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Originally posted by TheDemon Thanks dude, actually I saw my marks today and they're all passing marks. So the question stands why the hell was I kicked out of the course? Did the college make a mistake?I still believe that college and university should be taken seroiusly, but Iam shocked to see that I received this letter even though I passed everything. I have to speak to my co-ordinator to see what he says, and I hope for his sake it is a mistake.

maybe cos ur gpa is below a certain level....i know that im on probastion cos of that

another thing is

my friend said that passing marks in his college, the passing mark is 60..so maybe u have below 60 and above 50 so u think that ur supposed to pass

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im agree with Durafei, dont try planning your life. Its boring..and what happens if one of your "things to do" on your checklist isnt done? that would affect everything after it. You gotta live life day by day..that way you appreciate each day to its fullest, instead of waiting out 4 years of ur post secondary education for your NEXT task.

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Let me just say that 'planning things out' is the choice of the individual. Perhaps individuals find they enjoy life better knowing what they're going to end up doing next, and expecting what is to come.

To tell someone that planning out is bad is wrong. It's different for everyone. Sure, a bit of spontaneity can help but some people just NEED that security or they'll be a mess (like me). Trust me, I've experienced before. I'm in second year university... and if you do something completely contrary to your own personality, you'll end up going paranoid. Your personal makeup is something you can't change and if you try to listen to others tell you what is good for you, then you're not doing what's best for yourself. I'm a nerd, to be honest; I love studying and reading. In my last year of high school, I took the wrong advice and stopped studying as much as I'd like to. I didn't have fun 'partying' nor did I enjoy studying anymore because of all the paranoia about what I could have done if I didn't party.

I realize that partying, clubs, etc. weren't for me and that I didn't like drugs as much as I thought I did. My girlfriend proved to me that I didn't need to take anything to enjoy life, and ever since I stopped being a pothead (been 2 years and a bit now), I've excelled at everything that's important to me (of course, everyone has other priorities).

I guess this is a totally different topic so I'll stop now, but there will probably be a guy who'll flame me and call me "lame"...

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Originally posted by mr. poopyhead i got kicked outta university last year.... i been working in a factory for the past 5 months. its not something i wanna do for the rest of my life... it was actually a really good experience though. luckily i managed to beg my way back in, and i'm goin back to school in january, =D. go to keggers, bars, and parties. that's all part of university and especially residence life. but at LEAST go to class and spend an hour or 2 for homework. thats the difference between passing and failing. now if you're looking to make the dean's honour list, that's gonna take a bit more work, haha... but yeah, passing all your courses and staying off probation is the least you can do. getting kicked out is a rough experience... all that time away from school really rots the brains. its relaly hard to go back to school if you're away too long... so yeah... not getting kicked outta school may seem obvious to some, but the temptation for slacking is HUGE, especially in residence. the demon, i hope you can get your school back on track man. good luck to ya.

Thanks for the kind words. I hope things get better for you and that you can get back in. Its just that people don't really always understand that getting into college and university is not a gift, but hard work. I am not the best student, or an honour one, but I think this past semester I learned something valuable and I hope to follow up on it. Best of luck for you man.

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Originally posted by DJ El Kay Dee maybe cos ur gpa is below a certain level....i know that im on probastion cos of that another thing is my friend said that passing marks in his college, the passing mark is 60..so maybe u have below 60 and above 50 so u think that ur supposed to pass

Actaully my marks were 60 and above which is the reason why iam wondering what the hell is going on. Damn Humber, sometimes they really do some stupid shit you know.

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Originally posted by corsten_addict Let me just say that 'planning things out' is the choice of the individual. Perhaps individuals find they enjoy life better knowing what they're going to end up doing next, and expecting what is to come. To tell someone that planning out is bad is wrong. It's different for everyone. Sure, a bit of spontaneity can help but some people just NEED that security or they'll be a mess (like me). Trust me, I've experienced before. I'm in second year university... and if you do something completely contrary to your own personality, you'll end up going paranoid. Your personal makeup is something you can't change and if you try to listen to others tell you what is good for you, then you're not doing what's best for yourself. I'm a nerd, to be honest; I love studying and reading. In my last year of high school, I took the wrong advice and stopped studying as much as I'd like to. I didn't have fun 'partying' nor did I enjoy studying anymore because of all the paranoia about what I could have done if I didn't party. I realize that partying, clubs, etc. weren't for me and that I didn't like drugs as much as I thought I did. My girlfriend proved to me that I didn't need to take anything to enjoy life, and ever since I stopped being a pothead (been 2 years and a bit now), I've excelled at everything that's important to me (of course, everyone has other priorities). I guess this is a totally different topic so I'll stop now, but there will probably be a guy who'll flame me and call me "lame"... Many regards Regards

Dude you hit the spot right on! Iam glad to see that you stopped drugs, cause I myself am not a drug addict. I think that life has many proirities. social, educational, personal and so on. Planning life is important but has to be flexible. I cannot plan my life one way and follow it like that. Sometimes new opportunities come along and things change. Just having the notion and understanding of whats going on is important.

