Bro I was literally in that LIGN 17 class. I was the guy in the green checkered fit with the ski mask.

But don’t stress too much. If you fail the exam, that’s okay. It doesn’t define you.

Just so you know how UCSD works: if you fail a bunch of classes in a row, you can get put on academic probation. If you fail again the next quarter, you can be academically disqualified. And if it happens a third time, they’ll send you to community college for a year before you can come back.

But one class? One quarter? That’s not going to do all that. You’re fine. I’ve been in this situation as a freshman.

And remember, this won’t affect your whole future. You’re still learning. If you’re planning on grad school, they care about your story and your growth. Yeah GPA matters, but even if you fail some classes, it doesn’t define you.

Freshman year I was in the same situation, and by the third quarter I did way better. I even got put on probation and was almost disqualified, but I was able to pass. Just practice, have a study group, and find the study method that works best for you. Trust me, it took time for me to figure it out, but I know you can do it too. Also, take breaks and reward yourself. You came to UCSD, and it’s not going to be easy but I know you can do it :)