The marginal return on cramming is pretty low, so I’d suggest studying as much as you can and still get a good night’s sleep. If you hit snags, try explaining what you’re trying to do to a rubber duck. https://bit.ly/bc-duck

Dropping a course can be complicated. I urge you to consult with your professor, advisor, and Counseling Services (bit.ly/BC-counseling) for support and guidance in making the best decision for now and for your future. My helpers have dropped courses and the world did not come to an end. But you might also find with support and maybe some tutoring with the CFLC (bit.ly/BC-connors) that staying in the class is manageable. Best Wishes!

Everyone has different experiences with professors and glad that you had a good experience!

Study with your friends (but make a solemn pact to actually study). Take planned, fun breaks. Listen to your favorite playlist. Have snacks…

You are part of a long and cherished tradition, only matched by the noble sufferers of Orgo. But you can minimize the suffering with peer tutoring at the Connors Family Learning Center (bit.ly/BC-connors).

I have lots of history major helpers, so lots of possible suggestions. 1) It’s probably not you, it’s the author. It’s OK to shop for another historian on the same topic until you get one that makes more sense. 2) Lots of people who don’t like history love biographies, and a good biography of an important person will teach you a lot of history. 3) Check out the Cartoon History of the Universe on the shelf to my left.