Question
I'm in a high school that offers the I.B. program which provides more job opportunities, increased chance of university acceptance, etc. It's been two years of the preview (grade 9 & 10 which are just a bit more difficult than the regular curriculum) and overall I'm getting average grades (70% to 80%) except in one class. In my country, students must learn the country's second language and I am struggling so much and the teacher is terribly strict, assigns a crazy amount of work, and is basically rude with the excuse of preparing her students for higher education when other teachers nicer while doing so. I picked my courses already so I can't change courses or drop out of the program or else I'll get the unwanted courses. I plan on completing this school year but should I drop out of this program for the next? I'm suffering so much from this second language course that I'm becoming sleep deprived, have bad self esteem issues, and I'm constantly stressed out and cannot understand what's happening in class. I understand the benefits of the program with increasing my chances of getting well paid jobs in the future but I'm just so overwhelmed by this 1 stupid class. Should I stay?
Answer
Deciding whether to quit a special program can be tough. Here are some questions to consider before making your decision:
1. **Why did you enroll initially?** Reflect on your initial reasons for joining. Are those reasons still valid, or have your priorities changed?
2. **What are the benefits and challenges?** Make a list of the pros and cons of staying in the program versus leaving it.
3. **How does it impact your future?** Consider how the program aligns with your academic and career goals. Will it open doors, or is it holding you back from other opportunities?
4. **Can you manage the workload?** Are you feeling overwhelmed, or is the program manageable with proper support or adjustments?
5. **Are there alternatives?** If the program isn't working for you, are there other options that might be a better fit?
What factors are making you consider quitting?
