I don't know if it's just me or this happens to everyone, but I just can't stand the beginning of a new semester. Some of the people around me see it as an opportunity, a new challange to tackle, or new and exciting people to meet. I don't see it this way at all. I just finished my first organic chemistry lab. This class brought out all of my insecurities at once. First, it was a class that is male dominated. I know I'll have to really hold my own in that class or play the "I'm just a stupid girl" route to be able to work with anybody. It sucks, but that's the reality. Also, we have to work independently. I don't like to do that because I very rarely understand things without talking about them. Thirdly, I really feel that I DON'T understand organic chemistry. It is a subject for which I have had to work extra hard just to get a passing grade. Also, I'm not a pre-med pre-dent major. I don't NEED an A in this class. I just have to get a passing grade and I know, for my last o-chem class, I had to work three times as hard as the guys I studied with who got A's. Lame. Anyway, that's what I think about that.
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I like the beginning of the semester. This is for a few reasons 1) I probably didn't do so well the previous semester and it's a chance for me to start over with a clean slate. 2) I underestimate the difficulty of my classes, so I think that the semester is going to be easy. 3) There's no procrastinated assignments due.
I'm pretty happy with the start of this semester. All of the above apply.
I know how you feel. My business management classes are like that. Accounting and economics are all made for male minds, I swear. I love the classes but never do very well. The guys in there are pushing for As and I have to work even harder for my B or C. Blah. Financial management is going to kick my butt this semester.
Chemistry is hard. I'm proud of you for sticking it out. That shows strength of character.
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