my GPA for the semester is pitiful and i am ashamed.
I guess i can list the shoulds, the could haves and the excuses, but those arent getting me anywhere.
Yes, I did go through a period of depression for about 2 months from the changes that were going on. Yes, i did HIGHLY consider transferring to a new school and get distracted by that. Everything seemed to go wrong this semester. My major was wrong, my classes were wrong, the school was wrong.
All i can say is that I guess I will try lots harder next semester. I guess it was a learning experience and Im glad its over with. I guess I can work on improving my study habits more.
I guess, it happened for a reason.
Honestly, coming from someone who is in their 3rd year of undergrad. Don't even sweat it!
ReplyDeleteAll through highschool I maintained almost a 90 average, and then went to university and struggled to even get a 70. In first year my highest mark was a 76!
I also went through a rough patch - one of my best friends younger brothers lost his battle with brain cancer and my closest cousin was having a huge struggle with anorexia, and I was an hour away from home. My school work suffered huge for that. I even got a 36% on a chemistry exam when I was at my lowest of lows. And what did I learn? There are worse things in life than getting bad marks! Sure I got a 36 and that sucks. But my brothers are both still alive and healthy. And in the long run in life that 36 isn't going to have a huge impact. Marks don't define who you are or who you'll be.
First year is a lot of trial and error. It's so different from highschool and it's hard to change your study habits to make them work. You WILL figure it out.
I finished with a 68 average in first year and barely even stayed in my program! But last year I saw my average shoot up to 78, and this year things are even better.
So don't sweat it! It's a huge adjustment to make. And even if your marks aren't where you want them to be, you'll get there eventually!
Keep your chin up!
Hang in there. I'll work out!
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thanks to the both of you!
ReplyDeleteits just frustrating.