Academic Stress

[CrazyPerson]

Well... another huge test, another few days of absolutely freaking out over it.

I am in my second year of college, but don't have more credits then a 2nd semester student. Long story, took a semester off to work, thought i had a chance to learn what could be a long term side job bla bla bla yack yack yack none of ti worked out.

Planed on taking 3 classes this semester, but once again i got an english teacher who was more itnerested in pushing an agenda then teaching english and has no buisness being a professor.

So dropped that after one class (so it wouldnt apear on my transcrips)

So Taking two classes... a math and a history.

I am not a smart person, and pretty muc hevery academic acomplsihment ive ever had has a great big * by it, as does every other acomplsihment in my life... being sick of that I have set the goal to 2 As for the semester (were as i should be able to handel 4), with the possibiity of adding an 8 week class... which i need to do otherwise im enver going to graduate.

I have one of three history tests on tuesday, ive taken teh study material and realize... on the essay portion I am way more clueless then expected. I know I have till tuesday and i plan on studying but with the stress level im at im not helping myself. I dont know how to deal with this... So far (after two tiny open book quizzes) I have an A in the class, and have held onto it in my maht class and thats all i have in my life right now that is good... If i fail academic goals again... lets just say death sounds 100,000,000,000,000,000,000X better then failing anything again right now... Holding these grades is the only marginally good thing I have right

Anyway... how do those of you in college/ did those of you who graduated and suceeded in life handel that stress of big tests? Im not smart to begin with, (evidenced by the fact im taking half the classes most people do and still not sleeping much), and i realize that when i stress like this its coutner productive.

I will completly break down if i fail my goals in either class... there would be no recovery. this crud can affect the rest of my life, unless God reveals another non college career path but it appears that he is in no hurry to do that no matter how much I hate my stupid job... I need some evidence that life will get better, and career would be a huge step in the right direction...

P.S. self confidence, oh your smarter then you think, oh you have a tallent lectures... I respectfully ask that you kepe those lies to yourself.

 

[Shabby]

Physical excersise is God's gift to the stressed.

 

[CrazyPerson]

Physical excersise is God's gift to the stressed.

thanks for the reply... isnt enough time for that however

 

[nesian]

So true, oh the stress of exams But yeah, I agree with the person above you, take an hour off to go work out at the gym, great way to de-stress. Also, the obvious: procrastination =/= pass if you leave things to the last minute, you're just really making things harder for yourself, i would know =[

 

[nesian]

Speaking of, I have 2 exams next week :O and another 2 the following week, doing 4 papers this semester. But they're adequately spaced so it's not too bad God is good.

 

[ModestGirlsRock]

midterms are ugly.

 

[Alizera]

If you're really struggling in class, GO SEE THE PROFESSOR!!! Most professors will be really happy to help you if you're struggling through classes. Study everyday so you can go to the professors and understand what you're talking about.

Also, make sure you take some time for yourself. If you're stressing about something this much, even if you're prepared for the material, you can wig out on the test and not do well.

You might look into seeing if you have test anxiety and see if you can get some help for that.

Good luck!

 

[Trashionista]

Wine. Seriously. I'm not advocating getting smashed, but actually taking the time to have a glass of wine with dinner before getting back to studying/essay-ing works pretty well for me.

 

[CrazyPerson]

Well... test did not go so well... may be the nail in the coffin that im not smart enough for college... we will see soon i guess.

 

[TemperateSeaIsland]

Talk to your professor, I had a pretty mediocre track record as a undergrad (I sucked at exams) but I've now got a PhD and I'm working as a researcher at a university lab. The system has a lot more flexibility than you think.

 

[TrueImpossibility]

Pride is a bigger issue than not being intelligent enough. I don't believe that there is anyone who is not intelligent enough ... just those who aren't willing to admit their struggles to those around them. I was that kind of student. No matter how difficult a class was, I wouldn't ask another student for help or go talk to the professor. And I'm not talking getting As in classes, that was never an option for me. I'm talking just making a good enough grade so I could pass the class.

I finally had to face the facts, give up or ask for help. I very timidly walked into a tutor center and tried to act like it was just a little trouble I was having in one area of a subject. But I found out that working with a tutor was a lot better than it sounded. I didn't feel stupid or inferior going to one. It made me feel like a better student because I was going that extra step and learning a lot better. It helped so much having someone who was able to guide me through studying more productively so I actually had to spend less time studying.

Find out about where the tutor centers or writing centers are on your campus and check them out.