Not on academic probation = hooray

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The discussion centers around a participant's experience of improving their academic performance after being admitted to university on probation due to a low GPA. The conversation includes reflections on personal responsibility, challenges faced in the educational system, and encouragement from other participants. The scope includes personal anecdotes, emotional support, and commentary on the academic experience.

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  • One participant shares their journey from being on academic probation to achieving a 3.0 GPA, expressing happiness about their progress.
  • Several participants congratulate the original poster and acknowledge the hard work involved in improving academic performance.
  • Some participants reflect on their own struggles during their first year of college or high school, emphasizing the importance of staying positive and studying hard.
  • There is a humorous exchange about the challenges of managing class schedules, with one participant jokingly blaming the school for their difficulties, while others relate similar experiences.
  • One participant notes the difficulty of attending early morning classes and the impact of commuting on their ability to focus.

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Participants generally agree on the importance of personal responsibility in academic success, but there are humorous disagreements regarding the role of the educational system in their challenges. The discussion includes both serious reflections and light-hearted banter, indicating a mix of agreement and playful contention.

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Some participants express frustration with the educational system, citing issues like class difficulty and scheduling, but these points are made in a humorous context. The discussion does not resolve the underlying concerns about educational challenges.

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Students facing academic challenges, individuals interested in personal growth stories, and those looking for community support in educational contexts may find this discussion relevant.

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i was admitted into a university on probation due to my low gpa (i did really bad in classes my freshman year.). i finished my summer semester with 2 classes, and ended up with a 3.0 gpa. i haven't seen that in awhile. i have another chance, and i have really been improving in school. i'll try my best to make this last. I'm sure this doesn't mean much to anyone else, but i am really happy.:smile:

<i just realized that the title says no on academic probation... i meant "not". no wonder i haven't been doing well in school. lol>
 
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Congrats, flame - that's great! All your hard work paid off - let that good feeling last!
 
That's great flame, nice to see someone taking responsibility and doing something positive instead of blaming the school for their bad grades.
 
Good job. A lot of people get discouraged if they don't get good grades or their grades slip. It's good that you decided to push through it and get better.
 
I didn't do well my first year.

Just stay positive, study as much as you can, and enjoy the moments.
 
nice to see someone taking responsibility and doing something positive instead of blaming the school for their bad grades.

what are you talking about? it is so my school's fault! they didn't tell me the classes were so hard, that i'd have to study so much. my teachers didn't remind me when my assignments were due. sure, they gave me a syllabus, but how can they expect you to keep up with it from one week to the next?? plus, a lot of the classes were right around lunch, so i was either too tired or too hungry to concentrate. i was the victim of a flawed education system...


j/k :biggrin:
 
flame_m13 said:
what are you talking about? it is so my school's fault! they didn't tell me the classes were so hard, that i'd have to study so much. my teachers didn't remind me when my assignments were due. sure, they gave me a syllabus, but how can they expect you to keep up with it from one week to the next?? plus, a lot of the classes were right around lunch, so i was either too tired or too hungry to concentrate. i was the victim of a flawed education system...


j/k :biggrin:

:smile:
 
flame_m13 said:
what are you talking about? it is so my school's fault! they didn't tell me the classes were so hard, that i'd have to study so much. my teachers didn't remind me when my assignments were due. sure, they gave me a syllabus, but how can they expect you to keep up with it from one week to the next?? plus, a lot of the classes were right around lunch, so i was either too tired or too hungry to concentrate. i was the victim of a flawed education system...


j/k :biggrin:

:smile:

Believe it or not, I have heard VERY similar complaints from real people who were being serious!:rolleyes:

Anyway, congrats flame! Keep up the hard work and it'll pay off!
 
flame_m13 said:
what are you talking about? it is so my school's fault! they didn't tell me the classes were so hard, that i'd have to study so much. my teachers didn't remind me when my assignments were due. sure, they gave me a syllabus, but how can they expect you to keep up with it from one week to the next?? plus, a lot of the classes were right around lunch, so i was either too tired or too hungry to concentrate. i was the victim of a flawed education system...


j/k :biggrin:

Well, I didn't eat at lunch. I just waited till I went home to actually, digest anything.

That description of college as, tough is quite an accurate description.
 
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I've skipped class so many times because it was at 8:30am I can't even count anymore.

A lot of them were also the only class of my day and my commute to school is an hour long. Nuts to that.
 
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flame_m13 said:
what are you talking about? it is so my school's fault! they didn't tell me the classes were so hard, that i'd have to study so much. my teachers didn't remind me when my assignments were due. sure, they gave me a syllabus, but how can they expect you to keep up with it from one week to the next?? plus, a lot of the classes were right around lunch, so i was either too tired or too hungry to concentrate. i was the victim of a flawed education system...


j/k :biggrin:
:smile:

Glad to hear you've pulled up your grades! Congrats!
 
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flame_m13 said:
i was admitted into a university on probation due to my low gpa (i did really bad in classes my freshman year.). i finished my summer semester with 2 classes, and ended up with a 3.0 gpa. i haven't seen that in awhile. i have another chance, and i have really been improving in school. i'll try my best to make this last. I'm sure this doesn't mean much to anyone else, but i am really happy.:smile:

<i just realized that the title says no on academic probation... i meant "not". no wonder i haven't been doing well in school. lol>

Congrats. I say this because most people never rebound. What you did is a complete turn around, and you should be proud.

Keep it up man!
 
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Good job.

I had a hell of a time last year (freshman in HS) and I'm hoping that it'll be better this year.
 

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