I Am Disappointed In Myself

Last Friday, I had my drawing test & I screwed it up. I thought I had practiced enough but I was so wrong. I've never seen such a tough design & I kinda froze. My mind went completely blank I don't even know wtf I was doing. Most of my classmates finished it early so they left.

I just couldn't figure out the goddamn drawing...& when my professor said time was up... I felt like a total failure. For the past hour I couldn't even complete 50 percent of it. I was the last one to leave.

I had to submit my drawing online & once I did... I literally had a major breakdown. My professor saw me crying & he kept asking me what was going on...& I couldn't even respond because I was crying so hard I couldn't even speak.

He kept reassuring me that everything was going to be okay...but I just couldn't stop crying like the entire situation had just scarred me badly. My prof called my friend who was waiting outside to calm me down...

My eyes were swollen as fxxk. It's been such a rough week & I hope things would get better. Last Friday was a complete nightmare... I don't know what else to say. I kept wondering if I have made the right choice... I honestly feel so depressed.

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Lochlee · 51-55, F

What kind of drawing?

phxts · 26-30, F

@Lochlee it's a part drawing using a program.

Lochlee · 51-55, F

I think you might be under a lot of pressure, and the more you tried, the more you panicked. Most educators understand that this happens from time to time, so don't feel bad. Go and see him and explain that you really prepared for the test and that is why you were so upset. Hang in there.

phxts · 26-30, F

@Lochlee thank you.... I even went for his extra supplementary class. Yeah, I will talk to him about what's going on.

Livingwell · 61-69, M

@phxts i’m quite good at isometric and technical drawing in general. If you need tips let me know.

phxts · 26-30, F

@Livingwell what program do u use? i'm using solidworks

phxts · 26-30, F

@Lochlee Just to add on..I've never done any CAD drawing in my entire life compared to my classmates who've done it before.

Lochlee · 51-55, F

@phxts I have heard of the programme. Luckily that is something you can learn and you will have more confidence. The fact that you went to his supplementary class also counts in your favour because it shows you are a serious student. Best wishes.

Livingwell · 61-69, M

@phxts There are many. I’ve used autocad but very expensive. I use Visio for home use. This is a drawing I made to mill a hinge on a RC airplane..
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phxts · 26-30, F

@Livingwell wow nicee...