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Need to get out of the hole I've dug myself into
ugotserved:
--- Quote from: Chingoo on June 21, 2011, 07:31:02 pm ---Studies aren't everything in life. There's a lot more to life than an A-Level certificate. Academically, yes, he's lagging behind by 2 years but seriously who gives a...muffin ::) There's no point ruining the rest of his life, which is hopefully much more than those 2 years he spent doing other things.
To the original poster: your plan sounds good if you think you can actually cover the entire course in this time. Don't overtax yourself: if you can't do it, might as well take a few extra months where you've let time out of your hand already. BUT, if you're like me it's better to keep yourself short of time xD I tend to study at the very last minute, so shorter time period is probably just as good for me. Keep yourself focused: 2 years are nothing. People have to start all over again sometimes, for reasons like disease and whatnot. You're lucky to have consciousness of this and you should give it your best shot. Don't let anything stop you, it doesn't matter how long you take to get to your destination, it matters who you become once you reach your destination :) So make this worth the while and best wishes <3
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When I was reading what you posted I could feel the fire of inspiration blazing in my chest, Thanks a lot for your words and wishes, I truly appreciate it and I wish you all the best in life :)
Shoshou..Mony:
I lost one year of my life also. I did nothing in that year except sit online. I got awful grades and I remember entering the exam without evening knowing what the syllabus was about. It was the FIRST time in my life I do something like that, but tbh there was a lot happening in my real life. A lot of problems and I just..gave up by being all depressed and forgetting about my future. I must say, I was distant from God and everything was dark to me.
One day I look at myself and decide a change. A real change not just academically but a change of my attitude towards work and a change in my entire life. I decided I'm not going to end up dying like every other person and people forget about me later on..I decided I'll die leaving behind me a better world and be remembered with whatever I did to this world.
A change of plan... some people wish they can go to a school and others wish they could just have the opportunity we do. I decided I'll work so hard to be a successful person. I did my A2 this year, took a job as a teacher since I had loads of free time, starting reading more about my religion and trying to understand the real reason why we are here on this world and what must we do.
List your dreams down. Write your goals and work on them. Even if you fail, never give up..try again. You could be a person who got no goals in life and no dreams..or you could be a person who does. That person who got no dreams..is a dead person..missing out a lot in this world and is just useless while those who dream..are those who turn out to be the legends of this world.
It's never too later and I say those 2 lost years taught you a lesson. You came here willing to change. It doesn't feel good yes? It doesn't feel good not having anything to do.
I don't regret that year I missed..I look at it as a year of my life which was the turning point to who I am now and what I'll be in the future inshAllah.
My prayers with you. I'm DEFINITE you can do it as long as you have the will. Organize your time, make a plan yet don't stress yourself. You can study for 4 hours daily and have the rest as a break. I believe this will do enough. =]
Malak:
Its good that you realised it, to be honest even I sometimes dont feel like opening my books and studying during exam days and even in the normal school time but somehow I manage myself to get to study ::)
I agree with chingoo, Its Never too late
--- Quote ---The other option is apply for community college, I don't really want to do this because I feel that redoing the AS is a much better idea.
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Do what you WANT to do 'cause forcing yourself to do something which you dont like is not going to help.
Since you feel that repeating AS is good for you and you can do better in it then you should definitely do it.
As chingoo mentioned you dont have to over stress yourself, there are people who take a gap year too, right? So better not to over stress your self, take your time and do well
"The past was never a mistake if you learned from it"
Best of Luck..!!
ugotserved:
--- Quote from: Shoshou..Mony on June 21, 2011, 08:12:49 pm ---I lost one year of my life also. I did nothing in that year except sit online. I got awful grades and I remember entering the exam without evening knowing what the syllabus was about. It was the FIRST time in my life I do something like that, but tbh there was a lot happening in my real life. A lot of problems and I just..gave up by being all depressed and forgetting about my future. I must say, I was distant from God and everything was dark to me.
One day I look at myself and decide a change. A real change not just academically but a change of my attitude towards work and a change in my entire life. I decided I'm not going to end up dying like every other person and people forget about me later on..I decided I'll die leaving behind me a better world and be remembered with whatever I did to this world.
A change of plan... some people wish they can go to a school and others wish they could just have the opportunity we do. I decided I'll work so hard to be a successful person. I did my A2 this year, took a job as a teacher since I had loads of free time, starting reading more about my religion and trying to understand the real reason why we are here on this world and what must we do.
List your dreams down. Write your goals and work on them. Even if you fail, never give up..try again. You could be a person who got no goals in life and no dreams..or you could be a person who does. That person who got no dreams..is a dead person..missing out a lot in this world and is just useless while those who dream..are those who turn out to be the legends of this world.
It's never too later and I say those 2 lost years taught you a lesson. You came here willing to change. It doesn't feel good yes? It doesn't feel good not having anything to do.
I don't regret that year I missed..I look at it as a year of my life which was the turning point to who I am now and what I'll be in the future inshAllah.
My prayers with you. I'm DEFINITE you can do it as long as you have the will. Organize your time, make a plan yet don't stress yourself. You can study for 4 hours daily and have the rest as a break. I believe this will do enough. =]
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That's very true, a person without dreams truly has no direction or a meaningful life. Thank you for sharing. I know exactly what you mean, I had a lot going on in my life as well. I will try my best and yes I don't regret it either, it really HAS lead to a turning point in my life, it's time to get to the light at the end of the tunnel and achieve my dreams and goals. I wish you all the best with yours, again thank you :D
--- Quote from: Esperanza on June 21, 2011, 08:23:14 pm ---Its good that you realised it, to be honest even I sometimes dont feel like opening my books and studying during exam days and even in the normal school time but somehow I manage myself to get to study ::)
I agree with chingoo, Its Never too late. Do what you WANT to do 'cause forcing yourself to do something which you dont like is not going to help.
Since you feel that repeating AS is good for you and you can do better in it then you should definitely do it.
As chingoo mentioned you dont have to over stress yourself, there are people who take a gap year too, right? So better not to over stress your self, take your time and do well
"The past was never a mistake if you learned from it"
Best of Luck..!!
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I guess it isn't, specially when you're just 18 years old lol. I will redo my AS because yeah that's what I really want to do. Yeah I won't stress myself, I will design a plan and get started on revision starting next week. Thank you for your advice ;D
Chingoo:
--- Quote from: ugotserved on June 21, 2011, 07:53:46 pm ---When I was reading what you posted I could feel the fire of inspiration blazing in my chest, Thanks a lot for your words and wishes, I truly appreciate it and I wish you all the best in life :)
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Glad to have helped :D And you're welcome! :)
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