A chapter ends in life, so another one can begin
Next month, if all works out like it should, I will be graduated.
Unfortunately, I can’t even begin to express how disappointed I am with how my last semester at this college has turned out. It’s mainly due to an issue I’m having in my Astronomy class… and I’ve taken 4 Science classes so far with no problem. It is frustrating because I had confidence that everything would go smoothly. I wouldn’t be so upset if it wasn’t for the fact I went through hell in regards to finishing high school.
By no means am I slacker, but it turns out that as a student I have to put in a lot more effort than just simply ‘getting good grades’.
I have struggled with a learning disability in Mathematics ever since I was a kid. They have a disabilities office at my college & after being re-evaluated by a psychiatrist that specializes in diagnosing learning disabilities, I was able to receive accommodation classes. Instead of having to take math, I have to take Science classes which will count as math credit. I was given Astronomy as one of the accommodation classes. There is paperwork that you can show the professor when the beginning of the semester starts to explain your situation of being in the class, but since I had not had to deal with math in any of my other science classes, I did not think it would be necessary.
I plan on speaking to my professor (*cringe*) after lectures this Tuesday though to show him my paperwork and talk about the struggle I’m having regarding the responsibility of grading other students tests etc. It may sound bizarre to you all that a person would have trouble adding up a test score, but my brain completely turns to mush the instant any form of arithmetic comes into play. It’s embarrassing.. but something that I have become used to dealing with.
Irregardless, I’m still holding onto some confidence that I will pass this class, in the hopes that my Astronomy Professor will be understanding/willing to help.
/of venting rant
