These next few weeks could not be anymore stressful and crucial. Finals are closing in and there is very little breathing space left this semester and I am finding myself on the edge of an A- and B+ in three of my classes. In the remaining time, I have to bring those B+'s up because one slip up and it will be impossible to recover the grade back to a B+ and even up to an A-. Now time is money and I have to focus and achieve all A's. This Thanksgiving break I am going to spend a lot of time reviewing and making sure I comprehend everything that I have been struggling with in my classes from fluids in physics to Fundamentals of integration in Calculus. I am feeling confident about succeeding this semester but in order to achieve that success I must dedicate a lot of my time to isolating myself and studying.
As for soccer I am very unhappy. My club team has an older and more elite squad, the red team of dynamo central valley. This Thanksgiving break they are playing in surf cup, which is a very significant tournament where top teams in the nation come and play. Many college coaches come and scout this tournament and it is a great chance for young players to earn scholarships. Originally I found myself in a solid position to accommodate dynamo red in surf cup but with the lack of attending practices I was dropped from the roster and I was really looking forward to playing in surf cup. As for Earthquakes academy I am still being contacted but it is difficult to attend a single practice due to the fact that they practice in Danville, which is an hour away. Also they are winning most of their matches so far this season so they are not as enthusiastic about bringing new players to their so-far thriving squad. So I cannot be anymore disappointed with everything involving soccer and when I think about it I immediately go outside and practice. Now I am focused on high school soccer and I am happy with the team and ow it is unified, unlike past years. Today I was happy with the coach telling the team that I am going to be taking every corner throughout the whole season, so now I can perfect my corners which is something I've always wanted to improve. Overall I am training everyday and playing well during high school practice but the fact I am not in my team's surf cup plans and earthquakes academy's plans is always in the back of my mind and is very demoralizing, especially when I am confident I can succeed and be a top player in surf cup and academy. Hopefully it is a matter of time, until then I am working my butt off everyday, even after Westmont soccer, going to get home and train another 40 minutes.
I think it's definitely possible for you to pull your grades up Amr, but it really depends how bad you want it. Reviewing early instead of cramming right before finals is a really good idea, I should probably do that.
ReplyDeleteAs for soccer, I know it's disappointing to not be playing at the level you want but maybe it's for the best. This way with less commitment to sports you can focus more on school. Hope everything works out for the best!
Amr. Don't worry about it too much. Always stay positive when dealing with your grades, especially in physics! Study hard and you'll do just fine Amr, I promise :)
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your blog because it makes me feel calmer knowing that Im not the only one trying to juggle school and soccer at the same time. Its very difficult to keep an average of a 3.5 G.P.A, while trying to practice and perfect your soccer skills and stay active. I speak from experience when i say this and I appreciate your honesty. I look forward to reading your future blogs.
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