Jan 20

I know, I know. I'm the worst. I'm hardly one month in and I'm already three full days behind! I promise it hasn't been due to my laziness. Its because of these three evil beings in this photo. Say hello to Physics, Chemistry, and Calculus... my three hurdles for the next 4 months. For those of you who don't already know, I am a student at Purdue University studying Spanish and Geology. Thank goodness I have my one Spanish class this semester to fluff my GPA because Lord knows it ain't gonna be pretty since I'm taking these classes. After a pretty rough and eye opening past semester, I've come to the conclusion that I need to face one of my biggest fears in order to succeed in this one: ask for help. Why this is such a difficult thing for me to do? I know not. I'm one of those irritating people that likes to think that I can always figure things out all on my own even though it would just make things 50X easier if I would ask someone for a little assistance. I've found that the absolute worst thing that you could possibly let yourself do in college is get behind. So much material is covered in such little time and before you know it you have an exam in 3 days. Tomorrow I am going to my first office hours meeting (eep!) with my calculus TA. I think the reason I get so nervous is because I feel like all of the questions that I have are ones that are going to make me look dumb. Don't worry, I've already done the deed of slapping myself on the wrist and telling myself that I'm going to look even MORE dumb by not knowing the material because I didn't ask. I have absolutely no excuse to not be successful this semester with all that I have to my disposal. I lucked out with all of my professors (not a single one with a foreign accent), Purdue provides SI which are student lead tutoring classes, office hours, and study hours with the TAs. And on top of all that, my parents have offered to get me a tutor if those things don't work out. Although it is a huge challenge for me, I am beyond passionate about my field of study. Its time for me to suck it up and ask every question I have. Mark my words, I'm going to kick this semester in the butt.