Posted by alexandra_k on July 31, 2005, at 17:22:57
In reply to I *need* to do well in school, posted by Deneb on July 31, 2005, at 1:00:43
> There is something seriously wrong with my brain at times...I just CANNOT concentrate on anything like studying during those times.
Is it that you cant study or that you think it is pointless to study because you don't think you are retaining anything? Maybe its because you start to beat yourself up about not being able to do it and then... you find that you can't do it.
This is where a councellor could help you a lot.
And a study group if you can manage to get into one that is at a suitable level.
> When I feel badly, I write notes for hours and hours and I cannot retain any information! I don't think I'm even studying! I just cannot *think* or something! It's horrible! This just CANNOT happen again! This happens every year and my academic life is going to be absolutely screwed if I don't fix whatever the heck is wrong with me quick!Yeah. Its harder to think when you are under stress. But... No study is wasted. Thats where I write myself cue card questions or attempt to write out the structure of the lecture notes from memory or something like that. Repetition repitition and it does get in there. Doesn't feel like it is... But it is... No study is wasted imo. Even if it turns out not to be relevant for that particular test...
You will be alright. You might need to repeat the courses you didn't finish...In the future... One word for you... If you absolutely have to go to the mall instead of going to the exam: compassionate withdrawal. Which doesn't f*ck up your GPA. At this point... DOn't worry about it too much. You might need to do the courses you got IC for again. But you will be fine. If you are getting A's I'm sure grad school will forgive you a few IC's. I'm sure they will.
I'd rather fail than get an A as well...
Best not go there...
But it is something that I had to deal with.
And i got a grade that i wasn't happy with...
and it was hard...
but i just had to deal with it.i know its hard...
but grades really aren't a measure of self worth.
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