Failing a class

[Jess]

I'm totally failing a class (Women & Literature). I do so bad on the response papers, just as bad on the in-class writings, and I got a zero on a presentation because I didn't say anything......I have a really low grade. Like really really low. No chance of improving. I pretty much NEVER participate in class discussions, which makes my grade even worse...I don't know what I'm going to do :( I should have dropped it, but now it's too late. I'm doing fine in other classes. I'm failing psychology too but I have a better chance of improving the grade for that class than Women & Lit. I'm mainly worried about the GPA...I don't want it to be so low because of the class I'm failing. This is my first year in college... I don't know what to do.....no one in the class helps me. I got a zero on the presentation because none of my group members bothered to tell me what I should say. Maybe it's my fault too. I barely talk. I could try participating in class discussions but I don't know what to say! What am I supposed to do??? :(

[ReginaGeorge]

You could get a good ol' fashioned study group together, maybe. There are bound to be some tutors somewhere in the school. Ask the people in your class to help you again, ask everyone. Ask the teacher. Try and get a person to chill out at your house or library to do work. During discussions, say whatever comes to mind. Doesn't matter if it's right or wrong at first, you need to build up some confidence and have your voice heard. You can try talking to a counselor to see if they know who can help you as well.

If all else fails, the Internet is always open. But try everything before the Internet. :)

[Sonic Boom]

Maybe talk to the lecturer for some guidance on how to get through. Also ask him/her to help you understand the readings before class, so at least you'll know what's going on during discussions.

[Jess]

You guys don't see the major problem. I'm too shy and barely talk......if it weren't for that I would be able to ask someone to help me....but I've never been able to overcome my fear of approaching someone and asking for help. I utterly lack confidence.

I'm just going to have to take advantage of that writing tutor thing here at college. I was stupid enough not to do that in the beginning. Of course, I was stupid enough to go on with this course :/