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[quote=Anonymous]Did she say it as if this is a decision she's come to and she was letting you know that she's not able to go back this semester?

Or was she saying that she feels like she doesn't want to go back, and she was looking to air her feelings on the matter, but haven't yet fully decided on the best path forward.

I think, either way, walk her through the options and be supportive, listening to her feelings on the matter - specifically why she doesn't want to return. I think the options include (a) going back, but with additional support in place for the things that are hard; (b) going back with some major adjustments to her situation - perhaps requesting a new roommate or getting an off-campus apartment or taking a break from campus clubs if that's just too much to handle at the moment; (c) staying here but enrolling in community college courses to fulfill her GEs; (d) staying here and working half time, going to school half time - work is really good for the soul and less likely to provoke an existential crisis than full-time study. [/quote]

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