u/pink_shell

I’m not happy with my grade and chemistry 111 over the summer but through my community college I can retake the class for a better grade. The problem is, I’m taking chemistry 112 this fall semester, am I allowed to take chemistry 111 as well? I already technically passed the class with the grade that I got. So it wouldn’t be like taking an advanced class with a basic one and the same semester. Has anybody ever done this before?

I originally had a solid 4-year plan for university, but things took an unexpected turn when I got rejected from both of my dream schools (waitlisted at one, but never pulled off). I know I probably brought it upon myself to get rejected because I had a 3.7 GPA weighted, which isn’t considered competitive at a lot of colleges now, but I also I can’t complain but so much bc it’s my fault. Now I'm attending community college with plans to transfer in the spring or summer to one of my dream colleges. The hardest part right now is major FOMO—watching all my friends move into their dorms, going out, and start their college experience while I’m still at home makes me feel like I’m missing out on a huge milestone. Has anyone else been through this? I just feel like I’m missing out on so much of my freshman experience. I don’t know how to make myself feel any better about going to community college. How did you reframe your mindset about starting at CC? I keep reminding myself of the silver linings—I'm saving money, investing time in my new relationship, and getting to see my younger brothers grow up at their new school—but it’s still tough to get past the feeling of being left behind and having FOMO.

I originally had a solid 4-year plan for university, but things took an unexpected turn when I got rejected from both of my dream schools (waitlisted at one, but never pulled off). I know I probably brought it upon myself to get rejected because I had a 3.7 GPA weighted, which isn’t considered competitive at a lot of colleges now, but I also I can’t complain but so much bc it’s my fault. Now I'm attending community college with plans to transfer in the spring or summer to one of my dream colleges. The hardest part right now is major FOMO—watching all my friends move into their dorms, going out, and start their college experience while I’m still at home makes me feel like I’m missing out on a huge milestone. Has anyone else been through this? I just feel like I’m missing out on so much of my freshman experience. I don’t know how to make myself feel any better about going to community college. How did you reframe your mindset about starting at CC? I keep reminding myself of the silver linings—I'm saving money, investing time in my new relationship, and getting to see my younger brothers grow up at their new school—but it’s still tough to get past the feeling of being left behind and having FOMO.

I originally had a solid 4-year plan for university, but things took an unexpected turn when I got rejected from both of my dream schools (waitlisted at one, but never pulled off). I know I probably brought it upon myself to get rejected because I had a 3.7 GPA weighted, which isn’t considered competitive at a lot of colleges now, but I also I can’t complain but so much bc it’s my fault. Now I'm attending community college with plans to transfer in the spring or summer to one of my dream colleges. The hardest part right now is major FOMO—watching all my friends move into their dorms, going out, and start their college experience while I’m still at home makes me feel like I’m missing out on a huge milestone. Has anyone else been through this? I just feel like I’m missing out on so much of my freshman experience. I don’t know how to make myself feel any better about going to community college. How did you reframe your mindset about starting at CC? I keep reminding myself of the silver linings—I'm saving money, investing time in my new relationship, and getting to see my younger brothers grow up at their new school—but it’s still tough to get past the feeling of being left behind and having FOMO.

Hey everyone, I just really need to get this off my chest because I feel like I'm at my breaking point and I don't know how much more I can handle on my own.
This community college summer semester has been a complete nightmare. My Mimi was diagnosed with severe medical issues (Multiple Myeloma and heart failure), and I had to step up as a caregiver while trying to manage a full load of tough summer classes (Bio, Chem with lab, Calc, and English). Because of the emergency, my grades dropped to Cs, and I’m currently waiting on administrative grievance decisions/Incompletes so I can finish my coursework, protect my GPA, and stay on track to transfer to my dream school (Virginia Tech) in the spring.
I’ve done everything I’m supposed to do—submitted official hospital records, reached out to deans, and secured an Incomplete in Biology—but the waiting game is terrifying.
To make matters 10x worse, my mom is making my stress unbearable. Instead of being supportive during an already overwhelming time, she is constantly screaming in my face, asking "what's wrong with me," saying I’ll never get in anywhere, and completely tearing me down. It makes me terrified to communicate with her, and her reactions just amplify my anxiety. I worked so hard to get my assignments together as best I could under the circumstances, but nothing feels like enough.
I’m also really struggling with my faith right now. Earlier this year, I worked my heart out and made the VT cheer team, only to never get off the academic waitlist. It felt like my dream was ripped away right when I was so close. Now, with everything hanging in the balance with these appeals, I’m scared to hold onto hope or trust God because I feel like every time I get close to something I’ve poured my soul into, the rug gets pulled out from under me.
I’m just asking for prayers, good vibes, or any words of advice from people who have survived tough family dynamics or high-stress academic appeals. How do you keep going when you're terrified and feel completely alone in your own house?
Thanks for reading if you made it this far.

