End of High school.

I used to pull off my tests in primary school, which was pretty normal, at least that is what I thought. I used to let all of my books in my backpack when I got home, and for the rare times I studied, it was a cursory overlook of my books. It didn't last long thought. In my last year of high school, I kept putting aside most of my studies. But, when I got into Cegep, in Social Sciences, I knew straight A's wouldn't come as fluently. Should I start studying?

Choice 1 : Start studying.

Choice 2 : Continue not to study.

Start studying.

I had to study for the first time in my life which was kind of maddening. I have to plan better time management, and thoughtful study sessions. After some adaptation, I started pulling it off again and my grades sky-rocketed! I now have the GPA to go on two different programs, which one should I take?

Choice 1 : Aim for a doctorate in Psychology.

Choice 2 : Aim for bachelor of Business Administration.

Continue not to study.

The first couple of weeks, everything was fine, and I had a lot of free time at home. But when the first exam came, I realized, when I opened the document, that I had no clue on what to answer. I saw everybody else around me writing their answers, and flipping pages, while I was searching for a question I could actually answer properly. As the time went by, I improvised, and wrote what I remembered. When I received my copy one week later, the grade was 34%. I realized that I should have studied, because exams at Cegep need preparation. Now I need to ask myself if I want to continue my session or drop out. If I continue, I could pass my class, but if I drop, I'll have to start it over next semester. (Dropping my class now will have no effect on my GPA).

Choice 1 : Do not drop the class, but start studying.

Choice 2 : Do not drop the class, and don't change your study habits.

Choice 3 : Drop the class to start over.

Aim for a doctorate in Psychology.

I am trying to get into University, and get to my doctorate in Psychology. To do so, I will need to complete a baccalaureate, and be admitted to the doctorate, which is highly selective. In order to have a chance of success, I have to get good grades, but also impress a potential supervisor with experience or recommendation letters. I may also want to invest unpaid time in my community to gain extra visibility, or to stand out.

Choice 1 : Volunteering in addition to getting good grades.

Choice 2 : Stick with having good grades, no need for more efforts.

Aim for a Bachelor of Business Administration.

I am trying to enroll in university to have a Bachelor of Business Administration. Since there were too many applications, I was put on a waiting list. I hope that a place will become available for me. While I wait, I can choose to apply somewhere else, or to wait for a spot to open up.

Choice 1 : Also apply in social work.

Choice 2 : Only apply for the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Do not drop the class, but start studying.

After this bad grade, I realized that, in order to succeed, I need to study, and work hard. Not putting enough efforts in my class will result in failing. As the next exam come, I feel ready to take it, I answer all the questions, and I get an 82%. Congratulations on my work. Now that the semester is finished, I get a notification on Omnivox saying that your GPA was recalculated. It says 25. The programs I was aiming for only takes student above thirty. I have to make a choice. I cannot erase this GPA, but I can increase it by working hard and get good grades in the next sessions.

Choice 1 : Continue my academic progress.

Choice 2 : Drop out of Cegep.

Do not drop the class, and don't change your study habits.

I didn't pass my next exams, and failed the class. My GPA has been affected, and I now need to either try the class again next semester, drop out of Cegep, or choose another profession.

Choice 1 : Try the class again next semester.

Choice 2 : Drop out of Cegep.

Choice 3 : Choose another profession.

Drop the class to start over.

I dropped the class, and had to start it again on the next semester. The good news is that my GPA was not affected, so I can start fresh with no bad grades in my shoes. Now that I know the importance of studying, I have to decide if I start studying, or continue with my bad habits.

Choice 1 : Start studying.

Choice 2 : Continue not to study.

Continue my academic progress.

I worked really hard, and my GPA reached the acceptance threshold. I can now choose my field of studies.

Choice 1 : Aim for a doctorate in Psychology.

Choice 2 : Aim for bachelor of Business Administration.

Drop out of Cegep.

I dropped out of college because I wasn't able to succeed without studying. I guess that when you are in college, I need to study unlike primary and high school.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Try the class again next semester.

