This is for Nairalanders out there that had/are having an extra year in the university. How did you cope with the shame and out-of-this-world embarrassment of resitting a class, seeing your former classmates doing their clearance while you rush to class *again!*, and most importantly...your folks/guardians! how did you break the news? nd how did you cope with their reaction?
To all those that graduated with a 3.5 and above cgpa...did you read for at least 8hours and not miss even a single class? How do people get straight As? Please no insults, had enough to last a lifetime.

Truth is, it's not usually easy. I had friends in school who experienced such and I really felt for them. But you don't have to compare yourself with others. I believe every individual is gifted with different aptitudes. For some it could be letters, for some numbers, for some practical works, for some music and it goes on like that. The point is, you shouldn't let your failures determine your future. If you 'fall', stand up and don't be embarrassed by it. You are not the first and would not be the last...

No biggie..

Just see as normal setbacks in life..

Thank God,higher institution no be like secondary school,that the class repeat will be known by all..

You can only appear during the exams,and have a paddy to notify when there's a test to be written..

Mine was a private school, I was suspended for a semester that's an extra year, well I didn't let anyone at home even uptill now, when I was meant to graduate I just pretended I was sick, and couldn't write 2 papers, I lied I will not pay for the extra semester, because if I was to pay, I know my pman, straight to school. I paid the extra year fees my self, it was just God. I coped well, I even turned out to be one of the best student in class, I didn't miss my extra year classes, tests, I did well, group assignment I was always chosen as the group leader. I am a shy person naturally, but I didn't even know how I did it, but I did well, I didn't see it an obstacle rather it was an opportunity for me to be a better person. Ohh!! I was caught cheating during exam.

It can really be painful and annoying having to spend an extra year in school when most of your mates have graduated.
I know how you must be feeling but if there is anything life has taught me, it is the fact that there are always advantages in disadvantages. The problem rests in your ability to see those advantages.

I believe you are an intelligent and strong willed young lady. You can definitely scale through if you just believe.
You should not see this as a setback but as an opportunity to develop yourself more.

That's just my 50cents, I hope I was of help

ayogabriel:
Mine was a private school, I was suspended for a semester that's an extra year, well I didn't let anyone at home even uptill now, when I was meant to graduate I just pretended I was sick, and couldn't write 2 papers, I lied I will not pay for the extra semester, because if I was to pay, I know my pman, straight to school. I paid the extra year fees my self, it was just God. I coped well, I even turned out to be one of the best student in class, I didn't miss my extra year classes, tests, I did well, group assignment I was always chosen as the group leader. I am a shy person naturally, but I didn't even know how I did it, but I did well, I didn't see it an obstacle rather it was an opportunity for me to be a better person. Ohh!! I was caught cheating during exam.

wow thanks man, your story touched me

What's your course of study? @Misblah

Acidosis:
What's your course of study? @Misblah

English and Literature. why?

When I was in 100 level some of the best friends i had were spill over students. They touched my life positively n i had my best time in the university with them. A cousin of mine was spilling too n introduced me to them.
Just make the best of the situation. Join a study group, it helps. Take ur time to understand what u read n live one day at a time. Cheers

Misblah:
English and Literature. why?

...trying to know more about you

na wah o..whch one be shame and out of the world embarrassment?
No be everybdy make get spillover be Olodo.

Acidosis:

...trying to know more about you

owkies. no wahala.