Thanks, Perna. This wasn't about anything to do with my character - it was feedback from my design course at university. They did mention the things they liked about my projects, but some of the feedback was quite critical, and it's not the first time this has happened. (Luckily, it's easier to deal with when it's written down as opposed to receiving the feedback face-to-face...last time that happened I ended up having to leave the room to calm down. ) I know it's for the best - preparing us for "the real world", showing us where we can improve for next time - but it still sucks getting all this now after working really hard last semester, when I could have made changes if they'd just told me what I wasn't doing right before I had to hand the things in. Guess that wouldn't be very realistic, though.

Still, I can see how it is helpful criticism, even if it did hurt. Maybe after a few years of it I'll be able to take it in my stride?