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Sep 27, 2015, 11:51 AM
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I need advice. I am trying to prepare for something way ahead of time so I'm ready to take this on. I will be going to college at Mesa Community College in 2016. I can't do my Fasfa until August 2016 and I can't enroll in school until October 2016. I will have to take ENG 091 Fundamentals of Writing ESL 097, RDG 091 College Reading Skills or RDG100, 111, 112, 113 Successful College Reading, MAT 081, 082, 083, or take the Arithmetic test. ENG of course stands for English, RDG of course stands for reading, and MAT of course stands for Math.
I am very worried about taking college Algebra because I really suck at math and I don't understand the math problems that have X - 3y= 5y or whatever (that was just an example). I went to college once before when I was 23 years old, I am now 26 years old. My past college experience I dropped out of college because I was soooooo stressed out and emotional I couldn't take it. So, essentially I gave up after only passing 2 classes which were Math and Ecology I believe and the first day I was in the 3rd class I got really emotional and cried outside the door of the class and then went to the person in charge of the school and told them I wanted to drop out. I was even about to get a job working through the school. I have high anxiety and thank God I now have Clonazepam I can take for anxiety. I also am easily triggered and can cry at every little thing sometimes and have cried in front of people before. I got a book from the library and a couple DVD's about math. Math is my weakest point when it comes to learning. I'm very afraid I am going to fail my math class when I start college. I have no worries about Reading Comprehension or English really except with English I have forgot how to write essays. I'm hoping they can transfer the credits from my old school to there. I really don't know what is going to happen. I'm afraid I will drop out again and I don't want that. Oh and I am trying to be a Vet Tech that's what I want to major in. Someone please help me feel better about this big decision. I just don't think I will succeed this time either. But I have wanted to work with animals since I knew what a Veterinarian was. I don't want to give up on my dream. If I get through college and I become a Veterinary Technician I hope to go on and become an actually Veterinarian. I have quite a bit of learning disabilities I think, I don't have proof of that but I don't know if I can get help for my disabilities in school. Does anyone know if I can get help for my learning disabilities at the school?
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#2
Sep 27, 2015, 12:07 PM
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Every school has a disabilities office and if you get paperwork from your doctor about your disability and what accommodations you might need, the school is legally required to work with you. Good luck on school. I'm in school myself and I like it. I go to school for graphic design. If you ever need math help I could try to help. I'm really good at math. Not sure how well I could help you over the internet but I would be willing to help. Just PM me anytime.
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Sep 27, 2015, 12:16 PM
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You can get a tutor for subjects you have a hard time with. Most colleges have a tutoring center, but it varies from school to school.
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Sep 27, 2015, 04:13 PM
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as for doing things a head of time theres not much you can do. college isn't something you can study for, its different for everyone, in other words not a textbook thing you can do ahead of time... but if you are worried about this you can go to the college and take placement exams that will tell you which classes are at your level and how to go about registering for those classes first before you get thrown into classes that go beyond your academic levels. you can also contact your local high schools and see if they offer adult education classes. many high schools offer community classes like typing, math, reading, and other things that people in the community want to learn. you can also contact any of your community agencies that may have any adult learning classes going. phoenix has an adult learning center that you may be able to take some adult classes at too. Also when you enroll in college you will be required to go through an orientation class that tells you all you need to know about attending their college and having a successful year and what to do when having problems with your classes and instructors. |
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Sep 27, 2015, 04:52 PM
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I'm going to try to be as nice as possible, because sometimes in the past here I can come across as very mean.
I do not see Vet Tech as a realistic career for you. Vet tech is an extremely difficult career. I took Vet Tech and I had to drop out because of how difficult was, and I have a strong stomach, strong mind, and a big heart. Although, to be fair, I took Vet Tech Terminology in the summer thinking it was just memorizing vocabulary, and when it was time for the first test I realized there was not one thing on the test that I knew and/or understood. But that's during the summer. In the fall/spring, you have extra time to study. However, It's an EXTREMELY difficult pathway. The Vet Techs like to joke that it's a million times tougher than being a nurse. You have to be okay with being pooped on, vomited on, getting bloody, dealing with abused animals, scared animals, aggressive animals, animals with disease, putting down pets AND having to deal with greiving owners as you put their pet down. As a vet tech, you have absolutely NO wiggle room to be at all anxious or emotional. Crying, missing work, panic attacks will not be tolerated in a career when an animals health and life is on the line. AND AND AND most of your responsiblities WILL Be DEALING WITH PEOPLE. Being a vet tech is not just about cuddling and taking care of animals, 90% of your responsibilities will be dealing with people, so do not think that you will be dealing only with animals. Most of your responsibilities will be dealing with the public. That's all that I can say, just be aware that being a Vet Tech while having severe anxiety and emotional problems is not the best pathway unless you think you can overcome your obstacles. |
| cakeladie, unaluna
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| cakeladie, Eternitiy13, Nammu, scorpiosis37, unaluna
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Sep 27, 2015, 06:59 PM
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When I first returned to school I took a reduced course load, so that I wouldn't set myself up to fail. I slowly gained confidence and learned how to manage my time and prioritize tasks. Eventually I was able to increase the number of courses I took per semester. Perhaps you can try easing yourself into class.
