Coping with Midterms

October 21, 2025

I am @#$%ing coping with midterms!

Coping is actually a generous statement. I am barely tolerating them. I'm making an effort but I’m definitely not doing well in some subjects. I want to focus my attention on my areas of struggle, but I feel like I don’t have enough time to study. Luckily some of my exams are after reading week but my first exam went terrible!

I have never panicked so bad on a test. I actually left two really big questions blank and the test was only five sections. If I don’t study hard for the final, I hate to say it, but I might be failing that course.

My second exam went really well, it was like night and day. I don’t want to blame the professor but I definitely have a lack of understanding in the first course.

I have three more exams after reading week and I’ve been going at it hard everyday. Except for today, as I feel like I’m losing fire. I didn’t want to burn out so I only studied one subject today.

However, with three more to go, I feel a little behind and as if I need to be more on the ball. At the same time, I can’t force myself and need to listen to my body. A good solution would be to take less classes next semester. It might take longer to finish the program, but it’s better than failing!

Plus, I’m a student with a disability so I need to take extra care of myself in these trying times.

I know it’s not the end of the world but it sure feels like it!

I’m going to keep studying everyday so that I can do the best I can, though. I will feel especially proud of myself if I can do well on the math exam!

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