I've been reading threads on this forum and there are so many that I can relate to. I too did poorly in college right out of high school. I later married, had kids, stayed home with them until they were both in school. I decided to go back and I have much more determination. It's almost like I have something to prove to myself. I used to think that I wasn't smart. Well, I started out by taking Elem Alg., Int. Alg., and College English I got A's in them and felt really good about myself. Now I am in Fund. of Chem (never had any sciences in high school), I dont work, so I study all day until I pick up my kids from school, and I feel like I understand it, yet the tests are killing me! Is it totally normal for a Chem test to be over 5 and a half chapters and 6 pages long? I didn't even do the last page-I ran out of time. Now I just hope that I will pass. This was our first test, we had two quizzes before it. I read so many posts that you are returning to school like me and getting A's, I am wondering if it's me or maybe I have a really hard teacher. I hope to get into a community college ADN program, should I retake classes that I get C's in? My self esteem is getting a beating right now, why arent I getting an A with all the studying I am doing? I understand the stuff, but apparently I need to be much faster at taking tests. Its so frustrating to have the time issue be the reason for a C instead of an A or B!!! Anyone have any advice?
I'm also a "doing better now than before" college student.
I am currently taking an accelerated
CHEMISUX x 10 E23!!!
I go to the tutoring center, and study all the time at home. I can understand about tests. The last one I took my mind went blank half-way through the exam. I ended up making an 87, thanks to the bonus question my instructor adds.
If I make a C, I will not retake it right now...well that's the plan. The ADN nursing program I am trying to get in doesn't require Chemistry. I'm only taking it b/c it is a required core class for UTA's RN-BSN program, and I didn't want to just waste a semester.
Anyway, ChemiSUX! is hard for many people. I downloaded worksheets of the internet and practiced those, and problems from the book. I study almost all day.
I will be elated with an A, happy with a B, and thanking God I at least passed with a C as I cry about it. LOL
I know, no matter what my grade ends up being, I did my best. I will finish this and every class knowing there wasn't anything else I could do to do better. I will be upset if I dont' make an A, but I will also know I did my best.
B's used to be *GREAT* for me! Now, I just want to cry about the thought of making a B.
I also feel I have something to prove to myself, and to everyone. I am smart, I do have what it takes.
I got an A and I am far from being a genius. I had a smart friend that took the class with me that explained everyting to me that I did not understand. He basiclly taught me the class. More than some stuffy teacher will tons of students could. He was taking it to get into the nursing program, but then got accepted to a doctrite program at UC DDavis. Now he is going through the LVN program so he will be able to work while going to school to be a MD. He had to get a job because he was getting board when he was not in class. He was complaining the other day that the program was not going fast enough for him and that is was all so basic....them darn smart people!!!
Congrats on your A, and for being so lucky to have such a great tutor friend. Alot depends on the teacher, too. Sometimes it's the luck of the draw. I originally signed up for a good teacher, they cancelled him and I ended up with a terrible teacher in my Org/Bio class. He couldn't even speak proper English and he just didn't seem to care if anyone got it or how many people drop out of his class. The department made no adjustments despite of numerous complaints. I stuck it out with him though, but I believe if I had a better teacher would have made a better grade Sighhh
It depends on how tough your school is.It could be a rumor, but one year I heard that they had so many people apply that they only took people with 4.0 . There is a girl in my Stats class that is repeating it because she got a C last time and they told her to re-take it. However, she said she did not get the best grades in other pre-requ's.
If I were you I would talk to your nursing dept. if you can pass chem with a C than take it and run!
Currently the school I want to apply at states that 3.0 is competitive. By the time I get there it might be 4.5 or 5.0, just like the gasprices? :rotfl:
AHHHHHH, chemistry. :stone The course created by the devil himself. :rotfl:
I think most all have trouble with this course. Have you thought about a tutor?
I believe you will get the hang of it in time. Have you discussed this with your prof? I practically lived in my profs office..........
I am a 3.7 GPA student with all pre req's done, except Organic/Biochem. Did you take this class? I am really having a time with it. It does look interesting later on in Biochem, but for now we are on compound functional groups and it is hard to remember all of the info in order to name them. How did you ever get through Chem? I have to do well and it is stressing me out completely. I do have a very nice professor and he said he would help anyone needing it. I think a tutor is also a good idea for me. This is kind of discouraging me. I worked very hard in my previous science classes and made A's, but this one last class is extremely difficult. Any encouraging words to get through it?
Only geniuses make A's in Chemistry or the people who are repeating the courses......I am 45, and completed both Chemistry courses toawards BSN with a B, both on the first try with no previous Chemistry experience. No other college courses prior have ever given me more headaches, and I had an Associates Degree when I changed directions to become a nurse. Not even English, and English is my second language! College algebra wasn't easy but manageble. Things were so bad in my Org/Bio Chem class that I was the only one in the class going into the final with a 80+ average. Only 5 students total remained in the class after the last chance to withdraw with a W . It was truly the ultimate challenge for me! Something doesn't sound right about 6 chapters....that's alot. Don't beat yourself up, it's hard stuff. I spent Sunday mornings in bed studying. Try to get a tutor. Good luck.
Thanks for the words of encouragment. I know you were responding to another post, but I am also 40 years old and no previous chem experience. I am taking Organic/Biochem and it is a real bugger. I am wondering how I will get through this class. It is still seeming like somewhat of a foriegn language to me. I keep rereading the chapters, and it still is hard to grasp the longer compounds you have to name. I am okay with till the prof. throws in Br2's and I2s, then I am getting lost. At least you say it is doable and I am hoping that I can decipher this new info I am learning. How is the Biochem part? that seems interesting, compared to this boring stuff of functional groups.
