I Am A College Shiftee

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3 years ago

A new school year will start in a couple of days and I am already stressed out. Telling you my story about why I shifted will be my way of coping up with this feeling of not having mental stability and to condition my mind to a new school year of learning.

Join me as I take a trip to memory lane.


Let me start by reminiscing the school year 2018-2019 when I was still in senior high school. I can still remember how our class was busy at that time for sending college applications to different universities--- we were all so excited for college!

"Apply lang nang apply! Take all the exams." That was the most common advice that all of us were getting. Some of my classmates applied to universities outside Bicol Region and some of us applied to universities nearby. UP and BU (Bicol University) are the schools that my classmates and friends are aiming to get into. And me? I also have one university that is on my mind and was my chosen university to enroll in--- it's the university where I study Doctor of Veterinary Medicine now. Me being a bandwagon, I also applied to two universities that my classmates were applying to at that time. Wala lang, nakikiuso lang. HAHAHAHA! So, I applied to three universities: BU, CSPC, and CBSUA.

I didn't review at a review center and chose to study at home. I slept for two weeks in our computer room/ spare room just to have a place to study where it is peaceful and quiet. While I was reviewing, thoughts of applying to the different courses were running around my mind. I felt that being a teacher was my calling, choosing Nursing because it's a practical course and it's only a 4-year course, my love for nature and taking up Agricultural Engineering, and my first love, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. I applied to all of the mentioned courses but in different universities. Education and Engineering in BU. Nursing in CSPC. DVM in CBSUA.

Results are out for BU admissions, I passed the exam! The results were released when we were still at school. It was an intense announcement because not all of us have data at that time and we just asked a favor to our classmates to check our results. "Jao, nakapasa ka sa engineering." Those were the words of my classmate and we were applauding our hands to Jao's victory. Siyempre kinakabahan na yung friends ko and I was just chilling. HAHAHAHA. It was my time when my friend told me that she's going to check my results and the moment I found out, I was like "Uhm okay." Everyone around me was laughing because I wasn't that interested.

I never found out about my result in CSPC because they said that my exam results are missing. I didn't bother to ask again because I was not interested in going to that school. The sad part is, I didn't get into my dream course in my dream university. I was mad and disappointed in myself. My score didn't meet the qualifications for med school. And I decided to take a different course which was Bachelor of Science in Agriculture.

How did I get to Med School?

I took up Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) for one sem. This I tell you, it wasn't easy studying a course that you don't really like. The pressure was there because I already planned to shift in the second sem. I need to get high grades for me to be able to shift. I strived hard and succeeded even though the presence of shifting was there because of the expectations of the people around me.

Second sem was the time I finally got into med school. I am finally able to study my dream course. It was fulfilling. I met new friends who welcomed me.

It hasn't been a week of being a vet med student and I felt that I was not enjoying it. I was lonely. I didn't have classmates that I can eat during snack and lunchtime. The only friends that I have in my department were my board mates and my seniors.

There are advantages and disadvantages of being an irregular student. I needed to take my back subjects to a different course because the BSA's first sem subjects are the DVM's second sem subjects. It was freaking exhausting. I didn't have someone to talk to and have snacks/lunch with. I wasn't having any updates about scheduled exams because I wasn't part of their class group chats. And the worst part is that I am going to graduate delayed because there will be an additional year for me. The only advantage that I can see is that I can focus more on my med subjects because of my extra time. I always go to the library when I have free time to study before going to my class.

Here's a little secret of mine. I lied to my professor for having skin allergies at that time. HAHAHAHAHA. I didn't really have allergies that time, I was just too sleepy because I stayed up all night. HAHAHAHAHA.

Anyway, here are my final thoughts. Believing in yourself is the best thing you can ever do! Because when you believe in yourself everything becomes easy. Never be afraid to take that leap of faith. Because only you can make things happen for yourself. You can always open a door when a door closes. When opportunity knocks, welcome it. Just like I did!


Author's Note:

I hope you enjoyed this storytime. Thank you all so much for believing in me: for reading, commenting, and upvoting my articles. May you all be blessed more and be guided by the Lord. Always keep safe and healthy!


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I could totally relate to this article about being a college shiftee. Making that transition can be a real rollercoaster, and it's reassuring to know others are going through similar experiences. Speaking of the student life, it's not all smooth sailing. Switching courses or colleges can bring its own set of challenges. And let's not forget the academic hurdles; they can be pretty overwhelming at times. When I find myself struggling with assignments, I've got a secret weapon - EduBirdie's assignment help service https://essays.edubirdie.com/marketing-assignment-help. It's like having an academic backup team to help me tackle those tough assignments and boost my grades. Just like shifting colleges, finding the right resources to support your education journey is essential. EduBirdie has been a game-changer for me, and it might be just the thing to help you navigate the ups and downs of your academic adventure.

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1 year ago

At dahil na-close ko 'yung tab dito is uulitin ko na naman comment ko. HAHAHA

May mga blockmates din ako 'nung first year na nag-end up sa BSAg instead of other courses like Vetmed and Bio. Di kasi sila nakapasok dahil sa may quota and requirements na dapat i-meet like rankings during the CAT. Kaya ayun, magshi-shift na lang daw sila. And, may mga nag-shift nga last year and karamihan is nag-major na lang ng Animal Science para kahit paano is align pa din sa dream course nila. Ayun nga lang is sa second year pa lang pwede mag-shift to other course sa univ namin, kaya back to the start sila last Academic year.

