<p>I am currently a freshman on a $2,500 scholarship which covers the cost of some of my books. More than likely, I may lose it due to not reaching the required GPA. I really don't want to go to summer school since I feel burnedout already this year and I just want to take less credit courses. I would rather take 12-14 credits than 15-16 per semester that's required by the scholarship and worrying about grades. If I didn't have a scholarship, I could choose classes I wanted without having to worry about filler classes to meet the requirement. Problem is, I don't want my mom to be mad at me since I still live a home (which is a long story). Anyway, if I do lose the scholarship, what is the best way to get through college with money in my pocket other than work study since I won't be staying on campus. So it has to be another kind of job. Thank you for your help!!</p>
<p>Dear Heart, you can’t live your life being afraid of your mother (although many people do). If she is a brutal, nasty, horrific individual, then read “Toxic Parents” by Susan Forward and find a way to install boundaries and get out of the house as soon as possible. </p>
<p>It is more likely that your mom is a decent person who loves you and has high hopes for you. If that is the case, then write her a note that says that you are not coping as well as you wanted. Your GPA is not enough to keep the scholarship. You need to talk to her about what comes next. You are sorry to disappoint her but you also need her advice on what to do next. </p>
<p>You are closing doors without researching them throughly (Stop that!). It may be that you could live on campus this summer and take one course and do work study on campus. Check that out. It may be that you can take 15 credits if you pick the RIGHT filler class (bowling? ceramics? personal finance? A pass/fail class?) – talk to an academic advisor on identifying a schedule that works better for you </p>
<p>I know I am going to sound grumped here, but it sounds like you are being a bit childish. You’re scared to tell your mom hard news. You want a summer off. You want someone on the internet to tell you how to find a job. You want an easier schedule. Augh! </p>
<p>Start with the note to your mom. Go ahead and take the yelling or the cold shoulder or whatever that comes so that heart ache is off your chest. Then start sorting through the options available through campus. Meet and email absolutely everyone to sort through any research/dorm RA/dining hall staff/conference staff/summer intern program that exists on your campus. Something will pan out and you may become the Queen of What Happens on Campus. </p>
<p>Many, many freshmen have a tough first year. You’ve learned a lot and are a different person than a year ago. Look at some of the things that you have found out that you dislike or don’t do well and either 1) build skills to deal with that challenge or 2) move into courses that require different talents. Once you do that, the grades will come up.
Good luck!</p>
<p>*I am currently a freshman on a $2,500 scholarship which covers the cost of some of my books. More than likely, I may lose it due to not reaching the required GPA. I really don’t want to go to summer school since I feel burnedout already this year and I just want to take less credit courses. I would rather take 12-14 credits than 15-16 per semester that’s required by the scholarship and worrying about grades. If I didn’t have a scholarship, I could choose classes I wanted without having to worry about filler classes to meet the requirement. Problem is, I don’t want my mom to be mad at me since I still live a home *</p>
<p>$2500 is waaaayyyy more than books should cost…so why do you say it pays for “some of your books”.</p>
<p>I don’t think your mom sounds “toxic” at all. You have a scholarship that expects you to take a full load and maintain a GPA. You haven’t given a reason why you can’t take a full load or maintain the GPA. It sounds (to me) that you just want to be kind of childish and not really work for a degree…just take classes “that you want.” </p>
<p>I can understand why a parent would be disappointed that her child doesn’t appreciate the gift he/she’s been given (the scholarship) and would rather squander it by not fulfilling the req’ts. </p>
<p>Anyway, if I do lose the scholarship, what is the best way to get through college with money in my pocket other than work study since I won’t be staying on campus.</p>
<p>Get a job and earn the money.</p>
<p>But…here’s a thought…the number of hours that you’ll have to work to net that $2500 is going to be FAR MORE hours than what would have been needed for you to get the GPA for the required number of classes. You’re cutting off your nose to spite your face.</p>