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...how can I learn to value myself and stop living in my brother's shadow?
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Maybe the other way around? It sounds to me as if living in your brother's shadow
and unsuccessfully struggling not to is getting in the way of valuing yourself.
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Everyone says "Don't compare yourself to him," but I don't think I can help it! He is always winning awards and trophies...
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Maybe focus on: what's the attraction for you here? I.e., what would you miss most if you did stop comparing?
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Given that I'm only taking two classes, sometimes it seems like it should be ridiculous that I would be stressed out...
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Ridiculous to whom? Is there someone in particular you are (or were) hoping to impress?