I'm always anxious about my future

I really lack self confidence and i think that's just on of the reasons of my anxieties about everything. I'm in my first year college rn and my course is civil engineering. I'm not really good at math and i was overwhelmed by the fact that im the only person whose average in terms of intelligence. I actually don't know what i want in life or what i want to be in the future which kinda makes me feel depressed. The fact that I'm in a known private school that most people see as school for those who have privilege and my family's not even rich and the fact that i don't have scholarship really adds fuel to my anxiety. I cried for the past few days doing nothing.

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TexChik · F

Comparing yourself to others at any time during your education is only self-defeating. Worry only about your issues. Plan life one week at a time during the semester. Class time, sleep, study, eat, laundry, shopping. I did better when I worked a part-time job for a few hours daily. It gave my mind a break, and I could see that the world did not revolve around me or my issues, allowing me to hit the books in a more focused manner. If you have trouble with a class, get help. If it's math, there are so many online resources to help. Buck up! It's a long journey, and you have only just started. It's not the smartest that always succeeds, it's the most determined who refuses to quit and is motivated by the fear of failure. Stand your ground and grow your brain. That is what college is for...identifying your weaknesses (academically) and building them up. Focus on how to study and take proper notes and above all be a sponge in lecture and hear everything your professor is saying.