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samsilburt · 09-27-2008, 05:26 PM

wow, you're situation is surprisingly familiar.

In my case, my major setbacks are social integration and time management (with respect to tests and labs)...i too consider myself bright (i was 10th in my graduating high school class and am performing well in university). I did play houseleague basketball for a time, and was good at it, but i wasn't good enough for high school play. I have never been in an intimate relationship (as in with a female) but i am always looking and adapting to widen my chances.

I come from big family, 6 children and 2 parents, and its always hectic where i live. Fortunately, i live on campus at my university and being away from the challenges of living in a big family has had its benefits. I'm very self-conscious and independent and this has created much distance between me and my peers. I'm also worried that i'm not equipped for the job world; during summers, i've been fired 3 times working in service industry and was able to hold on to a job 2 times, before voluntarily backing out.

I'm very interested to know your background, perhaps to compare it with my own, and see where we cross paths. Maybe we could talk on MSN? anyway, your decision. in terms of giving advice on faster working, methinks your brain is pretty well solidified (of course i don't know you this is just my instinct)...mine too?, what i do is try to blend in as much as possible and hope for the best. for mid-terms and exams, i apply for extra time through SAS (student accessibility services) and this has proved beneficial. Perhaps you should do the same?

Cheers.
~Sam.

09-27-2008, 05:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
samsilburt Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1	heheh wow, you're situation is surprisingly familiar. In my case, my major setbacks are social integration and time management (with respect to tests and labs)...i too consider myself bright (i was 10th in my graduating high school class and am performing well in university). I did play houseleague basketball for a time, and was good at it, but i wasn't good enough for high school play. I have never been in an intimate relationship (as in with a female) but i am always looking and adapting to widen my chances. I come from big family, 6 children and 2 parents, and its always hectic where i live. Fortunately, i live on campus at my university and being away from the challenges of living in a big family has had its benefits. I'm very self-conscious and independent and this has created much distance between me and my peers. I'm also worried that i'm not equipped for the job world; during summers, i've been fired 3 times working in service industry and was able to hold on to a job 2 times, before voluntarily backing out. I'm very interested to know your background, perhaps to compare it with my own, and see where we cross paths. Maybe we could talk on MSN? anyway, your decision. in terms of giving advice on faster working, methinks your brain is pretty well solidified (of course i don't know you this is just my instinct)...mine too?, what i do is try to blend in as much as possible and hope for the best. for mid-terms and exams, i apply for extra time through SAS (student accessibility services) and this has proved beneficial. Perhaps you should do the same? Cheers. ~Sam.