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The discussion centers on a college student's concerns regarding their academic history and future career prospects after facing challenges during their freshman year in electrical engineering. Despite being dismissed from university due to poor performance, the student successfully retook failed classes and achieved a 3.6 GPA as a junior. The consensus among forum participants is that past academic struggles will not significantly hinder future job opportunities or internship eligibility, especially given the student's current strong academic performance.

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Hello, I was a first time college freshman majoring in electrical engineering back in 2004. At the same time as my freshman year my family went through a foreclosure. I took on a full time job to help redeem the property and was placed on academic probation because I failed every class without dropping. I appealed my academic probation status and was allowed to continue the next semster but still ended up failing my classes. I was then dismissed from the university. After the situation at home was fixed I ended up saving money so that I could pay for tuition out of pocket, retook all the classes I failed and Aced them all. I’m now a junior with a 3.6 GPA but wanted to know if I am wasting my time pursuing my degree because of my bad freshman year and dismissal (especially because of the competative field) or will I be able to get a decent job after I graduate? Also, will I be eligible for any internships my senior year?
 
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I’m now a junior with a 3.6 GPA but wanted to know if I am wasting my time pursuing my degree because of my bad freshman year and dismissal (especially because of the competative field) or will I be able to get a decent job after I graduate? Also, will I be eligible for any internships my senior year?

I don't think anyone will care about your ancient history.
 

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