[GO!zilla]

I guess this is all ranting but ehhh...

I feel as if I've never tried in school. BSed my way through high school, got accepted to some schools but opted to go to a CC. Even in CC, I didn't do much, always cramming the night before or just starting on a paper 3 hours before the due time. My parents never stressed education but always preached to me that if I wanted to become something, I'll do whats necessary. Even throughout high school, I was the smart one compared to my sister. This obviously went to my head and I didn't study or anything. My sister graduated from UCLA this past summer and I guess the turtle beat the hare. She's book smart and really dedicated. I envy that.

Well I applied to transfer to a few schools this fall and as acceptance/denial letters will be arriving soon, I guess I've woken up. I want to do well at school now, I want to make something of myself and I want to see where my potential can lead me. I've always been slow at everything. I first started talking at age 4, finished changing my baby teeth well into high school, i was practically a midget til 9th grade, and I guess im still very immature. I felt as if my brain was rusted from inactivity but now I'm slowly peeling off that brown stuff. But I wonder if it's too late to change anything. All the young'ns that are reading this, take it from me and know that you should try your best so you won't regret it later.

As many of you guys know, I help a lot in the CC thread. I guess I know a lot about the system but haven't taken advantage of it. I feel hesitant to answer some of the questions because I myself haven't done so well.

Well yea, so any of you guys like this as well? Too late to change? Is this part of who I am... like maturing slowly I guess...?

[vc1188]

It's awesome that you've woken up and want to change now. It's never too late, IMO. I'm a second year at a university and I still haven't been able to change. No, I am able to change probably, I'm just not motivated enough to. My main issue is the fact that I don't have a clear goal. Even though I cruised my way through high school, I think I was a little more focused and I tried harder, because the goal was clear: do well on SATs so that you can get accepted to a good school. Everyone was on the same page. Now that we have to choose our own paths, I'm stuck wondering what the heck I'm going to do with my life.

ANYWAY..... hahah what a sad post.

[Antz]

good on you for changing, i just wish there were a lot more people like you to realise what they are losing.

i've always told myself to try harder, but for some reason, i never really do anything about it. it seems like even if i DO try something, i still fail, anyway.
but this year i'm gonna have to try. first year uni, it's not going to be easy.

[miridia]

Well I applied to transfer to a few schools this fall and as acceptance/denial letters will be arriving soon, I guess I've woken up. I want to do well at school now, I want to make something of myself and I want to see where my potential can lead me. I've always been slow at everything. I first started talking at age 4, finished changing my baby teeth well into high school, i was practically a midget til 9th grade, and I guess im still very immature. I felt as if my brain was rusted from inactivity but now I'm slowly peeling off that brown stuff. But I wonder if it's too late to change anything. All the young'ns that are reading this, take it from me and know that you should try your best so you won't regret it later.

As many of you guys know, I help a lot in the CC thread. I guess I know a lot about the system but haven't taken advantage of it. I feel hesitant to answer some of the questions because I myself haven't done so well.

Well yea, so any of you guys like this as well? Too late to change? Is this part of who I am... like maturing slowly I guess...?

I'm in the process of trying too (WHY AM I ON SOOMPI?!). Yeah, it's alright. At least you're trying now. ^^ And don't worry, I mature quite slowly too (in terms of personality and all). My mother and all the old ladies at church think I'm immature so I TRY not to be...but I still am anyway. And totally, it's a part of who you are and it's never, ever, never too late to change.

It's awesome that you've woken up and want to change now. It's never too late, IMO. I'm a second year at a university and I still haven't been able to change. No, I am able to change probably, I'm just not motivated enough to. My main issue is the fact that I don't have a clear goal. Even though I cruised my way through high school, I think I was a little more focused and I tried harder, because the goal was clear: do well on SATs so that you can get accepted to a good school. Everyone was on the same page. Now that we have to choose our own paths, I'm stuck wondering what the heck I'm going to do with my life.

I totally agree with you! In high school it's just school, you don't think about college until junior year then you freak out and study for things and all that jazz. And when you get to the school you wanted to go to, or just a school, it's like...WTH? What do I want to do? I do know what I want to do, but it's still that thing where you wonder if what you want now is what you want later. I know I sound confusing but yaahh, totally. I get what you mean. I'm stuck and it's like, BOOOM.

i've always told myself to try harder, but for some reason, i never really do anything about it. it seems like even if i DO try something, i still fail, anyway.
but this year i'm gonna have to try. first year uni, it's not going to be easy.

