I first found this sub in high school. Then I got to college. I knew exactly what I was doing.

I’m a college sophomore (barely over half way through – second 8 weeks this semester started a few days ago). I got good grades in high school, always had to study for exams, but my path in life just kinda fell into place for me. I filled out 3 college apps, was accepted to 2, and had a good scholarship offer. It was too good to pass up. I knew I wasn’t goin to medical school or law school. I had no idea why I was in college.<br><br>I stopped going to my classes last semester, as they didn’t really require attendance. I was in pity party mode and really didn’t know how I was gonna measure up. I was never a straight A student. I could get a B first semester of my freshman year in college, but that just wasn’t enough. I couldn’t do this – I didn’t belong. That isn’t news to anyone on here, I’m sure.<br><br>But I knew how to study. I started reading for classes I didn’t attend, took charge of my life, made my schedule, and got every B I wanted. I even took a B in a class I was going to dispute, because only I control my life. I couldn’t blame a teacher for giving me a C (which isn’t terrible). That’s on me. Grasping at straws is pitiful.<br><br>I don’t want any sympathy, and I’m not complaining. I want to be in school. I just didn’t know how to study in high school. I didn’t realize that my GPA affects my future. I didn’t really think about why I was there. It’s ok to not know. But it’s not ok to not do anything about it. Last night, I was lying in bed, thinking about life and what I want out of it, and I thought back on high school for a few minutes. But this chamber popped in my head, and I realized that I had always known. And I’m so grateful that this exists. It gave me confidence in college. It gave me confidence in life. It gave me the strength to get my shit together. <br><br>Thank you strangers on the internet. You helped me grow up.