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Old Dec 19, 2014, 06:14 PM
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I told everyone I was graduating, only to find out I failed a class by 2 points. I am so embarrassed. I even had a party planned. I knew graduation won't happen 2 days ago, but felt so embarrassed about canceling the party. So I'm going on with it. I' want to have fun, so I can say I just want a reason to party and get everyone together. But right now, since I'm not saying anything,I have to act like I graduate and all excited etc. I didn't even tel this to my closest friends. I've been in college for longer than usual, so I really don't want to tell everyone I got one more semester. Feel like I cheated the world, and hiding a secret haha. Maybe I'm blowing this over the proportion. I just want everyone to have a good time tomorrow, they won't if I tell them that the host me, hasn't actually graduated. Help! What can I do to make myself feel better?

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Old Dec 19, 2014, 10:19 PM
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Well first off I don't think you should feel to bad. To make you feel better I graduated on time in 4 years and still have no idea what I'm doing with my life. I wouldn't exactly call graduating on time an advantage. As for the party, yeah that sucks, but I think it's just best to be honest. Like for instance, I walked in the spring, but still came back to finish a minor. So while I technically graduated and finished a degree, I wasn't actually done with school yet, so all the celebrating did feel a bit weird. But hey as of today I officially am done, and don't feel that celebratory at all other than having a couple beers. If people ask maybe just be like yeahhh almost but just gonna finish one more little class! Most people who have gone through college should understand that situation.
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I told everyone I was graduating, only to find out I failed a class by 2 points. I am so embarrassed. I even had a party planned. I knew graduation won't happen 2 days ago, but felt so embarrassed about canceling the party. So I'm going on with it. I' want to have fun, so I can say I just want a reason to party and get everyone together. But right now, since I'm not saying anything,I have to act like I graduate and all excited etc. I didn't even tel this to my closest friends. I've been in college for longer than usual, so I really don't want to tell everyone I got one more semester. Feel like I cheated the world, and hiding a secret haha. Maybe I'm blowing this over the proportion. I just want everyone to have a good time tomorrow, they won't if I tell them that the host me, hasn't actually graduated. Help! What can I do to make myself feel better?
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Old Dec 20, 2014, 11:52 AM
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Hey thanks for your response! I am feeling better, just need to take this not as heavy. Maybe I mind-read too many people and tend to make things worse than they are. It's good to hear an overall perspective.
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Old Dec 21, 2014, 12:53 PM
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Have you signed up to retake the class to fix the problem? I would do that and tell the truth that there's a "glitch" and you have to make up one class which you're signed up to do."
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Old Dec 22, 2014, 10:13 AM
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I am signed up for another class, and will just tell it like that. Good idea
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