First year results

I just got my first year results back and I’m so disappointed. I study architecture at one of the best unis in the world for it , but it meant there was so much competition and pressure that I struggled with. I went thru a lot first year and got acute psychosis which I’m now getting treatment for , but it means I only scraped a 2:1 in first year , and I’m so ashamed. Some of my design projects I got a 2:2 and it’s so disheartening and embarrassing. I don’t know how to feel, first years only 8% of my final grade, but I’m worried about the future and how I will do better. So many of my peers effortlessly get higher than me in so many modules, I feel like I’m not cut out to be at this uni. And my grades have just made me feel worse. Some modules I have no feedback and no idea how I’d improve. I keep trying to but I can never get a first in things and I don’t what to do.

Original post by Anonymous

I just got my first year results back and I’m so disappointed. I study architecture at one of the best unis in the world for it , but it meant there was so much competition and pressure that I struggled with. I went thru a lot first year and got acute psychosis which I’m now getting treatment for , but it means I only scraped a 2:1 in first year , and I’m so ashamed. Some of my design projects I got a 2:2 and it’s so disheartening and embarrassing. I don’t know how to feel, first years only 8% of my final grade, but I’m worried about the future and how I will do better. So many of my peers effortlessly get higher than me in so many modules, I feel like I’m not cut out to be at this uni. And my grades have just made me feel worse. Some modules I have no feedback and no idea how I’d improve. I keep trying to but I can never get a first in things and I don’t what to do.

Arrange a meeting with your course tutor and talk through your concerns and ask for feedback.

Original post by Anonymous

I just got my first year results back and I’m so disappointed. I study architecture at one of the best unis in the world for it , but it meant there was so much competition and pressure that I struggled with. I went thru a lot first year and got acute psychosis which I’m now getting treatment for , but it means I only scraped a 2:1 in first year , and I’m so ashamed. Some of my design projects I got a 2:2 and it’s so disheartening and embarrassing. I don’t know how to feel, first years only 8% of my final grade, but I’m worried about the future and how I will do better. So many of my peers effortlessly get higher than me in so many modules, I feel like I’m not cut out to be at this uni. And my grades have just made me feel worse. Some modules I have no feedback and no idea how I’d improve. I keep trying to but I can never get a first in things and I don’t what to do.

Hi there,

I know it can be disheartening when you don't get the grades that you wanted and worked hard for, but a 2:1 is a really good grade! At the end of the day, it doesn't matter in your final degree if you just scraped that grade as nobody will actually know that.

If you want to improve your grades, I agree that the best thing to do would be to contact your course leader and ask if you can discuss with them what your current grades are and how you can improve them. You could also contact your personal tutor or academic advisor if you have one of these as they will also be happy to help you work out how you can improve your grades.

When it comes to doing your work next year, try and ask your module tutor for help if you need it before you hand in the work. They will most likely be able to have a look at your work with you and maybe give you some pointers of how you can improve it. This will improve your grade and once you start to work out what it is they are looking for, your grades should improve in general.

Try not to worry too much about your grade this year- as you said it is worth only 8% so there is a lot of opportunity to bring this back up for your final grade. Don't let this affect how you view your work as you must be good to manage to get into such a competitive university for architecture so have faith in your ability! It's easy to compare to others but that doesn't matter when it comes to you getting your grade so try not to compare yourself to them too much. You could always ask them for help if you need it and if they are happy to help you, this could improve your grade.

I hope some of this helps and good luck in second year,

Lucy -SHU student ambassador :smile:

Original post by Anonymous

I just got my first year results back and I’m so disappointed. I study architecture at one of the best unis in the world for it , but it meant there was so much competition and pressure that I struggled with. I went thru a lot first year and got acute psychosis which I’m now getting treatment for , but it means I only scraped a 2:1 in first year , and I’m so ashamed. Some of my design projects I got a 2:2 and it’s so disheartening and embarrassing. I don’t know how to feel, first years only 8% of my final grade, but I’m worried about the future and how I will do better. So many of my peers effortlessly get higher than me in so many modules, I feel like I’m not cut out to be at this uni. And my grades have just made me feel worse. Some modules I have no feedback and no idea how I’d improve. I keep trying to but I can never get a first in things and I don’t what to do.

Hi Anon,

Getting a 2:1 is fantastic! Even if you only just managed it, you still achieved it. 🙂

Since your first year is only 8%, you are perfectly capable of achieving a first if that is your goal, so do not stress about it. The best way to improve is implement the feedback you have been given and also have conversations with your tutors about areas to improve. It's also important to have a level of consistency across your work and give yourself enough time to go over each project and look for areas of weakness before submitting it.

The best way to improve your grades is to ask for feedback while doing your project, instead of relying on feedback afterwards. Many tutors will be happy to provide you some helpful advice on the current state of your design.

The most important point to remember is not to compare your progress to others. Everyone is on a different path, simply focus on self improvement. Grades are not embarrassing, no matter what grades you achieve, as you should treat grades as an learning opportunity which is extremely beneficial.

Next time you enter a project, make sure you remember the excellent grades you have achieved and have a positive outlook. Optimism can allow you to be more focused and passionate about your project. 😄

Please ask me any questions you may have,
-Sophia (Business and Management, First Year)

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Original post by Anonymous

I just got my first year results back and I’m so disappointed. I study architecture at one of the best unis in the world for it , but it meant there was so much competition and pressure that I struggled with. I went thru a lot first year and got acute psychosis which I’m now getting treatment for , but it means I only scraped a 2:1 in first year , and I’m so ashamed. Some of my design projects I got a 2:2 and it’s so disheartening and embarrassing. I don’t know how to feel, first years only 8% of my final grade, but I’m worried about the future and how I will do better. So many of my peers effortlessly get higher than me in so many modules, I feel like I’m not cut out to be at this uni. And my grades have just made me feel worse. Some modules I have no feedback and no idea how I’d improve. I keep trying to but I can never get a first in things and I don’t what to do.

Hello

I’m so sorry to hear you’ve been struggling ☹️ I think I would recommend that you take advantage of the services available to you as a student disadvantaged by their mental difficulty. For example, you can attend wellness support, disability support for your difficulty which could include a study mentor, there to help you with anything that could help your studies.

Outside of that, I would also take the initiative to speak to module leaders and lecturers yourself to talk about your grades and ask about how you can improve them. I’d also do the same thing with your university’s academic advisors. They’re there to help and there will be people better equipped to help you.

I hope this helps! 🙂

Estelle
Third Year Psychology
University of Huddersfield

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Original post by Anonymous

I just got my first year results back and I’m so disappointed. I study architecture at one of the best unis in the world for it , but it meant there was so much competition and pressure that I struggled with. I went thru a lot first year and got acute psychosis which I’m now getting treatment for , but it means I only scraped a 2:1 in first year , and I’m so ashamed. Some of my design projects I got a 2:2 and it’s so disheartening and embarrassing. I don’t know how to feel, first years only 8% of my final grade, but I’m worried about the future and how I will do better. So many of my peers effortlessly get higher than me in so many modules, I feel like I’m not cut out to be at this uni. And my grades have just made me feel worse. Some modules I have no feedback and no idea how I’d improve. I keep trying to but I can never get a first in things and I don’t what to do.

a 2:1 is such a good grade! it may not seem as good due to percentage boundaries but first year is all about getting used to university and learning how best you work. a 2.1 is a high grade and is a perfect grade to get a job and do a masters

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