Am in my 3rd year in school Just found out am having an extra year. I fell like my world has crumbled like all my dreams in school gone . People keep telling me I can still make it to 2.1 if really work hard and believe. In addition to that i keep hearing stories about life outside school. Can't really say or believe cause haven't had that much experience outside school. The truth is am having this low self esteem cause, my gp is not encouraging.. The main issue here is I don't know how to tell my parent.......

2.1 or 1st class is not a criteria for u to be successful in life... Pls dump dat mentality and do what u gotta do instead of killing urself with stress.. .

You are in second year and you are sure you will have extra year?...how come?.. Is the course not a four year course?

babyfaceafrica:
You ate in second year and you are sure you will have extra year?...how come?.. Is the course not a four year course?

modified 3rd... 5yrs

Rigby:


modified 3rd... 5yrs

how many courses did you fail?

you dey year three and you are already sure of getting extra year... I dont know what to tell you... No use crying.. Just face it

I don't understand, how do you know you're having an extra year in your 3rd year?

Dear OP, forget the whole brouhaha about making 2.1 or 2.2 and focus on what you will become after school. The truth is that those that made better grades in school most times end up working for people but those that managed to get through school become entrepreneurs (not in all cases). School is just a part of life and life after school is the main thing. Don't waste your life and time berating yourself for what you can't change. Take your time, read to garner knowledge, attend seminars, start planning what you would do after graduation (most people that graduated b4 you are still jobless) and you would go far.

Moreover, there is more to life than just graduating to have a certificate, the bitter reality is that you might not use most of these things you learnt in school to make a living when you graduate ; you might never use Pythagoras theorem nor Almighty FORMULA in your life again, school might prepare you on how to pass a job test but won't prepare you on how to get through the interview phase, it won't teach you how to handle an annoying boss or how to face the many disappointments of life. JUST CALM DOWN, STUDY HARD TO LEARN AND FOCUS MORE ON WHAT HAPPENS AFTER SCHOOL.

Just be strong okay? Afterall,it's not the end of life..no doubt,it's painful for a student to have an extra year not to talk about mandatory withdrawal o.. Jeez! Btw,what was your credit units like?

Madame nothing to advice u because u brought it on urself when u dey slay queen for social media dey pepper dem gang dey Insta gram, dey party dey sleep over for men house, u no remember say na school u dey now wey reality done dawn on u, u dey seek for advice now, abeg jooooor go face ur extra year u Wan graduate with 2.1 Naim u no serious from year one na year three u want make am 2.1 see lemme tell u the bases for a good result start from ur year one. U can't just jump from a cgpa of 1.89 to 3.50 just like that in year three it's not possible, expect u go dey Bleep ur exams and record for upgrade that's all

Hey! OP

Let me say I understand how you feel cos I have once been in that shoe....May I tell you my story that I had the most fulfilling experience during that Extra year ... mehn it wasn't funny at first but I made a decision to live while enjoying the moment. How? you ask... By Serving others.

I presented myself in such a way that when its was time for my colleagues to leave me behind, I added value to them before they left....Start adding value to lives around you as a preparation for the reality of life.

You are worth so much and should maximize every opportunity you get to serve others... What do you have that others will appreciate if they get it free from YOU? ... mine was my ability to help coursemates design flow charts which was a skill I learnt during IT.

You can never loose your esteem while serving others, you loose it when you try to impress and you fail.

The amazing thing is you still have a better chance than I do, My course, Mathematics made me to be searching for the value of "x" when we all know its either -1 , 1 or 0 but it can take you series of corrolary and theorems on 3 or 4 pages just to prove it ...Crazy isn't it.

I knew I had the skill to articulate words and make ppt presentation and deliver same ...

It was that skill that a masters student saw in me that decided to work with me on a project that later gave me an opportunity to impact the lives of young diamond's in the rough who are finding their paths into the system via PreDegree program.

The most shocking thing there is my overall CGPA even after the extra was less than 2.00 .... It was that bad....So you see you are better off.
#GiveThanks.

