A day of celebration, over a year in the making...

JE3146 · 12-29-2008, 07:23 PM

In March of 2007 I was placed on Academic Probation in my College of Engineering. While I had over a 3.0 cumulative GPA in my University, the upper division Engineering courses had their own GPA and it is in that GPA that I faltered 2 terms in a row straight out of the gate earning a 0.85 GPA in those courses.

The next year was a very depressing one. If I received below a passing grade in even 1 class or below a set cumulative GPA as specified by my adviser, I would be suspended from the college. In engineering where everything is based on a curve, it was incredibly stressful wondering if each term would be my last. It didn't help that I had an adviser constantly telling me to give up and telling me I wouldn't amount to anything in the engineering world.

4 terms later (21 months later...), I now sit at a 2.41 GPA and received this letter.

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December 29, 2008

Dear Jordan:

Congratulations! I am pleased to inform you that due to your academic performance this past year you are no longer on academic probation with the College of Engineering.

All of us in the College of Engineering want to see you complete your degree and have a successful career in engineering. Please remember that there are many resources on campus to help you along the way should you find yourself struggling with a future course. The sooner you alert us to any difficulties you may be having, the sooner we can suggest resources and actions that can help you succeed.

Best wishes on your continued success.

Sincerely,

Jim Lundy

Executive Associate Dean, College of Engineering

Today is a good day. Thank you to all my friends on here who never gave up on me and just told me to keep moving foreword.

I get to start the new year with a clean slate...

av8tor152d · 12-29-2008, 07:25 PM

Grats Bro, Always a good feeling when hard work pays off.

Yazzie · 12-29-2008, 07:29 PM

That's a testament to when you put your mind to something you can accomplish anything regardless of what others may be saying to you. Congrats on staying the course.

This is something that you can call upon the rest of your life regardless of the many hurdles you will face.

Make sure you take the time to celebrate this accomplishment perhaps with a special smoke

goalie204 · 12-29-2008, 07:40 PM

Mazeltov!

12-29-2008, 07:42 PM

Congrats!

I know how school work can really mess with you and bring you down.

Dont give up though!

Starscream · 12-29-2008, 07:44 PM

Academic probation is a wake-up call. Been there myself. Congrats!

Starchild · 12-29-2008, 07:54 PM

I wen't through almost the exact same thing when getting my engineering degree. I ended up going on a co-op which helped me get motivated to finish. I also had my parents suggesting I switch majors.

Congrats for turning things around

What are you smoking?

elderboy02 · 12-29-2008, 08:17 PM

Congratulations Kitty!

What are you going to fire up to celebrate?

GrumpyOleTroll · 12-29-2008, 08:18 PM

Congrats Jordan!!

I am glad this is now part of your past and you can continue to move forward!

Shawn

Fishbeadtwo · 12-29-2008, 08:24 PM

Great news Jordan! It goes to show that hard work and perseverance pays off!
smoke a special cigar to celebrate your achievement!

JE3146 · 12-29-2008, 08:48 PM

Nothing special tonight guys. Will soon though when I get back to my stash in a couple days. Thanks for all the nice words.

Dooge · 12-29-2008, 08:59 PM

Congratulations Jordan!!

Cigarcop · 12-29-2008, 09:01 PM

Well done Jordan

chippewastud79 · 12-29-2008, 09:08 PM

Very nice Jordan

DrDubzz · 12-29-2008, 09:19 PM

congrats man, Engineering is no joke, that's some hard stuff

icehog3 · 12-30-2008, 01:24 AM

Congrats Jordan, keep up the excellent work.

Seanohue · 12-30-2008, 01:42 AM

Congrats Jordan! I just had my first rough term as an EE too, but my GPA from humanities is keeping me afloat. Just keep toughing through it, it'll all be worth it at the end (or so they tell me

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bobarian · 12-30-2008, 01:46 AM

Congrats Jordan. Hard work has its rewards!

