First day of masters

Hi all,

I went to my induction today for my masters course and it was really stressful made me feel like it’s not for me- and I’m not good enough.

Should I drop out now or wait till lectures actually begin.. I don’t know if I am being to rash with my decisions

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Veet Voojagig

11

It would be rash if you dropped out before even giving it a real try. We all have moments where we doubt ourselves, but giving up before you have even reached the first hurdle is not the way to deal with it. Resilience is going to be vital because there will be many times when you feel that things are getting on top of you. If it were easy, everybody would be doing it.

Original post by Maryammiah1301

Hi all,

I went to my induction today for my masters course and it was really stressful made me feel like it’s not for me- and I’m not good enough.

Should I drop out now or wait till lectures actually begin.. I don’t know if I am being to rash with my decisions

I agree with the above and think it's normal to get cold feet. What was it specifically that you found stressful? Postgraduate study is definitely a step-up from Undergraduate study, but with that comes much more specialised material where you can focus on your passions. What Master's course are you studying?

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Maryammiah1301

OP

9

Original post by Pwca

I agree with the above and think it's normal to get cold feet. What was it specifically that you found stressful? Postgraduate study is definitely a step-up from Undergraduate study, but with that comes much more specialised material where you can focus on your passions. What Master's course are you studying?

I am studying a masters in mental health studies - I am just worried as I have lots of exams ( I haven’t done exams since my a level mocks due to Covid) and it just seems really scary and a big work load. But I don’t know if I am just over reacting as I also felt the same way in third year

Original post by Maryammiah1301

I am studying a masters in mental health studies - I am just worried as I have lots of exams ( I haven’t done exams since my a level mocks due to Covid) and it just seems really scary and a big work load. But I don’t know if I am just over reacting as I also felt the same way in third year

It's normal to feel a but overwhelmed when you're tackling something new, and that's bound to be compounded when it's a subject like this. I think you can readjust to sitting exams and that you'll find your groove with revising for them. It will be a big workload and you'll need to be dedicated, but if you have a passion for the subject then it's worth being brave and giving it a shot.

Do you think it might be worth speaking with a tutor at your university to get some reassurance?

Reply 5

Bookworm524

19

definitely stick with it. You haven't even started the actual course, and of course everything looks daunting at first sight! You'd get used to it eventually

Original post by Maryammiah1301

Hi all,

I went to my induction today for my masters course and it was really stressful made me feel like it’s not for me- and I’m not good enough.

Should I drop out now or wait till lectures actually begin.. I don’t know if I am being to rash with my decisions

Hi there!

As a current PhD student with a total of 7 years at uni, I’ve had my fair share of experiences with getting academic references!

I think some great advice has been given already, but also have some experiences that may help!
I have been at university for 7 years total (currently as a PhD student) and so have had my own ‘first days’ but have also seen so many people come to start their masters courses. From my office you can actually see where the students register (we have glass walls) so we see nearly everyone on their first day!

The first thing I will say is that everyone looks anxious. Sure some are more calm than others, but everyone has some level of apprehension about what is coming next – it’s totally normal!

You need time to figure out what each challenge will be. It seems daunting on your first day when you are shown a year long schedule full of assignments, presentations, lectures, and more. But in reality, you take each of those challenges one at a time, learning from the last to improve on the next.
You will also have classmates and peers from other courses to lean on for support when you feel anxious. It’s so helpful to have a support network who truly understand and empathise with what you are going through as a masters student – so immerse yourself in student life and make those connections!

If you are really struggling with stress/anxiety, you can ask about your universities mental health services. In Cranfield there is a counselling service, with mental health professionals who can help you find ways to reduce your symptoms. You can also ask for support from your teaching team, who can help to put the challenges you will face into perspective.

Overall, remember that the admissions team would not have let you onto the course if they thought you would fail. So while having self-doubt is normal, don’t let it make you give up!
Best of luck!
Ciara
3rd year Agrifood PhD student
Cranfield Student Ambassador

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