Uurghhh Biology
I don't know if it's just me, but there is something about biology that I don't really understand. Like it is interesting and all but it involves a lot of memorization. I am not good at cramming and memorising facts. I am the person who needs to get to the roots of every biology detail to fully be at peace with the information. The issue is the time needed to gather up all this information😭😭 ....my brain just can't settle for basics in biology(I literally study for this thing like one would for a PHD ....I am just a highschooler) and time seems to be running away from me every day.
What frustrates me, is the amount of time I take to understand even one sentence of biology. "Brain don't you understand that we have a whole book to finish???😫"
Imagine after studying for this long, I am never guaranteed of excellence in my exams. There's nothing like that. I don't even think I have ever been excellent in Biology.
This thing literally frustrates me. I give it most of my time then it decides to turn tables on me. I feel like giving up on it. Literally there are far much better careers that don't involve biology(I have always wanted to do medicine....👁️👄👁️).
I don't know what to do tbh
@Skeitu
It sounds like you are feeling incredibly overwhelmed and frustrated, and it is completely valid to feel that way when you are putting so much heart into studying, yet it doesn’t feel rewarded.
The fact that you are deeply investigating the "roots" of the topics shows you are a passionate, critical thinker—a rare quality of a true scientist—but in high school, you may need to learn how to prioritize big concepts over granular details to save your sanity and time.
The "tables turning" feeling is common because biology is massive, but please know that wanting a career in medicine means this frustration is just a hurdle you're navigating, not a sign to give up, and sometimes shifting from trying to memorize to creating visual diagrams or telling the "story" of the process can make it stick without all the stress.
Take a deep breath, and maybe try to embrace that "80/20" rule where you focus 80% of your time on the main concepts (and using resources like CrashCourse for quick understanding) and 20% on the tiny details. You are doing far more than "just a high schooler" by diving this deep, so try to be kind to yourself—this frustration is only a temporary chapter, not your whole story.
Other ideas are: using mnemonics, study guides, flash cards with terms, tutors and other study aids, like forming a group of peers who are trying to learn the same things. These can sometimes work for the short term long term memory aspect of absorbing a great deal of new vocabulary and information. And maybe one or a combination of these ideas might work for you to help you pass your exams.
I will share personally that I had trouble with some of the science courses when I was in pre-med, and finally, I switched entirely to another science focus, where I’m highly successful. A few frustrating courses is for sure not the end of the road.
Still loving science. I wish you all the best! Carry on!
Love and Courage,
Calm Rosebud 🕊️🌹