But kaya n'yo naman 'yannn. Mas dagdagan lang 'yung tiyaga. :)

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3 years ago

My mga blockmates din ako 'nung first year na 'di talaga dapat BSAgri ang kukunin but 'di kasi sila nakapasa sa course talaga nila kasi may mga kailangan na i-meet na quota, requirements like ranking during CAT. Instead na VetMed sila is napunta sila sa BSAg and magshi-shift na lang daw or magti-take ng Animal Science as their major para kahit papaano is align pa din kahit kaunti. Pero sa amin kasi is sa second year pa lang pwedeng magshift, kaya ayun. Back to the start sila last year.

Pero kaya n'yo 'yannnnn. Mas dagdagan pa 'yung tiyaga at sipag. :)

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3 years ago

To tell you frankly, I was on that verge where I saw myself taking a path that wasn't meant for me. Just then (after taking my exams at premier state univs in Manila) that I was aiming for something I didn't really want to. So, I decided to let it go and here I am now, enjoying a wild ride of my college days. Sabi ko, gusto ko maging story teller that's why I am now pursuing it and thankfully, I did. Even though I wasn't in a school I am aiming for, I was still blessed to be part of a competent private institution.

So, with this, it truly is real that sometimes whatever we plan do not work our way. Kahit pa ano yan, as long as you are enjoying it... may the process took you longer than expected, that's alright. At least you are now studying and taking up the course that could be your career and life in the long run. Good luck!

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3 years ago

This I tell you, it wasn't easy studying a course that you don't really like.

Same here. Ayoko talaga mag aral kapag alam kong diko gusto. Noong nag grad. Ako ng SHS gaya ng sabi ko sayo ayoko ng course na gusto ng mama ko pero pinilit ko padin mag take ng free tuition na exam baka sakaling makapasa at maka graduate at least sabi ko sa sarili ko kahit ayoko, makakatulong padin naman ako kay Mama kapag nakapag tapos ako. Pero ayaw talaga ata ng tadhana Hahaha di ako nakapasa dahil sa Lapis na yan lol

Anyways, Good thing na sinunod mo padin ang gusto mo tsaka dina bago sakin ang pagiging lonely. Noong first day of school nga nong HS ako ramdam ko din yan 🤣 wala akong pwends.

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3 years ago

It's always the first days of school na wala tayong friends hahahaha. Palaging nagkakahiyaan na tas lahat pa-virgin 😂

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3 years ago

Hello, When I read your post I remembered the same thing happened to my oldest son. He was accepted in a career that he did not like. He did two regulatory semesters to be eligible for a career change. In the end he made it, even though he was a year behind his classmates, he achieved his goal and graduated in the career he was passionate about. Everything in life can be achieved if you don't let yourself be defeated by the circumstances that arise along the way. Thank you for sharing. Best regards.

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3 years ago

Hi, thank you for also sharing your son's achievement. This is so inspiring. And yes, we are the ones who paved the way to achieve our goals. We just have to be focused on achieving it. Keep safe always! ❤️❤️❤️

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3 years ago

Ehh, ako mandin nong una diko naman talaga gusto ang BSIT, pero pag laon man ay nagustuhan ko na din ee kahit madugo. Gusto ko kasi Criminology kaso, si ko rin naman pinush, ang gusto din kasi nina Mommy ay sa PUP nalang, malapit lang kasi samin ee. Talang pag ung isa, lalaki ang gastos mejo malayo ung may course na Criminology pano aguyy. Buti nalang nagustuhan ko din talaga sya. Anyway, good for you at napunta ka rin sa dream course mo. 💙

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3 years ago

Wala ka naman Ate naging regrets na di mo tinuloy yung first choice mo? Anyway, thank you Ate! ❤️

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3 years ago

Wala naman, pero naiinggit ako oag nakikita konm yong mga girls in their uniform with their gun on their waist 🤧🤧

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3 years ago

I admire how you are able to go after the course you truly wanted instead of just pushing through what you started. I personally do not think there is anything wrong with being an irregular student but I do have an idea that it can be hard. I feel irritated on your behalf because they do not include you in group chats.

Our course has a lot of irreg amd transferees so we always make a different gc for the subjects so all of us are updated. I hope that they would make that small change too.

Good luck!

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3 years ago

Uhm I just really have to make an extra effort to message them to add me on the group chats. Some of my classmates from other course are nice naman. 😊

Thank you, Zehra! Good luck! ❤️

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3 years ago

There's nothing wrong being an irregular tho, at least you get to study your dream course. It's okay if you're behind from your other batch mates. Hindi naman yan paunahan eh. 👌

While me on the other hand. Me having a super "advance mag isip" na Tito and tita who keeps telling me until now to shift my course to engineering or medtech kasi they wanted a challenging course 🙂

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3 years ago

I don't really mind being an irregular student 'cause I already accepted being one.

I feel bad for you to have such relatives like that who belittle your course because they find it not challenging. Don't mind them and focus more on your chosen path. All the best, Jinifer! ❤️😊

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3 years ago

Good luck buds sa future!

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3 years ago

Thank you buds! Good luck din sayo! 🤗

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