How do I survive college while Learning Disabled?
Right now In college Iam majoring in chemistry. However so far both quarters of my Freshmen years have been met with failure. I am already diagnosed as learning disabled I get help from support services and private tutors. However I can never keep up with the workload and always fail exams evern though I feel I study real hard and that I grasp the material. However when I take the exam all that I studied and learned for hour slip out of my mind. I hate seeing people that drink and do drugs just pass college like its some sort of breeze. What can I do to survive the next quarter PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Don’t joke about the spelling I was in a rush typing this.
I even fail at subjects that I am good at. Do I still have hope of a good future after these fiascos? Even the proffesers are puzzled about my exam scores. They seem to admit themselves that I seem be very knowledgable and involved during lectures.
I am already diagnosed with test anxiety. I take Xanax during tests but I just always take forever on them.
Do anyone of you have complex learning disabilities and have done well in college. Tell me how you did it?
Did you say time managment help? Were can I find help with that TELL ME QUICK!!!!
I am already taking reduced course work. I am already testing and test centers. I am being treated of test anxiety with xanax
Another thing that bothers me is it takes for ever for me to organize thoughts on to paper and gets frustrating were I cant express ideas the same way I think about it in my mind!
I am already taking the minimum course load and everything. I just think I am not smart enough for college. But I want a college degree. I cant give up!
Already gave documentation for my learning disability since I came.
I have already enrolled in the schools PLUS program for students with learning disabilities
Wrighting papers are harder for me than tests. I get mental blocks after every sentecnce
WHERE CAN I FIND THAT TIME MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS THAT SOMEONE MENTIONED?
May 12th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Maybe you have test anxiety. See if your college offers workshops on how to overcome it.
May 12th, 2010 at 11:41 pm
I’d talk to your professors and tutors about this. It sounds like you have a lot of difficulty with test taking, and they probably have some advice and accommodations that they can give you. For instance, maybe someone could read the questions out loud for you to answer verbally? I’d also talk with them about different ways that you can study so that you’re learning more efficiently. After all, if you aren’t retaining the information, it doesn’t matter how long or hard you study, because you still won’t remember it when it comes time for the exams. They can probably give you some ideas on how to switch up your studying and note-taking skills to help you retain the information easier. Finally, I’d ask them for help with time management, as it sounds like it might not be so much what you have to do as how much time you have to do it. If you can more efficiently manage the time you spend working on particular assignments, you’ll probably feel less stressed and have an easier time getting everything finished. If you have a really heavy course load, you might want to also consider taking fewer classes to help with this (12 credits instead of 15 for example). You can take one or two summer courses every year to help make up for the slack if you can’t fit it all in four years.
Edit: You can usually find time management workshops in your area by talking to the specialists at the support services. You also might want to talk to a Sylvan Learning Center if you have one in your area.
May 13th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Test anxiety is one possible issue.
If you are learning disabled (with proper documentation) see if you can take the exams in a testing center or other situation where you can have more time.
If you are struggling to keep up, take a lighter load–no shame in that.
Understand your learning style and what your issues are
Meet with your instructors early in the term and discuss your situation with them, try to find ways that they can help you help yourself.
May 13th, 2010 at 1:04 am
I do not personally have a disability like this but I do have severe test anxiety. I will be earning my Bachelors Degree in May of this year and it was a long road for me. I finally found a college that does not require tests. Instead of tests we write a 10 page paper at the end of every class. This paper is a personal experience paper that is nearly impossible to buy from the anyone else. The paper highlights what each individual learned from the class and how they used this information in their life. There are a lot of classes like this available. Another avenue you might try is to talk to your instructors before school begins. Ask them about extra credit work that will help make up for the tests. For instance, for every test you take, you can write a short paper worth a designated amount of points to help make up the difference on your test. Most instructors are willing to work with students with disabilities. If you contact the disabilities coordinator for your school and suggest this, she/he will be able to find instructors willing to work with you. I hope this helps. Good luck to you. Let me know how it turns out for you.
May 13th, 2010 at 2:02 am
You know, it seems a bit late… what you should have done is find your school’s “Department for Academic Success” or “Learning Resource Center” or it goes by many names. Schedule an appointment with someone who works there. When visiting, bring documentation of your learning disabilities, and then talk about what accomodations you can get. Then abuse the hell out of it. It’s harder to get them after so long, so you should have done it early. At this point it seems a little late, but you can try.
Edit: Since you seem to have taken advantage of the programs, did you show your professors that new info? If so, then I think the issue is that you’re in a school too hard for you. I’d reccomend transferring to a different school, maybe a community college and then return if you feel you really want to go there.
It really seems like you weren’t prepared, so I think transferring to a different school is your best hope.
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