“When life gets you down, you know whatcha got do? Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming.” -Dory from "Finding Nemo"
I've been thinking about Dory's little saying all day. I'm thinking about dropping a class. I'm ready to give up. I'm tired about worrying about it. I'm tired of thinking about it. I'm just plain ol' tired. I'm ready to wave my white flag and surrender. I'm not really the type to give up, but I am tired of treading water, and feeling overwhelmed and helpless. What do you do when you've done all you can?
I've pretty much worried myself into a stupor; I’m talking about a major funk. All of my frustrations stem from this class. It's not my teacher's fault. She's doing her job. But then again, it's not my fault either, I'm doing my best. Too bad it may not be enough. As you can see, I've thrown myself a huge pity party. You are all invited. :)
Dropping the class is no big deal. It's the giving up that’s bugging me. I’ve always considered myself a winner, and winners don't quit. But right about now, for me, quitting seems much better than failing. How dumb would I be to stay in the class because of my pride, only to get a D or an F on my transcript? Talk about stupid.....
Oh well, I think I'm going to wait until the absolute last minute (which is Friday, October 30th) to average my grades and make a decision. Until then I'll keep going to class, treading water, and listening to Dory in my head singing, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...."
It sounds so easy.
Thanks for stopping by,
Kourtney
EDIT: Slate Article
10 comments:
I know what you mean! I have one of those classes too...I'm gonna stick it out and try my best! Good luck!
I hope you're able to pick up your grade and not have to drop the class, but if you end up dropping it, don't let that keep you "from swimming." You can always do better next time! :)
I hate that feeling. If I were you I would just keep talking to your teacher, and see what he/she can do. I have dropped a lot of classes in my past and I would give anything to have those hours back. That's me though, if the stress is completely affecting your life you have to do what feels right.
I'm in the same boat. I was going to drop one of my classes and take a W but I talked to my instructor and she convinced me to stick it out so I am. Hopefully it will pay off for both of us!
I think listening to Dory is a fantastic idea. Don’t give up! You have made it half way through the semester. Perhaps the next half will be better. I have thought of giving up several times myself. This class was actually one of those times. I could not bear to let someone else win and my stubbornness always triumphed. Wasting the time and money on a class just to have to do it again is not in my plan. Of course, this decision would only keep me here longer and that is not an option for me. Statistics was the absolute worse. My study partner and I stayed in tears the entire semester. I did the best that I could do and ended up with a “C” that felt like an “A” in my mind. Have faith and remember you can only do the best that you can do. Good Luck!
I love that phrase from Finding Nemo! Actually, I love that movie all together! Ha.
Yeah, I would drop the class too if it meant an "F". My pride got me an "F" back in 2004, and that thing still haunts my transcript. And since that "F", I've been an "A-B" student, but it is still holding down my GPA. Drop the class if you think you'll be failing it.
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If you have done everything that you can and you still have no luck then I say drop it too. Is there anyone else that teaches the class? I ask because it would suck if you have to take that same class again with the same teacher. But I hope everything goes well with you, think of it this way, more free time to read and bake!
Before the drop date if you think you want do any better… drop it before the dead line. Years ago when I was younger (19), I had a bad relationship that got me so depressed that I just quit. Worst thing I could have done and my transcript suffered for it. A “W” only hurts you if you depend on financial aid, which is still not that bad unless you plan on taking more than 192 hours to achieve your goal. You will be better prepared the second time around if you have to take it to graduate. Continue to hang with it until you know for sure.
Is your professor posting midterm grades? Those should be posted by tomorrow. I think you know what the limits of your endurance! Do what works.
Slate URL? Did I miss it?
K. Smth
Eng. 226
I feel ya girl! I've been tempted to drop a class just because I get tired of doing homework on my days off, which is pure laziness on my part! I have to convince my self that in the long run it will pay off.
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