Life Changed After 5 Years, My Adventure

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Hello MyLotters; I used to post on myLot 5 years ago, and reading my past experiences has actually made me feel somewhat nostalgic, so I decided to post this discussion. Back then I was a college student with no direction in life. Most of my posts are about finding love life, and immature rants about my colleagues. I stopped using myLot mainly because I was stressed out with college, and I have been going through a rough time with my academics. So let me tell you a story about my experiences. The reason for my decline in academics is that I never liked to study, and I was surrounded with friends who are inclined to playing online games. So I became an avid gamer as well, and my failing units started to pile up to a point where I was left with one last failing subject before I get kicked out. Then a term came where the grades were all out, and I saw another failing grade. I was scared, since I don't know what to tell my parents, and disappointed with myself, because my parents did all they can to pay for my tuition fee and I manage to screw it up. So asked some of my good friends to go with me and ask my professor if he can pass me, because that failed subject would mean me getting kicked out of the university. I got a vague reply, with him telling me that it would be unfair to the other students. My friends would cheer me up, and give me advice on what I should do, and that they got my back if I need anything. What happened after is I became extremely depressed to the point where I would not talk to my parents, and would refuse to eat anything. My parents did not know of my failed units, and that I was already technically kicked out from my university. After a while my mother noticed my behavior, and consulted me regarding my problem. I told her my problem, and she got somewhat sad and I saw her tear up, which got me really guilty of what happened, since I know that we are having some financial problems. My father on the other hand told me that he was disappointed about what happened, but told me not to worry since he would still pay my tuition even if I enrolled in another college. I became more guilty, because I know that what i have done would make him sacrifice more money. After that incident my mother consulted with one of my cousins that used to study at the same university regarding my failed units, and if I really am already kicked out of my university. My cousin came to meet me, and talked with me regarding my problem, and escorted me to the university to talk with the academic assistant. After a brief encounter the academic assistant opened my profile, and told me I was not kicked out yet. I was surprised, and at the same time somewhat relieved, turns out the professor which I consulted with regarding my grades gave me a passing score, due to my perfect attendance at his class, and high essay scores. Although that problem was solved, I still have a bigger problem, and that was my subjects left before I get kicked out, which was back to one. Another is that I still have four years remaining before I graduate. So I was given a chance to prove to the university that I'm worthy of graduating there. All my friends told me that it was impossible, because the university I enrolled in is known to be difficult, and I have one subject left. Most of my colleagues have already been kicked out, due to failing grades, or transferred to a different school, because of they are almost kicked out, and they don't want their academic records to be soiled by a dishonorable discharge. I was intimidated by my situation, and I was left with two options if I want to graduate. The first one is take it slow, and graduate very late, which would make my parents pay more tuition, due to the university's high misc. fees. The other is planning my subjects, so that the difficult ones would be balanced out with relatively easier subjects, and work harder so I don't get another failing grade. I was already delayed a year, because of my failing subjects, and we are financially unstable, so I chose the second option. It was a four difficult years, mainly due to the fact that most of the subjects require group works, and I was always grouped with students that are irregular like me, and they don't take their academics seriously. I was forced to take the lead, and do all the difficult parts alone. I've gone through a lot of almost failed subjects, but with determination and hard work I managed to pass those subjects. Aside from academics, within that four years one of my good friends introduced me to an organization, one that has a big role in the university, I manage to be an active member in that organization. That experience helped me gather motivation, because of the friends I make that can empathize with my problems, and help me through them. Another is that it has changed my stay at the university to be a more fun and productive one. I enjoyed being accompanied by people that are more responsible than me, and be influenced by them. After a lot of challenges and four long years I finally graduated, and most of the freeloaders I grouped with are either kicked out of the university, or are delayed from graduating. I can say that the problems I faced has shaped me into who I am today, without them I would not have known who my true friends are, and what I'm capable of. As of now while writing this discussion I'm waiting to start my job in few more days, and everything seems to be going better, and I hope it stays that way. Hope this story helps you get back to you feet, if ever you are facing any problems. Feel free to ask around if you want to know more.