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Originally posted by corsten_addict Sure, a bit of spontaneity can help but some people just NEED that security or they'll be a mess (like me). Trust me, I've experienced before. I'm in second year university... and if you do something completely contrary to your own personality, you'll end up going paranoid. Your personal makeup is something you can't change and if you try to listen to others tell you what is good for you, then you're not doing what's best for yourself. I'm a nerd, to be honest; I love studying and reading.

those are some words which actually got me thinking...the personality makeup part...never looked at anything in that perspective..it explains alot now and honestly, i wish to God i was a geek...at least i would be good at something unlike now..


but demon...honestly, u should be ok if u say u have marks above 60..i think its just a messup on a part timer's part..lol

seriously..ur situation aint all bad ...same with me, i initially thought probation meant id lose my osap and stuff, buti wont

so all i gotta say is..SMILE . cos itll all work out...thank goodness we aint doin university in britain or asia...university rules are really flexible here based on compasion whereas most countries around the world dont give a damn about compasion.

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You got to have a plan!!!

I can't believe there are people out there that just flounder about and then they wonder why stuff happens to them...


Personally if you don't have some sort of plan to get to point 'B' then you'll probably won't like where you'll end up.
Having a 'goal' is essential to getting what you want; period.
The secret is writing it down; otherwise it's just a wish...

Where do you want to be?
Seriously sit down and think about that. Every decision you make does have conscequences in the future.

In relation to school however that's an arguement most people don't understand when they talk to me.

I could tell you that a degree(s) is completely unecessarly and that school is big business who all vie for your $$$. (Or the government's $$$ with your OSAP loan).
Oh sure a degree is necessary for some types of jobs, if that's what you want to do...
Personally, if I knew what I know now I would have never wasted my time in college and spent all that money. (Luckily I had no debt at the end of school; I paid for everything).

Or you could start your own business, and become an expert in your field, do something you actually enjoy, reap the tax benefits of owning a business and actually create jobs.

Recently I've been homestudying my computer certifications because I know I can.
I've read the posts about whether or not people were happy with their education and I'd say 90% of them where not happy.
Why? I'd say because they felt like they had to because that's what all their friends were doing.

If you're going to school to get a piece of paper because you feel you need it, don't waste your time.
If you're going to school because you love the field you've chosen and have passion for it then by all means, go for it!

Otherwise, just do what you have to do (like work) until you figure it out.
You might be working at some no-where dead-end job right now, but believe me, in the long run, it's a mere pitance of time compaired to working in a life long career you hate...

Just a thought...

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^^^^^^Right on bro.

that is what I have ben doing as of late. I am taking computer and network support technician at humber and for the last year I have been thinking about the fact that friends of mine, who scored in the top 5, can't get a job. One had to go to the middle of nowherein Alberta networking PCs for eskimos and the otehr is basicaly networking at his old co-op place (also in the middle of nowhere. ON.) making money that a gy at fast food makes because he has NO EXPERIENCE. I am thinking what is the point of going to school all these years I did and study and waste my money when I can get a decent IT job (for ok money yet good expereince), get my certification and then have the qualifications anyway that they demand without college. I think I am just gonna get my certs in Feb and look for another IT job. I am gonna take one more course in College but that is it. I am really tired of wasting my time ina classroom learning shit I will never use. Like gen-ed. I have topick from a "selcted list" of Gen ed courses that I don't like. Why can't I take foreign languages as a gen ed?????? College says it's not part of my program. Well uhm neither is psychology cause I am not studying to be a psychologist.

If my plan works and I push myself to my goal Iwill go back to college, but just to learn languages.

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Originally posted by Durafei Don't you find this way of living just a little bit boring? Planning everything, and doing everything just to be successfull 10 years from now? What's going to happen 10 years from now? You think you'll just enjoy yourself? NO ! 10 years from now, you are going to have kids, you'll start worrying about RRSP, paying your bill and buying a house, you'll start worrying about getting promoted at work... You'll have millions of other problems that you'll have to worry about. I say - enjoy yourself now! This age - 20 to 25 is the best time of your life! That's about the only time of your life when you are truly free! If you'll completely devote it to school, I say you'll be missing out on life. School is important, but so is your life. Learn your abilities, and find out when you can skip a lecture and go party instead and find out when you should skip a party and go to a lecture. Once you do that, you'll be successfull !

I actually have to disagree somewhat. Now is the time to prove yourself. With the lack of 'responsibilities' we have at this age, we can focus much of our attention on building the foundation that our careers will grow on. Todays society is a big rat race to make it. Look at it as an investment for your future.

Also, if you choose after a few years that you want to change your career and go back to school you are still at a good age. I have been working my ass off since 1997 in the software field and entrepenuer stuff and can honestly say that im very happy where i am.
You can party allot better when do not have the stress of worrying about falling behind in life.

You gotta listen to yourself though. when u need a break take one. its all about balance.

"you have to control the scene, the scene cant control you".

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