[smartiesparty]

My friends are sharing their first steps at university on social media. I can't because i have been rejected by every college i've applied to. my mental illness and disorder caused me to not do well the past year, my marks are bad.
i don't live in america, so we don't have community college where i could improve before applying for a real course.
i feel too depressed
my dream was to become a scientist but now i can forget about it
my life has no point, i dont know how to handle this
have not left my house the past month because i am ashamed to be seen. it's like people see on my forehead 'i'm a failure'.

[kennyc]

Oh no. How mortifying. Please don't give up on your dream. I'm sure there are alternatives and ways. There must be something like community college that you could work on. Also perhaps get involved in/with some science or technology company as a volunteer.

There are many great scientists that either did not go to college or had similar issues. Even Einstein was somewhat lacking in social and mathematical abilities but he definitely had vision and insight!

Keep at it. Keep your head up. You will succeed!

[IceCreamKid]

Originally Posted by smartiesparty

My friends are sharing their first steps at university on social media. I can't because i have been rejected by every college i've applied to. my mental illness and disorder caused me to not do well the past year, my marks are bad.
i don't live in america, so we don't have community college where i could improve before applying for a real course.
i feel too depressed
my dream was to become a scientist but now i can forget about it
my life has no point, i dont know how to handle this
have not left my house the past month because i am ashamed to be seen. it's like people see on my forehead 'i'm a failure'.

Did you have guidance counselors at your last school? I would contact one of them and ask for guidance on how to proceed at this point. One year of bad marks should not ruin your life. Keep looking for avenues to help you--are there rehabilitative organizations in your area? Occupational therapists? Somewhere out there is a path that you can take to reach your goal. Your goal now should be to find it. Courage!

[divine1966]

You can take some pre requisite courses to prepare for college or start with trade school. Go see advisor at any college and ask them what's your options

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[lostfornow82]

I am sorry for your bad news. I have had problems with mental illness and I am in my 30s now. I have had my difficulties in science-related academics due to it. I have been able to finish undergraduate studies but not my PhD.

Get the mental illness under control. I did not (and still do not) and my career and life are suffering because of it.

Academia especially in the sciences is not understanding or supportive of those with mental health problems so please get the help you need. You will be working with some abrasive and nasty people who are irrational and heartless. Being lucky is one way to go but how many of us are that lucky?

Work experience and perhaps reapplying will help you get into a college that is acceptable to you.

Good luck to you.

Originally Posted by smartiesparty

My friends are sharing their first steps at university on social media. I can't because i have been rejected by every college i've applied to. my mental illness and disorder caused me to not do well the past year, my marks are bad.
i don't live in america, so we don't have community college where i could improve before applying for a real course.
i feel too depressed
my dream was to become a scientist but now i can forget about it
my life has no point, i dont know how to handle this
have not left my house the past month because i am ashamed to be seen. it's like people see on my forehead 'i'm a failure'.