difference. Eat better food, stay away from over-processed and fast food, get some exercise as well.</p>
<p>A boring job for a little while along with taking care of your physical health will put your former school life back into perspective.</p>