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eviltomahawk
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Rotodyne
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Ushio
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awu25
United States2003 Posts
studying does nothing for you since you'll probably not study very hard and it won't really help you for your classes and it sounds very irresponsible that you managed to miss your 3rd physics lab when i'm guessing you're only halfway through the semester | ||
micronesia
United States24801 Posts
I do however suggest you comment on what you are going to do in the future to prevent this type of problem from happening again. Whether you explain your thoughts to us or just reflect privately... it needs to be done. | ||
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eviltomahawk
United States11135 Posts
On March 03 2011 12:17 awu25 wrote: get a job studying does nothing for you since you'll probably not study very hard and it won't really help you for your classes and it sounds very irresponsible that you managed to miss your 3rd physics lab when i'm guessing you're only halfway through the semester Actually, we're on the quarter system, and I think it was the second to last lab that I missed. I basically got C-'s in two classes during the first quarter, and that put me on probation since two grades below C result in a probation, even if they are C-. | ||
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Enki
United States2548 Posts
i would just starting looking for a job. Get some money, and try to find some motivation to get you back in. | ||
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Joementum
787 Posts
On March 03 2011 12:24 eviltomahawk wrote: Actually, we're on the quarter system, and I think it was the second to last lab that I missed. I basically got C-'s in two classes during the first quarter, and that put me on probation since two grades below C result in a probation, even if they are C-. Two C-'s = probation? Damn. I had to fail 3 classes to be put on probation. I wasn't trying to fail or anything, but it happened. Lack of motivation/hate for my major was the cause. My new major/wanting to GTFO of academic probation is my motivation right now. If you do fail, get a full time job and do some studying at the same time. | ||
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redoxx
United States333 Posts
Make sure that you are interested in the classes you're taking too. If you hate physics, why bother? do biology or sociology or something. | ||
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FakePlasticLove
United States357 Posts
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LosingID8
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Laerties
United States361 Posts
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eviltomahawk
United States11135 Posts
On March 03 2011 13:31 Laerties wrote: Its slightly alarming that instead of freaking out you are just wondering how to spend your time if it turns out you fucked up. Don't you have any regret? It's pretty ridiculous that you were able to keep all those emotions out of your OP if you felt them at all. I'm generally not a very emotional writer; my style is usually analytical and rather dry. However, I am freaking out quite a bit. I would've been fine this quarter had I not missed that one damn lab. The bulk of my regret hinges on that one mistake that I had made today, and I am nothing short of freaking out about my future. I guess I traversed to the fifth stage of grief, acceptance, quite quickly. | ||
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PUPATREE
340 Posts
Edit: If I were in your situation and I didn't act until now, I'd be pretty desperate for a way to cover myself. I'd even consider like, getting myself stabbed, cleaning myself up, waiting a few hours (blood clot, body stabilize so wound won't be fresh), and going to a hospital. | ||
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vectorix108
United States4633 Posts
Everyone struggles at college man, I know I did first semester. When all my friends were talking about their shiny 4.0s and 3.8s, I had to remain quiet about my atrocious(compared to theirs) GPA. I know you're probably not used to doing bad in school, but just know that you're not alone. Just don't let this overwhelm you. You need to take a step back and assess your next move. Talk to your professor, beg for a makeup to the lab. Set a goal for yourself, and tell your friends so that they can check up on you. | ||
Manifesto7
Osaka27178 Posts
On March 03 2011 13:40 eviltomahawk wrote: I'm generally not a very emotional writer; my style is usually analytical and rather dry. However, I am freaking out quite a bit. I would've been fine this quarter had I not missed that one damn lab. The bulk of my regret hinges on that one mistake that I had made today, and I am nothing short of freaking out about my future. No offense, but it wasn't the one mistake you made today. What you did today was the last in a long series of mistakes that began when you were put on probation, and continued when you missed the first and second lab (of only 8!). To blame your current predicament on your mistake today is to not take responsibility for the long series of actions that made today's mistake a problem. Without addressing this, you cannot hope to change in the future. I guess that is my answer on what you should do with your upcoming free time. | ||