I'M JUST LIKE YOU. Except I just try anyway. Even though I do fail I just go ahead and do it. Now what I suck at is just participating and junk like that. You know, group work and all. >o<;;;;;; I'm not very good at trying when it comes to that and when I do, it's like...not the greatest effort of worth there is. It's just nodding and agreeing and junk like that. And first year uni is NOT easy...well, if you don't try. Like me. Who slacked off first semester and got like...a not so great GPA as compared to what I usually would get. Yeah...minimal effort.



Hm, I think the fact that I'm super poor and in a buttload of debt, I just try harder so I can not stress so much. Though...it does equal more stress...xP

[aznjeff07]

it's not too late. You can always fix your grades and build from there

[AKIRADOWN]

the first paragraph sounds like me also except for the last sentence. My sister is doing bad. However, my older brother did graduated from a UC.

[hotspicedcider]

Well yea, so any of you guys like this as well? Too late to change? Is this part of who I am... like maturing slowly I guess...?

keep trying hard. maybe one day you will meet your goal.

[t1ffiexp]

I don't think it's too late for a change. If you applied for schools last fall, I'm assuming you're either a second or third year? That's probably the perfect time to get serious about school and start building towards your career. : )

I was kinda the same as you when I was in high school - didn't care much for SATs and did the minimum to get into college while my friends worked their butts off. After my first quarter at a university, I realized I had to stop slacking off and try a lot harder cause it'll pay off later. Now I'm in the middle of my second year and trying to pull up my GPA. So now I'm wondering, why the heck am I on SOOMPI?

[PDURRR]

i'm practically the same cept i'm in my first year of cc.
i'm still stuck between what i wanna do, even though i know that i have IGETC to think about sticking to something im kinda torn between lotsa careers heh.

i don't have an older sister though(im the older child),so everything was from scratch for me(my parents never helped with anything, well other than putting a roof over my head and continously speaking about how i should do good in everything so i don't wind up like my parents..like every week since i could understand speech.lol..)
i'm suppose to be the example setter.
not a really good one...heh.

[itrayya]

at least you thought about it now kokonut.

dont feel guilty, dont feel anything negative.
i think some people take more time to
do things than others. whether that's school
or something else, everyone has their own pace.

you're smart, you'll get through college,
it matters about actually trying, (what you're doing now),
and about wanting to do something more and better.

i got faith in you.
give me a hug!!!! *hugs*
i believe, like you do yourself, that you have potential.
now show it!!!
you have so much to accomplish, i know you can.

if you didnt think about this sooner...
they woulda called it a 'mid life crisis' when you reached your... 40's.
and, i mean that in a positive, encouraging, go kokonut way.

i'll be here to encourage you along the way.
i know we dont know each other, but, support is support, yah?
you can do it!!!!

take care.
one step at a time.
good luck.

edit: PDURRR, get your booty moving too!!!
good luck to you too!!!

[SeeinGxStarS]

Looks like you and me are in the same position.
I pretty much BSed high school too,
Went to a CC instead of a Uni I rejected to go to
not only because of my financial situation,
but because I knew I wouldn't do well, in the
situation I was in during that time. I'm nearly done
with my CC and sent in my Transfer applications,
and they should be here soon. Yeah, I definitely
woke up now, want to finish school, get a job
and live a good life. Good luck to ya. ^^

[srenity]

Mine's the same, but a different situation. I did OK in highschool, but when I got to college, I started to focus TOO much on work rather than school, which lead me to drop out of the college I was going (I was at a VERY expensive private art school; attended for 1.5 years) Feeling the regret that my parents have to pay off this money that they didn't need to go through, I told them I will take care of the expenses when I attend CC. Unfortunately I saw CC as being "too easy" and slacked off a lot.

My parents also nagged me to transfer.. (heck.. my sister graduated at the age I am now.. which pressures me to be pissed-off even more..) but I've always wished they would give me some slack. I'm not a super science-major student that my sister and my brother are. I always think of those "what if's" but now I'm trying a lot better now; I'm currently getting all Bs and As I just wish I thought of this earlier... (my GPA right now is soooooo low right now; thanks from the first 3 semesters) Because I finished my higher-division classes earlier in the semester, I'm taking all these GE classes, which makes me one of the older ones of the group. It's OK, though, I fit right in

Sorry that I'm ranting as well. In short, it's good that we (including the others' who shared their experience) have woke up and try to make ourselves better. I woke up a bit TOO late. I awoke when I was 21... but it's better late than never right?! It definately is a maturing process. Striving to do better is always a positive thing. Besides, paying for the classes and constantly ditching burns a giant hole in your bank acct O_O;; I'm trying hard too. I may be able to transfer next year or so =D

