On average, college students change their major a number of times before finishing school. Though they may go into school with a good idea of where they'd like to end up, statistics say that those ambitions will change a number of times before it's all through.
Here's the thing: if we're so prone to change what we will end up studying, wouldn't it be a good idea to get good grades throughout? Though you may think you only need a certain GPA to get into a certain program, what happens when that ambition quickly changes, and you're now in a position that makes it nearly impossible to do what you'd really like to do?
This happens to more than you might think! Most Freshman haven't a clue what they want to study. They know that they're supposed to be in college but have no idea what direction they're heading.
... and that's okay! You're not expected to know exactly what you want to do when you first get into college; that said, don't you dare slack off!
The more your GPA falls, the more doors close to great future opportunities. Period.
Recently, a good friend of mine lamented to me about not being able to get into the program of his choice. He had perfect grades for his first two and a half years of college work; then, on the last half of his third year, he ended up finding great work that kept him from giving his studies as much time as they demanded. B's and C's later, he found himself finally deciding on an end goal.
And that was no longer possible because of those B's and C's.
Though you'll be tempted to take a semester off and spend more time away from your books, remember that poor grades over the course of one semester (even one class!) could cost you your future!
Trever Shipp, the author, works as an online business consultant, student, husband, and business owner. Follow his personal finance blog and see how he and his family take finances by the horns and steer them to success. |
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