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Grad school is hard. (Warning: Pity party, table for 1)
I am so overwhelmed right now. One of the classes I'm taking is very hands on and there are several projects to work on throughout the semester. One is an individual presentation, one is with a group, one is the entire class participating as a group...it's a lot. The teacher spent over an hour today going over every project and I was so confused the entire time. And I didn't ask questions b/c I didn't want to be the dumb girl in class.
It doesn't help that there are very few first year students so most of the people know each other already. So I don't have anyone to work on the group project with. 
I wish class was like online message boards. I come off so much better virtually! I never liked school but I kept trying to convince myself this would be different. It's not. It sucks and I hate it already.
Re: Grad school is hard. (Warning: Pity party, table for 1)
I'm sorry, hon. I'm always shy with people at first too, it's much easier talking on here I agree!
If it makes you feel better, there were probably other people that didn't understand. Would it be possible to meet with the teacher before or after class sometime soon to talk about it?
I'm sorry!
I have never liked group projects. I was the type to take charge on the project, and I am so particular I always ended up doing everything on my own, or changing what other people did.
Hopefully, the projects will become less confusing as you begin working on each one.
Being PG throws a wrench into things as well, because your emotions are wacky to begin with, and then school adds more stress that can be emotional and physical, you have every right to have your pity party.
I know you'll do great! And you're a great person in the non-virtual world! you'll knock their socks off
Sounds like it was very overwhelming and intimidating. Is it possible for you to email your professor requesting some intros with some students. Just explain your situation and hopefully they'll provide guidance. A teacher is supposed to provide guidance!
I know the task at hand seems so daunting and insurmountable, but it's not. It may be for some, but not for you.
Aww, I'm so sorry! Can you email your professor with any questions you might have? I hate that when you don't know anyone and have to work on a group project. The teacher should just assign groups.
I am sure it is overwhelming right now, especially being pregnant too! Being tired, hormonal and overwhelmed is never a good combo, ha ha!
Hang in there, I really hope it gets easier for you!
Btw, what are you going to grad school for?
Thanks, guys. I plan on emailing the teacher this week to get some better clarification on things. I posted a forum on Moodle about the group project and just got an email from a girl so thankfully I won't have to go that route alone.
When the teacher was lecturing last night I found myself really engrossed in what she was saying and it was all very interesting. So that's a good sign. I am normally all about hands-on learning but it's just so much thrown at me at once. I know it'll get better.
And being pg right now doesn't help at all. Those desks are farking uncomfortable and at the end of 3 hours, my hips are screaming at me. But I am definitely staying away from playing that card. I don't want people to think I'm a slacker just b/c I'm having a baby. I'm pretty sure no one even knows. I find I'm carrying kind of wide so they probably think I'm just on the heavy side!
I'm sorry Shoe! I hope things get better for you soon. Hopefully once school gets settled it'll all get smoothed out. I'm sure you'll do great!!