Thanks for the words of encouragment. I know you were responding to another post, but I am also 40 years old and no previous chem experience. I am taking Organic/Biochem and it is a real bugger. I am wondering how I will get through this class. It is still seeming like somewhat of a foriegn language to me. I keep rereading the chapters, and it still is hard to grasp the longer compounds you have to name. I am okay with till the prof. throws in Br2's and I2s, then I am getting lost. At least you say it is doable and I am hoping that I can decipher this new info I am learning. How is the Biochem part? that seems interesting, compared to this boring stuff of functional groups.
The Bio part is more like a regular biology class with lots of memorization of terms, and understanding processes and concepts. It gets deep into metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins etc. We cut off with DNA But it is also more interesting. My grade started picking up after the Organic part was done, so hang in there! The final exam was cummulative though, so you don't really get away from the yucky first part. So far I have GPA 3.6 after 40 credit hours but still have 5 more classes to take ( both A&P, microbio, growth&dev, statistics) You are doing terrific!!!! Congrats on your awesome grades!
You are right this class is like learning Chinese, and very, very tedious. What are Br2's and I2s? Are those Isomers? Maybe I can help you with some of it. Keep in touch and wish me luck on my A&P test on Tues. Nice to meet you :)
Br2 and I2 are "Diatomic Molecules" and are Bromine's and Iodine's natural form....like O2 is Oxygen's natural form.
Think "BRINCLHOF"
Bromine (Br2)
Iodine (I2)
Nitrogen (N2)
Chlorine (Cl2)
Hydrogen (H2)
Oxygen (O2)
Flourine (F2)
These are the diatomic molecules, and all are "naturally" found with 2 elements.
The Bio part is more like a regular biology class with lots of memorization of terms, and understanding processes and concepts. It gets deep into metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins etc. We cut off with DNA But it is also more interesting. My grade started picking up after the Organic part was done, so hang in there! The final exam was cummulative though, so you don't really get away from the yucky first part. So far I have GPA 3.6 after 40 credit hours but still have 5 more classes to take ( both A&P, microbio, growth&dev, statistics) You are doing terrific!!!! Congrats on your awesome grades!
You are right this class is like learning Chinese, and very, very tedious. What are Br2's and I2s? Are those Isomers? Maybe I can help you with some of it. Keep in touch and wish me luck on my A&P test on Tues. Nice to meet you :)
Hmmmm, makes me scratch my head, what am I missing here? Thank you for the info. But, here are the good news....I do know what diatomic means LOL
Hey a lightbulb is going on now I get it!!!! It's supposed to be the little # that's written next to the element. It's a computer thing. I am not used to how it looks if it doesn't look like it's printed in the textbook. Duhhh!!!! Oh I love the things that I am learning on this site. You guys are gonna keep this granny as sharp as can be :rotfl:
The Bio part is more like a regular biology class with lots of memorization of terms, and understanding processes and concepts. It gets deep into metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins etc. We cut off with DNA But it is also more interesting. My grade started picking up after the Organic part was done, so hang in there! The final exam was cummulative though, so you don't really get away from the yucky first part. So far I have GPA 3.6 after 40 credit hours but still have 5 more classes to take ( both A&P, microbio, growth&dev, statistics) You are doing terrific!!!! Congrats on your awesome grades!
You are right this class is like learning Chinese, and very, very tedious. What are Br2's and I2s? Are those Isomers? Maybe I can help you with some of it. Keep in touch and wish me luck on my A&P test on Tues. Nice to meet you :)
Now that I know what is meant by BR2 and I2 I may be of a little help to you. Br2's are two Br's joined together by 'nonpolar' covalent bonds. All diatomic compounds are joined together by nonpolar covalent bonds. Nonpolar covalent bonds share electrons equally.
Now that I know what is meant by BR2 and I2 I may be of a little help to you. Br2's are two Br's joined together by 'nonpolar' covalent bonds. All diatomic compounds are joined together by nonpolar covalent bonds. Nonpolar covalent bonds share electrons equally.
I stand corrected, please disregard the last sentence....diatomic or "like" compounds share electrons equally
Sighhh
. There is a girl in my Stats class that is repeating it because she got a C last time and they told her to re-take it. However, she said she did not get the best grades in other pre-requ's.
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now I get it!!!! It's supposed to be the little # that's written next to the element. It's a computer thing. I am not used to how it looks if it doesn't look like it's printed in the textbook. Duhhh!!!! Oh I love the things that I am learning on this site. You guys are gonna keep this granny as sharp as can be :rotfl:
Fun2, BSN, RN
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I'm also a "doing better now than before" college student.
I am currently taking an accelerated
CHEMISUX x 10 E23!!!
I go to the tutoring center, and study all the time at home. I can understand about tests. The last one I took my mind went blank half-way through the exam. I ended up making an 87, thanks to the bonus question my instructor adds.
If I make a C, I will not retake it right now...well that's the plan. The ADN nursing program I am trying to get in doesn't require Chemistry. I'm only taking it b/c it is a required core class for UTA's RN-BSN program, and I didn't want to just waste a semester.
Anyway, ChemiSUX! is hard for many people. I downloaded worksheets of the internet and practiced those, and problems from the book. I study almost all day.
I will be elated with an A, happy with a B, and thanking God I at least passed with a C as I cry about it. LOL
I know, no matter what my grade ends up being, I did my best. I will finish this and every class knowing there wasn't anything else I could do to do better. I will be upset if I dont' make an A, but I will also know I did my best.
B's used to be *GREAT* for me! Now, I just want to cry about the thought of making a B.
I also feel I have something to prove to myself, and to everyone. I am smart, I do have what it takes.
Good luck to you 'cause