Have you ever felt like you hurt somebody, whether he or she feels that way or not? Have you ever felt like you haven't lived up to an expectation that was set for you, or you set for yourself?
You're not alone. I felt that way after the end of Biology 172.
UPDATE 6.24.14
I didn't do much better than on the first two exams and it absolutely pains me. Had a combined 119.5/200 (92/160 on Multiple choice, 27.5/40 on short answer) where I thought I'd maybe get closer to 140 / 200 combined. I thought and felt I had done better than my result but I guess not. I'll have to see what I did wrong whenever I am able to pick up the exam.
I did improve my score from exam to exam but the amount of points I lost is simply unacceptable, especially because I expect myself to perform at a high level, something I clearly didn't meet in this class.
I can't dwell on this and I can only strive to do better, although it's not for Biology 172 anymore. It really makes me feel sad that I wasn't able to do well enough to make my GSI and my professor proud. I feel like I've hurt them more than I've hurt myself by not doing well. The instructors put in a great deal of time and dedication to the material to present it to us students in a clear and understandable manner. They teach it well and make it enjoyable. My performance in the class is not reflective of how they taught the material. That's what really stings the most.
Just like they say in sports, the little things make a big difference.
Hopefully they work in your favor.
Have a good night everybody!
-Paul
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