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[Alucard]

I have an assignment due in 2 hours that's just not getting done. I have a mid-term in the same class. I'm going to do just fine on the mid-term but missing the assignment altogether is really my own fault. I'm hoping that the prof has some kind of late policy that doesn't result in an automatic grade of 0. Most of my university profs are cool with stuff like that so I'm hoping this one will be one of the good ones. Anyways, as shitty as I might feel about school, my weekend was pretty damn great. Spent the entire time with my g/f and just had an amazing time. We -wanted- to do schoolwork on Sunday, but then the Oscars came on and it was all downhill from there. But yeah...strange how something can be so good and bad for you at the same time. Anyone experienced (experiencing) similar circumstances? I'm at that point in second semester where I just want school to be over with already, despite still having 7 weeks or so to go.

 

[number386]

Tell your professor that your dad had a heart attack, and you were worried, made calls, visited him etc...

worked for me once in college

 

[MrAngryFace]

yeah last relationship I was in was a freaking blur. I got all my stuff done but I got pretty absorbed in one thing haha. Its just that kinda way

 

[Alucard]

Just realize, and i am being serious, that eventually you will break up so keep your eye on the prize; yourself. I see so many people get wrapped up in a girl and fall behind.

Yeah, I realize that there's a chance that things will eventually end. I think you're blinded if you don't see that. At the same time though there's an equal chance that things will continue on for a long time.

Have I fallen behind? Meh, a little bit. I've been in far worse situations without a girl on my mind at the same time though. I know I'll come out alright at the end of the semester and that really is the most important thing, 'cause when I start to feel some real pressure I can turn on the uber-inspired-and-motivated-to-do-anything-I-need-to-do panic button.

 

[shuri]

In 20 years, the girl might be gone, but you'll still have to explain those grades.

 

[Baconäger]

In 20 years, the girl might be gone, but you'll still have to explain those grades.

Who would he have to explain grades to in 20 years..?

 

[Tarazet]

In 20 years, the girl might be gone, but you'll still have to explain those grades.

I think it's more like, in 20 years the grades may be gone, but he'll still have to explain that girl...

 

[Willco]

I have this problem right now. I barely did one of my assignments on time because I was on a date last night.

 

[MrAngryFace]

College is important, but its mostly whether or not you got a degree, which degree you got, and who you know.

 

[Matlock]

Man, Alucard's pullin' a Matlock

 

[Kenobi]

Yes...with the girl I am currently with, I met about I'd say about last march and we didn't start seeing each other until sometime in May, and I found myself skipping classes, or even ditching some of them to meet up with her and go hang out. Although I don't have as many classes anymore (just 1) I occasionally still find myself missing workout days just to be with her...and then kicking myself later for not working out. She's going thru the same as she told me though, as she misses her appointments with friends or cancels them. lol. Life is funny somtimes.

 

[Lathentar]

Complete opposite. I was practically living with my girlfriend and was getting fantastic grades. With her gone, now my grades start to tank.

We were both able to keep each other motivated to do our school work and do well in classes.

 

[Celicar]

I got phenomenal grades regardless. I was a bachelor my freshmen year and did really well. Met a girl over spring break and we moved in together in the fall. Still got great grades. I guess I keep my eye on the prize: ME!!!!!

 

[firebricks3]

I'm an Engineering student fully loaded with all Science/Math classes.
I have a girlfriend who watches me, for 5-6 hours a day, do my homework.
It's very possible to do both .

 

[WasabiKing]

Always take care of #1 first. Your chick won't help you get the great job, won't help you walk across the stage during commencement, and won't earn the money for you.

 

[videogamer]

College is important, but its mostly whether or not you got a degree, which degree you got, and who you know.

Google asks for college transcripts, even if the applicant went to school 20 years ago.

Yeah, I was in a similar situation years ago too. However, when it ended, I packed my schedule so that I would forget. One of the most productive semesters ever. Perhaps what you can do is take a heavy schedule so you have no choice but to push her out of your life.

 

[ScientificNinja]

*shrug* good luck to you - you deserve whatever outcome eventuates. You lack discipline and self control if you let things like this happen.

 

[MrAngryFace]

WELL GOOGLE IS THE MODEL OF CORPORATE AMERICA!

And lets not fool ourselves, all of us lack self control, we just make allowances for ourselves and spend good amounts of time thrashing on others for doing the same thing.

lame.

 

[Deleted member 4784]

If your girlfriend loves you then I'm sure she'd be more than understanding of the fact that school needs to take priority at times; especially around midterms. You'll have all the time in the world with Spring Break right around the corner. I hope that next time you try to stick to your original intentions by focusing on school a little more. IMO, school should always come first.

 

[Boogie]

If your girlfriend loves you then I'm sure she'd be more than understanding of the fact that school needs to take priority at times; especially around midterms. You'll have all the time in the world with Spring Break right around the corner. I hope that next time you try to stick to your original intentions by focusing on school a little more. IMO, school should always come first.

Alucard's Canadian, most of us already had our break.

 

[sefskillz]

i think most of the people here would be a lot more understanding and supportive had you replaced 'girl' with 'mmorpg'

 

[Boogie]

i think most of the people here would be a lot more understanding and supportive had you replaced 'girl' with 'mmorpg'

HUR HUR INTERNET GEEKS CAN'T GET WOMEN, AM I RITE?

 

[teh_pwn]

Just remember that a grades in college are to get your foot in the door. If you've got > 3.8 GPA, you've got a lot to defend. If you're just trying to make it good and hang around a 3.0-3.5, then you shouldn't worry too much if the girl is really important to you.

Besides, if she really cares about you, she'd let you have a little room to study. If not, then your relationship may not be worth it.

 

[Pochacco]

Girls never really affected my grades.
They do, however, decrease the amount of time you spend with "the boys".

 

[Alucard]

*shrug* good luck to you - you deserve whatever outcome eventuates. You lack discipline and self control if you let things like this happen.

Well...yeah. But that's an issue with or without a girlfriend. There are always going to be points where you'll say "fuck it" to something you know you should be doing, but put off anyways.

And we both totally acknowledge that school IS the most important part. It's just that it's a long distance thing so we really only have the weekends together and don't really wanna do much else other than hang out and enjoy eachother's company.

Ditto on the "hanging out with the boys" thing. She's understanding of that too though and actually feels bad that I don't hang out with my friends as much as I would if I hadn't met her. But it's bound to happen in any relationship, methinks.

 

[LakeEarth]

Good thing I don't have that problem. Hurray!!!! (begins sobbing uncontrollablly)

 

[MoxManiac]

Your chick won't help you get the great job, won't help you walk across the stage during commencement, and won't earn the money for you.

You take that back!

 

[rastex]

And we both totally acknowledge that school IS the most important part. It's just that it's a long distance thing so we really only have the weekends together and don't really wanna do much else other than hang out and enjoy eachother's company.

This is the best way to do well in school! You make sure you get all your work done early during the week so you can relax on the weekends without stressing over homework. Usually there's no motivation to do work during the week since you have the weekend, but if you know you're weekend is going to be taken up then it gives that little extra boost needed to finish your work early.

That's what I found anyway.

 

[Alucard]

This is the best way to do well in school! You make sure you get all your work done early during the week so you can relax on the weekends without stressing over homework. Usually there's no motivation to do work during the week since you have the weekend, but if you know you're weekend is going to be taken up then it gives that little extra boost needed to finish your work early.

That's what I found anyway.

That's like...suggesting that I get motivation or something. You talking crazy, dawg! Actually, it's not so crazy. Haha. I can do it. It's just these occassional weekends where school is totally put on the backburner.