Strixa

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Thanks for replying! >> First, how badly do you need to learn this language for your research? << I'd say it's of moderate usefulness. I focus on a nearby country, so it'd be useful though not absolutely necessary. >> Second, can you identify why you're struggling? << Unfortunately, no. It'd be easier to fix the problem if I could! >> Third, have you talked to the professor about how you're doing and if you should drop the class? << The professor is leaving it up to me but noted what I already know - getting a bad grade looks bad, but dropping a class can too. As for the last, yes, unfortunately it does count for my degree and GPA; some of our coursework for the program is composed of undergraduate courses (with extra work, of course).

I've been struggling with a course all semester (my other courses are going well); it's an Asian language that would be useful for my research though not required. I received a C on the midterm and the last two quizzes, which I realize looks bad. I study A LOT and have sought out help from the professor and older graduate students, but it doesn't seem to have helped much. Tomorrow is the last day to drop classes before finals in about a week, and I'm trying to decide whether it's worth it. I'm extremely worried about the final, as a D or (God forbid) an F on it is unfortunately a real possibility. Getting below a C in this class would result in academic probation, and I'm worried about losing my funding as a result. On the other hand, I realize dropping or withdrawing from a class I've been encouraged to take looks pretty bad too. Any thoughts?