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Elegy
United States1629 Posts
It does seem like there are more significant issues though. Really, anything to get motivation is important. For me, simply forcing myself to get up and work out really early in the morning completely changed my academics + how I approached classes...the self-discipline more than anything. my amateur internal Oprah tells me a good sharp change in daily routine is what you would benefit from I don't know your particular school, but I don't think you'll get dismissed. My guess is they'll give you another quarter (guessing a UC?) and a meeting with an academic adviser group of sorts. usually takes repeated failing of classes to get kicked out, and that has to be spread over a few quarters. | ||
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mardi
United States1164 Posts
On March 03 2011 13:51 Manifesto7 wrote: No offense, but it wasn't the one mistake you made today. What you did today was the last in a long series of mistakes that began when you were put on probation, and continued when you missed the first and second lab (of only 8!). To blame your current predicament on your mistake today is to not take responsibility for the long series of actions that made today's mistake a problem. Without addressing this, you cannot hope to change in the future. I guess that is my answer on what you should do with your upcoming free time. I agree with Manifesto. Your mistake wasn't missing this class but missing the first two. You should really take advantage of your education and the opportunities it brings. What you need to do is not decide whether you study up or get a job, but change your priorities.Normally when opportunities arise where I can drop an exam or lab, I tend to drop the last, not the first. | ||
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MetalMarine
United States1559 Posts
On March 03 2011 12:18 micronesia wrote: I'm not really sure how to advise you on what you should do for a year should you be off from college for the reason you stated (especially without more details). I do however suggest you comment on what you are going to do in the future to prevent this type of problem from happening again. Whether you explain your thoughts to us or just reflect privately... it needs to be done. Listen to this man. Good advice | ||
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Kurr
Canada2338 Posts
On March 03 2011 13:51 Manifesto7 wrote: No offense, but it wasn't the one mistake you made today. What you did today was the last in a long series of mistakes that began when you were put on probation, and continued when you missed the first and second lab (of only 8!). To blame your current predicament on your mistake today is to not take responsibility for the long series of actions that made today's mistake a problem. Without addressing this, you cannot hope to change in the future. I guess that is my answer on what you should do with your upcoming free time. Motivation is not such an easy thing to find sometimes. Granted, there's no one to blame but himself and he probably knows it best, but I can greatly sympathize with him. I'm in my 6th year in university and I've had my fair share of trouble as well because of motivation. I spent 3 years in pharmacy school and dropped out recently because of my bad grades (motivation issues when it came to studying for big exams). I tried really hard to get myself to study and even prepared schedules for myself to do well, but in the end I was literally falling asleep in my books instead of learning. I think the OP might be in a similar situation where he's having trouble motivating himself for something he may or may not like (believe it or not, I love pharmacy and I was actually pretty good @ work and in practice labs but still couldn't get myself to learn the things I had to so I called it quits early before I inevitably became "dangerous" because of my lack of knowledge). Going back to finish the last year of my biochemistry bachelor in september, a program where I had no issue finding motivation to study for big exams and already I'm getting excited about going back to research. Yet if I had to say, I like pharmacy and research pretty evenly despite the difference in motivation to learn each subject. My point being, even if you know exactly what you need to do to achieve success and it sounds easy, it's a different story actually doing it when you lose your motivation. On March 03 2011 13:31 Laerties wrote: Its slightly alarming that instead of freaking out you are just wondering how to spend your time if it turns out you fucked up. Don't you have any regret? It's pretty ridiculous that you were able to keep all those emotions out of your OP if you felt them at all. I know it wasn't a question directed to me but I didn't freak out at all when I realized my grades were so bad I had wasted 3 years of my life going no where. It sucks but moping about it will not do you any good. Everyone has their own way of dealing with disappointment. I prefer to move on immediately and focus on other things. If I didn't, then I WOULD freak out and I don't think that would help me. | ||
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