Hey everyone! I go by the username LifeWithinHeart, and I’m currently navigating my first year. Before I dive into things, a bit of background: after completing the 10th grade (like we all did), I joined FIITJEE. Some of my friends from my old school are here too, but I haven’t really connected with them. So, I thought I’d reach out to the awesome people here.
I’ll be upfront about something—I’ve noticed a decline in my study habits this year. It was a hard realization, but sometimes acknowledging things is the first step to positive change. One major factor is that FIITJEE doesn’t feel like “school” to me. I guess I’ve always associated my old school as the only place I’d call home in terms of education. I know it’s not the best mentality, but changing it feels like a challenge.
The wake-up call hit me when a friend who I got to know in FIITJEE (or at least I’d like to think of her as one) asked, “What happened? How did it happen?” about my academic performance. While that’s not exactly what she said, it made me think. I tend to take things to heart when friends share their thoughts—it’s a habit I’m working on.
Moving on, it’s not that I don’t grasp every concept. I understand most of them, but there are a few, especially the core ones, that I find less interesting. It’s like I don’t see the fun in trying to understand them. If a concept piques my interest, I’m all in, but if it doesn’t, I tend to let it slide and daydream about it instead. The challenge is, when it comes to core chapters, I miss out on crucial components.
Even when I want to understand, there’s this hesitation to ask my teachers. I worry about being judged by other students, even though deep down, I know that’s not true.
That’s my story. Any suggestions or insights would be really appreciated. Thanks a bunch for taking the time to read through this!
