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Just a question for people with experience.
Basically im going through mid term exams right now and i don't expect to pass them all, and most likely fail a course or two. My gpa is sitting at a 2 right now and will most likely drop lower by the end of the year.
I just dont have any motivation right now, all I want to do is party/have fun and my grades are showing it. Next year I don't know what I will be doing, but I do intend on completing some college or university program at some point.
I'm just wondering how hard it is to get back into college or uni after achieving such a low GPA, if its even possible.
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All depends on you. I left university after three years, but because it was a horrible place, not because I enjoyed partying. Maybe the partying is telling you that you really don't have a reason to be there right now, and you're not excited about what you're learning.
Taking time away from school might help you think straighter and figure out what would make you happy. Did for me!
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You're in Canada. At least you didn't waste any money like you would if you lived in oh say, the USA.
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Best to take some time off and figure out what you want to do. Sometimes it's possible to arrange for some leave with the school you're attending currently so you can come back in a semester or two.
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Are you the one paying for your own college? If your parents are paying for it I'd start by telling them to cut you off and force you to pay back your tuition, that's a pretty damn good motivator. It works for me anyway.
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What are you studying? Maybe it's too hard for you and you're deflecting by partying.
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On March 03 2010 13:38 KingKRule wrote:
You're in Canada. At least you didn't waste any money like you would if you lived in oh say, the USA.
wut
My $13,000 student loan would like a word with you.
To attempt to answer your question, yes, you can go back to school with a shit GPA, but it won't be a great school and you may have to start in open studies.
I believe if you get put on academic probation and actually get kicked out there may be a 2 year period you have to wait before going back.
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college is a easy to get back into, but the learning part is probably what will be difficult. you can pay whatever fees and they'll admit you, maybe after an weak admission test, but it's going to be so hard knowing you already failed once, and the stuff out of high school is no longer fresh in your mind.
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On March 03 2010 14:08 3clipse wrote:Show nested quote +On March 03 2010 13:38 KingKRule wrote:
You're in Canada. At least you didn't waste any money like you would if you lived in oh say, the USA. wut My $13,000 student loan would like a word with you.
true that
although you could have picked a more reasonable figure
i shell out ~7-8 of tuition/other fees every term (4mnth) >.<
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It sucks, but if you are failing classes there is no reason for you to be in college. Take a break.
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exactly what im going through, pretty sure i will be forced to withdraw for a year as it is u of a's engineering faculty's requirement. omg... fml
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What 3clipse said, find out what your school's policy is in regards to academic probation. For mine if you fall below a 2.0 you get one semester to try and bring it up. I'm actually in the same spot as you are right now. I'm bordering on the 2.0, but not because I party. I actually do my work, read the material, and study. I just can't seem to get decent grades for my non elective courses.
Its funny (well not really) because for my electives I just show up for class and take notes then show up for the test and can easily ace the midterms. But for the classes designated towards my major I do all this work and I'll be lucky if I get a C on my midterms. 
Good luck though, try to focus. Partying isn't really going to help you much in your later stages of life. :p
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happened to me too. was studying physics and parting too much. took a semester off to gain some focus on school, but that semester off turned into 3 years =\
you gotta snap out of the glamour and fun of partying, and start back on uni right away or it's all over. i regret taking that semester off. i don't think i'll be going back
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partying is actually NOT cool
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you can take unmatriculated classes at another school then apply for full-time and transfer credits. When your credits are transferred your grade won't be.
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On March 03 2010 14:08 3clipse wrote:Show nested quote +On March 03 2010 13:38 KingKRule wrote:
You're in Canada. At least you didn't waste any money like you would if you lived in oh say, the USA. wut My $13,000 student loan would like a word with you. To attempt to answer your question, yes, you can go back to school with a shit GPA, but it won't be a great school and you may have to start in open studies. I believe if you get put on academic probation and actually get kicked out there may be a 2 year period you have to wait before going back.
I'll match your 13k student loan and raise you an 80k Parent Plus Loan.
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it really is about motivation. If you aren't motivated then maybe school isn't for you? If you are happy drifting by with the bare minimum then by all means do it but some times it can really be hard to find something motivating enough to dedicate yourself to school
I'm not sure if you're actually asking if the school will just physically let you back in? Most don't care if it doesnt get too low, cause obviously they'll kick you out if your gpa is below pass, like 2.0, other than that there's no difference to them as long as you giving them the monies
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pick up a job at min. wage for a summer or semester. If you think you want to do stuff like that forever, then drop out afterwards.
Definitely kicked me in the shins 
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eh - I dropped out and played poker for about a year or so, had a blast doing that and now I'm in sales and make about ~75k/yr
Although on a side note, I am still taking night classes now - because I realize unless I want to own a business I'll have a hard time moving up the corporate ladder. Which I'm way to fucking lazy to actually do the shit I do on my own. Although I'm surrounded by questionable leadership and don't really understand how they get dressed by themselves in the morning... But hey, it's a paycheck!
When I went into college I had no direction, I went because I didn't want to be kicked out of my house and pretty much disowned by my parents. Partied a lot - and had fun but it was never for me at that time in my life. Now I don't mind the pointless work when I look at the big picture of what I'm aiming for (baller vacations and early retirement).
