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| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by javuu: 1:45pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
I cannot believe people advised OP to start afresh..Afre wetin?  . Are you all saying all students must graduate with 2.2 or 2.1 to make it in life? abeg park well.OP, I have seen many guys in your position and are doing well outside school. I advise you finish your course and face life after school. It's all about God's favor and being smart. 5 Likes |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Nobody: 1:47pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Stark22: Oga, Nobody cares if you come out with 3rd Class. Go and Learn something worthwhile. Do professional courses, thats how you get employed. You have plenty choice: 1. Learn Accounting: doing ACCA courses. 2. Learn software development: you can start from Andela or Online courses. 3. Fashion Designing: you can learn from Top Fashion design schools like Toscany Academy. 4. Learn Entrepreneur ship: you can start from schools in Ghana - Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST). And you won't spend too much. So stop crying, Who cares about your 3rd class  1 Like |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by maxti: 1:48pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
[url][/url] Stark22: My advise is that you do your best to graduate. You can't waste 3 years. With a third class, you can do a PGD in your desired. Course. You can improve yourself professional. Thank you. |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by ksbusari(m): 1:48pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
ur mind is nt there. try and change course |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Nobody: 1:48pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Na Who 1st Class dom epp? 1 Like |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Skillz21(m): 1:49pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
i will advice you to change your department, if that is possible in your school. i know the process is long and tedious, but a fresh start will definitely help. |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by oshoke4real: 1:50pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
All hope Is not lost. Just believe in God and don't withdraw as u can still grad with 2.2 or even if its pass u still can do a PG to any course of your choice or while schooling u can still buy jamb. |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Senai(m): 1:53pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Brother...lemme tell you my story, I also had great expectations as I was one of the best during my predegree days. I was also given my dream course; Biochemistry. I knew already that anything short of 4:30 as my CGPA at the end of four years meant failure, that was how good I knew I was...but alas! when first semester result came out, my GP was 3.30, with my best course...Bio 101 as a carryover! That was impossible... I cried and was ashamed to even tell people my result...that killed me, and I was never the same, though the Bio 101 was rectified and I had 86, but the damage had be done already. I graduated eventually with a GP of 3.40...I have never stopped regretting...cos I know I am far better. I am working now though, but I always wish I could go back and correct things. My advise, start again...but tell your family first, don't make the mistake of trying to go through it alone, you need them more than ever, a predegree program would be better, as you are already a student and should know some people already who are aware of your story...and brother, pls...don't let low self esteem set in, it killed me...don't let it murder you too. Peace. 3 Likes |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Heineken(m): 2:00pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
1.1? Wow bro only God can help you. I don't think it's possible sha to even enter second class lower division but God powerful sha. Follow sharp men advise here. I confuse truly |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Sirmuel1(m): 2:03pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
If you're not over 28, please start all over! Your result and the course my discourage you for life. 2 Likes |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Nasri100(m): 2:07pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Skillz21: If his CGPA reaches a certain level in 100level, it is possible for him to change course and drop to 200level than starting all over again. 1 Like |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by LordHiffy(m): 2:09pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Bro I've been in your shoes but I realized much earlier. What worked for me was that I stopped keeping to my self and made friends with some intelligent people that influenced my studying habit because I didn't want to see myself having lesser grades than theirs. But seeing as you're already in 300level and that even if you get all A's in your 400level, your grade still won't change, here's my advice. Go study another course Or put in more effort in this current one, encourage urself and socialise with people with higher grades, go for your PGDE, masters while having an handiwork or business. God bless us all. 1 Like |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Remmyplan(m): 2:10pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Bro, You don't have to be sad, A lot of people were in same situation years back and they are doing great in life, don't allow depression to take over you. You're a victor, don't be intimidated by people that surround you , rather brace up yourself and keep trusting in God, put your mind in your studies and come out strong. having a 3rd class is not a crime or the end of life. Try the following options it will help a lot 1. Put your mind in your studies to complete your program. 