I am not understanding much in the assignments. I think that I could if I *put my mind to it* but I am having trouble motivating myself to even start the assignments. Not to mention, they’re a large portion of the grade and I’m already behind. I would rather not be struggling to catch up in understanding and in grades.

It would drop my credit hour count down to ~very low~, only 8 hours (3 classes), however, it would not delay my graduation at all... my last 2 semesters could easily have another class tacked on, as could my summer semester.

I think this would also just be a good all-around choice because I’ve been very stressed with, just like.... life this semester and it might be good to take a step back, focus on 3 high-level classes, and focus on earning money and keeping myself healthy. honestly, between things like break-up and rat house and new friends w mental health things that i have not experienced before and want to help with, and me personally feeling more affected by anxiety type feelings than in the past...... i have faced more serious stuff, stress, and adulting this school year than I have ever faced before. I know a lot of people have to deal with this and much worse regularly, but I think that the large change sort of makes sense for me to be pretty affected by, and if I’m in a position where I can cut back on academic stresses, I deserve that.

What is holding me back? I’m worried this is a rash decision right now, but I don’t see myself changing my mind. I can see myself regretting it, maybe, but I don’t think I’ll regret it too much. It also affects my zell/hope credit hour count, but I don’t think it is too big a deal if my family ends up having to pay tuition for 1 semester at an in-state public school (i am privileged i know). I am also worried that my mom will think it’s a stupid decision, but she hardly knows which classes I’m taking anyway and even if she thinks it’s kinda dumb I don’t think she would get seriously mad at me.