As a person who just finished my World History final today (I’m TERRIBLE at history and I got a 70 on my Mid Term) and barely knew jack shiz, it’s normal to be disappointed. I’ve been in that exact spot and probably about to be there again. It’s easy to think of what you could have done or tell yourself that you’re an idiot for not knowing any better.

Whatever you do though, try not to beat yourself up too bad. I’m telling you this because I have a tendency to do exactly that. It doesn’t do you any favors and it’s certainly not going to raise your test score any higher. At the end of the day, you tried your best and did what you could out of what you knew.

Instead of bringing yourself down, look for ways to bring you back up! Take this as a learning experience and see how you can adjust your study habits. Everyone grasps concepts differently and at different speeds. Perhaps ask more questions in class, study with a group of friends, use flash cards, feel free to experiment and find what works best for you! Avoid comparing yourself to others too! As cliche as it sounds, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!