DeltaDiamond001
<font color=red>DISaholic<br><font color=royalblue
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2011
Hi Everyone,
I just need a little bit of encouragement and support, and of course, a place to vent my frustrations, so here goes...
I started college three weeks ago. I'm going to a very prestigious university with one of the top ranked business schools in the country. I'd love to get my BBA degree here, but it's proving to be tougher than I anticipated.
The math requirements for acceptance to the business school are staggering. I've always struggled with math. I decided to take the lowest level math course offered here, but even that is proving to be difficult. It's basically a review of the class I took last year in high school, but seeing as I didn't do well in that class, I'm not doing well in this class.
It's not that I don't pay attention or refuse to take notes; I'm always to class five minutes early and my notebook is already half filled. I just don't get it. Whenever I look at the equations, numbers, and letters, all I see is gibberish.
Taking it one step at a time is easier, but by the middle of a problem, I've already lost focus, my heart rate is increased, and I find myself more confused than ever. I usually end up throwing things in frustration; and this is with anti-anxiety medication, by the way.
My teacher is amazing. She's very helpful and has taught this course for many years. Of course, I plan on talking to her about this problem. That said, I did math tutoring in high school. No matter how much help I got, I never was able to understand what I was doing. I just don't get it.
This is just the first of eight math classes I have to take during my four years here. If this entry level math course is so difficult for me, what on earth are the others going to be like?! How can I possibly proceed with my intended major when this is holding me up?!
I've spent a good part of the day thinking about if this school really is for me. I know I'll have to take math wherever I go, but I'm wondering if I should do something other than business. Something that doesn't require much (or any) math.
I'm enamored with the idea of interior design school I've always been obsessed with the way things look, and I can visualize spaces better than most people. It's something I truly love, and not that I don't love business, I'm worried that I won't be able to complete the degree requirements with sufficient grades. Then what? Why did my parents spend all that money to get me nowhere...
Anyway, I know I'm rambling. I just needed to vent. Perhaps some of the teachers on these boards could offer some advice. I just need help and support at this point.
Simon
I just need a little bit of encouragement and support, and of course, a place to vent my frustrations, so here goes...
I started college three weeks ago. I'm going to a very prestigious university with one of the top ranked business schools in the country. I'd love to get my BBA degree here, but it's proving to be tougher than I anticipated.
The math requirements for acceptance to the business school are staggering. I've always struggled with math. I decided to take the lowest level math course offered here, but even that is proving to be difficult. It's basically a review of the class I took last year in high school, but seeing as I didn't do well in that class, I'm not doing well in this class.
It's not that I don't pay attention or refuse to take notes; I'm always to class five minutes early and my notebook is already half filled. I just don't get it. Whenever I look at the equations, numbers, and letters, all I see is gibberish.
Taking it one step at a time is easier, but by the middle of a problem, I've already lost focus, my heart rate is increased, and I find myself more confused than ever. I usually end up throwing things in frustration; and this is with anti-anxiety medication, by the way.
My teacher is amazing. She's very helpful and has taught this course for many years. Of course, I plan on talking to her about this problem. That said, I did math tutoring in high school. No matter how much help I got, I never was able to understand what I was doing. I just don't get it.
This is just the first of eight math classes I have to take during my four years here. If this entry level math course is so difficult for me, what on earth are the others going to be like?! How can I possibly proceed with my intended major when this is holding me up?!
I've spent a good part of the day thinking about if this school really is for me. I know I'll have to take math wherever I go, but I'm wondering if I should do something other than business. Something that doesn't require much (or any) math.
I'm enamored with the idea of interior design school I've always been obsessed with the way things look, and I can visualize spaces better than most people. It's something I truly love, and not that I don't love business, I'm worried that I won't be able to complete the degree requirements with sufficient grades. Then what? Why did my parents spend all that money to get me nowhere...
Anyway, I know I'm rambling. I just needed to vent. Perhaps some of the teachers on these boards could offer some advice. I just need help and support at this point.
Simon