Friends are graduating while i'm not

Philippines
April 25, 2013 9:13am CST
Hello myLotters! I'm really excited tomorrow because I'll attend my best friend's graduation. We're in the same school and in the same school year but I'm graduating one semester late because of my thesis. It's a shame that I can't graduate with them at the same time, but I still want to show my support. Sure, I feel a little left behind, but I still can't help it but get excited. Graduations are special moments after all. I'll tell you what happen afterwards!
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20 responses
25 Apr 13
this is same happen to me , my friends graduated and they are doing their job but i still struck on my thesis for 2 years, since my professor is not willing to accept my thesis but i never lost hope ... one day we will success from our friends. The famous of bill gates .... My friend pass the exam but i fail in that subject they are now engineer in Microsoft but i'm CEO of microsoft.......
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• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Don't ever give up! We can do this! Let's finish our thesis so we can finally graduate.
• India
25 Apr 13
hey i feel very sorry for you as well but i am proud of u you r very hardworking and delicated i am sure one day you will acheive all success as success is like a shadow if you try catch it it will run away just keeping waliking and working it will follow you always be ready for hardwork there is no short cut for money making buzz
@beamer88 (4259)
• Philippines
25 Apr 13
I know how that feels. I also wasn't able to graduate on time, not because of some thesis but due to my, well, being too active in extra-curricular activities. It took me three additional semesters before I was able to graduate But I still went to the graduation ceremonies to also show my support to my friends. I had no regrets though since what happened was a result of my actions. Can't blame anyone but myself.
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@ajithlal (14716)
• India
25 Apr 13
I think most probably you should try to finish the semesters and education as soon as possible and try to get to graduation soon.
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Yeah, our choices affects everything we do. I shifted from another course that's why I got delayed, but I don't regret it ;)
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
25 Apr 13
I know it is a bit sad to watch your friends go without you to go with them, but it's okay. You'll get there soon enough and it will be all worth it. The important thing is you're there for your friend, and you are working on to be able to graduate the next time. I'm sure that when it is your time to graduate, your friend will in turn be there for you as well.
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• Philippines
26 Apr 13
I hope so. I'm itching to graduate so I can finally get my diploma. Thank you for your comforting words.
@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
sure, go ahead and celebrate with her. a gift would be nice too. take lots of pictures. when they start applying for jobs, you can get an idea what they're going through. you can also use the time to start applying for the usual IDs like sss, tin, etc. so that they're ready by the time you yourself graduate.
• Philippines
27 Apr 13
you can also tag along with them so you're familiar with the government offices and the business centers where most of the offices are. for the meantime, you can drop by the nearest post office and ask how to get a postal id.
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
You're right. I'm thinking of taking care of some of those stuff already. At least I can have someone to ask to when I get lost! Ohhh, we definitely took many pictures. It was a memorable experience. I'm glad that I went to see my best friend go up on the stage.
@blackrusty (3519)
• Mexico
25 Apr 13
the time that you are talking about is small and you should not worry blink your eyes a few times and it will be over with
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• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Yes, hopefully I can finish everything before October.
@ayeeesha (1127)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
It doesn't really matter whether you graduate alongside with your friends or not. What matters most is that you graduate :) I was left behind too. I was a shiftee so instead of taking the course for 3 years, I took it for 3 years and 2 terms. There wasn't many of us at that time who graduated from the same course because we're not the seasonal graduates, but at least we were able to finish it and make it through college :) Just go celebrate with your friends and show some love and support. Good luck to you! :)
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• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Thank you for sharing your experience! It means a lot. :)
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
25 Apr 13
it`s okay my friend your life must goes on.. sometimes it`s hard for us, when we are late..but i think it will motivate you for doing better for your thesis.. don`t worry...you can do like your friends..Okay
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Yes, trials always present themselves as challenges. We shouldn't definitely give up. Cheers!
• India
25 Apr 13
hey ur advice is so touching i must say all should take your this advice life must go on we all must be on the run in life we come across failures as well but we must not give up we must have the do it attitude to success then things go on very eassy and one should always follow this principle
@Iriene88 (5343)
• Malaysia
26 Apr 13
Congratulations to your best friend. Yes, as a good friend of her you will happy for her too. Do not worry, your time of graduation will come soon, just a semester and it will be more fun as your friend can recommend you great opportunity to find job as she will explore the job market soon. She will tell you what to expect in the working life and you will learn great tips from her and what to do and don't. All the best and live life to the fullest!
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Yes. I'm actually planning on squeezing any information related to a friend's work when my time comes. Haha. I'm trying to see the good side of all of this. I guess there'll always be a time when you're a bit late. ;)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
It's really such a depressing moment that you can't graduate at the expected time, but just so you know it doesn't matter. Graduating at an early time doesn't mean you're a failure. It just mean that you just have another semester to save more money before you graduate. Graduations are really special moment, but the depressing moment is the day after graduation because it is pay back time.
