babyfaceafrica:
went to federal public school..had three fs and still made 3.80..all these things depends on how you manage courses

Wat is dis one saying...na three Fs we dey talk....u r still a good student naaa ordinary 3fs in four 4years....we r talking bad academic records that a student will fail 4 to five courses in a semester uve not seen CGPA of 1.9 before??...that the student will have carry over courses to sit for every semester accumulated from previous level

an extra year isn't the end of life.

I failed a compulsory course in final year and had an extra year or so it looked like until it was discovered that I had a missing script which was found thankfully. you know how cases of missing scripts end up, right?

one thing life has taught me and is still teaching me is that it is not always how far but how well.

if you have an extra year, man up and face it. tell your folks the truth. it is not an option because na them go still support you last last.

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 won't be nice.

Secondly, I'd go ahead and call you a spoilt 5 year old! While you go about caressing your low self esteem, be kind to remember that someone ridiculed your way of thinking here. His name is DMeanMan

Let me tell you a story.
I have a friend, we went to the same junior secondary school, we parted ways as I changed school to complete my secondary education. Life brought us back together after his family moved to my neighborhood.

We completed secondary school and the race to enter the university started. I was fortunate enough (or so I thought) to gain admission a year before him and he ended up my junior (in the same university). We remained friends, even became closer, and at no time did he exhibit any symptom of self pity. You on the other hand are a spoilt 5 year old!

Life dealt him another blow and he wouldn't graduate with his mates!(I like to think that in Life there are no mates, you run your race, you and only you). Kola had to take an extra semester to graduate,and that wouldn't even get the better of him. He was,still is too damn positive.

While the 5 year old OP was busy wailing in tears over spilled milk, Kola took the bull by the Horn, he finished his semi final exams and started looking for a part time job (to pay the tuition) of the extra 2nd semester he has to retake.

The OP was still thinking of how to tell his parents but Kola had struck Gold, he got a Job as a Site Engineer (he read still reading Civil Engineering and was on a 3.0 of 5 CGPA ). Kola continued the job and was earning a unbelievable salary, while waiting for the second semester exam to start.

Kola bought a Car before his "mates" commenced NYSC!

Life is a pot of Beans, things won't go like you planned, your reactions when those unplanned things happen shows who you are.

So OP, get a hold of your life and stop thinking about society.

Oh quit yer b!tchin & pipe down. Enough people have failed school, school is just a mental prison society elites create to keep you from exploring & make you think you're only worthy cos of grades on paper. Believe when I say, your own small, at least you went to school. There's niggas who don't even have the money, or can spell "s-c-h-o-o-l". Move on, fucc school, fucc teachers & lecturers & fucc parents who insist school is everything cos they're the major cause of failure in their kids lives

The truth is that your belief in a certificate us what would guarantee you failure. What us it with Nigerians and certificate? I am currently doing my masters, and I'm regretting why I started it in the first place. Within that time I have learnt graphics, photography and shoe making. I would soon be learning video editing and I ask myself, of what use is the Msc (and by partial extension the Bsc). This is one of the reasons why to even seat down and write the conclusion chapters of my project is taking a long time. Develop skills, life skills that would help you out there, not depending in certificate. Haba!

Ximenez:
It depends on the school, some courses are prerequisite to others. If you fail one, you will be ineligible to take the other until you retake and pass that one. Some people can even be sure of two extra years in their 300 level. It's common in faculty of sciences and faculty of science.

op, which school do you attend and what course are you studying?

Bro I can relate absolutely.. That feeling you get when you find out you are having an extra year.. Most especially after forming for the babes on campus. Well.. Im guessing you attended a private Uni. Nothing is more painful than that. Knowing that your parents have to pay extra tuition and more so, after you must have bragged and lied to them that your GP was fantastic. Also realising that you are most likely to still graduate with a poor grade after everything. It feels bad.. But I want you to stay focused. Tell your parents about it. Beg them.. When you resume school for the new extra year, try to pick courses from 100 level or 200 level from a department outside yours. So it will add up to the number of units required in addition to your carry overs.
Stay focused... Be prayerful... Before you know it, you will be done and these sad thoughts will be history. Then you can proceed to do a Post graduate Diploma.. Apply for jobs.. Best bet places are schools.. start from there.
I had an extra year as well from a private Uni. It was tough.. I graduated eventually with a Third Class.. I didn't get a job until 4 years after. Went for my PGD to boost my poor grade.. Looking to save some money for my Masters.. Two years ago, i would never have had the guts to reveal all of this.. But we thank God for everything now..

Adebowale89:




you're the didirin here if you take the signature serious

even flattie, afonja aboki people say here was just sarcasm. don't u kid see how we defend ourselves when other countries crucify us. its just fun of it, so how does social cohere with spiritual

it shows you're a kid, you need to ve standard critics, I wlc dt than this abusive and uncalled for childish statement. because I'm religious doesn't shake my stand as a human, I'm a man first before religion

don't kill yourself over what I believe in coz am less concern on what u believe in. cry no more baby

Lie Mohammed.

Ranchhoddas:
Lie Mohammed.

correct your manner. you can correct people without abusing them

omo alaileko

Krystalzkris:
op, which school do you attend and what course are you studying?

Lol, I'm not a victim of what i stated up there. I just happened to know about it . but it's even worse in my department, if you fail a single course, you have to repeat the class, no moving forward.

