Does anyone else get really anxious about lab?

Scheduling/classes

I’m taking cem255 this semester and I’ve started dreading it every week. Even thinking about the next lab makes me anxious. My hands get cold and shaky, I feel physically uncomfortable, and I can’t stop worrying about what might go wrong.

I do well in lecture courses and have a high GPA, but I’ve never felt confident doing experiments. I prepare before every lab, yet once I’m there, I still struggle to figure out exactly what to do. My group members haven’t been very helpful, and the TA seems busy, distant, and strict, so I feel uncomfortable asking questions.

I’ve seen on MSU Score that most students get a 4.0 in this course if they attend, but knowing that hasn’t eased my anxiety. I’ve already lost points on my lab notebook, and the TA entered a score without explaining what I did wrong. Now I’m worried I’ll keep making mistakes without knowing how to improve.

Has anyone else gives me some advises so that I can survive from this course😭

Posted Sep 29, 2026, 2:33 AM UTC

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