I chose to drop off of my courses in order to have the best GPA I can. By doing so, I will not be penalized by my false start, and will be able to start fresh next semester.

Choice 1 : Fresh start.

Choose another profession.

I have decided to aim for another profession because I didn't have the motivation to finish my studies.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Volunteering in addition to getting good grades.

Congratulations! I have been selected from among the others. I will now receive intense training in research, advanced coursework, and clinical practice, typically spanning five to seven years. Since I am a very good student, I graduated with a Ph.D. and can now enter the work market. I now need to choose where I want to work.

Choice 1 : Work in hospitals.

Choice 2 : Work in schools.

Choice 3 : Work for government / public services.

Choice 4 : Work for a research center.

Stick with having good grades, no need for more efforts.

Unfortunately, my application was rejected due to lack of experience, weak academic record, poor fit with the program, weak statement of purpose, weak recommendation letters, high competition or no supervisor agreement (in some systems). Either way, I can still try again next year. Maybe I'll have better chances of success if I improve my CV.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Choice 2 : Drop out of school, and head towards another field of work.

Drop out of school, and head towards another field of work.

I will start a job that doesn't need university studies. At least I know I can always try again later in my life!

Choice 1 : Try again.

Drop out of school, and get a job that doesn't need college studies.

I wasn't ready to put in the necessary efforts to get my college diploma. Maybe I'll try again later in my life, or get a job that doesn't need college studies.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Work in hospitals.

I have made a career out of treating patients with mental health issues, often working with doctors to support recovery and well-being. I retired at 60 and bought a small boat to go on fishing trips with my friends.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Work in schools.

I have made a career of supporting students' learning and behavior, help with emotional or development issues, and worked with teachers and parents. I retired at 56 to enjoy life with my family by offering my kids and grand kids a cruise together.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Work for government / public services.

I made a career by helping develop and evaluate public programs, by supporting community mental health, and worked in social services. I retired at 67 years old, and live a peaceful but happy life.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Work for a research center.

I have chosen to work in a research center. I designed and conducted studies to better understand human behavior, cognition, and mental processes. I collected and analyzed data, tested theories, and published results that contributed to scientific knowledge. My work may influence real-world practices like therapy methods or education. I still have the drive of work after 30 years, and I plan on retiring in about two years.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Also apply in social work.

I was accepted in both programs. Which one should I choose?

Choice 1 : Go in Social Work.

Choice 2 : Go in Business Administration.

Go in Social Work.

While attending my first class of social work, I choked on a grape, lost consciousness, I was rushed to hospital where they kept me for 2 hours to keep an eye on me. When a stretcher bearers finally approached my litter, I fell off, and broke my neck. I had to stay two more days at the hospital where I caught the flu and suffered from extreme diarrhea. When I got out of the hospital, I was hit by a drunk driver in the parking lot, and fell into a coma for 36 years. During that time, my girlfriend and my parents died, while my only sister joined a cult on the other side of the world. If only I could start my life over, I would never touch a grape again!

Choice 1 : Get a second chance in life.

Only apply for Business Administration.

While waiting for a spot to open, I received a letter from the school I was trying to get in. The letter said that I was accepted! I was really happy, and couldn't wait to start a new chapter of my life.

Choice 1 : Go in Business Administration.

Go in Business Administration.

In the first two years of my degree, I learnt the basics of business. I was introduced to management, financial accounting, marketing fundamentals, microeconomics and macroeconomics, business law, statistics and data analysis, and more. I learned how to solve business problems, analyze real companies, worked a lot with Excel, etc. I found that my classes were very interesting, and met new friends that had the same passions as me. The last year of my program is coming, and I need to choose a concentration or specialization. Which one should I take?

Choice 1 : Finance.

Choice 2 : Marketing.

Choice 3 : Entrepreneurship.

Choice 4 : International business.

Finance.

