I have several exams coming up but have been overwhelmed with virtual classes. My living environment isn't great, with lots of roommates, and I've found it really hard to study.
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Hello, how can I help you today?
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I'm really stressed with school exams and I'm struggling with anxiety
user
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Ah that sounds tough, why exactly are you stressed?
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I have 3 big exams coming up at the same time, and they're all really important for my final grade. I know I'm going to badly because I haven't been learning well during the pandemic
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Okay, I understand, I see how that can also make your anxiety worse. Currently, on a scale of 1-10 how well are you understanding your course material?
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Probably 4. My roommates are just so loud and inconsiderate, I can't make any progress studying.
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That's completely normal you haven't made any progress. That would make things so hard and I applaud you for coming so far with that going on!
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I guess so. But if I fail or do badly on my exams it's really not going to be good. I'm on a scholarship and have to keep above a 3.0 gpa
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Would you say your problems start with your roommates?
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They're the biggest problem right now. But I think having to learn from home is the main problem. It's so hard in a tiny room with just a laptop. No library, no office hours, no study groups.
user
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I completely understand, the same goes for me. It can be hard to keep up with grade expectations especially when money is on the line
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Are you a student too?
user
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Yes, and I completely get it! Its so hard to self-manage without the right resources
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Yeah, I wish the professors and university would be more flexible When the pandemic first started, we didn't have grades, and that was really helpful
user
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Ah and then they started rolling in, correct?
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Yeah, even though nothing has really changed I feel like until way more people get the vaccine, we're still in the pandemic
user
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Me too, unfortunately for us, universities don't seem t have the same sentiments. For starters, I think it would benefit you to eliminate the more closer problems: your roommates Have you tried talking to them?
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Thanks for that suggestion. I have tried, but they are immature and just want to party. I've started staying in my room which helps, but is very isolating. I wish I could afford my own place
user
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Makes sense, isolation makes it hard to form that connection. I can see your dilemma Are you currently working?
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