Speaker 1: So, what can I do for you today?

Speaker 2: I was wondering if you could tell me how to transfer to the Quad Cities campus?

Speaker 1: Sure, it's not a big deal. Basically, the Quad Cities is just a sister campus of our university, so it's just a matter of choosing the courses online that you would choose at that location instead of here. Basically, it's still the same degree program, the same everything. Other than that, you just have to be assigned a new advisor, because obviously I wouldn't be there to advise you. But why would you want to do that at this time?

Speaker 2: My dad is really sick, and they've just stopped treating him.

Speaker 1: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. What's wrong with him, if you don't mind me asking?

Speaker 2: He has cancer.

Speaker 1: Wow, I'm really sorry, that's very serious. I assume that's probably been affecting your progress at Western, because basically that kind of flows into all of your life, and having somebody in your family who's sick can really affect everything you do.

Speaker 2: Yeah, I mean, it's been really rough, because I'm just spending all my time up there.

Speaker 1: Yeah, I have a godparent right now who's really sick of cancer as well, actually, Quinn Sudley, who's not doing too bad, but it definitely affects the stress levels of your life, and you need to find ways to kind of reduce the stress, because you don't want this to affect you more long-term, which it could easily do if you don't do something about it. I definitely think, probably in this case, I mean, if it's been going on a long time, you just need to make an adjustment. So in this case, moving there would be fine. It's not too far. It won't really affect your progress, so I can definitely help you do that. We can reassign you a new advisor, and just start looking at the program there. Basically, it's just a matter of just taking classes there.

Speaker 2: Okay, then.

Speaker 1: Is there anything else I can help you with today?

Speaker 2: Actually, yeah. I was accepted into this Disney internship program, and I'm nervous that my GPA isn't as high as it should be. What should I do?

Speaker 1: Wow, well, first of all, congratulations. That's amazing. Great opportunity. But yeah, you're right. I mean, your GPA is below the required 2.0 for most programs. It's not in good standing right now, which is why you're in this program with me. So we need to figure out if you can get this semester to a 2.0 minimum. And basically, to do that, you're going to need two A's and two B's by the end of this semester at minimum. Do you think you can pull that off?

Speaker 2: No, I don't think so at this stage. Yeah.

Speaker 1: I mean, that's really understandable, given the situations you've been going through. But this is a great opportunity, and you don't want this, hopefully, temporary situation with your father to affect that. Sometimes internships like this can be more important than your final major or even your final GPA, because they can open up so many doors. So you're really going to have to push to try and get an exception of some sort from Disney. What should I do? Well, basically, ask them. So contact Disney, whatever way you can. You can either do it through whatever the internship information you have, or perhaps you could go online to the website that deals with the internship and see if they're willing to make a deferment. See if you could defer this until another semester where your GPA is a good standing. Maybe they'll agree to that. Or perhaps even maybe you could ask them if they'll waive the requirement of GPA based on your situation.

Speaker 2: Okay. I could do that.

Speaker 1: Okay, good. So basically, you need to do the legwork on this. So check with Disney, first of all, and then contact me and let me know as soon as possible if they're willing to make a deferment. And I'll do whatever I can to convince them if they need to hear anything from me. Alright? Okay. Basically, you need to take control here. And you have control. You have what you need to do. You just need to go out and grab it now. I mean, this is something you don't want to miss because, again, it's such a great opportunity. And you want that kind of, the things in your life privately around you to affect this possible opportunity. So I think you have all you need. I mean, basically, lots of students struggle with things like this sometimes. I did myself in graduate school at a period where I was really struggling. And I just had to keep pushing through and asking for exceptions and just seeing what was the possibilities out there. And in the end, by keeping faith in myself, I could. And you can, too. So you really need to just go for it, okay? Okay. Alright, great.