Is this just a phase?

KKmama
Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:42:27 +0000

You are used to being at the top of the class, and now you are surrounded by peers who were also at the top of the class. You suddenly have competition/peers that you never really had to deal with before. That’s an adjustment that a lot of bright students find difficult when they start college.

Don’t stress out too much about the B’s. I’m betting that you are still getting some of the best grades in the class. You are now taking more difficult classes than high school. Do the best you can but don’t sacrifice your health trying to do even better. If the B is the best you can do, and you are making serious effort, so be it (no pun intended).

Feeling lonely is also very normal, especially for introverts.