Should I quit school to get a job or stay in school?

Question

I'm currently a senior in college and have only one class left before graduation, the problem is I can't for the life of me pass this one class. Its a very difficult subject and I'm having lots of trouble mastering the material. I have my final exam coming up in a month and have this feeling of dread over the fact that I may fail and have to retake it again in the fall semester. My problem is that I don't have money to retake the class if I fail, and will instead have to find a job to get the money to pay for it again in the fall.

I need advice. Should I just quit school to get a job working at a pharmacy or should I try and finish off this class and get my degree? It'll be my third attempt at the class in the fall if I fail this time around.

Answer

You should definitely try and finish off this class to get your degree.
If this is your last chance, then go all out. Whether you pass or fail the class this time round, you can tell yourself that you gave it your all. 

Additionally, your professor or counselor has office hours where you can talk to them about the issues that you are having in the class. I would recommend you do all you can to succeed before calling it quits.

Also, your school probably has resources for you to overcome issues like this. Take a look on the school's website and look around - sometimes, you'll find student help sections with articles to help students succeed.

Should I quit school to get a job or stay in school?

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