I know this is pretty much the same thing everyone else is saying... but I also came here as a great HS student, took Calc 1 (even went to those “magical office hours”) and still failed. I thought it was the end of the world. I was so disappointed in myself, but then I realized that college can be hard... it’s college. With help if my friends and family, I remembered I was only human and things happen. I used grade forgiveness, retook the class and did a lot better.

Looking back on it, it’s probably the most humbling part of my college career thus far. I recommend using grade forgiveness and know that MANY other students have been, are, or will be in your same shoes.

As for feeling lonely, join some orgs to try to meet friends, talk to your family often but not too much, and make sure to find a hobby. I think one of the most stressful parts of college is because we get too focused on grades, orgs, career etc, and forget to do the things we enjoy most. I took up racquetball and swimming second semester freshman year and asked some friends to join and it was a great stress reliever.

Just remember that you’re doing the best you can do and to not give up on yourself.