Hey everyone, I just really need to get this off my chest because I feel like I'm at my breaking point and I don't know how much more I can handle on my own.
This community college summer semester has been a complete nightmare. My Mimi was diagnosed with severe medical issues (Multiple Myeloma and heart failure), and I had to step up as a caregiver while trying to manage a full load of tough summer classes (Bio, Chem with lab, Applied Calc, and English). Because of the emergency, my grades dropped to Cs, and I’m currently waiting on administrative grievance decisions/Incompletes so I can finish my coursework, protect my GPA, and stay on track to transfer to my dream school (Virginia Tech) in the spring.
I’ve done everything I’m supposed to do—submitted official hospital records, reached out to deans, and secured an Incomplete in Biology—but the waiting game is terrifying.
To make matters 10x worse, my mom is making my stress unbearable. Instead of being supportive during an already overwhelming time, she is constantly screaming in my face, asking "what's wrong with me," saying I’ll never get in anywhere, that I never discipline myself, and completely tearing me down. It makes me terrified to communicate with her, and her reactions just amplify my anxiety. I worked so hard to get my assignments together as best I could under the circumstances, but nothing feels like enough.
I’m also really struggling with my faith right now. Earlier this year, I worked my heart out and made the VT cheer team, only to never get off the academic waitlist. It felt like my dream was ripped away right when I was so close. Now, with everything hanging in the balance with these appeals, I’m scared to hold onto hope or trust God because I feel like every time I get close to something I’ve poured my soul into, the rug gets pulled out from under me.
I’m just asking for prayers, good vibes, or any words of advice from people who have survived tough family dynamics or high-stress academic appeals. How do you keep going when you're terrified and feel completely alone in your own house?
Thanks for reading if you made it this far.

Hey everyone, I just really need to get this off my chest because I feel like I'm at my breaking point and I don't know how much more I can handle on my own.
This cc summer semester has been a complete nightmare. My Mimi was diagnosed with severe medical issues (Multiple Myeloma and heart failure), and I had to step up as a caregiver while trying to manage a full load of tough summer classes (Bio, Chem with lab, Applied Calc, and English). Because of the emergency, my grades dropped to Cs, and I’m currently waiting on administrative grievance decisions/Incompletes so I can finish my coursework, protect my GPA, and stay on track to transfer to my dream school (Virginia Tech) in the spring.
I’ve done everything I’m supposed to do—submitted official hospital records, reached out to deans, and secured an Incomplete in Biology—but the waiting game is terrifying.
To make matters 10x worse, my mom is making my stress unbearable. Instead of being supportive during an already overwhelming time, she is constantly screaming in my face, asking "what's wrong with me," saying I’ll never get in anywhere, and completely tearing me down. It makes me terrified to communicate with her, and her reactions just amplify my anxiety. I worked so hard to get my assignments together as best I could under the circumstances, but nothing feels like enough.
I’m also really struggling with my faith right now. Earlier this year, I worked my heart out and made the VT cheer team, only to never get off the academic waitlist. It felt like my dream was ripped away right when I was so close. Now, with everything hanging in the balance with these appeals, I’m scared to hold onto hope or trust God because I feel like every time I get close to something I’ve poured my soul into, the rug gets pulled out from under me.
I’m just asking for prayers, good vibes, or any words of advice from people who have survived tough family dynamics or high-stress academic appeals. How do you keep going when you're terrified and feel completely alone in your own house?
Thanks for reading if you made it this far.

Hey everyone, I just really need to get this off my chest because I feel like I'm at my breaking point and I don't know how much more I can handle on my own.
This summer semester has been a complete nightmare. My Mimi was diagnosed with severe medical issues (Multiple Myeloma and heart failure), and I had to step up as a caregiver while trying to manage a full load of tough summer classes (Bio, Chem with lab, Applied Calc, and English). Because of the emergency, my grades dropped to Cs, and I’m currently waiting on administrative grievance decisions/Incompletes so I can finish my coursework, protect my GPA, and stay on track to transfer to my dream school (Virginia Tech) in the spring.
I’ve done everything I’m supposed to do—submitted official hospital records, reached out to deans, and secured an Incomplete in Biology—but the waiting game is terrifying.
To make matters 10x worse, my mom is making my stress unbearable. Instead of being supportive during an already overwhelming time, she is constantly screaming in my face, asking "what's wrong with me," and completely tearing me down. It makes me terrified to communicate with her, and her reactions just amplify my anxiety. I worked so hard to get my assignments together as best I could under the circumstances, but nothing feels like enough.
I’m also really struggling with my faith right now. Earlier this year, I worked my heart out and made the VT cheer team, only to never get off the academic waitlist. It felt like my dream was ripped away right when I was so close. Now, with everything hanging in the balance with these appeals, I’m scared to hold onto hope or trust God because I feel like every time I get close to something I’ve poured my soul into, the rug gets pulled out from under me.
I’m just asking for prayers, good vibes, or any words of advice from people who have survived tough family dynamics or high-stress academic appeals. How do you keep going when you're terrified and feel completely alone in your own house?
Thanks for reading if you made it this far.

