<p>Honestly, don’t worry sapphire. I know ALOT of people that are in the same boat as you. The sciences are REALLY hard and competitive and not everyone will get B’s and A’s. I know so many friends who switched majors or are in the sciences and still continually getting not-so-great grades. It’s just really competitive here. Alot of the times, I just feel like being a science major is not the thing for me but you do have to understand that it was never easy to begin with either so you just have to work even harder even at times when you feel like all that hard work is for nothing (or for that C or D on the midterm). Don’t give up! As long as you have an upward trend in your grades you should be okay! on the same note, this is also a time to reflect and see if the sciences is really for you. If you’re having doubts, maybe you should change majors? However, if you’re determined enough and are optimistic and willing to put in even more effort in your future classes you should be okay.
Don’t worry, everything you wrote hit a soft spot because that was exactly how I was feeling all of last year (midterm after midterm) for chem… however after MUCH thought I decided that I’m going to stick to it beacuse I’ve always wanted to work in the health care field and I know it’s def not easy or else everyone else would be doing it and excelling but obviously that’s not true. I have two really good friends who have great studying habits and are really smart but I found out recently that evne they got occasional C’s. If this is what you really want, work harder! don’t get discouraged!</p>