Just wondering, how many were able to complete university and get a degree? My pfts are in the mid 20s now but im still battling to finish my courses. Im left with a couple years though I doubt I can make it. I put it as a goal to see myself graduating though I know very much that I wont use my degree for work or anything. Its requiring alot of me to struggle daily with my low pfts and my persistent cough and infections. Im fighting the end stages of cf quite severely. Some are advising me to quit and call it a day but it would be such an accomplishment if i can finish university.
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jennaxox
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i say if you made it this far, go for it.
dont give up that easily and remember to reach for the stars <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
dont give up that easily and remember to reach for the stars <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
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jennaxox
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i say if you made it this far, go for it.
dont give up that easily and remember to reach for the stars <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
dont give up that easily and remember to reach for the stars <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
HollyCatheryn
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I really struggled with my health when I was pursuing a college degree. I ended up getting what I needed out of it, though I did not graduate or receive a diploma. I think one of my problems was not knowing how to alter my schedule and time allotment to fit my energy and health. If you can receive flexibility and be assertive about your needs. You can probably find ways to continue working through it. The truth is that even if you push and keep working at it, you might not finish, but wouldn't it be nicer to keep trying than to just throw up your hands in surrender? I read about Lisa McDonough's struggle to push on through and graduate (through end-stage CF) in <U>Lisa, the Brief Life of a Writer</U>. It is a good book. I think you can get a copy through CF Roundtable (<A href="http://www.cfroundtable.com">www.cfroundtable.com</A>). It is so hard to see the road ahead with any sort of certainty. You have to weigh for yourself whether pursuing school is keeping you from doing the things you need to do in order to live life the way you want to or if pursuing school IS living life the way you want to. I don't think anyone can make that decision for you. Hang in there. I'm sure I don't know how hard this is. Are you already using Disabled Students' resources? That helped me do what I could do. If not, talk to the counselors about it and to your docs. The docs have to sign forms in order for you to receive assistance. You can also call Beth Sufian (the lawyer with CF) about getting help and support. Your clinic should have her hotline number or you might be able to look her up online. I know she's also published an article about college issues for people CF in a back issue of CF Roundtable.
Hey,
I just graduated from Colorado State with a BA in English Lit. And am applying to PhD programs! Don't get discouraged. It took me 5 years, and summer school every year. I was sick ALOT, but I did it.
It is important to get in touch with the Student Dissabilities office so they know what needs you may have, like extensions on work. Also, LET YOUR PROFESSORS KNOW about your CF, and don't be afraid to tell them what you need. This is very important. I had to have many incompletes when grades came out, but I got the work finished.
If it is something you want, go for it!
I just graduated from Colorado State with a BA in English Lit. And am applying to PhD programs! Don't get discouraged. It took me 5 years, and summer school every year. I was sick ALOT, but I did it.
It is important to get in touch with the Student Dissabilities office so they know what needs you may have, like extensions on work. Also, LET YOUR PROFESSORS KNOW about your CF, and don't be afraid to tell them what you need. This is very important. I had to have many incompletes when grades came out, but I got the work finished.
If it is something you want, go for it!