<p>I'm currently in high school in Italy and I think next year I will take English classes, math classes and physics classes in the US. so the year after I would be ready to enroll in petroleum engineering. But I'm not sure I can do it. I have great grades except math and physics(B) but this is because of my teacher. He is particular. but what I want to say is that I'm not smart, brilliant. I just study hard. I was wondering if I can succeed in this major. I think math and physic classes shouldn't be that difficult also because it's not a math or physic major! my first choice for 5 years in high school was architecture then I changed into construction manager then again into civil engineering and now I'm in love with petroleum engineering.</p>
<p>Success in college is not based on how “bright” you are. There is always someone smarter than you. Success is based on how hard you work and time management. You have to stay motivated.</p>
<p>The students who I saw struggling in college were the ones who came from small school, were the smartest in their class and didn’t have to study. They came to college and got punched in the face. I thought I was really stupid coming out of high school. I was not the top 10% and did not take AP classes, but I DID work hard. I went into Texas A&M and graduated with a 3.85 in undergrad and a 4.0 in grad school in structural engineering. </p>