Originally Posted by nino

I actually handed assignments and got decent grades on most of them. However, I have an issue when it comes to the exams. I end up panicking while writing exams and as a result, I blank out. It's been happening for a very long time, ever since high school. So I always end up doing great on the term work but when it comes down to exams, I screw up even though I study.

That is EXACTLY what happens to me...

~KS

Originally Posted by Kevin S

That is EXACTLY what happens to me...

~KS

Yeah, exams are never good when you blank on them. Especially when they are worth 50% each like most Commerce exams. :(

Commerce exams are worth 50% in first year?

Originally Posted by Jake

Commerce exams are worth 50% in first year?

2nd Year.

You guys should go talk to CSD if you have anxiety issues during exams. They can set you up with your own private room to write your exams in.

I have a lot of friends with the same issue and they say having their own room helps.

Originally Posted by Ownaginatios

I can't see how you could end up with a 3.0 CA in any faculty in first year. You'd really have to slack off. There is no way they would let anyone in who just can't handle the work load enough to achieve more than 3.0 while trying.

While I personally have never had this problem I disagree with you on the slacking off part. Some students may slack off. However, going into first year is a huge transition. Keep in mind high school teachers are no longer there reminding you when assignments are due. Some people are half way across the world and not being around family or having a sense of familiarity can be extremely difficult. The workload is a bit more intense. There are so many other factors that need to be taken into account in first year which may cause a student's grade to be poor. However, once you're in third or fourth year if your grades are below a 3.0 that's when I have no sympathy.

Originally Posted by ferreinm

While I personally have never had this problem I disagree with you on the slacking off part. Some students may slack off. However, going into first year is a huge transition. Keep in mind high school teachers are no longer there reminding you when assignments are do. Some people are half way across the world and not being around family or having a sense of familiarity can be extremely difficult. The workload is a bit more intense. There are so many other factors that need to be taken into account in first year which may cause a student's grade to be poor. However, once you're in third or fourth year if your grades are below a 3.0 that's when I have no sympathy.

Ya, I've realized that now after having read some of the better reinstatement letters people posted on this site. :p