The semester got a little crazy, so this blog post is going to be rather short. That being said, I hope it will bring some light into why you might not be achieving your academic standards.
Generally, I've identified 4 main reasons why someone might not be doing too well. Disclaimer: I'm by no means a counselor, nor there are only those 4 reasons which I will be talking about.
A lot of people (myself included) refer to themselves as stupid and/or losers when they get a low grade. The truth is - there's always a reason for it. Once again, I don't know if the reasons I've listed will cover it all, but anyways, I hope it will help.
1. Wrong study strategy
The first thing to look at after you've received a nasty grade is your study strategy. Are you dedicating enough time to study for a course, and are you studying actively (testing yourself, creating condensed notes, and perhaps, teaching your colleague). To determine the best study strategy for a course, consider consulting your professor or a teaching assistant, and of course - make sure what study strategies work best for you, personally
2. Life stressors
If your study strategy is seemingly fine, look at the events in your personal life to determine if they serve as stressors which decline your academic achievement. Usually, such events have a temporary effect on your grade, but if the stressor is rather on a large scale - consider a visit to a therapist/counselor to discuss your plans.
3. Wrong program choice
if you're finding yourself being disinterested in the courses you're enrolled in - look at your program (major) choice, and try to identify if it fits you. Definitely, everyone has their own interests, but if you are not enjoying more than a half of your courses - try to reconsider the program.
4. Test-taking strategy
Never-ever underestimate this reason for why you're not doing too good. Lack of successful test-taking strategy holds back my fullest potential, too. The way to identify if this is exactly the aspect you're struggling with is to study really well beforehand (to really exclude that your bad grades are coming from poor study habits). For every type of test, there's usually a separate test-taking technique. To identify one - talk to an academic counselor or a TA
Lastly, if you think there might be a medical reason (anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, etc.)
for your poor academic performance, contact your doctor immediately
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