when did your friend die. Alot of what your going through is grief I went through it when my friend died. I understand what your going through. Just think about the good times you had with your friend. and how much that friend ment to you. Think about how proud your friend would be of you I know its hard Your friend is up in heaven watching over you every time I get a low grade on something I just think about my friend Jenny and what she she would say to me My friend always told me. you can do anything that you set your mind to and everytime that I would get a low grade on something she would always tell me Tabby you can do. I have faith in you. Just think about what your friend would say to you. It really helps

Having a freind die can sure shake up one's life. Those who care about you will probally cut you some slack for your grades this semester.Use the break to regroup the best you can and prepare for a new semester. good luck!

I am in the same boat as you feeling the same way except instead of losing a friend, I lost a baby which completely changed my whole mindset of school soo wasnt in it anymore. Hopefully things start looking up for the both of us : )

I think it would be ok to take some time off from school to cope and go back when you are ready.

I am inclined to agree with you that death(s) make college increasingly difficult. Yes, I said deaths because we experienced several over the course of 2011 and at times I just had to lean on God to help me make it through the Spring & Fall semesters.

Perhaps you can go to your teacher or dean for assistance or support. Is it too late to take an incomplete and finish up when you feel a little more up to the challenge?

As far as grief, perhaps your school has counseling that can be of assistance. Also, it is good to talk to someone you can trust like a family member or another friend. What I've learned is if people have experienced a loss, they tend to relate to you a lot better. Otherwise, you get the standard or well-meant condolances; but they really don't help matters much.

You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Hey, because you didn't get the best grades due to extenuating circumstances, you should be able to file an academic appeal, and if it is approved, you wont be on probation anymore. Your GPA and grades will be the same, but they will allow you to stay in school and try to pull them up. You will probably have a semester to get your GPA to at least a 2.0, and you will probably have to see a counselor.

I really hope this helps at least a little :) Good luck and I will be praying for you.

I am always on acedemic probation too. My grades barely improve and I always drop classes. I think you need to clear your head from all the problems and really sit down and talk to someone. Once your mind is clearer and problems have been resolved you can focus on school and you should seek tutoring if grades are being affected.

A mistake that I used to make is falling into the whole "this is a 4 year degree" (or 2 year,etc) that people label degress as.

It's better to take once class at a time and graduate then it is to take 5 at a time and get all C-'s untill kicked out.

Trust me when I say, I had to learn this the hard way though. :)