Were You A Good Student?

[TheySayImCrazy18]

I Have A Question For All Of You... Were You Guys Good Students In School Or University?  
    I’m Currently In High School, And Really Push Myself By Taking All Advanced Classes, Sports, And Clubs.  I Am Already Stressed, Even Though I Am Only Three Days Into The School Year 😂.  
    The Reason I Am Asking This Question Is Because I Am Genuinely Curious If You Can Be Successful In Life Without An Immaculate Education.  Or If You Can Go To College Or University Without Incredible Grades.  
I Just Wonder As I Have  Friends Who Don’t Care About School And Wonder How They Will Do In The Real World.  

Edited September 11, 2020 by Urbanney
🏅 Featured! -Urbanney

[ALBAVEASP]

I graduated high school like a couple years ago. And looking back of all those years, I wasn't a good student. I would skipping out classes or be absent most days of the week, doing bs. I did have fair share of grades though, especially those subjects that I was really into. But I immediately get myself a job after graduating, so I can be independent. I still see myself going into college some day but for now that's not my priority.

Amen.

[RadicalOptimism]

Yes, I graduated in the top 2% of my class, took countless AP courses, completed many hours of community service, was in ASB, president of several clubs, honor societies, etc. and you know what happened? I went off the rails in college and did about everything in the book that you’re not supposed to do  don’t regret anything though 

[RadicalOptimism]

You’re young though and you’ll get a fresh start in college if that’s what you’re looking for. I know plenty of people that didn’t go to college that earn very good salaries and some that went to college that earn an average salary. I also know people in opposite situations. It’s all up to what you’re looking for and how much you’re going to need to be happy. I took a year after college to travel, live and work abroad and it was an amazing experience. Everyone works differently and you’ll find success in both situations if you’re a hard worker. Even if you aren’t where you want to be you can always pursue other opportunities later in life. Don’t compare yourself to what others are doing - it’s hard and needs a lot of work to do, but eventually it’s manageable. You’re doing amazing

[GMFlop]

I was good at everything except listening to the classes lectures.

[Urbanney]

Education is important. You may not see the point now or hope you can slack off, but I promise your future self will appreciate you for putting the work in and may regret it if you don't. You don't have to be perfect, but definitely try your best.

There are always paths to success. Better grades will give you more opportunities and a better education will be more beneficial in the long run.

[redacted statement]

Yes. I was one of those kids that always said, ''Oh ****, I didn't study for the test, so I'll probably get a 5 or a 6,'' but ended up getting 8, 9 or 10. Everyone hated me for it. It's not like I did it on purpose, though.  I was also friends with a lot of the teachers, which gave others fuel to call me an ***-licker. Not my problem, though. I cherished those relationships while I could.  I finished high school at the top of my class, and I'm currently #3 among 40 - 50ish people in university.  I used to be very modest about my ability because I didn't want to come off as arrogant, but you know what - I'm proud of myself. I breezed through high school pretty much always doing everything on the last day (at like 11pm because I'd always procrastinate) and without having to put in any extra effort. Despite that I still finished HS with an 8,7/10 or whatever. I think I just have good long-term memory because the stuff I heard in class was always enough for me.  This semester I'll try a different approach. I'll actually study and put in effort because I want to see what my real potential is. If I can do all that without pushing myself, I wonder what I can achieve if I actually push myself. 

Does any of this actually mean anything, though?! I'd say not really... Like, I can brag about my grades, I guess, but if I'm being realistic, I have literally no real life skills. I can cook - that's it...  Though, it has secured me free university level education and scholarships, so it's not completely useless. It's just that I'm definitely not prepared for the real world in the slightest. 

[Jordan Miller]

No

I sucked at school and never enjoyed it. I'm surprised I actually finished college and got my journalism degree tbh  

[ObsessedBritFan1]

It's good to have a work-school-life balance in my opinion. People that spend their entire lives accumulating money instead of creating memories leads to a hallow life. On the other hand, from my experience, much of the supposed "real" world can be fake. Academia affords you the opportunity to develop genuine connections with like-minded people and even those that become luminaries in their fields. You really cultivate your real potential when you build your own personal skill sets as opposed to being influenced by societal convictions or pressures that undermine your potential. I highly recommend getting a thorough Education. I know people that went into trades or physical labour, have all these injuries at 40 and it is difficult for them to continue making a living because they don't have any other skill sets. In the long run, it's really important. For example, I'm getting my license to become a Psychologist, but I've gone back to do a research-baed PhD so that if I wanted to teach in higher education one day, I'm afforded that opportunity. I find my life very fulfilling and intertwined because what I love to do professionally is reflected in my academic work and although it is very busy, I feel I lead a purposeful life. I've been in love and as Selena would say, boys are hard work and more often than not, a distraction. So I'm happy with my decisions in my life for now and feel whole as a person. I'm not overly reliant on other people. I can depend on myself and feel secure on my own. Otherwise, you leave yourself too vulnerable and you can get easily disappointed/hurt by others. At the end of the day, you'll always have yourself.

Hope that gives you some insights.

[TheySayImCrazy18]

51 minutes ago, Jordan Miller said:

No

I sucked at school and never enjoyed it. I'm surprised I actually finished college and got my journalism degree tbh  

Were You Happy Though?   I Push Myself So Hard And Am Constantly Stressed, I’m In Therapy For That Reason.  All The Advanced Classes, AP Courses, Clubs, Sports, It All Just Adds To That Stress.  I Hope That It Will Out In The Long Run, But I Don’t Know If The Constant Stress Is Worth It.  

[Adriannn]

Yes! I’ve always loved going to school. I remember that as a little kid I was so eager to start kindergarten. I always had good grades and even represented my schools in academic contests 

During the afternoons I’d take English lessons because I live in México, baby. 
In University, I did well, but never to the point in which I would lose sleep to do assignments or study. I studied to be a teacher and I worked as one during my whole career, so I didn’t care much about grades, but about experience 

[SkyNet]

Ah depends what you mean by good.

I wasn't giving hard time to teachers, was quet and polite. Not a trouble maker. Did my homework. But my grades were average, on the closer side of failing but still pulled it.

At that time I didn't care, had no motivation. Now when I think, I should have studied better, not for grades but for me. I still wouldn't enjoy school, but at least I'd had a knowledge.

[Haha-Hehe-Haha-Ho]

Straight A's, full ride thru college 

[JaniceJenkins]

I was one of the Olympic students because I participated in all organised contests and got first place.

[GlitterRain]

Yes 

[DonnaMashburn]

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[everybodygoesdown]

Yes.

Graduated "Valedictorian" in high school (well at least our local version of it) and graduated *** laude in Law school  

Everything went downhill after that  

[Markoct]

[Markoct]

11 hours ago, GlitterRain said:

Yes