<p>I go to the library, work for four hours and get half a problem done. I can't do any of my homework on my own. Being productive creates happiness and self worth. I never feel good about myself because each assignment drags on and on. I do enjoy my classes when I understand the topics but it is very hard for me. I am in the best civil engineering program in the U.S. (go illini!). </p>
<p>I just get depressed because I don't do anything but study only to receive bad grades. I am so down. Does anyone else feel this way? I am not changing my major though. I can't see myself doing anything but engineering. It is just so hard. So so hard. I'm a junior...almost done. :(</p>
<p>I’m having that issue with my thesis atm. I feel like every day it’s one step forward, one step back… and I’m supposed to be done with it by the middle of next week =/</p>
<p>I’d say see how others feel. I guarantee you aren’t the only one feeling that way, especially if you are in difficult classes. Engineering is hard work.</p>
<p>I feel the same way. But when I actually put in an hour or so of focused studying, I receive good grades. Those motivational spurs don’t happen very often though :P</p>
<p>I feel your pain man.
I have had many days where I have spent 8+ hours in the library busting ass on a single test/problem to find out I was doing it all wrong.</p>
<p>My best advice for anyone who is in engineering is MAKE SMART FRIENDS. You NEED to know people in your classes that you can work with to solve problems and study with for tests. </p>
<p>I don’t mean you should find the nerdiest kid in the class and try to be best friends, but the least you could do is be nice to the kid and ask him questions from time to time about problems you are having with the material. Who knows he actually might take time out of his day to help you in the library with work (cutting back on your time in the library substantially). </p>
<p>If you want to fly with the eagles, don’t fly with the crows.</p>
<p>You seem to be facing what I view as the absolute hardest part of engineering… time management. I don’t just mean making yourself study instead of heading to Brother’s with your friends. The more difficult thing is making yourself study instead of going to Brother’s with your friends and successfully studying without just watching YouTube videos and playing games instead of actually working.</p>
<p>It certainly isn’t easy, but it can be done. I found it easier when I worked with a group in this regard because I was being held accountable by more than just myself. Sometimes that is just the kick in the pants that you need.</p>
<p>Oskee-wow-wow!</p>
<p>I believe Newton’s first law applies to our mental states as well. In order to get yourself “in motion” you have to pick up some momentum somewhere. Try to take some Bob Wiley baby steps and see if you can start to pick up steam.</p>