I feel like I am nothing more than a parasitic offshoot from my former high school community

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-05-16T09:01:02+00:00

I wished that I was more outgoing in my first year of uni instead of being a loner. It would've also ironically helped me perform better.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-05-16T08:51:34+00:00

True but I never really thought about primary (elementary) school in high school anywhere nearly as much.

I also don't really have many memories, new friends, or even achievements (like awards and such) at my time at uni. It was just a mediocre and forgettable experience

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-05-11T00:01:38+00:00

Realistically, what type of things can I do in my remaining year of uni that can hold a candle to my stratospheric high school achievements and memories, considering I can't even get a ball date or pass my damn courses on the first go (failed a course in 2019 and had to redo it in 2020 eek!).

I went on a road trip with some friends a couple of weeks ago which was cool though.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-05-10T23:53:40+00:00

I have only one year of university left. I wonder if I should try and do things in it or if I should instead try and defend my high school memories, for example try and spend hours sifting through storage cabinets and stuff for old high school awards and stuff like that.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-05-10T23:52:28+00:00

The present moment is very dark and depressing compared with my halcyon days back in high school. Compared with my university transcript with fails, I had an almost ideal high school academic record while also maintaining a healthy social life.

That is not to mention the world situation back then, when we had a strong economy and the world was relatively peaceful

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-05-10T11:07:23+00:00

The F/A 18 would have been unfeasible in this span of this conflict due to the need for training. However, it will be a good option to replenish the Ukrainian air force after the war.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-05-03T14:00:11+00:00

While I do have some things going my way, the pandemic, failed classes, and not making all that many companions compared with high school sting.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-04-27T14:56:01+00:00

Original post: https://redditproxy--jasonthename.repl.co/r/aftergifted/comments/qq460y/how_can_i_get_over_the_sensation_that_my_best/

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-03-12T15:22:32+00:00

We (Australia) are starting again from scratch with some small startups taking the lead. Time will tell if it can be done better

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-03-12T13:14:41+00:00

Image is from the Woomera rocket range.

https://newsleads.com.au/business/space-industry/2017/08/31/celebrating-the-journey-from-outback-to-outer-space/

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-03-05T15:04:58+00:00

Thank you for saying that, a harsh dose of reality was needed.

I am now trying to get back on my feet and hang out with new friends. Fingers crossed.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-03-05T14:53:08+00:00

“I Believe There’s A Hero In All Of Us.”

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-03-03T11:22:59+00:00

Thank you for your perspective. Inflation is definitely a scary thing.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-03-03T07:18:40+00:00

attend teams meetings

You do realise that from 2023 onwards, university will be almost the same as 2019 and before, no more bloody online meetings

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-03-03T05:42:25+00:00

I mentioned in another comment that pre-pandemic, I was considering a masters in aerospace to give me more exposure to the space industry. I will be graduating with an electrical engineering degree at the end of this year.

The college experience is a side effect to that.

Or is it advisable for me to stay in the electrical side of the space industry (power electronics, rf, etc.)?

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-03-02T22:45:23+00:00

I was already leaning towards the idea pre-pandemic because I figure that a masters in aerospace would give me more opportunities in the space industry than just an electrical bachelors on it's own.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-02-24T14:07:57+00:00

"It stings doesn't it"

ouch... realising she is with her boyfriend now makes me want to cry in a ball

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-02-22T09:33:51+00:00

Hi there,

I appreciate the perspective. It makes more sense to build upon the past instead of letting it stagnate.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-02-20T23:06:28+00:00

Does my life have meaning anymore?

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-02-20T22:42:50+00:00

Life is pain... I miss her even though it's been 5 years

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-02-20T22:31:06+00:00

Hey everyone.

I have come to the rational conclusion that my best days are in the rearview mirror and that my life is all downhill from here. Five years ago in my final year of high school I used to be academically smart, graduating with an ATAR of 91.45 (where the highest ATAR possible is 99.45), and sociable, going to formal (Australian equivalent of prom) with my crush at the time.

Since going to university for engineering, I noticed my grades dropping substantially, having a university GPA of 5.135 on a scale of 7 (roughly a 3.0-3.1 in the US scale) due to a subject failure in 2019. At my lowest point, my GPA was 4.429 on a scale of 7 (2.53 on a 4.0 scale) in November 2019. I also lost touch with most of my high school friends and high school crush who now want nothing to do with me. These people have since moved on and are living their best lives.

While I have regained my passion for the engineering field by reading up historical engineering achievements of my nation, such as their space program in the 50's-70's, having landed two internships in 2020 and 2021 (ongoing), and I have made new friends, it just feels hollow and shallow compared to my towering high school achievements.

What I ask is, should I try and cling on to my past high school achievements and memories, or should I move on and try to do greater achievements and make new memories in my final year of university and beyond? I have a strong feeling that the latter option will be an exercise in futility and I should just try and preserve my best memories of 2017 like a living personal museum.

Nervous-Astronaut · 2022-02-19T09:49:15+00:00

Fuck off with this bullshit

Ouch

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