As if that was not enough, I didn't spend a whole month after my extras exam that I had an accident that Ade me bed ridden for a whole 3month due to multiple fractures from hip to leg.
This is a whole chapter and story for another day ... Orthopedic ward no easy but I survive mehn.
#Grace

So since I knew I never had a chance to compete as per Grades which was evident in all Job advertisement back then - reduced recently... I just give myself brain by furnishing my presentations skills from a reputable Government owned training institute ..National Broadcast Academy, where I gained more knowledge and received guidiance on how to maximize my voice, charisma and people skills.... which is evident in my current job as a Customer Service Executive and of which I am already even sending out CVs in order to embrace new challenges and widen my scope after almost a year resloving customers queries in a telecoms work space.

See, try and be grateful for every moment of life...no matter how bad it is.

The truth is life is better when you are on top as per career wise ...It quickens the journey with speed but mehn no two destiny paths Looks alike, you cant work another persons life path and expect to arrive at your destination... If for any reason that happens, you will always be an alternative to the original ... Live your own legacy.
Your experience will count for you cos it will toughen you up and help shapen your perspective to life.

You are the best and no class of degree can determine the outcome of your pursuit... It is your thought class and the richness of the values embedded in your mind that will help you to advance and exceed expectations.

I look forward to you coming back here to give an amazing story about your exploits during that extra year.

When is speak to you, My values don't reflect my Grade class, rather my thought class.


#MakeGodYourFriend - Let Holy spirit guide you always and always.
#TakeResponsibilty
#ServeOthersWithYourValues - Church/Fellowship /NGO is a good place to start.
#BePresentable - always look Good.
#SpeakPositiveAffirmationAlways - Get Lanre Olusholas Series, You will love it.
#BeYou - Identify downers around you and eliminate/ neutralize their influence.

@op am sure the extra year is the inability of you to get a good scores in one of your pre- requisite course. Its painful knowing that you won't graduate with your peers at the right time but please don't lose sleep over it, work, work and work hard. all the best to you.

modestofynest:
Madame nothing to advice u because u brought it on urself when u dey slay queen for social media dey pepper dem gang dey Insta gram, dey party dey sleep over for men house, u no remember say na school u dey now wey reality done dawn on u, u dey seek for advice now, abeg jooooor go face ur extra year u Wan graduate with 2.1 Naim u no serious from year one na year three u want make am 2.1 see lemme tell u the bases for a good result start from ur year one. U can't just jump from a cgpa of 1.89 to 3.50 just like that in year three it's not possible, expect u go dey Bleep ur exams and record for upgrade that's all

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modestofynest:
Madame nothing to advice u because u brought it on urself when u dey slay queen for social media dey pepper dem gang dey Insta gram, dey party dey sleep over for men house, u no remember say na school u dey now wey reality done dawn on u, u dey seek for advice now, abeg jooooor go face ur extra year u Wan graduate with 2.1 Naim u no serious from year one na year three u want make am 2.1 see lemme tell u the bases for a good result start from ur year one. U can't just jump from a cgpa of 1.89 to 3.50 just like that in year three it's not possible, expect u go dey Bleep ur exams and record for upgrade that's all

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modestofynest:
Madame nothing to advice u because u brought it on urself when u dey slay queen for social media dey pepper dem gang dey Insta gram, dey party dey sleep over for men house, u no remember say na school u dey now wey reality done dawn on u, u dey seek for advice now, abeg jooooor go face ur extra year u Wan graduate with 2.1 Naim u no serious from year one na year three u want make am 2.1 see lemme tell u the bases for a good result start from ur year one. U can't just jump from a cgpa of 1.89 to 3.50 just like that in year three it's not possible, expect u go dey Bleep ur exams and record for upgrade that's all

Relax, just do ur study and graduate. In the end u will find life is a lot more than grades and comparing urself with people or evaluating urself by what ppl have to say bro. Find what u love that'll earn u a living, find purpose and life will have a meaning. Who 2.1 epp

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wrong mentality

....What do you expect When you keep getting answers like this. ...

