I have to repeat one of my classes over winter break, but I have plans with family. I will lose my scholarship if i dont pass
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Hi, are you having a good day at the moment?
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Today is okay, i guess. I'm just stressed.
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Is there a general problem that you would like to talk about? I am more than happy to listen.
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Yes, I found out I didnt pass college algebra and my academic advisor is pressuring me to take the class over this winter break in order to graduate on time. But I have been in new york city all year and my parents just got me tickets to fly home I really miss them
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I am sorry to hear that but try not to panic, just failing one class is not the end of the world. How do you feel about retaking it?
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I don't mind retaking it, really
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Ah so you feel that this is going to be severely disruptive to your plans for this winter break?
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yha. also, im worried i might fail again if i get too distracted by my family
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Is it possible for you to get any sort of private tutoring which might help you?
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i mean, tutoring is just another added time commitment. I really failed the first time because i was depressed and unmotivated. which is why I'm excited to be with my family finally
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Ah .. in that case is it possible to talk to your doctor? They might be able to get a special allowance for you given your personal circumstances
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yeah. that's another thing. I havent told my therapist or even my parents yet that i failed
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I think that it would be a really good idea if you talked to them about it. They will probably be a lot more understanding than you might think
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what if they're disappointed
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If they love you, and I am sure that your family do, then they will accept what has happened without criticism
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how do i even begin to start the conversation
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Well, do you have any siblings that you are close to and that you could tell first?
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yeah i told my twin sister, actually
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It is good to hear you have a twin. Are you very close?
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definitely. we go to different schools but we live together in nyc
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Well I think that it might be a very good idea if she could approach the rest of your family and maybe even your therapist on your behalf?
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yha she's better at breaking bad news than i do... maybe i can ask her. i think i should tell my therapist myself though.
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Well, your therapist is not, in my mind, as important as your family. But I think that both will understand!
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