Posted by Tamar on February 23, 2006, at 18:31:16
In reply to Re: What my T said about me and school, posted by caraher on February 23, 2006, at 14:17:50
Twisting things? I’m not sure. I think maybe Caraher is right about needs and wants. I did pretty badly at school (just made it into University by the skin of my teeth). In the first few months at University I worked very hard and got lots of As and then realised I could have more fun and get Bs… so that’s what I did. And yet after four years I finished top of my class and now I have a PhD and teach University… But one of my close friends dropped out of University because of depression and never finished her degree. She now has an amazing job and earns pots of money… So A grades aren’t everything.
I know you don’t want to sell yourself short. On the other hand, you also need to think about other factors in your life. Perhaps you’re not 100% healthy, in which case you need to devote time and attention to your health. I dunno… I’m just saying that grades are only one factor in life. Ask yourself whether you have to prove yourself, and to whom.
Tamar
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