When I was in school, I found out in my 3rd year that I was gonna have an extra year (and I did studied a 5-year course). The funny thing is that we were just starting the hard courses then, and my gp wasn't making any sense then. Damn! I was perplexed. It was my mum and a few friends that were encouraging me then not to lose hope, that I should just work hard and all will be well. To cut the whole story short, I graduated with a 2.2, few points from a 2.1. I just want you to know that it's not over yet until it's over. Even if you don't come out with a good grade, believe that you'll make it after school (cos truly, you'll end up being better than so many that graduated with good grades). Just keep your head up and be serious with your life. God bless you

ok

AFRICA

Not bad, ensure you come out with a good grade, minimum of 2.1

Rigby:
Am in my 3rd year in school Just found out am having an extra year. I fell like my world has crumbled like all my dreams in school gone . People keep telling me I can still make it to 2.1 if really work hard and believe. In addition to that i keep hearing stories about life outside school. Can't really say or believe cause haven't had that much experience outside school. The truth is am having this low self esteem cause, my gp is not encouraging.. The main issue here is I don't know how to tell my parent.......

1.Tell your parents.

2.And work hard.

The end.

(I am not joking or making fun of you by the way).

nawa o sum peeps harsh....

modestofynest:
Madame nothing to advice u because u brought it on urself when u dey slay queen for social media dey pepper dem gang dey Insta gram, dey party dey sleep over for men house, u no remember say na school u dey now wey reality done dawn on u, u dey seek for advice now, abeg jooooor go face ur extra year u Wan graduate with 2.1 Naim u no serious from year one na year three u want make am 2.1 see lemme tell u the bases for a good result start from ur year one. U can't just jump from a cgpa of 1.89 to 3.50 just like that in year three it's not possible, expect u go dey Bleep ur exams and record for upgrade that's all

u need a brain check......saddist

How are you sure you're going to have an extra year? Already being certain you will is a bad sign. Did you fail that much?

You need to first erase the failure mentality and believe that you can and even if you'll have an extra year, you can still come out in life more successful than those with the highest GPs. Life is more than your grades at school.



Here's an article: 5 Things to do to ensure your success in 2017
http://talkeverytime..nl/2017/01/5-things-to-do-to-ensure-your-success.html

Oh boy, you beta enjoy urself, carry the emblem of being a student and finish well or otherwise, despite ur F or u will prefer to graduate and join NAUG. National Association of Unemployed Graduate

besides the craze of the first year scouting by top companies..

i haven't seen the value of 2-1 or 2-2 or 3rd class

changed 3 jobs.. and nobody has asked what grade.. i just submit my CV for documentation purposes only


so boy, pick urself up.. and try not to fail more course.. do the extras with ur head high in the air.. in 5 years , you can be ahead of all ur peer altogether.
then learn other skills, or develop the ones u already have.


i make more money as a guitarist even though i work in the office... funny that i only go to work cos the pay comes every month..
besdes it helps me plan to take bigger steps..

nuff said jore

Rigby:
Am in my 3rd year in school Just found out am having an extra year. I fell like my world has crumbled like all my dreams in school gone . People keep telling me I can still make it to 2.1 if really work hard and believe. In addition to that i keep hearing stories about life outside school. Can't really say or believe cause haven't had that much experience outside school. The truth is am having this low self esteem cause, my gp is not encouraging.. The main issue here is I don't know how to tell my parent.......

i had 2 extra years in school. I told my parents and i made them realise life doesnt end. I finished frkm school, got a 3rd class, dumped the certificate somewhere and life hasnt been better. You cant maka a 2. 1,. Even 2. 2 will be hard. But its not the end of the world

https://www.nairaland.com/3602590/pls-begining-regret-ever-giving#53293958

Read my story.. Aint all about the grade my Guy... Many of us had the Best grades and are yet to find our common grounds...

How can someone in year 3 already envisage an extra year....Na wa o...

You will overcome, your certificate shouldn't determine ur progress in life. Just study hard and graduate at least u owe ur parents that.Be positive

Ok