2. Learn Skill Acquisition while you're still in school. (You still have time so set priorities for your goals) 3.Develop your mental ability by reading motivational books and dream big. forget about your past (yesterday) and concentrate on today then think of tomorrow. With this, I know you'll make it in life, because life goes beyond school. Note : Remember Everybody is responsible of his or her failure in life (Always speak and see positive things in yourself)... 3 Likes |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by samadet(m): 2:11pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
My dear, it's not how far but but how well, and what you achieve, However the course you're studying now is it a 4 year programme (400L) or a five year programme (500L). For a 400L course, my dear i'm afraid starting afresh is the best option, For a 500L course, I want to believe you can make it happen BUT with a lot of sacrifices, zeal, dedication and self discipline(for the remaining 4 semesters, at least ''B'' on all courses to be taken ) at the end you could end up with some encouraging grades. My Best Advise is to take the BOLD step of a new beginning and I believe you will achieve an outstanding goal/grades since you have realize your weakness. Best of Luck!!! |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by hpk(m): 2:13pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
IT A TOUGH WORLD OUT THERE BRO, NA WETIN TORTOISE SEE CARRY HIM SHELTHER DEY WAKA UPANDAN. IT'S ADMISSION SEASON, I'D IMPLORE YOU A PRE-DEGREE FOR OR DIPLOMA FORM. MAKE UP YOUR MIND FAST ELSE YOU'LL BE FACED WITH JAMB/POST-UTME W NEXT YEAR, WITH THAT AS AN OPTION ADMISSION IS NOT EVEN CERTAIN. I DON'T WANT YOU TO GET FRUSTRATED OR DEPRESSED. ALL THE BEST, NAMASTE. |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by gabicon: 2:13pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Option 1 continue with your studies and work harder I don't believe there is a thing like wrong course, put your mind to this thing and you can still get a 2.2 while doing that get the skills you require to do what you want to do so that when you are graduating you already have an edge in the market. Option 2 start over in a course of your choice i won't recommend this because I feel you will still find an excuse for not finishing tops you can use this option if my perception of your attitude is wrong, I know of people who left final year to a new course and made first class. It all about the attitude. Option 3 chart a roadmap of your professional life, and commit yourself to following it. Most top people in their careers didn't graduate with a degree in that field. the edge grades gives is the opportunity to be heard first skills gives you the opportunity to negotiate at the table. Your decision should be based on your perception of your future, what do you want to do with your life? Plan around your answers and focus is key to attainability. Look with an entrepreneurial lens also. |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by AndyAustin(m): 2:14pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
[quote author=adebrave1 post=47903672]What I can just say is don't let your result in school bring down the potentials in you. I believe you know what you want and what is best for you. Just finish your University first and think better on how maximize your potentials and I'm sure your family members that are putting pressure on you will still hail you. Don't be moved by pressure. Let ''determination" be your watchword. Don't ever give up because of what you're facing now, it should be an opportunity for you to explore and excel. Meanwhile, just make sure your current result is not worse than what it is now, if you can boost it then "maintain" it. FOCUS MY MAN [/qu Everything I would have told u. |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Nobody: 2:15pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Start afresh, and please go simple courses that you believe you can come out with good grades. Nowadays in Nigeria grades matter if u have graduated with 1st class or second class lower in guidance and counselling, you still have a better edge over an engineering or management graduates that compete with you with 3rd class.. Besides that cgpa of yours 1.1 is not even in 3rd class. And no matter what you do, you can't even put it back on track. Just forget it and start afresh and live a happy life than an everlasting rejection and regrets with graduated with honours. Please take a bold decision today. When you make the start afresh decision, please work harder during your 100l and 200l, because those levels matters a lot in coming out good with good grades. 300l and 400l is just for you to maintain what you got in your early years in the university. |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Nobody: 2:17pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