It helps to know your limits. For example, I struggle with time management. The stress this can cause is very exhausting, enough that I need to sleep for 12 hours to recover. This was always a concern that I would never ignore especially when I was registering for class. Other things to think about are your commute, circadian rhythm, commitments, and work. You have to believe in yourself and that you can do it. Take it one day at a time. Try not to think about the distant future. Think short-term goals. It makes school less intimidating and scary.
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Sep 28, 2015, 01:00 AM
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I have a boyfriend named Daniel who I met on Facebook and we have been together since March 6th, 2019. He has Asperger's Syndrome and a master's in homeland security studies and a 4.0 Diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder Schizoaffective Disorder PTSD ADHD Social Anxiety Disorder Medical problems: Fibromyalgia Lupus IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) Asthma Psych meds: Haloperidol 15 MG Desipramine 75 MG Bupropion 150 MG Prazosin 1 MG Lamotrigine 200 MG Benztropine 1 MG
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Sep 28, 2015, 10:42 AM
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Learning disabilities - yes, most post-secondaries have programs (it could be as simple as provding you with a copy of the professor's lecture notes, it could be having someone write for you as you dictate). But you will need proof from the professionals you see about your issues.
Preparing for coursework - I DO believe you can prepare for this. There are self-tutoring programs and workbooks out there for everything from math to English. I suggest practicing your writing too (maybe a timed paper weekly). Don't wait but immerse yourself as soon as possible in the subjects that concern you most. Anxiety - Practising as per above will help your anxiety a great deal. Auditing Classes - Can you audit (sit in on) any of these courses this year? The local university here allows it. In some cases you do however need the permission of the instructor though. Some colleges/universities allow this for free. I recommend this greatly. |
| unaluna
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Sep 28, 2015, 12:59 PM
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In all honesty I tend to agree with this assessment.
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| cakeladie, Eternitiy13
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Sep 28, 2015, 07:51 PM
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Angelwings I was talking with the vet that I use and the vet tech. they told me that 99% of the job is advising pet owners on things like appropriate feeding, appropriate potty training of cats and dogs, kittens and puppies, weighting in the pets, ... in other words the veterinarian technician here where I am got the dirty work that the veterinarians dont have time for... if I remember right you had a post where you were frustrated because your own cat was going to the bathroom on the floor in front of you instead of outside or in a litter pan and you didnt know what to do about it...
my point is the things that you need to know for your own pets care is going to be things that you will be dealing with as a vet tech, which is so much more different than what volunteers with animal shelters get to do, my suggestion would be that while you are taking the classes you need to actually become a vet tech that you also continue to volunteer at the ASPCA or other animal shelter. Dont be afraid to ask them questions and ask for more responsibility with the animals at ASPCA and other animal shelters. let them know you want to be a vet tech and maybe they will be able to help you with your credit for life experience \supervision requirements stuff you will need to have done before you are even able to take the state boards \exams for this career. also use learning how to care for your own cat (feeding\watering\ health issues\potty issues.... you name it) as practice for becoming a vet. talk with your cats vet about potty problems and feline health problems. your own vet should have a whole load of pamplets with lots of information that you will need to learn in order to be a vet tech. the more you learn on your own by learning about and caring for your own cats problems will give you a step up on what you need for becoming a vet tech. and if theres anything that frustrates you about your own cat thats a heads up on what you need to have control over before you can get licensed as a vet tech (if it frustrates you with your own pet then its going to be even more frustrating as a vet tech for someone elses pet) |
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Sep 28, 2015, 08:41 PM
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This thread isn't a place to decide whether or not someone should pursue a career path. I, for one, am studying graphic design, and have tons of anxiety and breakdowns and don't even know how I'm going to withstand all the stress that comes with it. But am I going to give up at this stage? Hell. Freaking. No. If it doesn't work, it doesn't work, but I'm going to at least try my best.
