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writes:This is not a relationship question but if anyone may have some input to help me?Iv just started my first year of uni. One week in and i am SO overwhelmed. I haven't had to study since school (where i had a don't care attitude back then) I feel like i cant possibly remember all the stuff i have already been taught and i don't even know where to start with study!I am a mature age student starting down a line in the medical field and for someone with no previous experience it feels like I'm learning a different language! Half the people in my group have some form of medical background and experience and are also in their own little groups already. I feel isolated from my fellow students (doesn't help I'm shy making it hard to make friends easily) and i feel like im struggling real bad and everyone else is fine! Even pronouncing and remembering medical terminology is hard for me and thats before i even get to what it means!Will i get used to study life or are some people just not made for it? Im was so excited to study and follow this course pathway to my dream job but i feel discouraged and not smart enough before its even really started. I want to be good at what i do and i feel terrible and forgetful. If I'm stressed first week in how will i cope with exams/assessments/future years when things get harder! Thank you in advance
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 February 2014): Learning and retention takes practice and discipline. If you had a poor attitude towards learning and studying in high school; college will overwhelm you. Even if you're the brightest of students, college is when you find out what real learning is all about. It's overwhelming, until you get your footing.
Don't presume you're learning-deficient or not smart.You're undisciplined and disorganized. You are also discouraging yourself, and that creates mind-block. Some people have a mild form of ADHD, and just can't focus; because their mind is all over the place. Learning is harder because the mind wonders; and things go unfinished.
First off, overcome your shyness and join a study-group. You walk-up to one of the members and simply ask if you can join, and admit you could use the help.
That's how it's done. Don't assume it's some kind of clique. It's students who need help, and want to help each other. That is how you also learn to work and get along with others. You should have learned that long ago. You're too old to be shy. You have to take care of yourself now.
Many new students, regardless of age, are scared and apprehensive. It is a lot to learn and retain at once.
That's higher learning. It's a challenge, and it's forcing you to use your brain cells. You can do it. You just need to regain your balance; and stop telling yourself you can't do it, or that you're not that smart. If you already knew it, you wouldn't be in school.
You will accomplish a lot by overcoming the shyness. Seek help through your professor. Just ask another student, who seems to be doing well, for help. Most study-groups post invitations to others.
You have to find a quiet and comfortable place to concentrate. Clear your head and calm down. Don't study when you're extremely tired. You'll lose concentration and fall asleep. Invite a classmate out for coffee, make a friend. They will like you, and take you under their wing.
You're all in it together.
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reader, Ima FreAk!  +, writes (13 February 2014):
 I feel you gurrrrrrrl!I know exactly what you feel like because I too am in University but I'm in 2nd year.In all honestly, it will get worse. The work load will increase and increase to the point where you can be on the brink of having a mental breakdown.The thing about university and studying especially if it's a competitive and hard subject such as medicine you have be able to work under a lot of pressure. No more slacking around and start preparing things early. The whole laid back attitude will not work in university as the lecturer doesn't care whether you fail or succeed to be honest.What you have to do is talk to your academic advisor as they can give you some tips to improve and they can definitely guide you the right way. The thing is in university you have to change your work ethic and constantly remind yourself that it is only temporary, but it is true some people aren't made for university and it is okay as there are other routes to go to.It's such a shame that everyone focuses on education but there are other ways to be successful.What I suggest is that maybe you should find some work experience in the field you are interested in that way you get to put your knowledge into practice which can help.I hope my advice helps!Love,ImaFreak!x
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