What Class Did You Have to Struggle for a C?
By Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
United States
March 25, 2008 12:07am CST
There are very few classes where I've had to struggle to get a C. Usually, if I get a C, it is because I did not study. I can get a C if I just pay attention in class and show up for the tests without even looking at notes (often without even taking notes).
But for organic chemistry, I had to struggle for my C. I was making flash cards, reading the book, looking over my notes, working problems, looking at past exams the professor had given, and still it was a struggle. But I really feel like I learned a lot in this class at least.
So what class made you struggle and still you only got a C?
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6 responses
@biwasaki (1745)
• United States
25 Mar 08
I struggled in all of my math classes after Algebra I. It was a subject that I did not enjoy, so I did not put the effort in to study and pay attention in class. Now that I am not in school, it hasn't really affected my life at all. I mean, how many real life, everyday situations can you get into where knowledge of algebra or geometry is essential?
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
25 Mar 08
Aw, I like math. I actually use geometry every day at work and often trig as well. But I guess it all depends on where you work. Some people use organic chemistry daily and I hope I'll never have to use it again once I'm entirely done with it.
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@longsperes (64)
• China
25 Mar 08
For me it's Pysical Education, I'm not good at sports at all. I always got a C for PE exams when I was a student, from junior to senior ... until my graduation from college. There is only one B when I was in high school. What a pity!!
I care about sports such as Football,Basketball,F1,snooker etc. only on TV. I don't like do exercise myself.
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
26 Mar 08
I can definitely understand that one. I hated PE as well and I'm not good at any sports. I might have been a bit better at sports if I didn't have such horrible vision. But I doubt I would have enjoyed any sports either way. I don't even like watching sports on TV generally.
I like to exercise, but anything involving a ball I am going to end up getting hit.
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
25 Mar 08
It was geometry. I never understood it and I was blessed, and I mean blessed with a c.And there was a science class that I got a c in too that was a blessing.
@lishiwei (1550)
• China
25 Mar 08
Oh,I have never gotten a C.I think all the classes I have studied are very easy.Chemistry?I like it very much but I needn't learn it now.I think you needn't struggle with it if you read the book carefully before the examnition.I think it can work and you can have a try.
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
25 Mar 08
I guess you haven't gotten far enough into your studies yet. ;)
High school chemistry was a piece of cake for me and I loved it. General chemistry in college wasn't too bad either, except that it was so hard to add that I took it all years apart which required a lot of relearning. It was only when I got to organic chemistry that I really started to struggle with chemistry.
The book is utterly useless in organic chemistry it seemed. It is much more important to memorize reagents and such and work through problems than it is to do reading. If you ever have to take it, maybe you'll get quite a shock.