I chose to focus on applying advances financial concepts to real-world situations. I studied topics such as investments analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, and financial markets. I also learnt how to evaluate stocks, manage risks, and make strategic financial decisions for organizations. Most of my work involves case studies, financial modeling (often with Excel), and team projects where I analyzed companies or markets. I am now offered to complet an internship, what should I do?

Choice 1 : Complete an internship (Finance).

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Marketing.

I chose to specialize in marketing, I focused on understanding customer behavior and creating effective marketing strategies. I studied topics such as digital marketing, branding, market research, and advertising. I also learned how to analyze target audiences, position products, and design campaigns that would influence consumer's decisions. Most of my work involves case studies, group projects, and presentations where I create marketing plans for real or simulated companies. I now get to decide if I want to complete an internship.

Choice 1 : Complete an internship (Marketing).

Choice 2 : Do not complete an internship.

Entrepreneurship.

I chose to specialize in Entrepreneurship. I passed my final year focusing on creating and managing my own business projects. I studied topics like business planning, innovation, financing a startup, and strategic growth. I learned how to identify opportunities, evaluate risks, and turn ideas into viable businesses. I can choose to complete an internship or not.

Choice 1 : Complete an internship (Entrepreneurship).

Choice 2 : Do not complete an internship.

International business.

In my final year specializing in international business, I focused on how companies operate across global markets. I learned about international trades, cross-cultural management, and global finance. Through case studies, group projects, and internship, I developed skills in adapting strategies to different countries and understanding global economic environments. I was offered an internship, what should I do?

Choice 1 : Complete an internship (International business).

Choice 2 : Do not complete an internship.

Complete an internship (Finance).

I started an internship inside an investment firm. I got to put a foot in the door, and gain on-the-job-training. I learned a lot of new things, developped work ethics, and met my future employer. He was impressed with my knowledge and energy, so he offered me a job when I would have finished school. I was overwhelmed because I tought that this internship would just be a test drive, but turned out that it initiated me to my future job!

Choice 1 : Try again.

Do not complete an internship.

I did not complete an internship, and decided I would start looking for a job when I got out of school. Unfortunately, When I applied for a job after finishing, nobody would hire me due to lack of experience. I saw my other friends, that did an internship, already employed in big firms, making a salary. I realized that I should have started as an internship too. I applied for unemployment benefits while waiting to get a call back from an employer.

Choice 1 : Wait for a call back.

Wait for a call back.

After waiting for seven months, someone finally reached to me to replace en employee who retired. I was considered as the new trainee for a couple of weeks, but when people started to realize that I had a lot of ambition, and made a good job, they started to respect me. After six years, I was promoted to manager. At sixty-eight years old, I retired in my beach house with my two dogs.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Complete an internship (Marketing).

I started an internship in a digital marketing team. I created content for social media, and assisted with advertising campaigns. A small company had some difficulty standing out so its owner reached to our marketing agency. I was assigned to this project, and made their sales explode in the next 3 weeks. My good work impressed the boss, and he told me that he wanted me in the team. I worked for him for about ten years, then I won the lottery, and retired.

Choice 1 : Try again.

Complete an internship (Entrepreneurship).

As a part of my internship, I had the chance to live a day in the shoes of the CEO of a big company that sells custom windows for house, boats, and labs. I learned the ropes of the responsibilities it came with and sacrifices, like a lot of time, and money. II realized that this lifestyle was not exactly what I saw myself in. I chose to go back on my choice, and chose another specialization. Where should I go?

Choice 1 : Finance.

Choice 2 : Marketing.

Choice 3 : International business.

Complete an internship (International business).

During my internship, I worked within a multinational company, where I was introduced to the realities of operating across global markets. I assisted with researching foreign markets, analyzing data, and preparing reports to support international expansion. I also contributed to communication with partners abroad and observed how cultural differences and regulations influence business decisions. This experience helped me understand the complexity of global trade and develop adaptability in a professional setting. After I finished University, I was hired by Bombardier for international marketing. I made a living out of this, and I am now retired.

Choice 1 : Try again.