I Don't Know What To Do

United States
August 9, 2011 9:38pm CST
I got too excited my first year in college. Fell off my game and now I can't go back unless I bring my GPA back up. If I don't raise my GPA high enough I won't get financial aid. The college is far away, about a 4 hour drive on a good day, and I can't commute there because that's just too much gas to buy. So I'm at home and I have to either get a job or my dad will (attempt) to force me into the arm (which he can't do, thank God). So I'm stuck home with my unbearable father and my messy little sisters and my little brother. I also have to get a job, but where I live, there's almost no job anywhere around town, and I absolutely refuse to work at a McDonald's (for personal reasons) or any food place. But I still need a job, even if it's just to get some spending money or to help with a bill. I don't know what to do...I'm stuck between a hard place and another hard place and the room is slowly willing with sand and water. I feel like I'm about to drown, starve, and be crushed all at the same time. Not to mention my dad is constantly trying to start a fight with me.
1 response
Doritoes
@Doritoes (84)
• United States
11 Aug 11
You seem to be in a horrible situation. I know college is hard but sometimes you just gotta step up and work hard! I know you need money now but I think you should focus on your school work first. Get your GPA back up.. last thing you want is to have your financial aid cut. Work and school is difficult to manage, especially if you are already falling behind in your GPA. Think positive. Maybe your dad is disappointed you aren't doing very good in school and he's nagging you a bit too much but that's just because he cares. A 4 hour drive seems unbearable. Maybe you can stay over at a friend's dorm? Wish you the best!