Good luck dude

[daegg1]

lol I felt the same way until I reached 7th grade though. Now I feel like balancing my life while still doing my best

[PDURRR]

itrayya -- i willlllllll i will ahhh >:O~~~~
and i currently need to find a new job that won't make school and work so stressfullllll
i use to work on sundays till like 1am __ __ and have class the next day at 7 U_U. (was late for school like everyday cept the first day lol...my teacher was cool with it though :x)

[itrayya]

itrayya -- i willlllllll i will ahhh >:O~~~~
and i currently need to find a new job that won't make school and work so stressfullllll
i use to work on sundays till like 1am __ __ and have class the next day at 7 U_U. (was late for school like everyday cept the first day lol...my teacher was cool with it though :x)

^ good. you got the message.
sometimes, if work AND school are conflicting,
and causing you to not to do so well,
i think you should find a job with less hours, or quit the job completely.
and i know some people aren't able to quit a job,
but there's really no use to have a job and fail in school,
then it's like.... why are you going to school just to suffer, you know?
but im sure things will work out for you.
you'll figure it out. let me know.
take care. good luck.

kokonut, i hope the letters are acceptance letters.
i know you have greatness plan ahead.
you'll go on fine. let us know how it goes.
take care. good luck.

[PDURRR]

i did quit my last job, i hate that place lol i only go back once in awhile to show my friend how my supervisor looked like, a fat fake ass pinkberry lol~
but yeah i'm trying to find a new job where its like 4 hours a day mon-fri weekends off X__X

and i know i don't go to school to suffer hahhah its for the better
i justt lovee how my mom makes me feel so guilty lol

well anyways less about me.

i hope kokonut goes to ucla tooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

[aznfishyfart]

u dork get off yo bum and study hahahaha
the very few times i look in this section i see u post
well 1 more week of winter!!!
good luck

[ChunJin]

Academic maturity is a good thing =). Some people are early bloomers, some people are late bloomers. Be glad you live in the United States--if it were any other place, you would have your life completely set and you'd probably be apprenticing or something.

^ Good motivation right there.

That reminds me of My Sassy Girl, "My parents use to tell me I'm smart. I never studied. If you have kids -- never tell them they're smart or they'll never study."

Something along the lines of that =p.

[baoi]

oh.. don't worry.. it's NEVER too late.

Undergraduate doesn't really matter much..
it's Graduate school that matters.

like getting your DOCTORATE DEGREE from like PRINCETON is GOOD..
getting your undergrad from PRINCTON, and your Doctorate from the CC is EWW.

you still have a chance to make a change. change it now.

[edit] if you have a pretty good GPA (3.2) you have a good chance of getting into a good school..
if you have like a 3.8+ that pretty much means that you are 80% in.

transfering from college to college is much easier than from highschool to college.

[GO!zilla]

ittraya you are so awesome. i think i've told you that before.
thanks for all the encouragement. yea i kinda wished i had a study buddy
but my friends either don't go to school or they are already in a 4 year
cities away. plus, cc is so hard to make friends that i've given up on that.
good luck to you in whatever you do too

PDURRR dude i feel ya. i've been working since my first semester
paying for my classes and all that stuff. it's hard. i just quit a very unsatisfying
job the other month and just focused on studying. it really helps. however, since
i have no $$ coming in, i'm thinking of getting weekend part time job. sighs.
don't you miss highschool where u had no responsibilities :x

srenity hey hey, that sucks but at least we are learning from our
mistakes. don't want to sound like a dork but greater the obstacle, the greater
the rewards. i'm actually quite thankful i got to experience the bad side. now
i can try my best to try and succeed. hardships build character. good luck to you
too and you can do it. FIGHTING!

aznfishyfat kyleeeeeee my love. ugh yea... it's kinda sad i wont see you
after we transfer... u better come visit you too! lets try hard =]

angelods when i watched My Sassy Girl... and i heard that line...
I was like... no way... that guy is me right there... lol.

baoi i havent really gave it much thought about graduate school but
just incase, i'm going to try and graduate with honors when i transfer so i'll get into
a good grad school. bahhh yea i kinda just want to get out of the CC i'm in right now.
been here way too long. I only applied to 3 schools because the applications are
ridiculously expensive (imagine how much the schools make from these). However,
I don't mind going to any of these 3 schools except id rather go to the one I want

thanks everyone for the encouragement and wise words.