I feel so stupid? Mature student failing exams!!?

Kate

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I'm 26,

and recently after geting my PhD I decided to go back to medical and finish my degree. I had my first practical exam today. and completely messed it up. I got paniced and blanked on multiple senarios. I feel so stupid and ashamed of myself. If I fail I don't know what I will do, but I will be so ashamed. I know how people judge those that fail. and it will have an impact on the job I want to get having retakes on my CV.

I feel especially stupid as I am a mature student. There are also people on my course who believe I'm not good enough to pass, and frequently judge me for trying.

I'm thinking of leaving if I have failed, I don't think I am strong enough to retake.

I have been through alot over the past 3 years ( I lost my father and partner and struggled with depression), and think failing at the career I have always wanted is heartbreaking.

Advice please?
 
First of all, you have already succeeded, you have your PhD. Second of all, the only ones who truly fail are those who never try. You had a bad day. Put it behind you and get back on track. You can do it!
 
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