I subscribe to the school of studying less and chilling out more and getting the B instead of the A

although, there has been a class where i studied nonstop, sacrificing other classes to work on it and I still got a D.

go figure

I subscribe to the school of not studying and still getting an A

works well

although, there has been a class where i studied nonstop, sacrificing other classes to work on it and I still got a D.

 

go figure

This.

I honestly have been so sick these past two years I've worried about everything else but school and I got lots of regret from it, even though it wasn't really my fault. I think it depends on the situation, the subject, and all of that. I want good grades, but when you're missing your friends and being miserable, I would just do what you think best.

Don't look to me for advice; I'm stuck in the same situation, except I've wasted a year more than you.

After four and a half years of college, I can tell you that your grades, as long as they are passing, really don't matter. It's the degree at the end of the line that most potential employers care about, and let's be honest, the degree that enables a certain job is the point of the college system.

This time in your life only happens once. By all means, get the grades that you feel are good enough. Do as well as you want to, and make friends and connections that have the possibility of lasting well into your adulthood. Engage in the activities you'll never have a chance to engage in again.

And do well in school. However you define that.

Well....

1) Studying too much all the time will likely make you explode.

2) And exploding is rather painful.

I think the problem is finding that median of socialness, school work, classes, athletic/extracurricular activities, etc. that actually balances.

But it's ok! I realized that during high school I rarely hung out with friends on the weekends and only really began to near the end of senior year. I just had so much going on I didn't really have time....and I turned out ok.

....I think.

-Nukaya

After four and a half years of college, I can tell you that your grades, as long as they are passing, really don't matter. It's the degree at the end of the line that most potential employers care about, and let's be honest, the degree that enables a certain job is the point of the college system.

Eh, my dad's all on top of me saying that I'll need to have the high GPA sticking out on applications/resumes otherwise I'll just be thrown away and not called in for an interview...

But at the same time I've known that I need good grades, but my experience should matter more.

Basically, the good grade will get me noticed so I can show my skill.

-CF