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Hello...i'm sure some of you can relate (perhaps).

Approximately 2 weeks ago, i received a set of results from my second year - late i known being that i am now 3.5 months into my third year at university - however thats how it works out b/c essays were handed in for marking at the end of the second year hence the lateness. I was sitting comfortably on a 2:1 but unfortunately received bad results which knocked me for 6 (now sitting on approx a mid 2:2). I was expecting decent 2:1s in my essays but scored 2 mid 3rds in half of the assessment. As a result I've lost alot of confidence in my own ability, and have suddenly got so much unhealthy apathy and lethargy towards education - this isn't good at all. I put more effort into my work last yr than in my first yr which is the great irony of it all, but i appreciate i may have over philosophized, and was 'overly chatty and informal' in my essay style. What have people done in the circumstances to pull themselves out of an abyss, a slump of sorts? I have a meeting with superviser to discuss issues and the alike, but if any people have any advices and vices etc, it'd be much appreciated. How have people dealt with strong apathy?

Reply 1

Drunk_Kid_Catholic

aawww, poor you! It's horrible when your confidence is knocked like that. It has happened to me, and I find the best way is to be like "right, this time Im going to challenge myself to prove I am better than that result!". That could work for you. Just try and not let it get you down!

Good luck *hugs*

Reply 2

SunburnedCactus

The 'classic' option is to use this opportunity to try and find out where you went wrong, and work on improving from there. It may be the case that you need to re-organise some things, concentrate on your weaker areas. It is always disheartening when you work for something and it doesn't exactly come through, but at least you know now that there is work to be done. Don't give up at this stage, just take the chance to make it right.

Reply 3

soilman

I believe at every univerisity you are allowed (but I doubt any students do) requests their exam paper back to see where the disaster occurred. Might be an idea, then you know exactly where the problem was.

Reply 4

dancingqueen

I'm on 56 after last year's exams, and I really want a 2:1 so I can relate to how you feel. Do you have any mock exams or practice papers before your finals? I had one at the beginning of this term and worked really hard for it, because I was trying to boost my confidence that I could actually get a 2:1 (I had begun to think it was impossible for me!) and I ended up with nearly a first! It's made me feel so much better, and more confident in my own abilities. I find learning the work in really small chunks works as well to motivate me, I'd rather try to learn a small amount of stuff and really know it than try huge topics at once, and try to plough through them. That really knocks my confidence because it seems I've spent a huge amount of time on them but learnt nothing.
Good luck, and I'm sure you'll be fine, hopefully you'll get some feedback about these results so you can see where you went wrong. I know how frustrating it is to think you've done well in something and come out with rubbish results.

Reply 5

Sasuke!

WHW where do you study and what course?

Reply 6

Quintanium

Don't worry... use this as motivation to work harder and to show them you're worth more than what u're given.

When I applied to university out of highschool, I was not accepted to any university. I thought my life was doomed but I was also angry at the schools and at myself. I did not work hard enough but I know I can do it and that the schools are making a mistake not letting me in.

I signed up for night classes for the courses that I would be taking if I were in that university's first year. Then after that first year, I applied for direct entry into the second year and I got in. I did not waste any time. I had to show that I am able to do this and they made a mistake not letting me into their university. In the meanwhile, a couple friends and I started a business club and we became the 5 national finalists that year. (we lost but accomplishment none the less)

I graduated last year in pretty good standings. Just a little shy of getting a distinction but good enough to get me to do my masters here in London.

I knew life would have been so much easier had everything just gone smoothly. However, looking back, that was a much needed kick in the butt. At that time, I was very sad and didn't know where to go but I realized that if I stopped then, that would have been it. So I just kept going...

So good luck, keep your chin up and show em what you got!

Reply 7

Little Girl Red

It's so difficult with uni work. I find that the more work I put in, the lower mark I get back (a consistent trend, and one that's making me so lethargic towards uni work that it's unreal).
As you're in your third year, the only realistic course of action is to really gear up. For your next essays, work harder than you have ever worked before. Take your essays to your tutor/s and get them to look over them for you before the deadline (a really good way to spot any nasty spots which could cost you marks). Swot up and stick at it!!
I think this happens to everybody, so try not to worry too much. Just react better than most by really getting down to it.