Posted by Sara T on November 27, 2000, at 0:06:56
In reply to Academic achievements and mood swings, posted by Rzip on October 25, 2000, at 21:16:26
> To me, academic success means everything. And I mean everything. But many grown-ups do not seem to comprehend the value of academic achievements to a struggle college student.
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> Being that most of you guys are parents, I would like to get a sense of your perspective on the subject.
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> Do anyone understand how important academic achievements can be to a student?
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> Thanks for your responses in advance.I grew up with an undiagnosed ADD, because that was before anyone even knew about ADD. I started failing at things in high school and was convinced I was never going to get into any college and that was the only thing I was geared to do. The only thing acceptable to my family.
I went through most of my school believing I was stupid and worthless. It wasn't until life experiences as an adult proved to me that indeed I was not stupid that I began to believe it. Then I went back to school at 33 and got a degree in architecture. That was important to me, not because of the desire to be an architect, but just to prove that I could do it. But I gained alot in the doing. My grades weren't the highest, but I got through some very tough courses without a very good math background. I have two small ones now that need alot of tutoring, and one thing I hope I will impart to them is that they don't have to be perfect, just do their best. They will be good at some things and not so good at other things and hopefully will accept themselves and learn to deal with their strengths and weaknesses. And if they don't win the Nobel prize, life will still go on and have many worthwhile moments.
I guess I would like you to know that many of us have been where you are now, and we do understand.
Sara T.
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