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I got a first!! But I’ve got no one to tell :(

I got a first overall in second year, meaning I just need to get 2:1s in my third year modules. I should be really happy, but I have literally no one to tell or celebrate with. I’ve told my mum but she’s generally not concerned with my academic abilities so I honestly just feel really lonely and upset. I feel like I’ve sacrificed my social life to get this degree but now that seems pointless.

I had a lot of friends in sixth form, but arguments within the group etc ended up with us parting ways, and I’ve struggled to click with people at my uni (Imperial). I’ve realised, especially in this lockdown, that I genuinely have no friends and I’m wondering whether the first is even worth it

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Reply 1
Congratulations!!! That’s amazing! Xx
Congratulations! Your hard work paid off. Never doubt that
Well done :smile:
Congratulations. I am extremely proud of you and i hope you continue working hard. I aspire to get a 1st in my 2nd year, just like you. You are an inspiration to me and many others
Congrats! :rave: You’ve done amazingly :hugs:
gg well played
Here at TSR, we are very proud of your amazing accomplishment!! Keep aiming high 🎉:u:
Original post by Anonymous
I got a first overall in second year, meaning I just need to get 2:1s in my third year modules. I should be really happy, but I have literally no one to tell or celebrate with. I’ve told my mum but she’s generally not concerned with my academic abilities so I honestly just feel really lonely and upset. I feel like I’ve sacrificed my social life to get this degree but now that seems pointless.

I had a lot of friends in sixth form, but arguments within the group etc ended up with us parting ways, and I’ve struggled to click with people at my uni (Imperial). I’ve realised, especially in this lockdown, that I genuinely have no friends and I’m wondering whether the first is even worth it

congratulations mate, just keep your head down and dont be complacent during your final year. As someone who was in a similar boat to yourself, its annoying not to have someone to talk to or willing to talk to you after sacrificing so much and going through hell to walk away with good results. it may be worth trying to reconnect with your friends (believe me, i find myself reconnecting a lot with my old high school and sixth form friends thanks to lockdown) as at the end of the day, not all relationships are unsalvagable.
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congrats :thumbsup:
Original post by lsc2002
Congratulations!!! That’s amazing! Xx


Original post by thagirlhanna
Congratulations! Your hard work paid off. Never doubt that

Thank you both so much! :smile:
Original post by crazzzzy
Congratulations!! That's an amazing achievement you should be very proud of :smile:
Also regarding the social ascpect, I know it feels like you've given up that for your degree, but I promise you will be able to meet so many new people going forward and have time to socialise.
That being said, good luck with your future!

Thank you! I’m so grateful for everyone’s messages on here. Honestly my (lack of a) social life was just getting to me and I’m really hoping to figure out a way to make more friends in third year without neglecting my studies
Original post by laurawatt
Congrats! :rave: You’ve done amazingly :hugs:


Original post by Otherdjrj
gg well played


Original post by physicsamor
Here at TSR, we are very proud of your amazing accomplishment!! Keep aiming high 🎉:u:

Thank you all so much :smile:. It really means a lot
Very proud of you love! <3
Amazing achievement especially at a university like imperial
Original post by Anonymous
I got a first overall in second year, meaning I just need to get 2:1s in my third year modules. I should be really happy, but I have literally no one to tell or celebrate with. I’ve told my mum but she’s generally not concerned with my academic abilities so I honestly just feel really lonely and upset. I feel like I’ve sacrificed my social life to get this degree but now that seems pointless.

I had a lot of friends in sixth form, but arguments within the group etc ended up with us parting ways, and I’ve struggled to click with people at my uni (Imperial). I’ve realised, especially in this lockdown, that I genuinely have no friends and I’m wondering whether the first is even worth it


Congrats a 1st from Imperial.
Clearly your smart and have a bright future!
just celebrate on TSR:party:
Original post by quasa
congratulations mate, just keep your head down and dont be complacent during your final year. As someone who was in a similar boat to yourself, its annoying not to have someone to talk to or willing to talk to you after sacrificing so much and going through hell to walk away with good results. it may be worth trying to reconnect with your friends (believe me, i find myself reconnecting a lot with my old high school and sixth form friends thanks to lockdown) as at the end of the day, not all relationships are unsalvagable.

Thanks for your advice :smile:. Yes I’m really trying to find a way to make friends in their year without neglecting my studies. A lot of my sixth form mates were pretty two faced unfortunately, so even though a lot of the arguments in our group weren’t to do with me quite a few cut off ties with sixth form friends completely.


Thank you :smile: good idea haha I only posted on anon as I was unsure of the reaction but I’m so glad I posted now!
Original post by mnot
Congrats a 1st from Imperial.
Clearly your smart and have a bright future!
just celebrate on TSR:party:

Thank you so much!
Original post by Lazarevic
Thank you so much!

No problem! :smile:
well done you should be proud of yourself!! maybe order a pizza and celebrate x
Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳 Treat yourself - you’ve worked really hard and deserve it

Your degree is definitely worth it, keep powering through and you’ll be so proud of yourself this time next year 😊

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