I will definitely sound different from most people advising you here even though I have not read all the comment. Let me start by saying you did not provide more information can you graduate, if you just maintain the grade as is? So your time is not wasted. If yes just go ahead and graduate then put that certificate in a place where it will take a very long time to find. Then look for a skill you love so much that had to do with offering people service or manufacturing things, or fixing thing, carpentry, shoe manufacturing, fashion designing etc. While at it focus on something that Nigerians import a lot and offer the local alternative with a swag . Nigerians keep wondering why $ is rising uncontrolled, that's because we all have certificates aka peice of paper with no skills to go with it. Meanwhile people with skills in China and other industrialized world are controlling our economy from a distance. I see economic boom for Nigeria after this recession, but that depends on how we tackle this situation, I don't know all the answers, but one thing I know for sure is that certificate gathering by Nigerians will only make it worse, but skill acquisition will take us halfway there. So stop crying and go to acquire a skill today. 1 Like |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Anoruo(m): 2:19pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Stark22: A pices of paper cannot determine your future 2 Likes |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Dexema(m): 2:19pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Stark22:Bros come here let me word you, I never started enjoying "part " of my young life till I realised my life is mine though family and loved ones share a "part" of it. My advice : cross from that department if you can find a course you love or that is relatively easier, this way you can start afresh get a good grade and chase a better and quality life while at it. I had a friend who did such and I felt sorry for her, I even felt she degraded herself by choosing to go back and pick a "general" course but guess what the next time I saw her was on TV, obviously she had made good grades and pushed herself to achieving her life goals. Those parents, friends or family you are scared of facing now will blame you and worst of all won't be able to help you. It's a jungle out here after school, guys with good grades are struggling for lil jobs, only grace can help anyone with "not Good enough " grades. PS: you have a gift, you are not here by mistake, you are better than you ever imagined, but please find that environment where your star can shine. Don't fish in the wrong pond. 2 Likes |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by 9ise(m): 2:20pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
even if u gona switch course or institution.. U cant jez quit on diz u cant jez give up on ursef else, d failure hunts u down anywhere - inferiority complex or broken ego u already put on d fight by sharin d pain next is u practicalse wif d remainin of ur time in d current institution to know wot works for u get a copy of diz book, 'in pursuit of academic excellence' by Yemi Davids - eat it raw over n over til its part of ur dna den, experiment d techniques check ur health too: take potent antibiotics.. n stay away frm sex or any form of immoralties - and most importantly, find a friend in dt God u doubt his existence coz of ur pains.. u gona need him so much.. Hez gona mk u blif He listens n answers.. Best of God in ur Journey |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by cruz419(m): 2:27pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
I feel ur pain ,,but u could start all over or start thinking of changing a new course after skol but wat u need to know is dis even if u start all over and graduate with a first class out here it take d grace of God to get a job ur certificate will only get u an interview,, so think it through,, if u feel u can't do something else out side ur field den start again,, but if u have other potentials just give ur remain semester ur best and trust God to help u succeed in ur other endeavour,,, I hope and pray Dat which ever decision u take Dat u find favour in it!!! |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by lawlhee: 2:29pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
the thing is that most of the youths nowadays don't know the real meaning of education. And a lot of us are in school just to keep up with the society. that is why we go to school just to study anything given to us and not what we really want. search yourself, it might be that you are not studying what you like. Infact education is more than going to school so don't be so sad. 1 Like |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Nobody: 2:29pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
permit me to call the attention of tosyne2much |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Olu4all: 2:30pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
OP u have 2 read dis story I read it sometime ago n remember your destiny is in your hand. The story of Agbo Odeh Hillary is the story of time and chance, Hilary was born on the 23rd December, 1985 in Otukpo Local government of Benue State. He had his secondary education in LEA Primary School Otukpo and then proceeded Federal Government College, Otobi where he graduated in 2003. He thereafter applied for remedial studies at the Benue State University in 2005 for a pre-degree program with intention to study Medicine. According to him, he worked extremely hard and was one of the best in the Remedial Studies of that year but in a twist of fate, Medicine was offered to only 2 Remedial Students of Tiv extraction while he was offered admission to study Physics instead of Medicine and Surgery. In frustration, he took he took the bait and settled with the Physics he was offered with little interest in the course. IDOMA VOICE learnt that determined Hillary struggled with the course due to lack of interest. It wasn’t surprising at