I just wanted to share a realization I had a few days ago. Classes here are very hard; it's not like high school. You probably won't be able to get A's in every class. Test averages for some are in the 60's so you never really know where you stand because of the curve. Hence, why I freak out. When I say freak out I mean get very anxious after taking a test (especially a final) because I want to know my grade with the curve! [If you don't know what I mean, you will soon enough haha]
One of the things I always ask myself after an exam is "Did I do the best I could?" This is what my parents always asked my brother, sister, and me after we got grades we weren't thrilled with in high school. If the answer is yes then that's all you can ask of yourself. If the answer is no then you have no one else to blame for the grade besides yourself.
Here is what I have realized: EVERYTHING WILL WORK OUT! Even though I was very anxious at certain points in the semester, I can look at my final grades and be satisfied (pleasantly surprised actually). For the most part, they reflect how hard I worked.
Will I probably freak out next semester when finals come around?... Probably. (it's a vicious cycle ha)
Am I going to get a 4.0?... Probably not. (that'd be awesome but I'm being realistic)
However, I WILL try to set realistic and attainable goals for myself.
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