Second academic suspension-What to do? (Asian International student)

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<p>Second academic suspension-What to do? (Asian International student)</p>

<p>To briefly explain my background, I went to a so-called one of the ‘elite’ schools for my freshman year, but due to its high tuition, I transferred to really mediocre state school (the ranking barely in top 100) for my sophomore year against my will due to financial situation. Terribly unmotivated with everything, I just flunked out my sophomore year, because I just hated everything about the school, and had no pride in school. I received my first academic suspension, and was on hiatus for one semester from school. I came back to the school for the spring semester, but then again received second academic suspension. I had no will whatsoever, because no matter how well I do in all of my classes, my GPA will never going to be even closely decent, and I still hated everything about the school. </p>

<p>Now, with total one year at ‘elite’ school (GPA 3.2) and one and half year at mediocre state school (unmentionanly low GPA), I don’t know where to go from this point. I’ve been diagnosed with major depression, and have ruined my relationship with parents, relationship with friends, and my precious early 20’s. </p>

<p>I want to start afresh somewhere I can take pride in, but persuading parents to let me start over would be difficult. I thought of universities in the UK, because UK universities have 3-year undergraduate system, and they are relatively cheap compare to that of prestigious private schools in the US. </p>

<p>Honestly, I don’t know what my best options are at this point. I know that I need help and others’ opinions. I feel really behind compare to all my friends who are graduating, going to grad school, or starting a career in the real world. I feel really miserable right now and can’t believe I’ve gotten myself into this situation. </p>

<p>I could technically come back to the current school after the semester away, but I don’t ever want to come back to this town. I’m just overwhelmed with life since I have no one to discuss with this wretched situation. Talk with the advisor at the university was pointless.
If there’s any advice you can give to me, I’d greatly appreciate. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>I have no prior experiences with these kinds of situations, but I’ll give a crack at it. PM me with an email or wherever I could contact you.</p>

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<p>Stop thinking about the past; you can’t change it. Stop thinking abut others; you’re not them. “I just hated everything about the school, and had no pride in school” is a really weak reason for why you flunked out, basically blaming everything on the school and not yourself. Don’t hate on the school man, hate on the fact that you gave less than 100% effort and cheated yourself. Your question is what should I do. I think you need to do some serious soul-searching first above all else. Good luck, I’m not trying to demean you, just telling it like it is.</p>

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<p>Sorry I cannot help, but you should post this in the parents forum as well, as it is usually a very helpful place.</p>

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<p>thanks everyone…</p>

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<p>Orbit196 had the best response here so far. I totally ditto his post.</p>

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<p>Wasted talent, but it’s not too late change your act. An elite degree does not necessarily mean you will get a high paying job, it is the person with that degree that matters. Wake up and do something about it.</p>