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Sep 28, 2015, 09:19 PM
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Most colleges have new student associations or mandatory class that introduces you to student life, help you find the right major, gives tips on how to study, and general info about n how to succeed. You might want to start with one class to see how you handle the classroom environment since it was so hard last time. I think the standard thinking is 2-3 study hours for each credit. One ave class at 3 credits means 6-9 hours of study time outside of class. If you take one class you can find out how long you need for study and plan accordingly. It also gives you more down time to hang around campus and learn your way around.
If it's too much stress in a regular class you might think about online classes. You can also meet with counsels and take aptitude tests to see what matches your strengths, not personality test but tests of your aptitude they a bit more functional and realistic than the personality career tests. You can also talk to your doctors and therapists to find out what is realistic for you.
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Sep 28, 2015, 10:30 PM
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I also was a poor math student when I went to college . So I took a basic math course first went for Extra help and found a tutor . This really helped me . I kept the tutor for algebra also . I was 25 when I went back and I was a social nightmare . Good luck |
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Nov 08, 2015, 06:59 PM
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While I genrally think people should pursue whatever career or course of study they want, I do find it quite troubling that the OP wants to be a vet tech at the same time as she is posting about being unable to train and care for her own cat, to the point she admits yelling at the cat, saying it has mental issues, refusing to take it to the vet because it costs money, and saying she didn't litter box train it because she doesn't know how. That does not seem like the right course of study for someone who has no knowledge, patience, or ability to work with animals.
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Nov 10, 2015, 12:22 AM
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I think it's very brave of you to go back to college. You're already making steps in the right direction toward your preferred career, just by making that decision
 I am currently a freshman in college. As this is my first time, I can't really say much about going *back* to college but I can relate to you in many ways. I have ADHD, anxiety, and I also have had great difficult with math over the years. First- is there a reason that you haven't been tested for learning disabilities in the past (like middle school/high school/college before)? One thing that you should know is that colleges aren't required, as public elementary/middle/high schools are, to make accommodations for students with learning disabilities. Every college that I've researched has some sort of disability center or student services department, but the accommodations that they deem "appropriate" can differ from school to school. There are also very few colleges which perform the sort of extensive testing that is required for "official documentation" of a disability. Have you gone onto your college's website and looked at their services? That would be a good place to start. I am a student who is registered at my school with the student disability center for both a learning disability and psychological issues. All I had to do was fill out an online registration form with the student services, have the place who evaluated me send their report, and then I was paired with a learning specialist who worked with me to see what classes I was taking and what accommodations I felt were necessary (the way it is set up at my college, you can modify the accommodations based on the class- for example, I also have trouble with math so I have some additional accommodations for my calculus class that I don't have in my other classes). Regardless of how your school is set up to work with students with disabilities, it's really important that you advocate for yourself. Be prepared to tell them what areas you are weak in, what accommodations you think will help, and how you plan to do your part in tackling whatever the class is. Oh, I also want to say that you shouldn't let your lack of confidence in math prevent you from pursuing a degree in an area that you are interested in. I have pretty much always struggled with math. I wouldn't be where I am today without hours of extra work, hours of working with private tutors, and lots of blood and sweat and tears. We all have our strengths and weaknesses
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Nov 10, 2015, 09:21 PM
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Nov 10, 2015, 10:34 PM
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A lot of what miswimmy1 says is flat out wrong.
Colleges ARE required to give you accommodations under the law! Official documentation can be nothing more than a note from your doctor. You don't need to have a learning disability in order to get accommodations. Any psychiatric disorder will qualify you IF it interferes with your education AND the school can provide reasonable accommodations. In my case, I have high anxiety levels so I can get extra time on certain exams (but not practicals) and can take my exams in the testing center (but again, not practicals). You can't say that depression causes you to always miss class and ask to be completely excused from an attendance policy as that's not a reasonable accommodation. |
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Nov 13, 2015, 12:02 AM
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I realize that I made an assumption based on my own college admissions experience- I applied to primarily private institutions which are not covered by the ADA or 504. Regardless, my point was simply that colleges may not be as lenient with accommodations and alterations of curriculum as one might experience at institutions prior. I'm apologize for the misinformation. I found a link to a website that might be useful in laying out some of the specifics as they are where I live: http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/530901.pdf
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Nov 13, 2015, 08:08 PM
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What college starts in October? I thought everything started in September. Why do you have to wait until whenever month to fill out your fafsa?
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