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Post by Sleazyness on May 13, 2016 15:59:41 GMT -5
So, I just finished my first year in college.
I took 4 classes in total and passed 3.
I just feel so discouraged. All of my friends are taking 4 classes per semester and it makes me frustrated how they are all so far ahead of me already.
I just feel like I'm going nowhere. Any tips or encouragement would be great.
Feel free to share your college experiences too!
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on May 13, 2016 16:05:44 GMT -5
You took 4 classes for a full year? Wow! I would talk to a guidance counselor immediately. I took 6 per quarter. College isn't for everyone. If you are serious about higher education, then you need to buckle down and talk to a counselor to try and get you back on track. Don't you have to have a certain amount of courses to be enrolled at the University?
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Post by Mox on May 13, 2016 16:23:11 GMT -5
You took 4 classes for a full year? Wow! I would talk to a guidance counselor immediately. I took 6 per quarter. College isn't for everyone. If you are serious about higher education, then you need to buckle down and talk to a counselor to try and get you back on track. Don't you have to have a certain amount of courses to be enrolled at the University? Pretty much this. You wanna try to get out of there in 4 years and with as few loans as possible.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2016 16:47:37 GMT -5
What's your major? My grades were below average until I switched from journalism to English my sophomore year. I've had straight A's ever since and I'll be starting my senior year in the fall.
If you're taking classes you're legitimately interested in and do all the work/readings, you should be in good shape. I think everyone has that one F that kicks them in the ass and gets them going. I wouldn't be too discouraged though. You didn't fail out and you still have three more years to boost your GPA. You might want to take more than four classes a semester though, unless you're taking one or two five credit courses. Also, browse the course catalog and find classes you find interesting. It took me three semesters to realize there were more classes than what my advisor told me about and that most of them counted towards my gen ed requirements.
Basically, college is what you make it. You can either take classes that just meet the requirements, get B's and C's, and get your degree, or find classes you love and create a transcript that reflects you as a person.
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Post by Sleazyness on May 13, 2016 16:47:42 GMT -5
You took 4 classes for a full year? Wow! I would talk to a guidance counselor immediately. I took 6 per quarter. College isn't for everyone. If you are serious about higher education, then you need to buckle down and talk to a counselor to try and get you back on track. Don't you have to have a certain amount of courses to be enrolled at the University? I go to community bro.
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Post by Valbroski on May 13, 2016 18:29:20 GMT -5
I go to community too and I usually take 4 per semester. This semester I took 5 and it was extremely stressful. My last day is Monday and I have 2 tests and a project to do for it. This definitely was my most stressful semester but I managed to get through it with As and Bs, probably gonna get a C in one of my classes but its not related towards my major so I'm not concerned. Next semester is my last semester of college, unless I go for more school. I'm not entirely opposed to going to more school but I'd rather not if I can help it.
People have given me crap for only taking 4 classes but I also work and pay for my own crap(including school), so I roll my eyes when kids I know who have their parents pay for everything and don't have to work for themselves judge people who aren't taking as many classes.
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Post by bad guy™ on May 13, 2016 21:21:39 GMT -5
I'll tell you what, I was in almost the same exact boat after my first semester. I went to Community College too at first, I recommend that to anyone not pursuing a trade/that isn't getting some kind of ridiculous offer from a four year school. Four classes, failed one, college algebra.
I'll admit that I was lucky with my advisor, she was also my History professor and we'd become friends so when I was scheduling my next semester of classes I was able to go to her and say "Hey, I know that professors are only hired because they're experts in their field and no one is better than another; but with math I've always been terrible at it. Is there a professor that's better at helping students understand the core concepts?"
She recommended a professor that taught College Algebra I and II in an eight week per class course, saying it may sound daunting taking what should take 32 weeks and getting it done in 16, but the course is there so people who aren't good at math can cram everything quickly as to not forget concepts and to help them get two core classes out of the way and not be behind if they fail the previous semester. Came out with an A in Algebra 1 and high C in Algebra 2, I'll freaking take that any day of the week.
