How to Convince Someone to Take School Seriously?

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Today I found out my little brother was failing all his classes in UCSB and subject to dismissal. The possibility was always in the back of my mind, but it made me sick to my stomach to hear it. He says he's lazy and dumb and he doesn't want to come home. (He hates it here) He's not failing because he's dumb. He's not failing because he hates it at UCSB. (He loves it there) He's failing because he's lazy and doesn't realize how important school is. He went off to college and experienced complete freedom for the first time and blew off all his classes. I know how he came to that point because I was in the exact same situation once. The worst part is that he signed a one-year lease with some of his college buddies. I asked him what he was going to do for money without financial aid. He said, "I don't know. I think I'll join the army." I think he might be serious. He's in a desperate situation here.

I don't know how I can make him take school seriously. I started taking school seriously after almost a year of d*cking around. I asked myself what I wanted in life and I realized how important school was. Everyone was always telling me how important how school was; my parents, my older brother, my friends, strangers, everyone! But, I didn't start taking school seriously until I told myself. That's why I feel so sick. How can I help my bro turn it around? I'm sure you've all know someone like this or have been in this spot before.