<p>So here it goes...</p>
<p>I am a student who suffers from a mild case of tourettes (no I don't swear randomly). I basically have a mild twitch that makes it hard to write. I have been trying to figure out how to manage school and tourettes for the past few years and needless to say I have ruined my academic record in the process. </p>
<p>I started out at CalPoly SlO in '07 as a mechanical engineering major. I was there for a total of 1.5 years where I managed to pull a couple of C's and mostly F's and W's. I had a very hard time writing in Calculus, Physics etc. and just got frustrated and stopped going.</p>
<p>I then went to a community college for 1.5 years where I managed to get one A, two Cs and the rest Fs. Wooohoo!!</p>
<p>Now, at 23, I am at another community college where I have a 3.9, still persuing engineering, and finally think that I have my ^*&$ figured out. I am finally able to not let the twitches interfere with my work and motivation. The downside is, that while here, I had some medical issues that caused me to rack up another 8 W's from a spring and summer semester. My question is should I even bother; have I ruined my record to the point that no one will give me a chance? Will employers even acknowledge me given my screwed up past? I am fully aware that I need to prove myself, and think I am on the right track to do so.</p>
<p>On a side note, I am VERY outgoing, was a vice president of the largest fraternity at CalPoly and have won a few engineering competitions. Interviews are very easy for me, and I have never had one that went poorly; I am very articulate. </p>
<p>Thanks for any input.</p>