Is it okay for grades to slip after a death in the family?

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<p>I just finished my first quarter in Fall 2013 after transferring to UCI, and right during the winter break, an immediate member of my family died.
I had to continue with college, because I wanted to graduate in two years. </p>

<p>So, this winter quarter, I tried my hardest, and I may get a C in one of my classes, and a B in my other two classes. Is this okay? </p>

<p>It's going to lower my GPA to about a 3.3, which will make me unqualified for many internships. As a Business Econ major, I really need to get some before I graduate. </p>

<p>What do I do? </p>

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<p>If this topic is not appropriate for the College Life thread, can an admin please move it to a more fitting thread? Thanks. </p>

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<p>What do you mean what do you do? You earned the grade, accept it. I’m not sure what other options there are… just try not to let it affect you next semester, or maybe seek out tutoring/counselling if you’re still struggling. Most schools have free services to help you, take advantage of it!</p>

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<p>Maybe talk to your professors? Other than that, not sure what else you can do… :frowning: You wouldn’t want to plaster a “someone died in my family” sign on your forehead. I think the best thing you can do now is to talk to your professors and maybe ask them to cut you some slack?</p>

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<p>Family death shouldn’t be an excuse for your grades to slip. If you mention this during any job interview, I can guarantee you that you won’t be getting the job.</p>

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<p>Life happens. Grades slip. All you can do is move on. A death in the family does not excuse or allow a “pass” for your grades slipping. If you tried your hardest given the circumstances, that is enough. </p>

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<p>First of all, I’m sorry for your loss. Unfortunately sh*t happens all of the time and all you can do is roll with the punches. Use this as a lesson for the future and make sure you don’t let it happen again. Don’t focus on what internships you CAN’T get. Focus on the ones that you CAN get and apply for those. Do the best you can in all of your classes from now on, and remember that you still have many opportunities to be successful. You can’t let life knock you down. </p>

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<p>Thanks everyone. </p>

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<p>I don’t think that a 3.3 would disqualify you from all internships. Just do your best and apply for the internships that you qualify for.</p>