One bad year in college

[vstexas09]

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Hello sdn,

I'm in my sophomore year of college, and it's been very unpleasant. I made a D in OChem and a C in Genetics last semester. I re-took O Chem, but will probably make a C in the class. I am in Cell Biology as well, and will probably fail the class. I plan to retake it in the future.

I had a very good freshman year, and I will admit, I did not work my hardest. I was assisted by professors and interest groups to form study groups and assist each other with material.

This year, I coasted. I went in with the assumption that I will turn out fine, by putting in the same amount of work I did my freshman year.

However, I understand the mistakes I've made. I've learned that I need to work hard. I feel humbled by going through this experience, because if I got away with my grades by coasting, I would learn the lesson later in life, and so better late than never?

I understand my motivation to become a doctor should drive me to work hard, and the reason I've coasted is because I am immature and have no control of the future. I really do want to do medicine, out of my genuine interest in helping and caring for others. I've discovered that through my struggle this year.

The reason why I write this is to look for consolation. To look for hope that I still have a chance at medical school. I go to UT now, and have switched my major from Biology to Public Health. I've also decided that I would like to take a year off after graduation to prepare for MCATs and take on research experiences.

I would not trade my desire for medicine for anything else in this world. I am strongly passionate about the field, but I come to the sdn community to seek some answers, because I feel as I am entering a hopeless place. I have only myself to blame because I did not try my hardest, but I am willing to make sacrifices. I need advice for the future, on how to focus and keep that motivation driving.

Thanks and sorry for the long post.
Stressing during finals.

 

[ladybug1122]

Hello sdn,

I'm in my sophomore year of college, and it's been very unpleasant. I made a D in OChem and a C in Genetics last semester. I re-took O Chem, but will probably make a C in the class. I am in Cell Biology as well, and will probably fail the class. I plan to retake it in the future.

I had a very good freshman year, and I will admit, I did not work my hardest. I was assisted by professors and interest groups to form study groups and assist each other with material.

This year, I coasted. I went in with the assumption that I will turn out fine, by putting in the same amount of work I did my freshman year.

However, I understand the mistakes I've made. I've learned that I need to work hard. I feel humbled by going through this experience, because if I got away with my grades by coasting, I would learn the lesson later in life, and so better late than never?

I understand my motivation to become a doctor should drive me to work hard, and the reason I've coasted is because I am immature and have no control of the future. I really do want to do medicine, out of my genuine interest in helping and caring for others. I've discovered that through my struggle this year.

The reason why I write this is to look for consolation. To look for hope that I still have a chance at medical school. I go to UT now, and have switched my major from Biology to Public Health. I've also decided that I would like to take a year off after graduation to prepare for MCATs and take on research experiences.

I would not trade my desire for medicine for anything else in this world. I am strongly passionate about the field, but I come to the sdn community to seek some answers, because I feel as I am entering a hopeless place. I have only myself to blame because I did not try my hardest, but I am willing to make sacrifices. I need advice for the future, on how to focus and keep that motivation driving.

Thanks and sorry for the long post.
Stressing during finals.

Someone really close to me is going through this and I understand where you are coming from. If you want to do medicine badly enough, you will find a way to do it. Even though the tunnel is really dark now, there is always light at the end. Do not give up on your dreams because you will live to regret it. Good luck and one thing you have going for you is that you have direction in your life. You have a goal and I know you will do what you can to meet that goal. Good luck once again and remember, all hope is never lost.

 

[vstexas09]

Someone really close to me is going through this and I understand where you are coming from. If you want to do medicine badly enough, you will find a way to do it. Even though the tunnel is really dark now, there is always light at the end. Do not give up on your dreams because you will live to regret it. Good luck and one thing you have going for you is that you have direction in your life. You have a goal and I know you will do what you can to meet that goal. Good luck once again and remember, all hope is never lost.

Thank you for the words of advice. I feel as I am getting stronger spiritually, but I pray that God has medicine as a part of my future. I feel right doing it. Keep me in your prayers, please.

 

[senorsquishie]

If there is a will there is a way! Keep your head up!

 

[ladybug1122]

Thank you for the words of advice. I feel as I am getting stronger spiritually, but I pray that God has medicine as a part of my future. I feel right doing it. Keep me in your prayers, please.

I will be glad to do that. It's a scary feeling wanting to do something but not wanting to be out of God's will for your life. I will most definitely keep you in my prayers.

 

[davidb25]

I am in a similar, uphill battle against an abysmal GPA. It's not an easy fight, hopefully we both figure things out.

 

[vstexas09]

sorry for bumping this again.

so i actually signed up to take cell bio as a pass/fail class. i ended up passing. i made 2 a's, 2 c's, and a pass this semester. so i still have not failed. i understand that i do have to explain myself to schools for why this was a bad year.

it turned out better than i expected, but I have only uphill to go.

i just wanted to offer my thanks to you guys for all the input. and yeah, this was a horrific year, but I still see medicine as a career path, and I hope that my mindset changes from here on out.

thanks again.