I think if it was freshmen year in undergraduate school, it would be different as students are often not even 18. Graduate students are expected to act as adults. As they are grown up. Many are already professionals or are on their way to that.

Now we all make mistakes. It's ok to admit you handle something not so great. Not the end of the world. Learn from your mistakes and move on. Just keep on improving and tell disciplinary board that you are working on your people skills and you intend to do better. The whole conversation was confrontational on your part and seemed uncalled for. Plus calling him names where one can hear

But heck live and learn. Don't get discouraged. Don't drop out of school over this. People do worse things than that and they survive. If must take time off school for a bit.



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