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deonk1 · 04-16-2011, 03:53 PM

So I'm stuck trying to figure out what I want to do with the next year or so of my life, and I figured I might as well get some feedback from my friends who now far more about life than I do. (Sorry for the length)

So I'm in my fourth (and counting) year of university. I have four more courses left (all online) and 'should" graduate with a BComm in October 2011. My plan as of now is to go to law school in September 2012...

I have to write the LSAT in June or October, and I'm confused on what to do with the next little bit of time...

So I apologize for the length but I'm gonna have to explain a few things.
I'm unemployed next week (I was working on contract which ended with the school term). I'm in debt (thankfully not a lot only about $6000), I will owe another $1500 for the last two courses, cause I've only officially paid for two. Plus I haven't paid for the LSAT. These expenses will need to go on my credit card, and I hate having debt.

So here comes my question. I'm trying to find a job, because I'm at a zero bank account balance, I'm stressed out and tired, and I'm starting to have doubts about my ability to do four courses by August (when they need to be in for me to graduate on time) AND study for a June LSAT. On top of that I'm applying for every feasible job whether it is full time or part time. I have a job interview tuesday for a full time insurance job, which will likely pay well.

I'm just really stressed, cause I don't know if I will graduate on time, I really don't know if I can make the June LSAT, I can write in October, but it potentially puts me at the bottom of the acceptance pile for 90% of the schools I'm applying for. If I don't make the October graduation I wont convocate until May 2012. I should be graduating now, but couldn't afford to and had to work.

If you've gotten this far thank-you for taking the time to hear my long blurb. I'm getting burned out. And I wanted to clarify - I moved out in first year for good, my mom and I are on and off, and I have no financial support from family. I have no co-signers so my ability to get credit sucks. I live with my bf of 3 years.

I don't know what to do with myself. I feel like I did in highschool, I ran my own business worked 45 hours per week, got honor grades, did science fair, scholarships, and a zillion other things.

Well worst case scenario I kind of feel better getting it all out. Maybe a fresh set of wise eyes will be able to help me figure this out.

I hope I don't sound like a whinny baby.

04-16-2011, 03:53 PM	#1
deonk1 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Posts: 1,795	Looking for advice/thoughts from the wise on next step of life decision... So I'm stuck trying to figure out what I want to do with the next year or so of my life, and I figured I might as well get some feedback from my friends who now far more about life than I do. (Sorry for the length) So I'm in my fourth (and counting) year of university. I have four more courses left (all online) and 'should" graduate with a BComm in October 2011. My plan as of now is to go to law school in September 2012... I have to write the LSAT in June or October, and I'm confused on what to do with the next little bit of time... So I apologize for the length but I'm gonna have to explain a few things. I'm unemployed next week (I was working on contract which ended with the school term). I'm in debt (thankfully not a lot only about $6000), I will owe another $1500 for the last two courses, cause I've only officially paid for two. Plus I haven't paid for the LSAT. These expenses will need to go on my credit card, and I hate having debt. So here comes my question. I'm trying to find a job, because I'm at a zero bank account balance, I'm stressed out and tired, and I'm starting to have doubts about my ability to do four courses by August (when they need to be in for me to graduate on time) AND study for a June LSAT. On top of that I'm applying for every feasible job whether it is full time or part time. I have a job interview tuesday for a full time insurance job, which will likely pay well. I'm just really stressed, cause I don't know if I will graduate on time, I really don't know if I can make the June LSAT, I can write in October, but it potentially puts me at the bottom of the acceptance pile for 90% of the schools I'm applying for. If I don't make the October graduation I wont convocate until May 2012. I should be graduating now, but couldn't afford to and had to work. If you've gotten this far thank-you for taking the time to hear my long blurb. I'm getting burned out. And I wanted to clarify - I moved out in first year for good, my mom and I are on and off, and I have no financial support from family. I have no co-signers so my ability to get credit sucks. I live with my bf of 3 years. I don't know what to do with myself. I feel like I did in highschool, I ran my own business worked 45 hours per week, got honor grades, did science fair, scholarships, and a zillion other things. Well worst case scenario I kind of feel better getting it all out. Maybe a fresh set of wise eyes will be able to help me figure this out. I hope I don't sound like a whinny baby. __________________ Kendra Harley, you were the light in my life, rest peacefully my love!