Being held back...does it really matter this much?

[ajaxajax]

Hi all

 

I have yesterday put a post saying that I have been held back by a year from graduating from Pharmacy because I was too scared to even look at my academic results. I have said that I will keep on going until I pass my last exam but:

 

1. Would future employers/colleagues be put off by me having an unfortunate mishap such as this?

 

2. Would lecturers/employers/potential colleagues etc look at me differently if I did not have any professionals in my family, as opposed to someone who does?

 

Thanks

[redhearts]

Its your grades and experience that should matter, not personal background.

[waveseer]

I have no idea about your particular field, but for most fields once you have experience then all that matters about your schooling is that you finished at some point.

[ajaxajax]

For the record, I actually have never failed a subject before and had my grades ranging from Pass 2's to High Distinctions.

[thejigsup]

Why would your family matter? I have a bunch of Welfare queens in my family and I've done just fine. I'm a professional who earns a good deal of respect.

[ajaxajax]

I'm in Australia...but I think it's similar to the US. I also think that a Supplementary Pass wouldn't have made me look that good either but...