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Back in my middle & high school days, I was a top tier in my academics and I had a good confidence in myself which led to an overconfidence later on. I've always thought that I deserve a much better education and that I don't fit into the educational system in my country.
This mindset made me hate the whole education system in my country and this prompted me to start applying to colleges abroad. I wished I never stepped foot in my university here when I started to learn about the universities I was applying to abroad. I was just filled with negativity, always looking at what my university lacked as compared to the ones abroad.
I was busy 24/7 stalking on education and life abroad. Basically (Like my friends always joke about), I was living 20% here and 80% abroad.......hahahahaha🤣🤣🤣
As a result of this, my grades dropped drastically and my life here became messed up. I never cared about any of that because I thought it would be useless once I travel out of the country.
When it was time to check my admission status, I was so puffed up and overconfident that at least 1 or 2 colleges will accept me.
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Unfortunately, none of the schools accepted me. That was the moment I came back to my sense. I was only fixated on the negativity I had on my life here, and I thought that the frustration alone was enough to get me a scholarship without me sweating on the exceptional skills that I should demonstrate to deserve their generosity.
Little did I know there was more to it.
I learnt that very day that I can't get a happy life by dissing my mind in a thought of "no matter how miserable my life is, it will be awesome when I get this and that and I will be so fulfilled and happy then".
Complaining about what's missing is obviously a job of a fool. Life should be about looking for what's missing in things and looking for opportunities in that. Besides, negativity will only bring you negative results.
As God would have it, I managed to get back on track after learning my lessons the hard way,and fortunately for me, I ended up graduating with a good grade from one of the prestigious universities in my country.
I have learnt from all the things in my environment and I have built up my self to a level where I bring out the best with everything around me. After all, life is all about what you can do with what you already have, instead of what you would do with what you may or may not have in the future.
I am pleased for you that despite initial disappointment that you managed to get acceptance to and graduate from a good university in the end. At least you were able to brush off the disappointment and pick yourself up in time to appreciate the opportunities that were still open to you. I came to your post via @dreemport.
It wasn't easy picking myself up after the disappointment but I had to because I needed to graduate with good grades. I thank God for his goodness... He was the only one that made it possible
It is good to have a dream of where you want to go in the future. But you have to stay in touch with the reality of where you are now. Only then can you use what you have now to get to where you want to be in the future.
I came here via @dreemport
That's just the fact, I was supposed to stay in touch with the reality of where I was but I was over taken by feeling of travelling outside the country. I am happy I learnt my lessons and retraced my steps...
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I also have a friend like this, funniest thing is that he even try to intimidate their ascent, but luckily for him he currently living his dream in Canada and I'm so happy for him
Guess he is lucky.. I wasn't that lucky myself.. I wouldn't say am regretting my actions because it taught me a lesson that has shaped me to becoming a better person today. I believe everything works for a reason.
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It's quite unfortunate the colleges rejected your applications. Their loss.
And I'm glad you were able to pick yourself up and get back on your feet - that's what life is all about anyways - trumping the challenges put in our way.
The sky is your starting point bro. Reach for the stars!
Thanks so much for your words.. I realised my mistake after leaning my lessons and had to pick myself up.. What would have happened had it been I ended up not graduating with good grades?.... I am just grateful it wasn't more than that
Thank God for life! 😁😁
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Desiring something is one thing, fate agreeing with you is another thing, One just gotta keep living and believing irrespective of what the situation is. It is also better to be realistic with one's situation. many folks have it worse.
Fate always have a way of dealing with us. Despite how optimistic we might be about something, it might end up not coming the way we want it... We just need to be realistic... Thanks for your comment