Have any of you faille your first year of university or know any one who has, how did you cope with it?
You should continue but study harder next year and redo the first year modules (it's still early days). Don't drop out, being in university in the UK is expensive, if you drop out now then you've wasted a huge amount of money you will only have to work to pay back. You might as well get a degree and pay it back rather then have no degree and have to pay it all back anyway. The most important thing to concentrate on are your core modules, because those are what can halt your progress if you do not pass. Motivate yourself to study and surround yourself with people that are hardworking and focused. yes they may be boring or nerdish but those are the kind of people that will be lapping up the 50k+ jobs and driving the flashy cars in several years time. It's not the end of the world, it never is. Take every failure as a lesson. The most important thing to remember is that unlike college and school, the lecturers at university really do not care about you and it is up to you to get the most out of your learning experience. There is no hand holding. I failed 2 core modules in my second year which extended my degree another couple of years. I could have dropped out but I grinded on and got it done. Came out the other side im glad i didnt quit because my life is better having the degree than not having one. Don't beat yourself up about it, it's part and parcel of becoming a mature student. You'll be amazed how people can go out and party all the time in the 1st year and still pass, the reason is because behind closed doors and in class these types of people study thier a.sses off. Stay optimistic and make it happen for you! And remember, no one will give you a degree, you have to earn it!
Did I just wasted my money??
I want to do music so I'm think of going school for that And I just signed for the ACT and SAT was that necessary Tbh I didn't know cause everybody say you have to take those two to enter any college
I feel like I have wasted my university years. What should I do?
When a caterpillar creates a cocoon and goes into metamorphosis, do you think it is wasting its time?Your learning and transformation are a very slow process and very difficult for the self to notice. You never waste time in life. All kinds of doing and not doing are experiences which give you a sense and measure of life. Only by doing or not doing anything you realize its value.Even not doing in life gives a contrast to life. Let it be just a gap. There are gaps between our thoughts. There are gaps in our breathing. In our entire life there are gaps. It is alright.We do not realize but even when we are trying but failing, we are increasing our reach. We are stretching. Do not compare yourself with others. It is your own unique journey. If your desire, intentions and will are good you are leading a meaningful life.You might have made mistakes but that is only the past.The only statement about you is what you are doing at this present moment.All there is to life is this present moment. Fix it. Past is dead, only a memory. It is not a physical thing. Future is something you don’t know.And life is not just about excelling in University. That is only a fraction of what life is all about. It is only a process of creating an employable human. Life is much more than that.
Can I make a comeback after wasting my first year of university? If yes, how?
Absolutely. Although there are several general causes (health, money, family, personal, etc.), I'll assume it's a personal problem such as lack of commitment or discipline or direction (although suggestions are not exclusive to this). I would recommend the following:Identify your goals (what you want to accomplish in the long and short term) and why those are good things to you.Identify your weaknesses/causes of your failures. Example: spending too much time on leisure >> stay up late >> tired in class/studying >> depressed so you spend time on leisure.Write down what you want to accomplish.Make incremental changes to address weaknesses. Split any problem into its component pieces; otherwise, it will seem monumental.If you don't want to give up a time waster (Facebook, partying, gaming, etc.), take a ~2 week break from it (longer if you're still obsessing about it at the end of your break). That will reduce your brain's dependence on that thing and make it easier to control in the future. This is not to say all leisure is a bad thing.Practice focusing. I find time blocking helpful to overcome procrastination. Just focus on one thing for 20–30mins or whatever you can manage. You don't always have to do this, just do it as a training exercise.Find someone who is a good student that can help you reach your goals. Be careful not to use them as a crutch though.Remember: “A 50 percent plan executed 100 percent is better than a 100 percent plan executed 50 percent.” -Linus Sebestian OR (more succinctly) “Completion is better than perfection” -Jordan B PetersonI would also suggest looking at Jordan Peterson on YouTube and elsewhere (he's on Quora too). He has a lot of good advice, which I tried to integrate into my answer. He also has a program called The Future Authoring Program to help college students find direction in life. I would recommend checking that out as well.Good luck.
I feel like I've wasted my first two years of college?
