📚 Mistakes I Made in First Year and What I Learned

[Disha12]

First year of college was exciting but I also made many mistakes that taught me valuable lessons. Looking back, those mistakes helped me grow as a student and as a person

I underestimated the syllabus
I thought I could study everything at the last moment like in school. But college subjects, especially biotechnology, need regular understanding.
Lesson learned: Consistency is more important than last-minute studying.

I was afraid to ask questions
Sometimes I didn’t ask doubts because I felt shy or scared of being wrong.
Lesson learned: Asking questions helps you learn faster and builds confidence.

I didn’t focus enough on practical learning
I focused more on theory and didn’t fully understand lab experiments.
Lesson learned: Practical knowledge is equally important as theory, especially in science

Poor time management
I wasted time and then felt stressed before exams.
Lesson learned: Planning and managing time makes studies easier and reduces stress

I doubted myself too much
I compared myself with others and lost confidence.
Lesson learned: Everyone learns at their own pace. Self-confidence is key

First year is not about being perfect it’s about learning, growing, and adapting. Mistakes are not failures; they are lessons that make you stronger and smarter

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[Geethunanda]

Honest and relatable reflection Loved the “lesson learned” takeaways - super motivating for juniors too!

[Kavishri17]

Very relatable post, i experienced all these things. But yeah i never regret because everything i learned there moulded me the way iam now!!!

[Srilekhasriramagiri]

Reading this brought back so many memories. Even though I finished college long back, I can honestly say I made the same mistakes—underestimating the syllabus, struggling with time management, and doubting myself at times. Looking back now, those “mistakes” were actually stepping stones for growth. College isn’t about being perfect; it’s about building resilience, discipline, and confidence that stay with you for life.

[kriti_gelod]

Making note of mistakes and making them stronger is part of life

[nazar]

Most of us might have similar experiences to share. First year of college teaches is itself a lesson in many respects.

[Yash7112002]

That’s what i felt too and regret now.
It’s a great post for students who are in their first year or gonna start college soon

[kriti_gelod]

yes but then new mistakes or lessons will come. No one can predict the mistake list but yes we can make next genertion understand same

[Ani]

Very relatable post. Learning from your own mistakes makes you stronger and stronger.

[Abhinaya]

This is such a refreshing and honest reflection! We often talk about our successes, but it’s these ‘first-year stumbles’ that actually build our clinical intuition and resilience. One of the biggest shifts is moving from just memorizing facts to understanding the patient behind the chart.

[Jigunu]

Very relatable post,that fear and anxiety about asking questions is next level,if i had that ease and courage to get my doubts cleared by proffessors or seniors i would had a better understanding of the subject in first year.
Later from 2 nd yr onwards i started to interact,collect notes from the seniors and friends from other colleges got along with the college ,felt nostalgic when i read your post.

[sharu]

First year in college is a different experience.We make mistakes and learn from them.It’s a part of learning and improving.

[dhritigupta]

this post is very relatable

[Ezhil_Arasu]

In my experience, I would say that 1st-year mistakes aren’t failures, rather they’re stepping stones that shape resilience and growth.

[Vaishnavi5]

Very True, last-minute learning can help us remember everything and put that all in the answer sheet the very next day, yet in the long term, it is of no help. Long-term retention of the knowledge can only be achieved through continuous and repetitive learning.

[DrPreetiRoman]

Same happened with me.I took my 1st year very casually but learned a lot things from my own mistakes.

[JananiPriya_27]

Making mistakes and correcting them is the way of learning

[Upasna]

Relatable and honest reflection—first year truly is about learning through mistakes and growing stronger with each lesson.

[Akshata_12]

This is honest and relatable.

First year isn’t about getting everything right it’s about understanding your mistakes, building discipline, and growing step by step. The lessons on consistency, confidence, and time management are ones that truly shape long-term success.