Resists for first year

Out of 7 modules for my first year I've failed 4 and I'm not sure what to do.

Basically, I've been going through mental health issues my whole life but 5 and a half years ago it came to a point of being traumatizing and was like that for 3 and a half years (was in boarding school at the time). I wasn't able to focus on academics, was doing IB, and failed getting into mechanical engineering (got 24 points out of 45). I ended up doing a foundation year afterwards. Just focused on working, got 74% overall and got into the first year of uni for mech engineering. However, my mental health problems had really taken on toll on me which I hadn't realised or fully understood. Being in boarding school, I think I cocooned myself to get through (barely remember anything from those 3.5 years) and thought I was fine at the start of uni, but I really wasn't (still don't know how badly affected I am but I'll avoid the details to not make this post too lengthy).

So, I'd spent the whole first year just trying to figure out what the hell is going on. I could have just kept up with work and gotten through the 1st year, but by the 2nd I would have been mentally exhausted and unable to carry on. I've also tried seeking professional help but it's been a very slow process. My problems aren't textbook, it's complicated. Also, I never fully understood my problems well enough to explain it to anyone (now I do) cause of it being traumatizing. And I don't have any friends or support from family to help me with this so it's just been a bit difficult (they don't even know I'm having problems)

So I tried studying towards the end but I just couldn't manage because of the lack of time to go through the course and practice it. The content isn't difficult, just a lack of time. (Sorry for the lengthy background)

My tutor called me today to tell me my options (1st resist attempt, no cap, 2nd attempt, 40% cap):

I can take resists this summer. I won't get a good mark, but if I pass, I get onto 2nd year.

I can redo those 4 modules for a year as an internal student. I'll get good marks on them, but it's gonna waste the whole year.

I can take the resists, but if I fail, I'll redo the 4 modules as an internal student but being the 2nd attempt, it'll be capped at 40% (really a waste of a whole year).

I could transfer to another uni, but I'd still have to pass the 4 modules and hopefully might be allowed to continue on the 2nd year of the new uni.

I can't really repeat a failed year or start from scratch. That'd be a last case scenario, but for now I'm leaving it out. I could change courses but I don't know how useful that'd be. Mech eng is what I truly want to do. I'm just unable to because of not healthy.

I do know that if I get onto the 2nd year this Sept, it's gonna be very difficult but I'll be able to manage the work because I'll now be keeping up with the work daily, just as I did for the foundation. Is being an internal student for a year a waste? Is it worth it? Also, to be honest, I not worried about my 1st year grades. They don't count to my degree, and I feel if I can do well in the 2nd and 3rd, they'll make up for my bad 1st year. I'm confused

I'd be worried about burning your student finance if starting a different course from scratch. If you're that worried about progressing on your engineering degree maybe you'd be better off getting a job for a couple of years, settling yourself down and going back to uni when you're more confident.

I do know that if I get onto the 2nd year this Sept, it's gonna be very difficult but I'll be able to manage the work because I'll now be keeping up with the work daily, just as I did for the foundation. Is being an internal student for a year a waste? Is it worth it? Also, to be honest, I not worried about my 1st year grades. They don't count to my degree, and I feel if I can do well in the 2nd and 3rd, they'll make up for my bad 1st year. I'm confused

Sorry to hear things have been so difficult for you.

Have you informed the university of your mental health problems? Also, it's not clear if you have a diagnosis/tried to seek professional support in the past. Have you tried applying for Disabled Students Allowance and speaking to your disability service about things (as they can communicate with your department and establish support/adjustments)? This can help give you more support, such as flexible deadlines, specialist equipment and access to a mentor (whatever is appropriate

Out of 7 modules for my first year I've failed 4 and I'm not sure what to do.

Basically, I've been going through mental health issues my whole life but 5 and a half years ago it came to a point of being traumatizing and was like that for 3 and a half years (was in boarding school at the time). I wasn't able to focus on academics, was doing IB, and failed getting into mechanical engineering (got 24 points out of 45). I ended up doing a foundation year afterwards. Just focused on working, got 74% overall and got into the first year of uni for mech engineering. However, my mental health problems had really taken on toll on me which I hadn't realised or fully understood. Being in boarding school, I think I cocooned myself to get through (barely remember anything from those 3.5 years) and thought I was fine at the start of uni, but I really wasn't (still don't know how badly affected I am but I'll avoid the details to not make this post too lengthy).

So, I'd spent the whole first year just trying to figure out what the hell is going on. I could have just kept up with work and gotten through the 1st year, but by the 2nd I would have been mentally exhausted and unable to carry on. I've also tried seeking professional help but it's been a very slow process. My problems aren't textbook, it's complicated. Also, I never fully understood my problems well enough to explain it to anyone (now I do) cause of it being traumatizing. And I don't have any friends or support from family to help me with this so it's just been a bit difficult (they don't even know I'm having problems)

So I tried studying towards the end but I just couldn't manage because of the lack of time to go through the course and practice it. The content isn't difficult, just a lack of time. (Sorry for the lengthy background)

My tutor called me today to tell me my options (1st resist attempt, no cap, 2nd attempt, 40% cap):

I can take resists this summer. I won't get a good mark, but if I pass, I get onto 2nd year.

I can redo those 4 modules for a year as an internal student. I'll get good marks on them, but it's gonna waste the whole year.

I can take the resists, but if I fail, I'll redo the 4 modules as an internal student but being the 2nd attempt, it'll be capped at 40% (really a waste of a whole year).

I could transfer to another uni, but I'd still have to pass the 4 modules and hopefully might be allowed to continue on the 2nd year of the new uni.

I can't really repeat a failed year or start from scratch. That'd be a last case scenario, but for now I'm leaving it out. I could change courses but I don't know how useful that'd be. Mech eng is what I truly want to do. I'm just unable to because of not healthy.

I do know that if I get onto the 2nd year this Sept, it's gonna be very difficult but I'll be able to manage the work because I'll now be keeping up with the work daily, just as I did for the foundation. Is being an internal student for a year a waste? Is it worth it? Also, to be honest, I not worried about my 1st year grades. They don't count to my degree, and I feel if I can do well in the 2nd and 3rd, they'll make up for my bad 1st year. I'm confused