So it sounds like you need to sit down with an advisor and really talk about what you want out of your life right now, and what you want in 2-5-10 years. If you truly want those then make arrangements to hit your goals.
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Ugh exact thing in OP is happening to me... Can't wait for the semester to be over. Cryptography especially is murdering me. On top of that I'm broke as shit. Constantly leaving projects and assignments to the night before they're due and figuring out I don't know how to do half of it.
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On March 03 2010 14:08 3clipse wrote:Show nested quote +On March 03 2010 13:38 KingKRule wrote:
You're in Canada. At least you didn't waste any money like you would if you lived in oh say, the USA. wut My $13,000 student loan would like a word with you. To attempt to answer your question, yes, you can go back to school with a shit GPA, but it won't be a great school and you may have to start in open studies. I believe if you get put on academic probation and actually get kicked out there may be a 2 year period you have to wait before going back.
$13000 is nothing.
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On March 03 2010 15:30 LosingID8 wrote:Show nested quote +On March 03 2010 14:08 3clipse wrote:On March 03 2010 13:38 KingKRule wrote:
You're in Canada. At least you didn't waste any money like you would if you lived in oh say, the USA. wut My $13,000 student loan would like a word with you. To attempt to answer your question, yes, you can go back to school with a shit GPA, but it won't be a great school and you may have to start in open studies. I believe if you get put on academic probation and actually get kicked out there may be a 2 year period you have to wait before going back. $13000 is nothing.
It's for a single year. :/ Feels like a lot when I've never had more than $2000 in the bank previously.
But all in all, this year is the heaviest financial burden I should have to bear. RESP money and parents paid for most of my first year, I should have some money saved up for 3nd year, and I have a paid internship before my 4th year, so I shouldn't come out of it too badly.
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Im starting to fall apart days before spring break. Dont know your circumstances but for me i keep on forgetting it was my decision to go to college. My parents never forced me too and i dont even have a single idea of the amount they're paying to support me.
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On March 03 2010 15:35 3clipse wrote:Show nested quote +On March 03 2010 15:30 LosingID8 wrote:On March 03 2010 14:08 3clipse wrote:On March 03 2010 13:38 KingKRule wrote:
You're in Canada. At least you didn't waste any money like you would if you lived in oh say, the USA. wut My $13,000 student loan would like a word with you. To attempt to answer your question, yes, you can go back to school with a shit GPA, but it won't be a great school and you may have to start in open studies. I believe if you get put on academic probation and actually get kicked out there may be a 2 year period you have to wait before going back. $13000 is nothing. It's for a single year. :/ Feels like a lot when I've never had more than $2000 in the bank previously. But all in all, this year is the heaviest financial burden I should have to bear. RESP money and parents paid for most of my first year, I should have some money saved up for 3nd year, and I have a paid internship before my 4th year, so I shouldn't come out of it too badly.
i should have rephrase that. 13k/year in loans is nothing for many american college students. i agree, i have never had more than 2k in the bank either and luckily i don't have massive loans either due to a lot of grants and some scholarships.
a lot of private universities in the US don't have great finaid and all of them cost ~$50,000/year to attend.
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WHATTT 50k/year... seriously? Jesus you'd want to make some SERIOUS cash if you attended one of them... :|
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On March 03 2010 15:45 Ftrunkz wrote:
WHATTT 50k/year... seriously? Jesus you'd want to make some SERIOUS cash if you attended one of them... :|
Private colleges/universities in the USA will rape you financially. Unless you're really poor and have one parent (friend at USC) then the school gives you a shitload of financial aid.
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it takes over 50k a year to go to any UC full time and they're not even private universities...
and in regards to partying / not caring... just put them off a couple weeks while you take your midterms so I wouldn't be so fucked up... If you can't do that just get a job and take a break so you'll regain perspective? D:
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and to OP:
partying is overrated man. seriously. yeah it's fun for the first semester or whatever but after that you need to get your act together.
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On March 03 2010 15:57 LosingID8 wrote:
and to OP:
partying is overrated man. seriously. yeah it's fun for the first semester or whatever but after that you need to get your act together.
yea partying is like a novelty... same with drinking.
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A lot of private universities in the US don't have great finaid and all of them cost ~$50,000/year to attend.
Well... shit, that's only 17 times higher than my private school.
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Get an easier major if you don't give a shit about school.
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You can pull it back up if this is only your first semester. I know a lot of people who had academic issues their first semester, and although my university is lenient on core classes due to it being a music university, there still is a policy where if you are on academic probation for more than two semesters then you get suspended. It's as simple as pulling back what you can for this semester, and then making sure you do very well the next one. Keep in mind that if you're going for 4 years, you have 8 semesters that average into it.. failing two classes your first one might not be as big of a deal as you think (i.e., you won't have to drop out).
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churn out some work during the week and party during the weekends :O it works out
i would also say that most of high ranking us private univerities offer good/accomodating financial aid. (although right now might be the best time for it)
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It's fucking difficult and expensive. Forget loans, you don't get as high paying jobs without a degree. To get a better job, you have to go back to school. 90% of students aren't going to work full time while they go to school full time, so assume you drop out for two years and go back to finish in three more, that's a ton of time to be wasting when you could be done and getting real salary.
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