Why I almost flunked my freshman year (and how an online paper writer kept me afloat)
Looking back on my freshman year, I realize I was a complete failure, mostly due to the toxic mindset that I had to do absolutely everything myself. Spoiler: I didn't.
Here are three harsh lessons I learned the hard way:
Sleep isn't a choice. I used to think staying up all night was a badge of honor. It's not. By the fourth week, my brain had turned to mashed potatoes and I was falling asleep in lectures. 0/10, wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Pretending to understand everything is stupid. I spent weeks smirking in macroeconomics lectures, afraid to ask a single question because I didn't want to look stupid. And you know what? Everyone else was just as confused. Ask for help as early as possible, whether from a professor or a classmate.
Thinking that delegating and asking for help is a sign of weakness.
This was my biggest mistake. I was so overwhelmed by tiny, grueling five-page essays for electives that I was completely failing my core courses. I thought asking for help meant I was failing as a student. It wasn't until I had a nervous breakdown over a history paper that a friend introduced me to a really good writing service. Asking them for help with those formulaic, passable essays completely changed everything. It freed up time for me to actually study what matters and get my sleep back.
Seriously, don't burn out trying to be a superhero. Work smarter, not harder, and lean on people who actually know what they're doing when you're stuck.
What's the biggest mistake you made when you were just starting out?