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Yeah, I admit I'm not ready for the world of unemployment. So for the meantime I'll get a part-time job while I finish my thesis.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
26 Apr 13
Hi angel! There is always the right time for us and your time is yet to come. Be happy for your friends and do your best to graduate on the next semester. Who knows you might find a job earlier than them too? The fact that you were able to discover about online earning activity is one step ahead of them. Have a wonderful day!
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
I'm planning on having an online part-time job so I can keep up with them. Thank you for cheering me on!
@missjahn (4574)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
hi there! do not worry instead be proud of them. time will come that your moment will be yours and you could share it with your friends like what you want to do as you attend in their big, special event. it is okay it is better to be left behind or doing things slowly but at least surely. i am not looking at your profile to see how young you are but i guess it is just an appropriate achievement of your age. me either, just graduated last march, and look at my age - i am matured enough but i was not discouraged yet i pursue with my education course. for now, if i have money - i will take a review hoping prayerfully to pass the teacher's board exam. congrats in advance and also to your friends :) just go on and do not stop in acquiring and for fulfilling your dreams. it is beyond your reach; just be patient :)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Thank you for your kind words. I like that! Slowly but surely! :)
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Hi that's okay , soon also you'll be marching. The thing is sometimes things are beyond our control and everything has its time. The important thing is that you also will be graduating that means you are also doing your best in school , you have a goal and you make your parents proud of you. All the hardwork of parents are pays off. See , anything good is worth working and fighting for , that good things don't come easy. !
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
A diploma is definitely worth fighting for! I can see myself (in my dreams) marching right now.. and that serves as my motivation.
• Singapore
26 Apr 13
It sure doesn't feel good to have your friends graduating while you have to wait another semester! I am glad that you can still bring yourself to attend their graduation however, hope they will do the same for you when it is your turn next year!
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
I'm definitely hoping that they'll come. I was able to attend the graduation with no hard feelings because I was proud of them :)
@iamsittie (327)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Hmmm, don't feel like that. To tell you frankly, I am more behind than you. Imagine I am a 2007 batch in high school and until now I am still a second year college student. Imagine that? When there are batch reunion I do not attend because I feel ashamed since my batchmates are most professionals. But then I don;t mind it though I am really anxious to graduate soon. I hope this 2015.
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
People have different feelings and I understand yours. For now, don't worry about what others think about you. Just do your best for your studies. I'm sure your hard work will be paid off. Who knows? Maybe you'll definitely graduate this 2015! Keep your fighting spirit! Good luck!
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
25 Apr 13
I am sorry to hear that you are not able to graduate with your friends, but I would suggest you to do your best and try to graduate as soon as possible. Best of lucks.
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
I will! Thank you very much!
@artemeis (4194)
• China
27 Apr 13
That's the spirit, girl! It is so important to have the right attitude and I always stress this to myself and people around me. I am happy that you are taking it in your stride and not let a little own setback affect the rest of the celebrations. I can assure you that this will carry you the distance as far as your future is concern. Good for you and do keep it up.
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Just go out with them and enjoy the graduation party with your friends, you might one semester late but for sure they will be happy to see you there.
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
I'll be very upset if they didn't. Haha
@srisahara (4508)
• Indonesia
26 Apr 13
Hi friend, when I study in my university, I also late get my graduation, but I do not ashamed to my friend, because I take some work to practice before i really left the university and to make sure that I ready for work in company after I get my graduation. I think it is normal you late, because each person has different luck.
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
I'm not ashamed although I think it's too bad that I wasn't able to graduate with them. It's not jealousy either. I just want to share the same experience at the same time with them. :)
@mahatav (28)
• India
26 Apr 13
Dear, That's the spirit,I really appreciate. You are with your friends when they really need you. you are happy with the joy & happiness of your friend & celebrating their lifetime movement of "getting graduate". Don't loose heart, next year you will found your self in boots of your best friend i.e. " Getting Graduate" & your friends will be happy/cheering for your lifetime movement. Thanks mahatav
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Aww, thank you very much. I know right? It's such a huge life event that friends shouldn't just simply ignore. Hopefully I'll see their smiles as well when it's my turn.
• India
25 Apr 13
yes i feel u should feel happy for your class mates as one should find happiness with their close and dear one do not be disappointed on what happened with u god knows whats best for u next time keep ur health good and give it ur best effort and the best scores will return to u just do ur part will delication n willingness its all in ur hands now n feel proud of your friends and celebrate
• Philippines
26 Apr 13
Yes, I'm glad that I was able to come all the way to attend their graduation. The place was 4 hours drive away from home, but I think it was worth it!