I didn't go to class today (I'm in college) and my school called...?

Question

I'm in school for Respiratory Therapy. I miss class every once in a while. It just so happens that so far this term I've missed three day, you can only miss four.

I missed today. Didn't really have a reason for not going other than I just didn't want to. (I'm Bipolar and sometimes I just can't make myself do something)

Anyway, my Program Director called me to warn me I can only miss one more day this term and to ask why I wasn't there today.

I'm feeling so much anxiety right now about all this. But I sometimes just can't go. What can I do?

Answer 1

Remind yourself that if you miss another day that you will be kicked out of the program. You can't do a lot right now other than talk to your program director. Explain your condition, but don't use it as an excuse. You are required to be there the same as everyone else. When you are laying in bed not wanting to go to class imagine what you life will be like once you get kicked out.

Answer 2

Im really surprised the program director called.. most Universities go by the philosophy, if you skip, you miss information, you do poorly, you go on Academic probation, you get kicked out..they keep your money.



But that is beside the point, If you have a medical condition then you should talk to your program director about it- Metal Health disabilities are just as detramental to learning as physical or learning and most schools are required by law to work with a student's disabilities to get them the best education. Also since your Director did call this is obviously a program which takes interest in it's students success.



Try not to get too anxious because as of now whats done is done, you can only try to work with your school and health care professional to ameliorate the situation. The excuse that I slept late or was hung over wont fly, but I'm sure you will be able to work something out - I have seen the effects of Bipolar first hand and I know that can take over a person's ability to function.



So good luck and remember its nothing that cant be fixed

Answer 3

You just have to bite the bullet and motivate yourself to do that. Now that you're in college you need to take the initiative to be responsible and control your own life. Try looking at the reasons for why you don't want to. Make a list if you have to and figure something out that will please your mind.