Who degree or GPA epp these days? You may not even use the certificate you're chasing for the rest of your life believe me.
Bro calm down, that's is not the end of life. As I'm typing now, I'm a spilling student myself. In pharmacy school, not spilling but splashing is the trend.
As for your GPA, i believe it's even a better opportunity for you to hit it. The few courses you'll be doing during your spilling year will boost your GP if you concentrate and make it all As or Bs. No one will ask for your GPA during job interview. what they are interested in is your ability to deliver. You can even become self employed and give employment to many others.
You should also have known that your education is for yourself first, not your parents. stay positive and take control. You are not a dullard like bubu.

u read at all? its not all abt lamenting. wat steps hv u taken to make sure u get a good grade. hv u given up yet? its not yet over sis. i never believed i cud study maths. i nvr believed i cud read n understd maths until now. how determined are you? wen i saw i had no other option i became determined o. its either i pass or i pass. instead of wasting yr money on irrelevant tinz, buy data n watch youtube vid concerning dat topic.

Ximenez:
Lol, I'm not a victim of what i stated up there. I just happened to know about it . but it's even worse in my department, if you fail a single course, you have to repeat the class, no moving forward.

u'r studying pharmacy??

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

it's possible..most times in cases where one fails prerequisite courses.

Krystalzkris:
u'r studying pharmacy??

No, but you are close

Heshei:
Hey! OP...

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

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.

Well said!! I wish I could dash you 1 million likes for this profound truth. Sorry, I had to edit your post as it was rather long, but every bit was worth its weight in gold.

I know a lot of people who graduated with a 2.1 or 2.2 degree but are currently doing something totally different from what they studied in school and are making good money from it. The first question you need to ask is "What is my assignment on earth? What purpose was I sent here to fulfil?" Next question: "What are my talents and how can I maximise it to fulfil my assignment, serve humanity and improve myself?"

Once you have done that, you get a clear vision of your purpose and path in life, then the sky is your limit!

frubben:
I did not want to comment before but ur excellent write up made me, people are just telling her trash that she does nt need the result bla bla bla, babe u were in school for a reason, that's to achieve a good result, u are a disappointment. Na her parent I just dey pity for.

I guess you have never failed before at anything in your life? As an inventor, Thomas Edison made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts at inventing the light bulb, before he became succesful. I really don't want to call you an idiot, but....

laudate:


I guess you have never failed before at anything in your life? As an inventor, Thomas Edison made 1,000 unsuccessful attempts at inventing the light bulb, before he became succesful. I really don't want to call you an idiot, but....

Yes Thomas Edison failed because he was experimenting not siting for an exam. Who is the idiot now. U that's comparing experiment and writing exam mtweeee

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

crazy dude........

[quote author=Heshei post=53939801]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.






woow, woow, woow I feel relieved giving a positive advice from someone who has once been in my shoes..... Thank You bro. Your positive words just gave me a confidential boost.....I believe there's a reason for everything.

obinoral1179:
@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.

Yes the mistake started in 2 of my borrowed courses in 100level. Never knew it would affect me this bad. Thanks for your positive advice.

Dcaliphate:
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

Yeah that's bro...... Career wise.

TerrorSquad147:
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

really 2.2 that's awesome.... amen God bless you too.

9jakohai:

1.Tell your parents.
2.And work hard.
The end.
(I am not joking or making fun of you by the way).

k

At least u realised while still in school. Am meant to finish this year BT our result came out on Jan 6th nd I discovered I have an extra semester. Mind u i neve had one while in school sef. Mine has to do with a problem with me nd a lecturer nd my boyfriend. He asked me out, I refused nt like am holy BT I hate things like dat or sugar daddies nd my bf is trying .This man did evritin within his power to make sure myslf nd bf have nothing less than extra semesters. I jst tld my dad about it last week nd I tld him it has to do with an issue with a lecturer . I was very close to 2.1, neva had any Carry over nd my dad believed me bcus am nt the type that joke with exams. I know ow u feel. I kud nt do anytin for a week wen I first heard BT life has to move on. By Dec, I will join Batch b to go nd serve. Life has so much Mre to offer nd we av Mre issues to conquer. Dnt let issues like this weigh u down. Jst pick up urslf, take some of the good advice some ple have offered u here nd watch tinz fall in place. There are ple in Mre unfortunate situations. Dnt lose hope.

Ximenez:
No, but you are close

i cant guess

Delafruita:
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

you mean life hasn't been better for you?

enshi:
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...

Really touching distinction in b. Eng.. Success would locate you soon.

Tokziby:
Just tell ur parent and go for the extra year. Having an extra year has nothing to do with ur future. There are first class and masters degrees student in the labour market talkless of 2:1. Stop thinking about how to get a job with a 2:2 or 3rd class. Start thinking about how u will make the best of ur life. Not many people know the reason for education, they only think its about going to school and getting a job. However, its about training ur brain to think outside the box and making a way for ur daily bread. You absolutely do not need school certificate to be successful in life. majority of the most successful people in this life can hardly boast of a degree certificate. What should be ur priority now should be completing ur education as well as learning a sustainable trade or business that will continually put food on ur table, a good shelter and a befitting outfit. Forget what ur friends will say, its not about how far or how fast but how well u are able to stand tall above everyone. Graduating before u does not mean they will become successful. Always take a set back in life as a blessings because it reset ur brain and make u check ur steps to know where u went wrong so as to correct future occurrence and gives u motivation & focus to excel in life. Best of luck in your future endeavors
cheers!

Thanks God bless you

Heshei:
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.

wow! This is too much.
Tnx alot for sharing this experience, it has touched me too cos am almost in same shoe of the op but i feel encouraged now, i feel better now.
#GodBlessYouSir!

Rigby:



Really touching distinction in b. Eng.. Success would locate you soon.

You see?? Ur likes wont just finish.. Too forward to bash others

For ur info i have a distinction in higher national diploma, computer engineering and i also have B. Eng in same course... Read to assimilate not to find faults... Besides the write up is quite simple

OLODO