The rest is history. I've since graduated and I'm working towards a PhD in History, and I'm still receiving educational advisement from that history professor today even though she's no longer my instructor.
None of this would have happened, however, had I not gone down to advisement and spoken to someone. Some advisers are more compassionate than others but I've noticed in my years that when dealing with thousands at Community College and tens of thousands at a major university most of the advisors will make sure you're set.
I'll tell you this though, all advisors will tell you not to ****foot around and to take 4 classes a semester not 4 a year for your sanity, so you can get the Federal Pell Grant which EVERYONE under 25(?) is entitled to 10 of them, covering eight semesters (four years) then one extra year because not everyone passes every class and has to stay for an extra semester or two depending.
You'll be fine. No clue what your major is, no clue what you failed and ultimately neither matter so long as you talk to an advisor. Passing the classes is your job, putting you in the best position to succeed and be able to move on is theirs.
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Post by theMOESIAH on May 13, 2016 22:38:50 GMT -5
So, I just finished my first year in college. I took 4 classes in total and passed 3. I just feel so discouraged. All of my friends are taking 4 classes per semester and it makes me frustrated how they are all so far ahead of me already. I just feel like I'm going nowhere. Any tips or encouragement would be great. Feel free to share your college experiences too! You aren't going to get any better advise then what you got from bad guy™. I'm curious though, what do you do in your spare time? And do you have a job? What kept you from taking more classes?
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Post by Sleazyness on May 13, 2016 22:46:55 GMT -5
So, I just finished my first year in college. I took 4 classes in total and passed 3. I just feel so discouraged. All of my friends are taking 4 classes per semester and it makes me frustrated how they are all so far ahead of me already. I just feel like I'm going nowhere. Any tips or encouragement would be great. Feel free to share your college experiences too! You aren't going to get any better advise then what you got from bad guy™. I'm curious though, what do you do in your spare time? And do you have a job? What kept you from taking more classes? Yep, part time retail job.
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Post by Sleazyness on May 13, 2016 22:47:35 GMT -5
I'll tell you what, I was in almost the same exact boat after my first semester. I went to Community College too at first, I recommend that to anyone not pursuing a trade/that isn't getting some kind of ridiculous offer from a four year school. Four classes, failed one, college algebra. I'll admit that I was lucky with my advisor, she was also my History professor and we'd become friends so when I was scheduling my next semester of classes I was able to go to her and say "Hey, I know that professors are only hired because they're experts in their field and no one is better than another; but with math I've always been terrible at it. Is there a professor that's better at helping students understand the core concepts?" She recommended a professor that taught College Algebra I and II in an eight week per class course, saying it may sound daunting taking what should take 32 weeks and getting it done in 16, but the course is there so people who aren't good at math can cram everything quickly as to not forget concepts and to help them get two core classes out of the way and not be behind if they fail the previous semester. Came out with an A in Algebra 1 and high C in Algebra 2, I'll freaking take that any day of the week. The rest is history. I've since graduated and I'm working towards a PhD in History, and I'm still receiving educational advisement from that history professor today even though she's no longer my instructor. None of this would have happened, however, had I not gone down to advisement and spoken to someone. Some advisers are more compassionate than others but I've noticed in my years that when dealing with thousands at Community College and tens of thousands at a major university most of the advisors will make sure you're set. I'll tell you this though, all advisors will tell you not to ****foot around and to take 4 classes a semester not 4 a year for your sanity, so you can get the Federal Pell Grant which EVERYONE under 25(?) is entitled to 10 of them, covering eight semesters (four years) then one extra year because not everyone passes every class and has to stay for an extra semester or two depending. You'll be fine. No clue what your major is, no clue what you failed and ultimately neither matter so long as you talk to an advisor. Passing the classes is your job, putting you in the best position to succeed and be able to move on is theirs. Thank you so much man. Words cant begin to express how much I appreciate this.