Hey everyone,
I’m a first-semester college student who had to file a formal academic grievance/grade appeal after my first term. Earlier this semester, my grandmother suffered a major medical crisis (Multiple Myeloma leading to heart failure), and because she lives alone, I had to step in as her primary caregiver for doctor visits and daily care.
Between being a new college student and managing that crisis, I struggled to keep up in a couple of classes. When I reached out to my instructors, I experienced delayed responses, and when they did reply, my requests for extensions or incompletes were denied based on standard syllabus/term policies. I take responsibility for reacting late instead of knowing the formal administrative process right away, but I did try to communicate with my professors during the term.
For anyone who has gone through a formal grade appeal or academic grievance process at a community college or university:
1. Timeline: How long did it usually take for the department head, dean, or grievance committee to review your case and respond? Does it drag out over the break?
2. Success Rates: If you had documentation of medical emergencies/caregiving duties and proof of email outreach to professors, how likely were you to get an administrative Incomplete or a chance to make up work?
3. Advice: Is there anything specific you recommend doing while waiting for a response (e.g., following up with department deans, talking to an academic advisor, etc.)?
Thanks for any insights or experiences you can share!

Hey everyone,
I’m a first-semester college student who had to file a formal academic grievance/grade appeal after my first summer term. Earlier this semester, my grandmother suffered a major medical crisis (Multiple Myeloma leading to heart failure), and because she lives alone, I had to step in as her primary caregiver for doctor visits and daily care.
Between being a new college student and managing that crisis, I struggled to keep up in a couple of classes. When I reached out to my instructors, I experienced delayed responses, and when they did reply, my requests for extensions or incompletes were denied based on standard syllabus/term policies. I take responsibility for reacting late instead of knowing the formal administrative process right away, but I did try to communicate with my professors during the term.
For anyone who has gone through a formal grade appeal or academic grievance process at a community college or university:
1. Timeline: How long did it usually take for the department head, dean, or grievance committee to review your case and respond? Does it drag out over the break?
2. Success Rates: If you had documentation of medical emergencies/caregiving duties and proof of email outreach to professors, how likely were you to get an administrative Incomplete or a chance to make up work?
3. Advice: Is there anything specific you recommend doing while waiting for a response (e.g., following up with department deans, talking to an academic advisor, etc.)?
Thanks for any insights or experiences you can share!

Hey everyone, looking for some advice on how to handle a situation with my college English professor.
My professor recently flagged my latest essay submissions for AI and sent an email stating that he believes there is a notable tone shift in my writing. He mentioned that tools like Grammarly or voice-to-text aren't allowed and referenced a previous student who admitted to using dictation software.
Here is the context on my situation:
I did not use AI, Grammarly, voice-to-text, or any editing tools. Everything was written directly by me.
I added my professor as an editor on the Google Docs BEFORE submitting. The complete Version History is intact, showing my exact keystrokes, timing, edits, and drafting process in real time without any copy-pasting.
Tone Shifts / Writing Style: I have ADHD (and an official accommodations plan). My thought process moves very fast—once I start typing, ideas flow naturally, but my chain of thought can quickly jump from one concept to another, which explains why my writing tone or structure can shift suddenly.
Past Tools: I used voice-to-text back in high school, but I carefully reviewed his syllabus at the beginning of the semester and stopped using it entirely for this course.
This isn't the first time my work has been questioned in this class, and having to repeatedly defend my integrity while keeping up with a busy schedule has been extremely exhausting.
He wants to meet on Zoom tomorrow/Saturday to discuss it. I’ve already replied with my availability, explained my ADHD writing process, and reminded him to check the Google Doc edit history.
My questions for Reddit:
1. How should I structure my defense during the Zoom call without coming across as overly defensive or hostile?
2. Is walking through the Google Doc Version History on a screen share usually enough to clear this up completely?
3. If he still refuses to accept my work after reviewing the Version History, what are the appropriate next steps to escalate this through my college (e.g., department chair, accommodations office)?
Thanks in advance for any advice!

