I had a challenging student life? Did you?
By xorticanz
@xorticanz (377)
India
October 16, 2010 12:40pm CST
I hope many will say it different. I had an enjoyable schooling. I rather say i had a challenging school life. I didnt want to say i did not enjoy. But I had challenges in studies. I used be in top 3 in school. But a bad sickness hit me in my 10th standard and my ranks went down. I had to join another school far below education standards. I wanted to bring that school a good name. The principal didnt like me as my dad had a fight for the major i selected in that school. I didnt know that and my dad told me "Ur my son and U know what to do!!!". It had all the questions which i need to answer this world. I did it in style. I was the second in school, centum in maths and topper in three subjects. I saw my dad shed tears for the first time and said "I am proud to be your father". My mom said "I like to be your mother for all births u take in this world". I went to engg college and completed my degree in style too. Share your thoughts on your experience.
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@megamatt (14292)
• United States
19 Oct 10
I think I had many challenges throughout my career as a student. That was not a bad thing however, that was in fact a good thing. The fact was that the challenges had helped me really grow as a student and a person and really help me get through school. Throughout school there were some days and some school years where it is a chore, but I think I had an overall productive existence all things considered.
So yeah, schooling has had its good times and its bad times and some amusing times and downright absurd times all things considered. But it still really lead to some great things all things considered. The challenges that happened lead me forward and for that I grateful. Still, it was necessary for me to grow as I said and I would only change very few things, but overall, it was an extremely productive and great experience.
@macel19 (202)
• Philippines
17 Oct 10
My college life is one of the most difficult stage in my life. I thought I could not make it but surprisingly with handwork and perseverance I was able to finished and earn my degree with flying colors. I consider is as one of the toughest stage of my life because I was a working in the day time and during afternoon I am schooling which is indeed real hard. My course demanded so much time and I really have to maintain good grades to continue my scholarship.I almost gave up but thanks to my father who constantly challenge me to pursue my goal in life. With determination I passed that challenging stage with honor.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
17 Oct 10
I always enjoyed my school days. i never found them to be dull or boring. There was always a challenge to conquer. hen it was achieved, it would be a good feeling.
@nas8228 (59)
• United States
18 Oct 10
I also had a rough go at college. I entered a naive 17 year old and graduated 7 years later with a 7 year old child and a baby on the way! I originally wanted to pursue art, but decided to switch to computers instead. Ultimately, I ended up doing neither, but spent so much time studying in higher education, I decided to work in higher ed; and I love it!
Juggling a family, a FT job and studies proved to be very difficult, but it was all worth it. I graduated against all odds and can now be an example to my kids of how to overcome adversity.
@sjhaeki (795)
• Philippines
17 Oct 10
I'd say it was half-half. Though, it was never an easy path but i always want to take it as less stressful as possible because i know time will come that most of my energy will be needed someday.
in college, i learned a lot, though i have aspired to be at least be part of the honor's list after much thought i decided id just enjoy college as it is. the course was much stressful than what others thought and doesn't give much room for relaxation. and since there were a couple of semester that didn't ask too much from us, i used that to relax a bit and even in those stressful semesters.
i see college or university as a transitional phase from being a kid to an adult and have find a bit of independence in it. without a bit of challenge to spice it up, we won't be able to learn a little or two about life - whether it be sad or happy.
@rogue13xmen13 (14403)
• United States
16 Oct 10
I don't know of anyone who has the perfect college life, and if they did, I wonder if they really went to college, or if they socialized with anyone while they were in college. I lost my brother in college, I found out that my step-sister has cancer in college, I lost my cat of nearly 14 years in college, and I found out a lot of things about myself, that I wish that I didn't have to find out about myself while I was in school. You really do find out who and what you are when you are in college.
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
16 Oct 10
For me, school was pretty easy. Including university. I just had a natural talent or skill for it I guess, because I really did not study much.
@pankajgarg (797)
• India
16 Oct 10
every step in life is a topsy-turvy experience in a way. there are always good moments and the bad ones. the main difference lies in our thinking that whether we reminisce the good moments or the bad ones. my best experience is the one of meeting old friends after a very long time and it just feels great.
@grubder23 (271)
• Philippines
16 Oct 10
i think every student's life is challenging man. mine is really challenging especially these days with my sickness, its annoying.
