As a Freshman, I maintained a 3.5 overall GPA. I had good standing. I recieved my scholarship/tuition from the state.

As a Sophomore, I slipped to a 2.90 GPA, but I still recieved my tuition from the state.

I need to keep a 2.50, or above, this semester, as a Junior, and, right now, I only have a 2.40. One negligant point away!

I don't know why school's so difficult for me, this semester. It's not that the courses are harder. I'm enjoying them, quite so. In fact, I'm actually enjoying my Quantitative Chemical Analysis class. I've got a good grade, in there, despite not being a Chemistry Girl.

But the clas that I'm worried most about is my Environmental Science course. That's my major. I did well in 101, but for some reason, 102 is keping me at a barely passing C. (I need a C in all science and math related courses to further my degree...). I don't know if it's the fact that we only meet once a week, and that once a week meeting is bull, or if it's something more.

We had two hurricanes interrupt us, and now we're behind in every course. We're barely on chapter two in my Physics class. Barely on chapter 5 in Micro. When, with both classes, we should be well into chapters 7 and 8.

I just don't know, and it's depressing me.

Maybe I don't know how to study?

I...don't know.

Post edited at 7:35 am on Oct. 6, 2008 by TigressaLynnMae

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I know my university had something like that was free for students.

study groups?

talk to your professors?

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Do not abandon yourselves to despair.
We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.

Pope John Paul II

I just can't seem to get it right! ^_^

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I know it may sound silly, but I really believe in positive thinking. If you force it into your head that you ARE smart and that you CAN do well in all your classes, then I think your grades will definitely improve.

I've found that this had made a major difference in my life. In certain circumstances, including schoolwork, where I felt like I was doing a shitty job and constantly told myself I was doing poorly, that's just how I did. However, I've forced myself to tell myself "You WILL get an A in this class, you're easily capable of it" and things turn out better.

Just try it. Might be your only option at this point, as you've already done everything else (that I can think of anyway).

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"In a world we need to share;
it's not enough to stand and stare." --Pink Floyd

Nada.

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See, I tell myself that. I tell myself, numerous times, "You're going to get an A, in this class. You're going to do the best that you can, and that best is an A."

Nada.

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Damn. That's crazy. It sounds as if you're doing your absolute best.

Do you combine methods of learning, like not only reading and studying the chapters but also taking notes, making notecards, etc.? I have no doubt that you do...but it just seems strange that you give it your all but aren't getting straight As.

I'm feeling discouraged right now too, but I know that by busting my ass for the rest of this semester I should be able to get mostly As. I think you're being a little too hard on yourself -- you're obviously very smart and I think if you just keep pushing yourself as hard as you possibly can then you'll get above a 2.5. It's not even to the middle of the semester yet.

I know you're talking to your professors, but maybe you need to spend some extra time with your Environmental Science prof. It might even be a good idea to set up a meeting with him/her and be frank with them. Just say, I'm having a really tough time with this course but I NEED to do well in it. Do you have any ideas for me? I've been trying everything.

Or something like that. I really wish I could help you more.

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"In a world we need to share;
it's not enough to stand and stare." --Pink Floyd

And then I type out what i see as important.

And then I read that information.

And, yes, it is the middle of the semester. We have barely 8 weeks left.

I have set up meetings with them, and their words are as always: Everyone studies their own way. Come to me, with issues, but we can't study for you.

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I read.

And then I type out what i see as important.

And then I read that information.

And, yes, it is the middle of the semester. We have barely 8 weeks left.

I have set up meetings with them, and their words are as always: Everyone studies their own way. Come to me, with issues, but we can't study for you.

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Oh yeah, I guess it's farther into the semester than I thought.  Time sure flies.

That's crazy. You are seriously doing everything you can...I guess that's all you can do. Just continue doing what you can and hope for the best. After all, what else can you do besides your best, other than cheat?

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"In a world we need to share;
it's not enough to stand and stare." --Pink Floyd