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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Wow, the date could have been 2002 on this thread and I wouldn’t have blinked. My brother *should* have dropped out of CMU way back then, and a good 25% of his friends from freshman year did, including his roommate. He did everything possible to try to make it fun- fraternity, booth & buggy, girlfriend, study abroad- but it wasn’t very effective. I visited often but never got a good feel for the school. There were so many beautiful common spaces that were lifeless.

The good thing is that now with Covid disruptions and gap years, no one bats an eye at a year off or a transfer. It is simply not a big deal. It truly isn’t. Don’t let fear of the dropout label stop your child from making the choice that is right for them.[/quote]

This is OP.  Thank you.

As I've said before, my DS has nothing but positive things to say about CMU.  It is an exceptional place for hard working AND talented students, it is just NOT the place FOR HIM.  He gave it a try and it just didn't work out.

I told DS that whatever he decides to do, I am going to be OK with it because it is his life, not mine.  Unless he asks for my advice, I am going to stay in my lane.[/quote]

OP---It' takes a lot to step back and say you made a mistake and it's not the place for you.  Your son is mature and has done just that.  More importantly he's done it before his mental health declines and his grades plummet.  He's got this, he will regroup and find a better fit for himself. The fact he's doing this all himself is impressive.  
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