certifiedPSYCHO
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I'm currently a second year psychology student and my goal is to continue further study and go on to complete my honours and masters in psychology. At my uni, obtaining a 75% in the core psychology subjects would mean a guaranteed entry into honours. At the moment, my overall GPA is 3.5/4 (5 HDs and 3 Ds).
I've always had a problem with stress, but this year it has been exceedingly bad. I'm starting to find it difficult to control my anxiety levels, especially when it involves exams. I stress to the point where I physically exhaust myself and I become mindless. And it's become a routine for me to doubt my capabilities and as a result, I am starting to feel that my grades are deteriorating. I know this may sound petty, but the thought of getting a C or two this semester is very concerning to me. I understand that a C or two won't be so bad, but the emotionality of it all somewhat overrides the logic. I hope I make sense.
Normally, I wouldn't be so concerned but the fact that my grades will determine whether I can progress into further study... well, I can't help but stress. And the thought of not being able to achieve a goal I made since HS is very frustrating.
To sum this whole post: I am wondering, does anyone else feel this way? How do you manage to handle the pressure of performing at uni? I would greatly appreciate some perspective. Thanks.
I've always had a problem with stress, but this year it has been exceedingly bad. I'm starting to find it difficult to control my anxiety levels, especially when it involves exams. I stress to the point where I physically exhaust myself and I become mindless. And it's become a routine for me to doubt my capabilities and as a result, I am starting to feel that my grades are deteriorating. I know this may sound petty, but the thought of getting a C or two this semester is very concerning to me. I understand that a C or two won't be so bad, but the emotionality of it all somewhat overrides the logic. I hope I make sense.
Normally, I wouldn't be so concerned but the fact that my grades will determine whether I can progress into further study... well, I can't help but stress. And the thought of not being able to achieve a goal I made since HS is very frustrating.
To sum this whole post: I am wondering, does anyone else feel this way? How do you manage to handle the pressure of performing at uni? I would greatly appreciate some perspective. Thanks.
