probably we are expected to exceptionally well, driven to beat other classmates to rank the number in class, teachers pets who work accordingly to satisfy their need of attention, pride and attitude to pursue the greatest achievement in all things, so as to keep one's standard highly ranked and well known among teachers and students...
You may not be any of those personalities, but know this everyone as a purpose and a reason. Figuring out what yours is will not only pushed you to do academically well, but have a focal career to shoot towards.
So, no matter what the odds are keep working hard. Because if you fail today, tomorrow you try to surpass and overcome your mistakes.