Oct 17, 2005 22:57
I found out today there's a good chance I won't be able to be a teacher.
I currently have a 2.85 overall in my major. I need a 3.0. Im so close. But it's a state requirement. I need a 4.0 in Abstract Algebra to continue. Which isn't going to happen cuz it's one of the hardest undergrad math courses. I'm freaking out. I have a couple options. Basically, I throw myself at the mercy of the Math Dept. and ask them to back me up, saying that I'm proficient in math. I can't retake any classes because I've passed them all (and it's an Albion policy that you can't unless you've failed). So, I can try to get other classes, like my history of math class, to count towards my major and hopefully bring up my GPA. There are a few other small options too that aren't very likely. Honestly, I don't know what to do. I already talked with both of my advisors. If the Math Dept. doesn't approve me, I end up just graduating with a math degree, which isn't even a full one since it's a secondary track degree. And I can't teach. And I can't go to grad school cuz I don't have the requirements and I havent even begun to prepare for grad school. I'm so FUCKED! Why am I so dumb? I mean, half the problem is that I haven't been trying. I haven't really tried in a class since......freshman year. Now I've screwed myself over on "just getting by"
I'm really scared.