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Dear Ms. Lion...
Dear Ms. Lion,
Last semester didn't go as well for me as I thought it would. I really
tried to keep up in my studies, but everything got to be too much for
me to handle. I couldn't figure out anything to really keep myself on
track and it was just far too hard for me to fix on my own. The prob-
lem was starting to feel like it was just too overwhelming with no
answers in sight. Do you have any tips to help me succeed?
Thanks,
Underachieving
02%
I can understand the frustration that comes with wanting to do well,
but having your studies slip away from you. Just trying to get back on
track with projects and homework can be a handful, but the answers
are always easier than you think.
Dear Underachieving,
First, when it comes to having class issues, I suggest trying to write
due dates in a planner. If you have the due dates visible to see every-
. day, it becomes much easier to remember when to do your work and
to find a good time to get projects done with enough time to fix any
mistakes. If time management isn't your issue, but the class content
itself, might I suggest the Academic Support Center? While it may
seem like a weakness to ask for help, if you truly need the help to
understand the course information and you don't feel comfortable
asking the teacher for help, the ASC is the best place to go. The ASC
tutors are students at the school, just like you, who know how hard it
can be to be in your shoes and want nothing more than to help yo
succeed.
Second, why not ask your friends? Yes, they have their own lives
to lead and their own problems to solve, but if you don't ask for their
help you can't know that they can or cannot help you. Most of the
time a good friend will want to help you anyway they can.
Lastly, you can try just talking to your teachers directly. While this
answer can seem the scariest choice, depending on your teacher, it is
always a good move. Every teacher has office hours and teachers are
there for your use anyways. Their entire job is to help you learn, so
why not help them to do that job? If you can't understand the material
in class, some one on one talking can sometimes clear up the simplest
of problems.
While the answers may seem uselessly easy, they really do work if
you just try them. Your success comes down to you. If you don't try,
you can't succeed. So just believe in your ability to do well this se-
mester and you will find you can do much more than you thought you
could.
Love and paws,
Ms. Lion
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