Hi there,
I recently completed my undergraduate degree, I had a massive issue with my dissertation where I had finished the final draft a week before the deadline and wanted to get it checked by my supervisor.
Unfortunately, the supervisor in question had gone on holiday during this week and the next in which the presentation was also due. I wasn't too worried since I had an extension due to issues with my long-term illness. However, when they had returned the deadline to review drafts had passed and nothing could be done.
I got a lower-than-expected grade in my dissertation, due to the structure and not the content (mainly just issues with the use of figures and chapter names), something which could've been easily fixed upon review. Fast forward to now and I got rejected from my ug uni to do an MSc as I missed the entry req by 1 mark. (I still got a 2.1. so nothing life-destroying)
This setback forced me to leave behind my friends and family and move to a different city to attend a different university. I haven't made any friends yet and struggling to feel motivated to apply for grad jobs, study, etc.
I'm still feeling incredibly upset about this entire situation, which was completely out of my control. I know that life isn't always fair, but I'm struggling to move past this and regain my motivation.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation, dealing with academic setbacks and unexpected turns in their journey?