OKay here's my situation i failed out of college. I had transfered to a university and didnt get my assosicates. My first semester was really bad and i was put of academic probation. The following semester i brought my grades up and then that spring semester i got really depressed (many things happened death, family problems, financial problems, and boyfriend problems) and failed out. I am not quiting school and im goign back to a community college and get my assosicates and will be done this fall. im trying to find a college in colorado (i live in illinois right now). What are soem good colleges to go to and i have a 2.5 gpa. im trying to fix my mistakes and learn from them. Please no negative comments. what should i do?
2006-09-05 16:26:17 · 2 answers · asked by jenks1545 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Good for you! A four-year program is not for everyone right away and perhaps you need to start off at a community college where the classes are smaller and you get more one-on-one from the instructor. You might also want to look into a community college that offers credits that can transfer to a univeristy for a four-year degree, if that is what you are seeking.
I want to encourage you to keep at it. It took my sister 13 years to complete her bachelor degree and she started off just like you. She ended up quitting school after three semesters and a GPA of about 2. After about 3 years, she decided to go back. She was more mature then and realized that perhaps she should have waited to go to college instead of starting fresh out of high school. Since she had been out of school for so long, she started out as a freshman once again. Just this past December, she received her bachelor of science in nursing with highest honors (suma *** laude). Her GPA was a 4.0 and proof that you can do it no matter the start.
By the by, she also worked part-time and managed to have a child and husband at the same time. I truly admire her. I will share with you what she said at her graduation party. "It doesn't matter how long it takes to finish. Just finish!"
Best wishes.
2006-09-05 16:38:56 · answer #1 · answered by RiverGirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this point, you have to prove yourself to be a stable student to the academic community. Fortunately, you can do that by finding the local community college (wherever you live), take the classes, and start getting some good grades. Keep at it for several years.
Colleges and Universities love success stories. You accomplished the "down and out." Now rise to occasion show them that you are a survivor.
2006-09-05 16:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by rckrllrfg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