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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No Asian American woman in my family went to an Ivy, yet we've all found careers we love ranging from the arts, publishing, non-profit work, forestry, military and business.

OP, you don't need anyone else's approval. [b]Life is too short to spend today in misery.[/b] Explore your options and do what YOU want to do.[/quote]

I am almost certain you're a troll. Asian American women going into forestry or the military? LOL.

Also, saying that life is too short to spend today in misery is the antithesis of the Asian mindset. The whole Asian immigrant mindset, which I immensely admire, is that you're SUPPOSED to sacrifice your life in order to set the next generation up for success. If OP leaves Columbia, she breaks that self-sacrificing mindset and becomes yet another navel-gazing college drop out. Her life will be so much harder and her own kids will never forgive her.

All this to say, OP, that I'm going to be telling you something your parents have probably been telling you for your whole life: Your childhood and young adulthood aren't supposed to be fun and enjoyable. They might even be miserable. This is okay, because the whole purpose of your life from 0 to 30 is to set yourself and your kids up for success for the next 50 years.

Stay at Columbia!!![/quote]

You seem to know a lot about trolling, and not so much about real adult life.

OP — You really don’t need to make a decision about Columbia immediately. Do what you can to extend your leave, maintaining your status as a student. It’s just keeping your options open.  For now, focus on your mental health and well-being, and getting the support you need. This might be getting to an ER to address suicidal issues, and taking the time to explore multiple treatment modalities — including making space in your life for joy.  Then coaching or counseling or the perspectives you’ve gained can help you chose your next steps.

Wishing you the best OP.[/quote]

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