Sammy ding a ling
New member
I'm a junior in highschool and basically this is the time where I am supposed to be thinking about colleges. Where do I want to go? Well, honestly, I'm not sure if I want to go anywhere. Everyone is so excited and stressed about finding the right college or university and having a 4.0 gpa, extracirriculars, etc.
The thing is that I am not academically smart. I ALWAYS fail science (and yes, I try VERY hard. I have 2 tutors, 4 hours a week, I study a ton, do extra homework, ask questions, but nothing helps), barely get by in math, and then I get B's in everything else. School really has never been for me...it's very depressing and unmotivating...why should college be any different? Won't I just suffer more if I am on my own?
I've always had a passion for french and I am in LOVE with France (i have been there 2 times, each for 4 months). I wish to return there. Should I take a gap year and live/work in france? Maybe I would find myself (i don't really know who I am) and then maybe change my mind.
The other thing is that my parents can NOT afford college and I would doubtedly receive financial aid or scholarships as I have nothing to offer.
What do you think I should do?
The thing is that I am not academically smart. I ALWAYS fail science (and yes, I try VERY hard. I have 2 tutors, 4 hours a week, I study a ton, do extra homework, ask questions, but nothing helps), barely get by in math, and then I get B's in everything else. School really has never been for me...it's very depressing and unmotivating...why should college be any different? Won't I just suffer more if I am on my own?
I've always had a passion for french and I am in LOVE with France (i have been there 2 times, each for 4 months). I wish to return there. Should I take a gap year and live/work in france? Maybe I would find myself (i don't really know who I am) and then maybe change my mind.
The other thing is that my parents can NOT afford college and I would doubtedly receive financial aid or scholarships as I have nothing to offer.
What do you think I should do?