You've failed in your Higher Education career. What's the next step?

One thing that should be in ones mind is failures, are stepping stones to success.And one cannot get success,at one try.It is not obvious that there is only one way to get succeed.The point is one need to be motivated strong enough to accept any outcome of our work.Don't excuse yourself, turn out this situation as motivation to achieve greater than this.Everyone has born with a unique talent. If not this, there are many.Don't struck at this point after failing in higher education, accept the situation and give it a try if you believe that this is not suitable for you, then go on,explore yourself and find your passion.Remember, there are many ways to reach your destination the only thing matter is your journey with consistency and hardwork.

If one fails in one career option there are many more options available. If one is unsuccessful in a higher education career then one can try consultancy career or go back to the professional practice as an engineer, scientist, teacher etc. This does not mean that you cannot try later the career that you were not successful in (after gaining the new experience) if you so desire.

Accepting your emotions is hard, but for you to make headway in your academic journey, you have to go through the process. The suggested means of expressing your emotions are great, and doing them will help a lot. For those who will journal, try as much as possible to avoid blaming yourself, especially when you come to the realization that you made some bad choices. Instead, you can try writing a letter to yourself, forgiving yourself for the failing. You give yourself the best shot at healing to face the next challenge when you gracefully, but not judgmentally, accept your emotions.

It is very easy to stay in what I call "The loop of failure". Here, one spends so much time feasting and brooding upon the failure in itself that they fail to realize the worth of the unpleasant experience. This forms the bedrock of depression, as these emotions drain life out of whoever has them... I have been in these uncomfortable shoes before. And looking back at them, I am grateful for them-yes! I recognized failures as commas rather than full stops, as we often are tempted to do. I understood that these were opportunities to revisit and master some academic stuff. And now, those experiences have added depth to the substance of my communication. Failures are only failures when we refuse to redefine them.

In evaluating the situation, I find it very effective to follow what I call the MCO-system (MCO - Me, Circumstances, Others). First, look within and ask yourself questions that pertain to things under your domain of control. This includes evaluating the time dedicated to learning the course compared to its demands, as well as reflecting on your response to the challenges you faced. Next, move on to evaluate your circumstances and others. These are things you cannot necessarily control, but evaluating them can assist you in making better decisions. This approach allows for a holistic evaluation, resulting in tailored solutions that suit your needs, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach suggested by others.

My plan for higher education (tertiary education as we put it here in Ghana) was to study outside of the continent of Africa. When that plan fell through for two consecutive years because I also got rejected from programs of my choice at my preferred schools, I came to terms with the situation, explored my options, and realized that I could pursue a program that would bring me closer to my dream of becoming a researcher in the field of public health. I am halfway through my alternative plan ("Plan B") for my higher education after my failure to get into a reputable institution outside of Ghana for my undergraduate degree. One thing to know when making such a plan is that you can't finalize the details in a day.