Not going as planned...
Hey, gang!
I was actually thinking the other day, "Self, you know, there might not be anyone actually reading these blogs ANYWAY, except for the other bloggers." I hope that's not the case, but if it is, then "HI, BLOGGERS!" Anyway, so I had two tests today and a first draft of a paper due...
It wasn't good, let's just say that. I studied really hard for my Spanish test today, and I pretty much knew what I was talking about, but the problem was that I'm not used to doing rapid-fire spanish, and I couldn't finish in time, so at the end I had to fill in 3 SECTIONS at the last minute. I didn't do as well as I'd wanted on the first one either. We got our bio tests back, and that was really low, and then I took a chem test and don't feel to great about that! I realized, though, that the tests aren't the only method of grading, and I've been doing well on other stuff and in labs, so I think I'll be fine. I have to maintain like a 3.5 GPA to keep my scholarship, and I'm finding it a LOT harder than I thought it would be... I'm gonna have to get a... TUTOR! *scary background music* I'd say that if I just dedicated more time to study I'd be fine, but you can't study stuff if it makes no sense to you. I've never studied and NEVER had a tutor, but if I want to do well, I need to swallow my pride and face facts: I...NEED...HELP!
I'm not the "asking for help" type, but I'm also not the "dropping out of college b/c he can't afford it b/c he lost his scholarships" type either, and I find the former to be the lesser of two uncomfortable choices. I also have med school to think about, and now that I've added Freshman Class President and soon to be Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity (like a fraternity, but more service based, co-ed, and can still be in a full frat) member to my repertoire, I need to stay on top of things. At the very least, the tutoring hours will make me dedicate time to the areas I need help in. It's for the best, and it really is OK to ask for help. We all need help understanding things, or we wouldn't need teachers! Sometimes even they can't help us wrap our minds around a concept the way a peer can, so go out today and ask for help. That's my challenge for every future Albrightian, to prevent them from falling into my position.
P.S.- I'm having a bit of trouble getting those pictures I promised up, but I'll figure it out eventually 8')