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Final Grades: Let's Talk About the Bigger Picture
Hi everyone,
With uni final grades being released soon, I know it's a super stressful time for many of us. It can feel like everything is riding on these numbers, and the pressure can be overwhelming. But I wanted to remind you all of something important: grades do not define you 💜
1. You're More Than a Number
Your worth isn't measured by your GPA or any grade you receive. Think about all the qualities that make you who you are—your kindness, creativity, resilience, and passion. These are what truly define you.
2. Learning Over Grades
University is about learning and growing, not just getting good grades. Focus on what you've learned throughout the semester and how you've grown as a person and a student. These experiences are what will stick with you long after you’ve forgotten the specifics of any class. What's one thing you've learned this semester that you’re proud of? 🎒
3. Everyone's Journey is Different
Comparison is the thief of joy. It’s easy to look at others and feel inadequate, but everyone has their own unique path. Celebrate your achievements, no matter how small they might seem. How do you celebrate your accomplishments?
4. Failure is Part of the Process
If you didn’t get the grades you hoped for, it’s okay. Failure is a natural part of life and learning. Use it as an opportunity to reflect, learn, and improve. Remember, some of the most successful people have faced setbacks and used them as stepping stones.
For any uni students out there awaiting results, I’m curious as to how you’re feeling and how you manage stress during exam periods and grade releases? What are some non-academic achievements you’re proud of? Personally I am proud of the new friendships that I have started and maintained over the semester. 👥
Remember, this is just one chapter in your life. You have so much potential and so many opportunities ahead. Keep your head up, take care of yourself, and be proud of how far you’ve come.
Best of luck to everyone, and feel free to share your thoughts and experiences here! 💜
Best,
Watermelon_Stegosaurus
Comments
Thankyou so much for posting this @Watermelon_Stegosaurus , this is really affirming, I really needed to hear this right now 💜. I'm getting to the end of my undergrad degree and i'm finding lately that i'm putting in more effort than ever before while also receiving the lowest grades yet, which has been pretty disheartening.
Thankyou so much for all these lovely reminders, i'm going to keep these in the back of my mind for next semester 💛. I especially love the one about learning over grades! It's so easy to forget that at the end of the day when you're eventually working in your chosen field the important thing is being able to apply relevant information and concepts, not whether you got a credit or a HD!
Thank you for sharing this @watermelmon_stegosaurus
As someone who never struggles to understand the content being taught, but always struggles with assignments and exams, I need this!
Thank you for sharing @Watermelon_Stegosaurus ! These are all really important reminders 💜
Cheers for this post @Watermelon_Stegosaurus 😊
I'm feeling mostly good about the exam and tests I had to do at the end of last semester. I studied like almost every day using a bunch of different methods, I made sure I tried to get a certain % in the exam (which I think I achieved but don't 100% know yet), but it was still very stressful at the time. I just remember, while I'm studying, that I am trying my best and nobody can ask for more than that.
Non-academic achievements I'm proud of is the friends I've made and managed to maintain over the last few years at uni. I am also proud of my academic achievements too for this semester, I think I did pretty well. One thing I did do was dispute a grade for an assignment, which I had never done before, and it was the difference between a D and a HD for me so I'm proud that I had the guts to do it.
@Watermelon_Stegosaurus and @Green_Ghost as a uni student myself I absolutely relate. I had a really similar experience where I received an HD on the dot because I had the courage to ask for a single mark, which turned out to make a shocking difference.
I understand that this applies everywhere, such that if we are determined and strive for what we want to achieve, then the hard work pays off.
Personally, I find that staying calm and finding the positives has helped me with my studies, as opposed to my HSC, where I would put myself under so much stress and work really hard, which was really hurting my mental state. I think that taking a detox once in a while helps to get a little recharge, such as exercising or playing with my dog. However, may be different for others.
This is my bigger picture for the acheivements we receive and hope to keep receiving in the future. 🥳🥳🥳
Thanks @Green_Ghost@Green_Ghost, fantastic results you got. Enjoy and celebrate.