rant Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Starting my undergrad in Nursing at Mac this year. Broke as hell, got enough money to pay rent until the summer and not much else. Need to spend every waking moment of the next three years studying and doing ECs so that my GPA can be as high as I can possibly make it. No time to work and make money so that life is at least mildly comfortable. I know I sound maudlin. But I'm just scared ****less. What gives you guys the confidence and inspiration to keep going through obstacles like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayven Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 What gives you guys the confidence and inspiration to keep going through obstacles like this? My dad who told me I'm worthless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Keep your eye on the goal. Soon enough, this will be behind you. Self-sacrifice is required of us all to a greter or lesser extent. The prize is worth the sacrifice. Consider the glass half full and not half empty. This is a temporary situation and you need to emotionally accept that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st8ic Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 You have enough money to pay rent until the summer?? Lucky! I don't even know how I'm going to pay tuition in seven days. In all seriousness though, You just have to keep at it and trust that you can carry yourself through this. If you want inspiration, watch the movie Pursuit of Happyness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Pursuit of Happyness made me cry--great movie. Student loans? Flipping burgers? Tutoring students? A humble diet? Seriously though...you'll get through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_B Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I grew up and realized that the obstacles you are referring to are normal parts of life. Don't let the uncertainty of it all scare you. Life will happen either way. Try your best, hope for a bit of luck, and what will be will be. Because trust me, the pressures only get worse as you move forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I grew up and realized that the obstacles you are referring to are normal parts of life. Don't let the uncertainty of it all scare you. Life will happen either way. Try your best, hope for a bit of luck, and what will be will be. Because trust me, the pressures only get worse as you move forward. And when you look back, you think "gee, that wasn't nearly as bad as this is..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMike Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 just suck it up, butterceup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 My dad who told me I'm worthless. yeah, that sucks. Guess you are going show him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Starting my undergrad in Nursing at Mac this year. Broke as hell, got enough money to pay rent until the summer and not much else. Need to spend every waking moment of the next three years studying and doing ECs so that my GPA can be as high as I can possibly make it. No time to work and make money so that life is at least mildly comfortable. I know I sound maudlin. But I'm just scared ****less. What gives you guys the confidence and inspiration to keep going through obstacles like this? I am trying to think of something inspiring here, but drawing a black For me it was the hundred small things everyday that just reminded me that I could keep doing what I was already doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Starting my undergrad in Nursing at Mac this year. Broke as hell, got enough money to pay rent until the summer and not much else. Need to spend every waking moment of the next three years studying and doing ECs so that my GPA can be as high as I can possibly make it. No time to work and make money so that life is at least mildly comfortable. I know I sound maudlin. But I'm just scared ****less. What gives you guys the confidence and inspiration to keep going through obstacles like this? Spreading the love.... (I need vbulletin or God Ian Wong to create a heart emoticon for me on here). What gives you guys the confidence and inspiration to keep going through obstacles like this? 1) My passion and my addiction: I love learning. I think I am on year seven (?) of 'balancing' work and post-secondary education. Two college programs and an almost 2 in 1 undergrad later, I am already excited about what I can apply to next, along-side of applying to med school (Maybe I'll take that back during exams, hehe!). I should note that I've completely financed this myself and, consequently, made serious sacrifices along the way. 2) My fearlessness: This one is tough for me to explain over the 'internets'. We'd have to have a real-life chat. Basically, I trust things will work out in their own way. 3) The realization that any moment could be your last - ties into the above point: Without sounding morbid, remember to live your life to the fullest. Follow your dreams; enjoy every moment; appreciate the wonderful (and not-so-wonderful) people around you; and be thankful to be born with the skills and abilities (and in the right time period and right country) to go for this degree. (And, please forgive Haly's greeting card, insomnia moment!) Good luck with everything! Let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Pursuit of Happiness made me cry--great movie. Haha! I've never seen it. Maybe I'll need to watch movies sometime in my lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikky43 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 easy. GATTACA and the bourne supremacy baby pursuit of happyness was good too movies and music are refuel my motivation lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnussey Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Haha! I've never seen it. Maybe I'll need to watch movies sometime in my lifetime. We use zip.ca and have movies mailed to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Because I want it really, really bad and am going to get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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