Way too much on my plate

[frew]

So I'm in college. A load of work has been piled on me for the next week and I struggling to cope. I have a presentation next week, and my thesis is due the week after. I also have three assignments for another subject I take. I usually only have one or two per week. The usually take most of a whole day each to complete. This is the first time ever it's been three (why this fucking week why).

The thesis and presentation is worth 1/6 of my degree, so very important. I have no idea how I'm going to get everything done. I asked for an extension for my assignments and was told no. I'm so nervous about the presentation. I can barely hold a conversation with anyone without getting nervous never mind public speaking. I'm trying to practice but I don't know how I can manage to practice and get all my assignments done.

I feel like crying all the time, I don't know what to do. Everyone I say it to just says, that's final year, you can do it, no I fucking can't, this is way too much work. I just want someone to say, yeah you've had awful luck, that's shit. It's not like getting a load of assignments at once, this is getting assignments + a huge chunk of my degree at once. Like fucking validate my feelings when I tell you I'm way over my head right now.

Practical advice would also be welcome if anyone else has any.

 

[Rockclimbinggirl]

Hugs. Can you get a medical note for extensions.

 

[frew]

I don't know. It takes weeks to get an appointment with the doctor. I could see the nurse but I don' t think they can give one.

 

[PaladinofKnights]

Maybe I could lend a hand what were ya gonna write about?

 

[Baicha]

I've got no practical advice (other than try and breathe) but you have my sympathy, my son is in the final year of his degree and I KNOW the amount of work expected! It's an enormous amount, I have no idea how anyone manages. I'm really sorry you've got landed with 3 assignments to do in such a short space of time, I did say to my boy, you can only do your best, no one can ask for more than that. I hope you manage to get through it.

 

[pp202]

Oh boy, this sounds like a lot of my students. Two things: everyone who is freaking out always does better than those who don't. We all develop laser focus through panic, even if it isn't always apparent. Secondly, it will be over soon. Each day is one step closer.
It's going to be tough. No one should sugarcoat it. But we can all get through this - you definetely can, even though you might feel like a tidal way is coming for you.
Make sure you focus on your work, and less on how difficult it is. Practice mindfulness by describing in a non emotional way how you are feeling. Remember there are things you can change, and things you can't that are beyond your control, like school deadlines.

Good luck - you are going to be awesome!!!

 

[Jonathan R.]

Try listing the steps to complete and do them by sections. So if you have a 10 page paper do an outline of it, then do the sections if needed keep the books in section 2 arguments etc.

 

[Esther.99]

So I'm in college. A load of work has been piled on me for the next week and I struggling to cope. I have a presentation next week, and my thesis is due the week after. I also have three assignments for another subject I take. I usually only have one or two per week. The usually take most of a whole day each to complete. This is the first time ever it's been three (why this fucking week why).

The thesis and presentation is worth 1/6 of my degree, so very important. I have no idea how I'm going to get everything done. I asked for an extension for my assignments and was told no. I'm so nervous about the presentation. I can barely hold a conversation with anyone without getting nervous never mind public speaking. I'm trying to practice but I don't know how I can manage to practice and get all my assignments done.

I feel like crying all the time, I don't know what to do. Everyone I say it to just says, that's final year, you can do it, no I fucking can't, this is way too much work. I just want someone to say, yeah you've had awful luck, that's shit. It's not like getting a load of assignments at once, this is getting assignments + a huge chunk of my degree at once. Like fucking validate my feelings when I tell you I'm way over my head right now.

Practical advice would also be welcome if anyone else has any.

Hey I know your feeling, believe me. Years ago i entered in the middle of the year and i had to study what my friends did in 9 months i did in 5...... Its ok to feel that way but believe me you can get out of this. I can help you managing your time (im good at doing time tables, not so much studying and putting my phone aside) and i can help you come up with a way to practise public speaking so mesage me if you need me for this or anything else.

 

[frew]

Thanks guys for your responses and for understanding, and for offering to help. Just an update; I got everything done. I practiced my presentation to death and it went well, surprisingly. I was given an extension for my thesis (which was very helpful). Still feeling residual stress but at least it's over now!