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Beware · 2012-12-06 20:01:34

OK, so I have a problem. I want to defer for a year, but unsure whether I'd be allowed to or not. You see, I suffer from depression rather badly, and I find college is only making it worse, so I want to defer. Ideally, I'd like to repeat first year, but I'm afraid that I'd have to pay the full fees even though I have…

06-12-2012 09:01PM

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OK, so I have a problem. I want to defer for a year, but unsure whether I'd be allowed to or not. You see, I suffer from depression rather badly, and I find college is only making it worse, so I want to defer. Ideally, I'd like to repeat first year, but I'm afraid that I'd have to pay the full fees even though I have medical reasons. Paying the full fees is simply not an option, so I don't know what to do.

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#2 07-12-2012 12:05PM

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I was in the same situation as you and I decided to defer - it all worked out okay Go over to the Academic Advisory office (they're based in Education House) and explain your situation; they will let you know your options and what you will need to do. They're unbelievably helpful. Hope you feel better soon.

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#3 07-12-2012 09:22PM

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What Seren said! Academic Advisory Office in Education House. It's the first building on your right as you're walking in the entrance closest to Manor Mills / Dunnes.

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