Is this just an excuse?

Question

When I was younger, I was at the top of my grade, I was popular and I was opinionated.

Middle school came, and new kids came. I was one of two minorities in my grade and everyone began to treat us differently. I grew really depressed and stopped caring about everything...literally...until high school graduation.

...but even without putting much efforts, I did well enough to get into a good college...where the negative treatment came from other minorities in college...and grew even more depressed. I literally was harassed bc I was so "different."

...as a result, I'm pretty disappointed in how I did academically. I *KNOW* had I been in another environment, it would have been much better.

Is this just an excuse?

Answer 1

You shouldn't let how other people treat you affect your studies.  The two are not related.  I was teased mercilessly when I was in high school because I was so shy, but I still graduated at the top of my class.  However, I know how miserable the treatment of others can make you feel sometimes, and I feel for you.  Just be the best person you can be and try to make a contribution to the world around you. You can't control what other people do, but you can control how you react.  God bless!

Answer 2

No, I think uit's perfectly understandable. Our progress acedemically and otherwise has a lot to do with our environment and how we are treated when we are at that young age.

I hated school and didn't bother to do any work because the school was so appauling. But I decided to leave school at 15 and educate myself. There I gained qualifications from the courses I bought and ENJOYED studying. So for me the environment and the way I was treated at school did have an impact on my view of study & the outcome.

You should be proud of who you are but if you still feel you hae not reached yuor potential in your studies then you should def take up some courses.

Answer 3

If you had gone to another school (even one populated by 'different' kids) there's no guarantee it would have been any different.

It's big fish, small pond syndrome. Some people never get over the shock when it changes.

Answer 4

I had a very hard time too. Other people made fun of me for one thing or another. Unfortunately I didn't make it through High school because it was so hurtful and I felt as bad as I'm sure you did! Be Proud of yourself for getting through that nonsense and making it to a good college! Those other people may not be as successful as you are going to be or may be right now. This is Not just an excuse many others don't make it through either. I ended up getting my GED. Those were very hard days and still haunt me at times! I let them get the better of me. For that I am sad. Good Luck to You!!

Answer 5

Is this yet another female claiming "I am a vicitm"?