Free Write-10/20/11

At this point in the semester, I am stressing a lot. Today I have a chemistry quiz and friday I have a calculus exam. It is imperative that I do well on this test because I need a good grade in order for me to receive a B for the semester. I don't understand why I am not doing well. I took Calculus last year in high school and I understood the material, but for some reason, I can't seem to show my teacher that I belong in this class.

Overall I feel like I am doing the minimum to just get by; I am not truly understanding the material. The pace in college is very fast and I am not used to it. Because of my lack of upkeep skills, I know this will affect my GPA and my ability to keep my scholarship to stay here. I love being here and everyone I met, I just don't want to fail and have to transfer to a school near my house.