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holyhorse

holyhorse

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Mar 31, 2024
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Hi,
I finished school a while back. But I still remember the last week before the graduation ceremony, full of rush, stress, and restless nights, as I speedran my year-long Capstone project. Ideally, I want to enroll in a physics program, or in electrical or mechanical engineering. The problem is, I got awful marks in my STEM classes: Chemistry 11 – 52%, Biology 11 – 54%, Pre-Calc 11 – 57%. At least I did relatively well in my physics classes: Physics 11 – 82% and Physics 12 – 73%.

I also failed two classes in my last semester, Pre-Calc 12 and Robotics 12, due to poor attendance (I missed school for weeks). Not to excuse myself, but my poor academic performance and attendance were largely the result of a mental health crisis I experienced a couple of years ago. My OCD symptoms worsened, I was doxxed and blackmailed for standing up for my boundaries, friends left me in painful ways, and my relationships with family members became really strained. I returned to SH and actively researched and planned my suicide. It turned out that OD isn't the most effective way. I got pneumonia as a result of neglecting my health and trying to end my life during extreme cold while being naked (well not completely naked haha). Honestly, I never thought I'd make it this far; I thought I'd die before even finishing school.

I've been suicidal since my pre-teen years and never made plans for the future. I don't think any university would accept a burden like me, and I'm not even talking about a specific program, just a university at all. I don't want to apply to local universities. I'm from a third-world country, but I studied in a private school and earned an internationally recognized diploma.

I really want to study somewhere in Eastern Europe, specifically Hungary, since they offer generous scholarships for international students. I come from a low-income family with five children. Right now, I feel stuck and don't know what to do. I have no one to ask for advice. Currently, I'm looking for a job. Taking a gap year isn't an option; my parents won't approve it anyway, and I want to leave this household asap.

Everyone is pressuring me and asking when or where I'll study. My family, relatives, and others. I can definitely feel that they all have high expectations of me. I'd be lying if I said I didn't have those expectations of myself too. But I can't even think about my future. I still want to die, and I hope that once I get my first paycheck, I'll be able to buy the essential things for my last day.

I don't know where I should go or what I should do next. I don't think I can enroll in a physics or engineering program with grades like mine, and that's not even considering the scholarship issue.

I'd appreciate any advice you can give me. Again, I'm an international student, so I don't know what other options are available to me.
 
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bpdwriter

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I was born in a third world country but currently in the US. Have you considered an Au Pair program? It's not ideal, but I have a friend who is able to travel because of it and it can buy you some time.

It sounds like your priority should be getting money to move out of your parent's home... I don't know what resources are available to you where you are, but I would also consider seeking asylum/refuge in another country of you want to move.

If you're able to, put this info into ChatGPT and DeepSeek and ask them for options.

Sending you the biggest virtual hug 🫂
 
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holyhorse

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I was born in a third world country but currently in the US. Have you considered an Au Pair program? It's not ideal, but I have a friend who is able to travel because of it and it can buy you some time.

It sounds like your priority should be getting money to move out of your parent's home... I don't know what resources are available to you where you are, but I would also consider seeking asylum/refuge in another country of you want to move.

If you're able to, put this info into ChatGPT and DeepSeek and ask them for options.

Sending you the biggest virtual hug 🫂
Honestly, I have never considered the US as an option, and I don't think it's a good idea to go there. You know, political instability, being too far away geographically, ultra-processed food and medical insurance expenses, locals becoming hostile toward immigrants, etc. But thank you for your answer; I'll check out the Au Pair program
 
bpdwriter

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Honestly, I have never considered the US as an option, and I don't think it's a good idea to go there. You know, political instability, being too far away geographically, ultra-processed food and medical insurance expenses, locals becoming hostile toward immigrants, etc. But thank you for your answer; I'll check out the Au Pair program
Totally hear that. It'll be a cold day in hell before I ever advocate for the US like that lmao

But I also have to be completely honest... I was a refugee (that's how I ended up in the US) and have traveled a lot (Europe, Middle East, etc). The only time I've ever been called a slur to my face was in Europe. I'm also currently 100% dependent on government aid that pays for all my bills. All medical bills including therapy, medications, etc are free for me right now and I get a monthly allowance to spend on food. This is not to say I'm advocating for the US at all. I mean I'm on SaSu for a reason. It's just that every state, city, individual's experience of the US is often different.

My take is that there is no perfect country or place and that the media often skews things towards the negative. Wherever you end up, I hope it is somewhere that meets your needs and you're able to find stability <3

If you're willing to look into East Asia, I often see countries like China and Japan hire foreign employees for English. It's not perfect, but a year-long contract might help you get some stability and experience.
 
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holyhorse

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I'm also currently 100% dependent on government aid that pays for all my bills. All medical bills including therapy, medications, etc are free for me right now and I get a monthly allowance to spend on food.
What about housing? Just curious
 

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