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Post by Escape The Rules on May 14, 2016 1:23:52 GMT -5
Ah college. Unnecessary stress you simply do not need in life. Not for me
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Post by Dat guy ova der on May 14, 2016 10:46:23 GMT -5
Ah college. Unnecessary stress you simply do not need in life. Not for me Depending on what you want to do with your life later on anyway. Some professions simply require a degree...
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Post by Supreme Cross on May 14, 2016 11:09:16 GMT -5
im going to college currently. unfortunately, i can only take 2-4 classes a year. i work full time and have to take summers off. i run my dads business when he isn't available or when he takes vacations. its very hard for me and im paying college out of pocket also. id rather take my time than try to struggle to get done early. i only took 1 class so far this year
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Post by Halloween King on May 14, 2016 13:30:45 GMT -5
I went to community college for a little while too. I really only went to meet women. I met one and she tried to pin someone else's baby on me.
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Post by Deleted on May 14, 2016 13:34:53 GMT -5
don't focus on where your friends are at, some people have to take longer than others as long as you're not on academic probation and you feel like you can succeed you'll get there regardless of what pace you keep.
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Post by bad guy™ on May 14, 2016 14:04:02 GMT -5
I'll tell you what, I was in almost the same exact boat after my first semester. I went to Community College too at first, I recommend that to anyone not pursuing a trade/that isn't getting some kind of ridiculous offer from a four year school. Four classes, failed one, college algebra. I'll admit that I was lucky with my advisor, she was also my History professor and we'd become friends so when I was scheduling my next semester of classes I was able to go to her and say "Hey, I know that professors are only hired because they're experts in their field and no one is better than another; but with math I've always been terrible at it. Is there a professor that's better at helping students understand the core concepts?" She recommended a professor that taught College Algebra I and II in an eight week per class course, saying it may sound daunting taking what should take 32 weeks and getting it done in 16, but the course is there so people who aren't good at math can cram everything quickly as to not forget concepts and to help them get two core classes out of the way and not be behind if they fail the previous semester. Came out with an A in Algebra 1 and high C in Algebra 2, I'll freaking take that any day of the week. The rest is history. I've since graduated and I'm working towards a PhD in History, and I'm still receiving educational advisement from that history professor today even though she's no longer my instructor. None of this would have happened, however, had I not gone down to advisement and spoken to someone. Some advisers are more compassionate than others but I've noticed in my years that when dealing with thousands at Community College and tens of thousands at a major university most of the advisors will make sure you're set. I'll tell you this though, all advisors will tell you not to ****foot around and to take 4 classes a semester not 4 a year for your sanity, so you can get the Federal Pell Grant which EVERYONE under 25(?) is entitled to 10 of them, covering eight semesters (four years) then one extra year because not everyone passes every class and has to stay for an extra semester or two depending. You'll be fine. No clue what your major is, no clue what you failed and ultimately neither matter so long as you talk to an advisor. Passing the classes is your job, putting you in the best position to succeed and be able to move on is theirs. Thank you so much man. Words cant begin to express how much I appreciate this. No problem bro. I've been in the same exact permission. Many have, but you just happen to have relatively access to one on here.
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Post by Mongo Bears on May 14, 2016 17:15:20 GMT -5
I started on the five year plan. I got done in four and a half because I took summer courses.
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Post by Valbroski on May 15, 2016 10:05:57 GMT -5
Ah college. Unnecessary stress you simply do not need in life. Not for me Depending on what you want to do with your life later on anyway. Some professions simply require a degree... I'm a graphic design/web design major and that's actually a profession you can supposedly get into without college but college, even community, has helped me tremendously.
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Post by Sleazyness on May 15, 2016 13:33:12 GMT -5
I went to community college for a little while too. I really only went to meet women. I met one and she tried to pin someone else's baby on me. Sounds like a nightmare!
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Post by Sleazyness on May 15, 2016 13:34:04 GMT -5
im going to college currently. unfortunately, i can only take 2-4 classes a year. i work full time and have to take summers off. i run my dads business when he isn't available or when he takes vacations. its very hard for me and im paying college out of pocket also. id rather take my time than try to struggle to get done early. i only took 1 class so far this year I thought you were required more than that!
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