I'm about to finish my sophomore year of college, and after this I'm transferring to another university. I had to go state school to save money, and my entire graduating class from high school came here as well, and so I just hung out with my best friend from high school. Every semester I tried to transfer, and spent practically all of my free time inside my dorm room because I was so scared of the partiers on my floor. Also it's really cold outside. I haven't gotten involved in anything because I can't make myself stick to an activity, and basically I've just spent two years wishing I was someplace else. I know that was the wrong thing to do now, but I was just so depressed and sad that I hadn't gotten the chance to go to a better school, like my brother, who loves college. Even worse, my incredibly mean sister transferred here this year. What can I do to liven up the last two months of this year? I'm not a partier, which practically everyone else is, and my floormates think I'm a freak because I don't talk to them and spend all my time in my room. Thanks.
I failed first year in University...What now?
I just need someone to cheer me up and just hear me out. I failed first year and now I wasted a whole year of my life and have to repeat University. How do motivate myself and just get back to studyin real hard. Like I so many people to prove. I had people telling me I won't make it to Uni and how I'd fail first year even if I made it and they were right. It's really hard telling my friends/family how I failed first year. What do I do?
How do I deal with the fact that I have wasted the first two years of my college?
I'm in a similar situation at this point of time. My grades were average in the first two years. Now that i have two more years , i've decided to utilize these days to the fullest. I am Mechanical Engineering Student at BITS Goa.But How?Everything is easy if you attend lectures . Let's say for some good reason you failed to attend . You have numerous online lectures from http://nptel.ac.in/ . Trust me they have helped me a lot in better understanding of the subjects. Start working on projects. I had an opportunity to intern at BHEL trichy, where i carried out project work in R&D center. Came across some cutting edge technologies. Now i'm willing to continue to work the advancements of the same. No worries if you haven't had any such opportunities, you can start working afresh from now in your favorite topic. CGPA is just a card entry to Placements, Internships etc. But if you stand out of the crowd by having good research or project background then am sure you would get ample opportunities. concentrate on the "Demand ". Study what kindof profiles companies look for and prepare accordingly from now on.Two Years is not a less time. I know low grades are always demotivating, but start studying hard from now on, and try to score good in one test. Then am Sure you wouldn't feel the same.You were a topper once , that means you've that potential, Just utilize it to the fullest.ALL it needs is a little push from your side.You can 'ping me' if you need to know anything else.I'm sure to help :) .Hope this helps. ALL THE BEST.
Have I wasted my life? BE HONEST?
I am a 22 year old turning 23 in about 3 months, and I feel like I have wasted my youth. I live in a hood area of an extremely small retirement town of Southern California (and pretty much keep to myself to stay out of trouble) I am a college student...but the thing is that as of right now, I am attending the online graduation program at a Private University to save money (because if I was to take traditional classes there, it would be way too expensive) Well, I had plans on transferring from this Online Campus and going to a REAL University ever since 2013 and it is now the end of 2015 I was so excited...and basically the thought of transferring is what got me by everyday...my city is miserable, I am depressed and bored here, virtually no jobs for me here, no car etc. so I am basically STUCK But knowing that I am heading for something better kept me by for years. UNTIL NOW! I recently found out that most of my college units from my private university will not transfer to the Public University I wanted to attend" So I am STUCK HERE until I get my bachelors in spring of 2017 Which means I will be 24, and my only chance of going to the college I wanted to attend would be in grad school, where you no longer receive grants so it is much harder to maintain. Plus I always looked at 18-24 as the age group of "Yea you are technically adults, but you are at that transitional adolescent to adult age period where you can be stupid and nobody looks down on you for doing it"
I have wasted 1 year after graduation, and I now suffer from depression. I have all of the NCERT and aptitude materials. Is it too late to start my life over again?
There is no harm and no time to start all over again. many a time sin life we come across these situations and fail to be with curriculum and prospects.You have won aha;lf the battle by saying and sharing that you have wasted time. So just puck up the books, start preparing, go slow. Join a class and be regular. Have a timetable and follow it.Sit down and write your goals on a paper, write the pros and cons and hindrances to achieve each step. also forma path as to how you will overcome hinderances.Many people are scared to start again due to social issues, leave people behind who are not encouraging you. Make ew friends if yip need yo or spend more time discussing your goals with friends who care,rest are baggage and one must leave them behind once and for all.Once you may your own goals you will not be able to cheat your own self.I had also come across a stage like this in school and cam over with a similar path senior told me to follow. Hence please follow this and it won, work.Like i said half the war is won if you realise your mistake and share it to your advantage. But the other half is tough, and needs concentration nd no looking back. Also spend tome in activities that you enjoy, music or movies or exercise regularly. you will in fact lead once you are focussed and one day you will be able to change more lives with your experience of fall and rise.Get going right away and wish you all the best.