consequences of moving on your academic performance

[Fred J]

Hi,
I just moved from Washington D.C. to Germany 2 month ago. This move has been very hard on me, primarily eventhough I am german I still do like to consider myself american. I have begun settling in and joy is returning back into my everyday life, yet my academic performance is lacking. Prior to moving I was a straight A student( my german GPA was 1.3 (in german system 1 being the best, 6 the worst) which correspont to about a 3.9 GPA). All my examns I have written so far this year turned out to be Bs, Cs and Ds.
The curriculum isnt any harder then Im used to however.

I was wondering what might cause my poor academic performance?
-The move itself
- the teachers
- the pressure im placing on myself
- negative thoughts , thinking of failing (Law of Attraction)

Might these be the factors or are their different or more? And what can I be doing to regain my edge?

Thank you in advance
Fred J

[Michelle]

Is it possible you are experiencing reverse culture shock? Or what about homesickness?

After living in Germany myself for a year and then moving back to the U.S it felt like I was moving back to a whole new country. My whole American experience changed as a result of having lived overseas. Everything seemed different or foreign to me. It was a very odd experience and I ended up depressed in university for a year before moving again. In hindsight I realize I had been deeply changed.

So, perhaps you need to get to know a "new" Germany, a different one based upon the person you are now.

Also, moving in itself can be stressful, so try to be compassionate with yourself.