June 14th 2024

The first time i left school, it was because of my friend edward’s untimely suicide. He had been battling mental health issues for many years, starting in his junior year of high school, according to his best friend. My friend died because he hated the school his family pressured and manipulated him in going to and he felt like he had these huge shoes to fill there. He had beef that escalated to a severe competition with stirling howe, his best friend growing up and college rival.

This was my last time leaving school.

When i left school i realized i what mattered. Giving back to the planet and protecting the forests and naturallandscapes. Throughout my travels during my time off of school this sentiment has only been reinforced. Depending on my lsat aptitude, I could go into law school and study environmental law. At my home, the ecosystem is what supported all of the plants growing in my backyard. As I tended to the invasive species and papaya, pineapple, and volcano rock pathways I learned about managing resources. From my water catchment system to the solar panels ontop of the roof, my greenhouse was an off-grid All of my experiences, if you look at them one way or another, taught me to go back to school.

When i had my leave of absence this last time it was because of mental health. I was attending classes then decided to drop my classes after my parents moved my stuff out of my dorm. It was a difficult time. When i first had my exit interview, i brought up financial concerns about wanting to be independent, but in hindsight those concerns in the conversation were minor. I tried being independent from my parents but after being through an in patient therapy program i am now dependent on them again. On the bright side, since that program I’ve come to realize just how important school is to me. The thing that gets me through life are my goals and working to accomplish them. Graduating with a bachelors is a goal of mine. I want to be somebody in society with a good job in the world, and a bachelors is going to help me do that.

In order to cut down the time til graduation I’ve decided it’s alright with me if I declare philosophy as my major, if it’s alright with my advisor.

Join mind, brain, and self philosophy course, as well as medical ethics. Mind, brain and self is a course i’ve been wanting to take since i first heard of it and declared philosophy and neuroscience as my major.

I can contribute much to a philosophy classroom with my real world experiences and insight. Having worked a job or three two since leaving school made me realize the importance of treating studying like your job. As in, regularly dedicate hours to studying every day.

I’ve entered the medical review process with a letter from my primary care provider and my mental health provider.