Needing advice from other CC students!

I’m currently a first-year student at community college, and I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed lately. I didn’t do well in one of my chemistry classes, and I’m going to have to retake it. I know retaking classes isn’t uncommon, but it’s been hitting me harder than I expected since it messes up my class sequence and pushes everything back. Im taking a specific track of courses to transfer into my dream 4- year uni.

I think part of my lack of motivation is also mental. A lot of my friends went straight to four-year universities, and many people expected the same out of me. Seeing me go to a cc was a surprise for a lot, but I think its best path espically when it comes to costs. However, sometimes seeing their experiences makes me feel like I’m stuck or falling behind. I know community college is a great path, and I chose it for good reasons, but comparison has really been getting to my head lately. Seeing some of my friends have an amazing social life compared to mine, where I talk to like 2 people, is really hard sometimes espcially having a really big group in high school. Or when my friend talks about all the internships and opportunities she has, it makes me really second-guess myself if this was the right choice I took.

What’s frustrating is that I know I have potential — I was accepted into some good colleges before — and it makes me feel disappointed in myself for letting things slip and having to retake a course now. I’m really trying to discipline myself more and take school seriously, but lately I’ve been feeling pretty isolated and unmotivated.

• Did you ever have to retake classes? Did it affect you for your transfer
• How do you stay motivated, especially when you feel like you're behind in life?
• How did you make the most of your time at community college before transferring?

I’d really appreciate hearing any advice or experiences- I would love to get some input.