all that Hillary could not cope with studies as frustration and depression set in in his academic pursuit. Hilary was at his lowest ebb in in his final year when his 300 level result was published. Bravo! He was at the bottom of his class crawling with Seventeen (17) carryovers, albeit he was placed on probation by the school authority. Hilary became the subject of mockery in the school among his colleagues. Like the four men with leprosy in 2 Kings 7 at the entrance of the city gate who said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? Hilary came to a decision point, why stay here and be withdrawn? He told himself the hard truth, it was time to move forward regardless the storms. Undaunted, the young Hilary said he was led of God to pick a new JAMB form. Motivated by his desire to study Medicine which was practically impossible to get, he applied for Psychology which also had something to do with human beings. By the second Semester in his 400 level, the JAMB admission was out and he was admitted to study Psychology hence, he withdrew himself from Physics Department and started a fresh academic journey in the department of Psychology. It is said that adversity builds character, but it is also said that adversity reveals character. It is pleasantly not surprising that Hilary’s story is that of the grace of God at work and sheer resilience. He persevered, and not just blindly. He took the best of his life and got rid of the worst part of his life, and moved on, realizing that he could make a choice to take the good. The young Hilary took the story of frustration and turned it into the best orchestral in the history of Benue State University. The young resilient Idoma boy from Ohimini, the worst student in Physics, with 17 carryovers to his name will subsequently graduate from the same University from the Psychology Department with a First Class Degree with a CGPA of 4.57. His outstanding performance broke many records in the University; the first “First Class” result in the Department of Psychology since inception of the University in 1992. He also became the overall best graduating student of the 14th & 15th combined convocation of BSU held on 17th January 2015. His exploit came with several rewards, he bagged seven academic awards including the Tony and Awele Elumelu price for excellence. When asked what was responsible for his rare achievement, Hilary attributed it to God. According to him, he has a photographic memory with capacity to retain and reproduce anything he takes in. He also said that there was a time in School that he had to read for 15 hours at a stretch. Hillary love to read and engage in creative thinking. He dreams of becoming a professor of clinical psychology and a preacher of God's Word. #COPIED. 7 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by Prebaby93(f): 2:34pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Stark22: your mindset is bringing u down..I once had that problem.. I found my course very difficult comprehending...simple questions I couldn't answer.. one day I decided to make a change..I read n prayed very hard and also put more effort n am making it today.. so dear pls n pls change ur thought n put more effort 1 Like |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by remiopash: 2:35pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
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| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by remiopash: 2:37pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Stark22: if you have the means of doing the course you are proud of,dont hesitate to start all over again.First degree is very important .it's just like foundation upon which other things will be built.IT DOES NOT MEAN YOUR MAKING IT IN LIFE DEPENDS ON IT but self fulfilment is golden. 1 Like |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by kolaaderin: 2:42pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Stark22: Firstly, forget about improving that GP, its late to bring anything out of it. On the other hand, i do not know ur family financial status. i Have once have a family friend who was in this exact situation a couple of years ago, his results was soo shameful to the extent the school advised him to withdraw at 400L. His father so much believed in him knowing fully well his capability encourages him to apply with his waec for an undergraduate program in the UK and now he is a graduate with 2.1 and currently working with a multinational earning Good. This could be a good way out for you or better still apply to ur favourite course in a private University in Nigeria, all this depends on ur family financial status. Else, please re apply to Jamb and start all over again cos U might even soon be given a letter of advice to withdraw. To be candid with you, first degree matters alot even if you will not be needing for a living, but when the time arrives u can be proud of urself among pairs too. Dont be intimidated, you have ur own story to write !! Get up now and take the necessary steps. May God be with you |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by zazua: 2:48pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Bros. Am a lecturer n will tell you d truth. U Are not competing wt anybody n u owe Noone any explanation. Start afresh in a dept u love. Put all ur mind in it n u will finish well. Doing agric courses will help u catch up to ur mates n surpass. U must pray n trust God. |
| Re: I'm In 300 Level With Poor Grades: Advice Needed by holluwai(m): 2:54pm On Jul 26, 2016 |
Drop out and go and learn work. |
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