Transfer student with Tourettes.

Transfer Students
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<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>

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<p>A man’s character is not measured by the number of times he falls, it is measured by the number of times he gets back up. </p>

<p>My first question is, have you registered with the Students with Disabilities? Each school has specific guidelines for qualifying for accommodations.<br>
My son is now a freshman in college studying Mechanical Engineering and Chinese. His tics increase from time to time. He does not swear either but some of his audible tics have caused him to test in a separate room to avoid distracting other students. It sounds like you have gained control of your situation. Don’t make excuses for the past. You obviously have a lot to offer some organization. Believe in yourself and enjoy your successes.</p>