Discerning whether to withdraw from a course

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I am struggling greatly with my Calculus 3 course, and am reluctantly beginning to think that I should withdraw from the course. I spend lots of time studying and have helped form a study group, but I just can’t seem to comprehend what we are doing. I am going to talk to my professor tomorrow, but the thing I am worried about is how dropping the course will affect my financial aid. I am considering changing to a major that is English, Philosophy, or Psychology oriented, and I would like to teach people how to read and write as a tutor or teacher or something. People who know me well think I would do well as one of those majors. Please pray for me to resolve the questions regarding whether to drop my calculus 3 class. Ask God to give me discernment on this question.

God bless you all Amen.
 
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Hi invisiblewitnes,

I am so very sorry for your struggles.

I do understand, as I never did well in Math myself, but I always had quite an interest in it as a subject. I always needed extra help with it.

Like you, I was in in a study group, too. I was one of the students in one of my Math classes who would ask questions during question time.

Prayers said for you, dear one, that you may know what to do.

God bless you.
 
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invisiblewitnes said:
Hi,

I am struggling greatly with my Calculus 3 course, and am reluctantly beginning to think that I should withdraw from the course. I spend lots of time studying and have helped form a study group, but I just can’t seem to comprehend what we are doing. I am going to talk to my professor tomorrow, but the thing I am worried about is how dropping the course will affect my financial aid. I am considering changing to a major that is English, Philosophy, or Psychology oriented, and I would like to teach people how to read and write as a tutor or teacher or something. People who know me well think I would do well as one of those majors. Please pray for me to resolve the questions regarding whether to drop my calculus 3 class. Ask God to give me discernment on this question.

God bless you all Amen.
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If you continue with the class, can you get a tutor? Most colleges seem to have tutors on campus which seem to usually be paid for by the student activity or other fees.

As to changing majors, your college should also have a Career Counseling office where you can get more information, even make an appointment to talk to someone to help make a more informed decision.

They may even be able to do aptitude and interest testing.

Once you have more information, decisions often become easier.

As to teaching how to read and write, a place I did that was Literacy Volunteers of America as a volunteer tutor. You can try it out on a volunteer basis, probably one-on-one to see if you like it.

There are sometimes other literacy programs, locally. One can do a search and found out what resources you have, locally.

I have worked in English as a Second Language for years.

Anyway, good luck in your journey and search! 🙂
 
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There aren’t enough tutors to keep up with demand, and there’s generally a waiting list. Oh, sometimes, Salvation Army also offers ESL classes.
 
From one student to another: if withdrawing from the course could affect your financial aid, I wouldn’t do it. Instead I would ask your professor if they could recommend a good tutor or if the teacher would be willing to help you understand the course. I was in a similar situation once only it was a stats course (I had no choice but to take it)and I went to that teacher’s every single office hour and I had my questions prepared which he answered. I managed to pass the course with a C.

Furthermore, you are already about a third of the way through the semester, if you can stay put, complete it and then figure the rest out. I have a degree in English and there aren’t many jobs in that field at least not in Quebec.

Sometimes it is best to suck it up finish the course and then avoid taking a similar course in the following semester. I don’t know what area you are studying but before you switch programs, I would look around to see what jobs you are interested in and learn what programs of study you require.

I hate to burst your bubble but I know for a fact the areas of study you are interested in pursuing require at least a masters to do anything with them. I have friends in them so I know. Before switching programs, I would seriously discern and speak to your adviser.
 
invisiblewitnes said:
Hi,

I am struggling greatly with my Calculus 3 course, and am reluctantly beginning to think that I should withdraw from the course. I spend lots of time studying and have helped form a study group, but I just can’t seem to comprehend what we are doing. I am going to talk to my professor tomorrow, but the thing I am worried about is how dropping the course will affect my financial aid. I am considering changing to a major that is English, Philosophy, or Psychology oriented, and I would like to teach people how to read and write as a tutor or teacher or something. People who know me well think I would do well as one of those majors. Please pray for me to resolve the questions regarding whether to drop my calculus 3 class. Ask God to give me discernment on this question.

God bless you all Amen.
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I am impressed, You’ve made it further in advanced math than i ever did (just calc one). I do know that getting a D or F in a course would affect your financial aide more than dropping out. I probably would go to your financial aide office and ask about how refunds are handled when a course has to be dropped. If you know that this is too challenging at this time, then there is nothing wrong with dropping out. It will save your GPA and even financial aide. I will pray that you have peace with your decision and wise advise from your professor and financial aide office.
 
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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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Remembering you and your discernment in my daily prayers. God bless!
 
I am not sure how this will effect your financial aid. However, if you fail this class or get a low grade your GPA will suffer, and for me that would be the greater concern.

If you have done all you can to do your best with this class, and it is still something you seem unable to do, you may be wiser to drop the class for now and then decide about your options for a major. There is no shame in this.

I had started with a Major in Physical Engineering. Two years into it I realized that the upper division calculus courses were something I was just never going to comprehend. So I changed to a Major in Biology (Genetics focus.). I was very happy to do this and happy with the degree I earned.

It is not unusual for folks to discover that their first degree is not the one they need to continue to pursue. So keep that in mind. This may be God’s way of redirecting you a bit. Calculus may be your road-block that means you head in a different direction.

Don’t wait too long and miss your chance to simply have a withdrawal put on your transcript. It does not adversely effect your GPA and you can move on. Good luck.
 
Our Loving Father, please grant invisiblewitnes with wisdom to discern which way he should go in his academic life.

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Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

†

Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

†

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

†
 
Hi all,
I thank you for all your prayers. After praying about this and discussion with professors, counselors, therapist and others I have concluded the God wanted me to drop this course, and pursue a major in English. I feel much at peace with this decision and would like to ask for prayers that I be receptive to God’s guidance in how He wants me to be educated and what sort of work to pursue. Thank you again. God bless you all. Amen.
 
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