feel like giving up on uni...

... im on a few weeks into a maths based course and i really dont understand anything and now its just got me depressed, and its only a foundation course. Ggoing to lectures just seems pointless i dont take anything more in that if i just got the notes off the net. if i ask the teacher i end up more confused than before and feel stupis to ask again. i seem to be the only person in the class that cant get on with it, i spend so long on my work and i still get it wrong. what hope is there? its got me so down i dont even leave the house unless i have to, i didnt even bother to go to class today. i've been crying all evening thinking what a loser i am, I was really excited about the course, now i just feel like i wanna crawl under a rock and die.

Reply 1

scutt

Does the university offer workshops? We've got something like a maths cafe here, and they'll help out with the work, you might find it more beneficial having some 1-1 time, especially as it'll free you of any judgements made by the lecturer.

I think we've all had units at somepoint that make us want to run away and become a hermit. One of the huge parts of university is learning to cope with that feeling, and not running away from the problems. :smile:

G'luck!

Reply 2

James

Maths is scary and confusing, but you should stick with it. Let your tutors/professors know that you're struggling, and see if they can provide any additional support, or direct you to someone who can. Last term I was totally confused by Analysis, but it all made sense as I revised over Christmas. :smile:

Reply 3

wackysparkle

There are always aids available for students when they find some parts tough. For us, we just tell our tutors whats on our mind - as well as lecturers, we even e-mail them, and they answer any queries that we may have.
If you let the lecturers know they will help you out, either through offering you some help personally or directing your to a student aide - [someone who helps you out along the side]

Reply 4

James

Oh yes, I almost forgot... post in the TSR maths forum!!

Reply 5

Yoda

Keep on for a bit, switch course if you don't like it.

Reply 6

Lizj

Don't give up yet, it is very early days. I bet you are not the only one struggling. Other people might be hiding it a bit better.
Never be afriad to ask for help, that's what the tutors are there for!

Reply 7

annalisa

hi
if you were not good enough to be on this course then you would not have been accepted at the uni! so don't worry yet!
im sure that you are not the first person to find it hard; try asking other students on the course for a bit of help or your tutors, who could explain things again to you or recommend a textbook to help you or something.
don't cry about it any more as the problem can be easily solved!
annalisa
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