I don't think I can cope with uni anymore

wow I have a similar story. but i guess it about getting done what is necessary at your own pace.

What I normally do is make a check list and then work through it a day at a time. there have been some day where i have opened my laptop and when for a break and that was me done for the day but other days i just sit down and keep at it it just really depends how motivated you are each day and on the days you know you are motivated keep going until up pass out

Okay, I've literally just downloaded a list of all the units broken down into different topics and will be studying a topic or two a day as they're quite big, so now at least I have a to do list of what needs to be done each day. It doesn't help that the uni lecture notes are absolutely rubbish as they tend to summarise massive concepts in a few words and are written in a really complex, hard to understand manner... on the other hand the textbook will stretch one simple concept over 10-20 pages, again all that info just isn't going to go into my brain. Frustrates me so much because I'm struggling to find usable resources even when I do sit to revise. Thank you.

what you could do is go to your university book shop and ask for revision guides for the modulus you are struggling most with.... I study law and I recently bought these nutshell and concentrate books they really helped me, i mean they were better than the recommended text books, they got straight to the point...

Something must be in the air cos I've been feeling like that. I do Finance and I do find it interesting. But uni as a whole is just dragging and I can't focus. I also don't feel mature enough. Try not to focus on how much you haven't done and think about how much you have and go from there. Learning is a gradual process and you're not meant to know everything nor will everything be covered in your exams. Relax and take a breather.

Haha I've been relaxing a bit too much this Christmas break :P and this is probably why I'm panicking like crazy right now. Just going to follow a daily to do list so I get a few things completed each day and will now use better resources to revise from as well, so things are looking a little better.

I know same. My modules have changed and I don't know where to start. It's first year so it's not too demanding but it doesn't mean that we shouldn't do well. But seriously don't over stress yourself as you'll shut down. Good it honestly will do you a lot if you do it that way. Wish you the best.

Yeah I studied biology it is sooo boring as a degree. Also I dunno if it is a true STEM subject.

I just feel like dropping out. I don't have a passion for any subject at all so I chose Biology as I was good at it, it's alright. I have exams in April and I have been making notes here and there but I've only made about a third of the notes so far. I can get my head down and study really hard but I still don't feel like I'll be able tor revise everything and UNDERSTAND IT. I find the content so dull and boring, sometimes I can't even bring myself to study it. By the time I get back from uni, I'm so exhausted it's hard not to fall asleep and to force myself to revise whilst so tired.

I feel like I won't get my notes written up, even if I do, I might only understand maybe 20% of it and fail my first year because it's hard, I don't know if I can do this for another 3 years. It's stressing me out so much just looking at the sheer amount of work I have left to do, and even if I do it, I still might not pass. Sorry for rambling, I'm just so stressed and anxious at the moment. I just don't know what to do.

if you don't enjoy it then there is no point of continuing it. you'll probably become more miserable..

I'd look into your sleep pattern and find out what makes you so tired. Maybe it's jus getting used to university and working and stuff - I get 23 hours a week, it really sucks and I've been exhausted over Christmas though I rarely worked, so you're not alone. But I'd advise getting that sorted, or at least trying to - chances are your quality of revision is suffering during those periods where you force yourself to work - try and get more sleep or something like that.

Also convincing yourself that you aren't going to make t is a bad idea. Think it and you'll believe it, believe it and it'll happen. Try and be positive. 4 months is quite a while to turn things around (I hope that's possible at university level). And also make use of things like counsellors and directors of studies to talk about your feelings and get professional advice.

And ultimately, you don want to waste any money at any point during uni. Not by failing the whole first year or dropping out part way through. Use that, if anything, as motivation.

I just feel like dropping out. I don't have a passion for any subject at all so I chose Biology as I was good at it, it's alright. I have exams in April and I have been making notes here and there but I've only made about a third of the notes so far. I can get my head down and study really hard but I still don't feel like I'll be able tor revise everything and UNDERSTAND IT. I find the content so dull and boring, sometimes I can't even bring myself to study it. By the time I get back from uni, I'm so exhausted it's hard not to fall asleep and to force myself to revise whilst so tired.

I feel like I won't get my notes written up, even if I do, I might only understand maybe 20% of it and fail my first year because it's hard, I don't know if I can do this for another 3 years. It's stressing me out so much just looking at the sheer amount of work I have left to do, and even if I do it, I still might not pass. Sorry for rambling, I'm just so stressed and anxious at the moment. I just don't know what to do.

I just feel like dropping out. I don't have a passion for any subject at all so I chose Biology as I was good at it, it's alright. I have exams in April and I have been making notes here and there but I've only made about a third of the notes so far. I can get my head down and study really hard but I still don't feel like I'll be able tor revise everything and UNDERSTAND IT. I find the content so dull and boring, sometimes I can't even bring myself to study it. By the time I get back from uni, I'm so exhausted it's hard not to fall asleep and to force myself to revise whilst so tired.

I feel like I won't get my notes written up, even if I do, I might only understand maybe 20% of it and fail my first year because it's hard, I don't know if I can do this for another 3 years. It's stressing me out so much just looking at the sheer amount of work I have left to do, and even if I do it, I still might not pass. Sorry for rambling, I'm just so stressed and anxious at the moment. I just don't know what to do.

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I will point out a few things to hopefully make feel better about this. I am in my second year of Biomedical Science degree, which is an extremely tough course. I was in your shoes last year and I think there is a post by me somewhere in the world of TSR of me hating the course and thinking of leaving So I will break this down for you:

1. First year does NOT contribute towards your actual degree class you'll graduate with (at all). You just have to pass first year, and by pass I mean get the 120 credits or whatever to continue into the 2nd year. Whether it's 40% or 99% in each module, no one cares as it does not count You need to study, obviously, but not as overhard as you think now

2. Yes, it is hard, no doubts there. I know it feels crap now because you are loaded with work and it is holiday time. Believe me it is not all as bad as you think now. Just to point out in case you ever considered this, don't try to study 24/7 either thinking it is productive as you will probably spend most of that time procrastinating, lol, and not doing what is planned. You need to write a plan, like bullet points of stuff you need to do. Manage your time well with rest and work. It is doable, trust me Your exams are in April as well so you still have your Easter break to finish off any notes you have not finished during Christmas I did that last year and worked out all right

3. Do not quit just because you think you cannot do it. Anything is doable if you manage your time well. I trained sports 3 times a week and and went to uni 5 days a week like 9-5 if not till 6pm and still did all the work. It is possible Sacrificing certain free times is fine but do not give it all up as you need to rest as well You may of course feel tired and think "I shall take a nap instead". But sometimes you need to sit down weigh things up by thinking "What is better for me right now: taking a nap (after which you will probably feel lazy; I do anyway) or writing up a lecture?" That way makes you think if you are really that deadly tired or if you are simply stressing out and trying to avoid work maybe. Sometimes stress can make you think you are tired when you really just need to keep calm, take a deep breath and concentrate I have a friend who does not believe in stress. ,ay sound odd but she is on top of everything: uni, social life, societies, parties, sports, etc. and I d,ore people like that. That is a good point, actually. Asking friends for help is great. I would not have done well at some things without help from my "gang" We discuss things on Facebook over holidays if we get stuck on some lecture material or a question or whatever. You cannot do it all alone

Sorry for the looooong post, lol. I get too carried away with writing sometimes but I hope you will get back on track with what you are doing. If you quit the course then what was the point of all the effort you have put in to get there? Keep that in mind, chin up, manage your time well and best of luck


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Wow don't apologise for the long post, it was so helpful and informative I don't even know what to say. You and your friend actually had and probably still have it much harder than me and you're both managing so I should be able to manage just fine, I think I'm just finding excuses like the course is too boring or I'm too tired. Also, you're right, I'm probably not even tired when I get back from uni, just feeling a bit sluggish from the long bus ride so I fool myself into thinking I'm exhausted and sleep instead of working. So I'll just keep studying after uni and I'll get into a proper routine hopefully because if so many other students manage, there's no proper reason why I can't.

Your post was so inspiring, thank you so much for taking the time to write all that and good luck with the rest of your degree. I'm definitely saving your post so I don't forget all this advice.