68TriShield · 12-30-2008, 05:51 AM

[I had an adviser constantly telling me to give up and telling me I wouldn't amount to anything in the engineering world.]

So much for positive re-enforcement eh Jordan.

I hope you visit said adviser after you get your degree

Agent11br · 12-30-2008, 09:06 AM

awesome job man, you can do anything when you put your mind to it!

12-29-2008, 07:25 PM	#2
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Grats Bro, Always a good feeling when hard work pays off. __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

12-29-2008, 07:29 PM	#3
Yazzie Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Longhorn Country Posts: 1,674 Trading: (10)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin That's a testament to when you put your mind to something you can accomplish anything regardless of what others may be saying to you. Congrats on staying the course. This is something that you can call upon the rest of your life regardless of the many hurdles you will face. Make sure you take the time to celebrate this accomplishment perhaps with a special smoke

12-29-2008, 07:40 PM	#4
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Mazeltov!

12-29-2008, 07:42 PM	#5
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Congrats! I know how school work can really mess with you and bring you down. Dont give up though!

12-29-2008, 07:44 PM	#6
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Academic probation is a wake-up call. Been there myself. Congrats! __________________ Insert quote here.

12-29-2008, 07:54 PM	#7
Starchild SERENITY NOW! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andre Location: Fernandina Beach, Fl Posts: 553 Trading: (11)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin I wen't through almost the exact same thing when getting my engineering degree. I ended up going on a co-op which helped me get motivated to finish. I also had my parents suggesting I switch majors. Congrats for turning things around What are you smoking?

12-29-2008, 08:17 PM	#8
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Congratulations Kitty! What are you going to fire up to celebrate?

12-29-2008, 08:18 PM	#9
GrumpyOleTroll Not Crazy enuff to B Here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Shawn Location: Wichita KS Posts: 273 Trading: (18)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Congrats Jordan!! I am glad this is now part of your past and you can continue to move forward! Shawn

12-29-2008, 08:24 PM	#10
Fishbeadtwo Another nut j0b Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: Washington, the state Posts: 1,175 Trading: (9)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Great news Jordan! It goes to show that hard work and perseverance pays off! smoke a special cigar to celebrate your achievement! __________________ This white coat is a little tight...?

12-29-2008, 08:48 PM	#11
JE3146 Jordan #2 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jordan Location: Tigard, OR Posts: 2,115 Trading: (26)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Nothing special tonight guys. Will soon though when I get back to my stash in a couple days. Thanks for all the nice words.

12-29-2008, 08:59 PM	#12
Dooge I drink with awsmith4! Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 659 Trading: (4)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Congratulations Jordan!!

12-29-2008, 09:01 PM	#13
Cigarcop Wishin I Was Fishin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pa, In a treestand Posts: 1,434 Trading: (40)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Well done Jordan

12-29-2008, 09:08 PM	#14
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Very nice Jordan __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

12-29-2008, 09:19 PM	#15
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Virginia Posts: 2,201 Trading: (34)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin congrats man, Engineering is no joke, that's some hard stuff

12-30-2008, 01:24 AM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Congrats Jordan, keep up the excellent work. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

12-30-2008, 01:42 AM	#17
Seanohue Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Posts: 277 Trading: (7)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Congrats Jordan! I just had my first rough term as an EE too, but my GPA from humanities is keeping me afloat. Just keep toughing through it, it'll all be worth it at the end (or so they tell me )

12-30-2008, 01:46 AM	#18
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin Congrats Jordan. Hard work has its rewards!

12-30-2008, 05:51 AM	#19
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin [I had an adviser constantly telling me to give up and telling me I wouldn't amount to anything in the engineering world.] So much for positive re-enforcement eh Jordan. I hope you visit said adviser after you get your degree

12-30-2008, 09:06 AM	#20
Agent11br Smokin @ Got Rocks Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Brandon Location: Michigan Posts: 134 Trading: (2)	Re: A day of celebration, over a year in the makin awesome job man, you can do anything when you put your mind to it! __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines." -Enzo Ferrari