So You Failed A Class… | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

So You Failed A Class…

That doesn't mean you failed at life.

21
So You Failed A Class…
pbs.org

First off, don't apologize at all. The need to talk to your friends and to vent about failing a class is necessary, completely understandable, and exactly what friends are for.

As for your class... points. Think about it... points. That's it. Those points are the threshold. They are the threshold that's keeping you from passing. Are you telling me points are stronger than you? Because if you were to stand up right now, go look yourself in the mirror, and tell yourself all of the brave things you have done, all of the difficulties you have faced in your life yet still come out of strong, there is no way those points can stop you this time. (By the way, listen to "Unstoppable" by Sia. It's a great song).

Hear me out, you are worth a heck of a lot more than those points, and you know that. They do not dictate the direction that your life goes in. You decide that. No one else. If you want something, then you can attain it. Listen to me: do not give up. You're not alone. You have friends that care about you and will be here for you each step of the way!

When we were born, I don't think even our parents thought our lives would go perfectly. They knew, in that instant when they held us in their arms, that we would have our hardships and fair share of things to overcome. That's life. We knew that too. We know that now. We know that life does not go how we planned it to go. It just doesn't. But it happens. Life happens. The good and the bad both happen, and there's no stopping either of them sometimes, no matter how hard you try.

Want to know something? If I had not taken an accounting class with a particular professor, I would not have met one of my best friends. She, no doubt, will be in my life until I'm old and wearing dentures. You know what? I didn’t pass that class. I had to retake it, but I would not have traded taking the course with that professor for anything. I would rather have failed the class than have not taken it with her.

My point is, grades do not always dictate the direction your life will go in. Sometimes God puts you on another path so that you can meet someone new, so that something else can happen to help you grow. And sometimes God decides that, no matter your efforts to make life go the way you want it to go, He has better plans. He decides something beautiful and wonderful is in store for you, and that is the direction He has you going in. You aren't forgotten! You are in the palm of His hand. I know that.

Just take a bit of time today to sit down and think about or write down those parts of you that you are proud of. Whether it's your bravery, your loyalty, your kindness, whatever it is, be proud of your character. Being a strong person is the greatest accomplishment someone can make, especially being so young. And being strong, let me tell you, is an accomplishment that's worth a heck of a lot more than passing a class.

Another fun fact? One of my brother’s majors was accounting... and yet he failed an accounting course at college too. Sometimes I wonder if that happened just so now he can tell his baby son that and it will inspire him. Things happen for reasons unknown. What I do know is that perseverance will take you through this. God will take you through this. Your friends will be here for you through this, and you are going to get through this and get your degree. Ain't nobody taking that degree away from you, including yourself!

Power through. Keep your chin up. Think about it, some lawyers had to take the bar exam legitimately six or seven times before passing. But they did it. True story. It took one man over 48 attempts before he passed. My point is, this is not the end. This is just the beginning. It's not a simple or easy class, and it's not a simple or easy situation to be in, but that doesn't mean you walk away. It means you gather your friends, you gather yourself, you gather all of the strength that you have, and you head forwards. You plunge through it.

All it takes is a decision. You either decide to make it, and you make it, or you decide to let circumstances get the best of you. I know what you are capable of, though, because look at how far you have come. I believe in you. Believe in yourself.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Kardashians
W Magazine

Whether you love them or hate them, it's undeniable the Kardashian/ Jenner family has built an enormous business empire. Ranging from apps, fashion lines, boutiques, beauty products, books, television shows, etc. this bunch has shown they are insane business moguls. Here are seven reasons why the Kardashian/ Jenner family should be applauded for their intelligent business tactics.

Keep Reading...Show less
friends
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

If I have learned one thing in my lifetime, it is that friends are a privilege. No one is required to give you their company and yet there is some sort of shared connection that keeps you together. And from that friendship, you may even find yourself lucky enough to have a few more friends, thus forming a group. Here are just a few signs that prove your current friend group is the ultimate friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less
ross and monica
FanPop

When it comes to television, there’s very few sets of on-screen siblings that a lot of us can relate to. Only those who have grown up with siblings knows what it feels like to fight, prank, and love a sibling. Ross and Monica Geller were definitely overbearing and overshared some things through the series of "Friends," but they captured perfectly what real siblings feel in real life. Some of their antics were funny, some were a little weird but all of them are completely relatable to brothers and sisters everywhere.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Types Of Sorority Girls

Who really makes up your chapter...

3995
Sorority Girls
Owl Eyes Magazine

College is a great place to meet people, especially through Greek life. If you look closely at sororities, you'll quickly see there are many different types of girls you will meet.

1. The Legacy.

Her sister was a member, her mom was a member, all of her aunts were members, and her grandma was a member. She has been waiting her whole life to wear these letters and cried hysterically on bid day. Although she can act entitled at times, you can bet she is one of the most enthusiastic sisters.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Life Is Better In The Summertime

Winter blues got you down? Summer is just around the corner!

3523
coconut tree near shore within mountain range
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

Every kid in college and/or high school dreams of summer the moment they walk through the door on the first day back in September. It becomes harder and harder to focus in classes and while doing assignments as the days get closer. The winter has been lagging, the days are short and dark, and no one is quite themselves due to lack of energy and sunlight. Let's face it: life is ten times better in the summertime.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments