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school is starting and im panicking

callalily13callalily13 member
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I start school in a week from tomorrow. It is my first classes in my PhD clinical psychology and I am starting to get really scared. People had started asking me about 2 months ago if I was scared for school and I kept saying no because at the time I still had tons of time and it hadnt hit me, but now I am so freaking scared. I am freaking out because in undergrad I studied my ass off for the good grades. Though I would like to think that I am pretty smart, I know that I really tried to get the grades and what if I am not smart enough for this? Im worried that I wont be good enough and they'll kick me out. UGH!!! 
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Re: school is starting and im panicking

  • GJones27GJones27 member
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    I know what it's like to be stressed about starting the next level of education.  But if you were smart enough to get in, you are smart enough to handle it. :-)  It will probably be a bit of an adjustment, and you'll have to work hard.  But you'll get through it!  Good luck with everything!
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  • Karebear852k3Karebear852k3
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    I totally understand your apprehension.  I just started my Master's program in Marriage & Family Therapy and I'm having the same concerns, like what if I'm not good enough.  The first year of my program is a "pre-candidacy" period where you have to take pretty much all the pre-requisite/core courses and get good enough grades and then apply for degree candidacy, and I'm so nervous about that part.  I got pretty good grades in college, but I did have to put some effort forth.  I specifically chose a program that didn't require the GRE's because I could not stand to face another standardized test.

    I figure, like PP said, if we were good enough to get in, we'll be good enough to get through as long as we continue to work hard.  I also think that if we're concerned about it, obviously we're going to take it seriously enough not to slack off and appreciate the experience.  Good luck though (and breathe and remember to take care of yourself by giving yourself time to relax!)
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  • TriSaratops10TriSaratops10
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    I distinctly remember starting med school with those same fears...it kept me up at night for like a week straight! I did very well in college, but it was because of a LOT of long, sleepless nights.  Then getting to med school with everyone who was tops in undergrad (and many from the ivy's) I just was sooo scared! In the end though (including a C on my first test. ever.) I was in the top 10% of my class!

    But like karebare (btw - love that sn!) said, you just have to keep your head down and work hard! It will work out in the end, they wouldn't have chosen you if they didn't think you would make it through! Make the scarriness of it all work in your advantage (to study harder, pay attention better, etc).

    I know you'll do gggrrrrreeeeaaaattt!!

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  • callalily13callalily13 member
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    Thank you sooo much to you all. I met with the advising coordinator for my program today and she helped put my mind at ease a bit. I got all of my books and my ID card, but the realization that school is starting has set me in a panic. I am trying to calm myself and all of your common experiences and feelings. Thanks
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