I have finals coming up and I am afraid I an not smart enough to pass
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user
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hello, how are you?
assistant
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I have been better
user
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Do you want to tell me what happened?
assistant
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Well its happening still. I have end of term exams coming up and I have been trying real ly hard to study but I am afraid I will fail my classes.
user
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Is there a reason for you to think that way?
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I havent done really well on the other tests. I turn in all my work and study hard but I can not seem to pass the exams
user
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First of all, try not to overthink right now and do your best to review your materials
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I have. I have been through the book, read my notes but when i take any practice tests, I still dont do as well as i would like.
user
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hmm I understand your frustration, have you talked to your professor about this?
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No. He was not very kind to me the one time I asked. I felt stupid for asking questions.
user
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I'm so sorry you were treated that way, it's unacceptable How about teaching assistant or your friends? You can form a study group and I've found friends can help even more than teachers
assistant
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That could help. I have a few friends in the class. Im just worried they will also think I am stupid.
user
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Oh no don't worry about that,I believe they are understanding and as long as you ask nicely, they'll be more than glad to help you
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Affirmation and Reassurance
Okay. I think I will do that. Sometimes when my friends answer in class, it helps me understand more.
user
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Yeah, the problem with teachers is they usually don't see from students' perspective while your fellow students do
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That is true. I am trying my best and really just want to pass. I think I will study with friends before the test.
user
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There are a few free online website that can provide help too, I used to check Khan Academy for concepts I don't understand
assistant
Self-disclosure
Oh that is a great idea! I forgot about those. I think that could really help me too.
user
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at the same time, you need to make time to relax too, you don't want to overwhelm yourself before the test
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You're right. Thank you so much I appreciate the help and feel a less anxious now.
user
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of course, I hope I could help a bit
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