I’m really anxious and looking for some reassurance/clarity. I’m on Hailey 24 Fe birth control and I take it every day around 9–10 AM. I have not missed any pills, and I’ve been skipping the placebo pills (sugar pills) for over a year. I just started week 3 of my active pills today.
My boyfriend and I had sex today, and for the first time he finished completely inside me. We were in missionary, and I peed right after, but I know those things probably don’t matter. I’m just really scared because I’ve never had this happen before and I’m worried I could somehow end up pregnant.
I haven’t taken any medications that interfere with birth control, I haven’t thrown up after taking my pill, and I haven’t had any severe diarrhea.
Do I need to worry about pregnancy or take Plan B? How effective is my birth control in this situation? I know the pill is supposed to protect against this, but I’m having a hard time calming my anxiety.
Thank you to anyone who can give advice or share experiences.

**How likely am I to get in for exercise science as a freshman spring transfer** from a community college if I have **14 transfer credits from the summer** and I plan on following the some rest of the exercise science transfer pathway (all the strongly recommended would be completed) and another **14 in the fall? Total by the time I transfer: 28**

Extra info: I’m in state, mom+ other members went to vt, I applied for early action (public health) as an incoming freshman this past year, but got waitlisted and they flagged my application because I made a team there but they couldn’t help me get off bc it didn’t count as an official sport, so I never did.

Do we think I need more credits when I apply? Any tips?

Is it bad that I still think about my ex a lot? My ex and I broke up in February, and a couple weeks ago I met my current boyfriend. My ex and I talked for 5 months and then dated for 6 months. For a long time, I tried to push my ex out of my mind because I figured he was just moving on with his life. Then, after I started dating my boyfriend, my ex told my cousin that he still loved me and could still see a future with me, and hearing that brought back a lot of emotions. I honestly don’t think I’ll ever love anyone the way I loved my ex. I gave him my whole heart. Even though my current boyfriend treats me so well, I still feel emotionally drained from everything that happened with my ex, and sometimes I feel like I can’t give my boyfriend as much as I want. I also know I’m probably just glorifying the person he was before the breakup, because he treated me like poop before we broke up. About a week ago, my ex texted me saying, “yk where home is at” (As a joke) I reached out to a friend to ask what was going on, and that’s when I found out he’d been talking to another girl and that they slept together the first time they hung out. It shocked me because it doesn’t sound like the person I knew at all. From what I’ve heard, she has a reputation for sleeping around, so I don’t expect it to last, but that’s not really the point. The person I knew was so loving and caring, and it feels like he’s changed so much. I know people are supposed to change, but it doesn’t seem like he’s changed for the better, and that honestly breaks my heart. I keep hearing things about him and this new girl, and no matter how hard I try, I can’t stop thinking about him. When something stays on my mind long enough, I start dreaming about it, and I’ve been having dreams about him constantly. He made me happier than I’ve ever been in a relationship. He was my first real love, my first everything, including the person I lost my virginity to. I know those kinds of relationships leave a lasting impact. I really do love my current boyfriend, and he treats me amazingly. But our relationship is so different from what I was used to, and sometimes I still catch myself thinking about my ex and everything we had. Is it bad that I still can’t stop thinking about him sometimes?

How likely am I to get in for exercise science as a freshman spring transfer from a community college if I have 14 transfer credits from the summer and I plan on following the some rest of the exercise science transfer pathway (all the strongly recommended would be completed) and another 14 in the fall? Total by the time I transfer: 28

Extra info: I’m in state, mom+ other members went to vt, I applied for early action (public health) as an incoming freshman this past year, but got waitlisted and they flagged my application because I made a team there but they couldn’t help me get off bc it didn’t count as an official sport, so I never did.

Do we think I need more credits when I apply? Any tips?

Does the actual webcam on respondus lockdown have an extended webcam action? I heard that from a couple people. Like I heard that sometimes the webcam will extend to it can see the whole keyboard while testing but idk if that’s true.

I’m a little confused about how driver improvement courses work between Virginia and North Carolina.
I got my first ticket in Virginia in April for going 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. Then, about a week ago, I got another ticket in Dare County, North Carolina for going 69 mph in a 55 mph zone. My court dates are about a week apart.
I was already planning to take a Virginia driver improvement course for the Virginia ticket. My questions are:
-Can I use that same course for the Dare County, NC ticket, or does North Carolina require its own course?
-If Dare County accepts a driver improvement course, can I mail in my certificate of completion, or do I still have to appear in court?
-If I complete the course before my court date, is it common for the court to waive my appearance, or do I still need to go?
-Do I need to hire an attorney for tickets like these, or is this something people usually handle themselves?

The trooper that pulled me over in Dare County said that I might be ok using the Virginia one for the North Carolina ticket. I’m planning to call the Dare County Clerk when they’re open, but I wanted to see if anyone has had a similar experience with a Virginia ticket and a North Carolina ticket close together. Thanks!