Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | That IS a huge decision!

Hey Natalie,

Sorry you are going through such a rough time at the moment. I have read your other posts and it sounds like stress has really been piling up on top of you. I can totally understand your desire to put off your project until later.
I think it is a really big decision because it does mean a wait from now until next January and more money. The fewer loans you can have the better, obviously. I see so many people at work (I work for a bank) just get snowed under with loans, so I would DEF try to borrow as little more money as you possibly can.
A lot can happen between now and January, and I think there is a good chance that you might be more settled and ready to take on the project but there is also the chance that the longer you're away, the less "into it" you'll be. Going back to school after being away is often a lot harder than staying in school once you're already there, I have found.

I know that the situation with your roomie stressed you out, but I think that if you decide to stay on at school and get it done this year that you need to sort of try to seperate yourself from any drama just until you get your project done. Your friend will have to cope with the pregnancy and everything on her own to a degree anyway, and you can let someone else's problem affect your graduation! I don't mean to sound cold or anything, I def think you should be there for her and everything, but her needs should come AFTER yours when you are trying to get through school.

I think that if you know you CAN'T do the project, then defering is your only option.. but do you really think that you can't, or are you just feeling really down on yourself? I dropped out of courses because I got overwhelmed, panicked and quit and then really regretted it later.

I am just trying to play devil's advocat for you for staying in school, but I would totally understand if you deferred.

Just make sure you really consider all angles, and if you decide to defer than make sure you stay on top of it so that when January comes around, you are ready to go and you'll know you made the right decision!

Good luck, we'll be here for you no matter what you decide!

**hugs**
Steph

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