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@u/DeliciousFuture2068about 1 month ago · 5-8 years after
5/10
Mixed

pursue grad school later

delayed grad school plans

What I wish I knew
sample essays from 8+ years ago
EducationGrad School
@u/Advanced-Gas8799about 2 months ago · 1 year after
10/10
Severe

chose uni overseas

left family for new life, now anxious and nauseous

What I wish I knew
considered family's well-being more
EducationAbroad
@u/BellMundane6735about 2 months ago · since 9th grade after
10/10
Severe

not attending a top 20 school

realized too late I wasn't good enough to get into a t20

What I wish I knew
started working harder earlier
EducationCollege Admissions
@u/ValueAddingAnon34922 months ago · 4 years after
5/10
Mixed

studying medicine to pay off debt

I'm still paying off my tuition fees, but I'm grateful for my career

What I wish I knew
I should have considered alternative medical programs with lower costs
EducationMedical
@u/hoxsm3 months ago · after completing university after
8/10
Regret

move to Australia for education and career

felt deep hatred for Saudi Arabia since moving back, struggled with Arabic and societal expectations

What I wish I knew
researched more about Australian residency requirements and hospital work approval
EducationCareer
@u/ubcthrowaway1153 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

starting grad program

felt like an imposter in orientation

What I wish I knew
being outgoing isn't necessary
EducationGrad School
@u/CharmingGlove63564 months ago · 3 days ago after
8/10
Regret

missed undergraduate exam

I missed my 1st year stats exam due to careless mistake

What I wish I knew
double-check exam times
EducationUniversity
@u/Responsible-Art-54995 months ago · 2 years after
9/10
Severe

Can't handle child's behavior

Daughter's violence and refusal to go to school caused me stress and concern

What I wish I knew
How to handle her behavior effectively
EducationTroubled Youth
@u/Either-Macaroon73606 months ago · 1 hour after
10/10
Severe

Told students their parents' personal info

Realized I shared parents' personal info with students

What I wish I knew
Think before speaking, especially with minors
EducationTeaching