I’m a senior who’s 21 years old. I will be 22 in July. I today found out I have to retake two college classes. And it sucks because I see on social media where some of my classmates that I graduated with in high school graduated college this spring. They got their bachelors and are moving on. I feel left behind because now I have to wait until the fall. I just hate the thought of being the last person to do something. It’s the worst feeling. I have to wait 7 months. I have never been good in school! I have always struggled. But it seems so easy for others. I hate the feeling.
I took 7 1/2 years. Everyone moves at different speeds. Comparison is the thief of joy.
It doesn’t matter beyond the FOMO.
Chances are, no one will remember or care in a decade.
Assuming you are USAmerican?
Unfortunately, chances are also just a bit better than a coin flip you’ll be able to find a decent job anyway, so, it also doesn’t matter in that sense.
41% of recent grads are underemployed, 6% are unemployed, you thus have a 53% chance of finding a job that utilizes your degree.
… Assuming the economy does not get worse.
… Which it will.
Sorry man, happened to me as well. I graduated right out into the Great Recession… and now we’re looking at a 2nd Great Depression.
Good luck.
On the contrary, you just bought yourself seven months while the economy is deteriorating and job market is nosediving. Consider yourself lucky, and pray that the top brass can stop snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
It’s a great time to do a masters and Ph.D if you are interested. This has echoes of '08 and 20 when it comes to uncertainty and potential layoffs.
It doesn’t matter. You’re there to learn, it’s not a social club. If it takes you a little longer to learn it, then so be it.
No one knows when you entered college. You could have taken a year off between hs and college. No one will know that you had to retake classes either. You’re over thinking it. You’re not the last person to do it, you don’t know where everywhere else is at.
I graduated when I was 30. Not a problem! (That was 30 years ago)
I can guarantee you it’s not a big deal. Don’t beat yourself over it.
It’s pretty normal. I took 6 years. I was having a good time.
Don’t worry about this at all, this is actually a great opportunity.
You have a full year where you are a very competitive intern/research applicant because most of your schooling is behind you.
Not only that, but you can probably take an internship in the spring or fall semester when everyone else is in school. You can get some really primo internships. University of Waterloo is a school you probably never heard of but you find their students in all the big tech companies in the spring and fall because the school pushes them to take a semester off(I think). It’s a great strategy.
Well I just graduated and it took 5 1/2 years, granted I took a year off for covid, but I think I’m doing fine, plus if my experience is anything to go by when your slightly older you take things more seriously which can be beneficial— don’t sweat it!
I’m a junior who’s 21 years old I’ve been planning it out and it looks like ima have to take an extra year. You’re fine my guy
Dude (Dudess?). You are so young. This doesn’t matter in a long run.
Don’t compare yourself with others - comparison is the thief of joy. And those people who have graduated are probably trying to get jobs right now. Have you seen the current job market? It’s fucking insane. I don’t know that it’ll be any better in 7 months but I wouldn’t want to be looking for a job right now. Enjoy your reprieve.
In my late forties and I couldn’t tell you what year I graduated. I know I fucked up so bad freshman year I had to switch from an Ivy League to an okay school with zero credit to my name, and lost a whole year, I know I got to 90% done with three different minors I ended up hating and dropping. I know I’m successful and happy in my career.
It doesn’t matter a bit.
Also, you’re struggling BUT doing it. That’s way more impressive than cruising through college.Your old classmates who flunked during the last two years probably didn’t post about it on social media. It’s not reflective of reality, just all curation.
Trust me, you’re doing fine. My bachelor took five years to finish, and plenty of people I’ve talked to have had similar situations.
