Saturday, November 30, 2013

14A: The Thrills of Finals

                I have always been a nervous test taker. I study as much as I can, though I can still feel so unprepared. I get clammy, I forget half the things I studied and I rush through the exam just to have a feeling of slight relief.
                And though some people may consider me a thrill junky, taking tests is not exactly what I had in mind. So I’ve decided to take things at a different direction this time. Obviously I will still be studying for my tests, I am going to take a break from the whole college life for a little while. I mean, I’m going to get off campus and in a more carefree environment to study, where I’m not surrounded by the constant pressure of school.
                You see, when I’m around school, or in school, it makes me more anxious and nervous. But with the different approach, I’m going to be staying in my dorm a lot more, or going off campus to a friend’s house to study. When I’m around a school environment less, I can step away from the books for a minute and take a breather without the constant reminder that being in college is a huge deal. I need to focus on the tests more, and less about the overall outcome of the tests.

                As I’ve said in many previous posts, you need to think of all the possible outcomes of your actions and decisions, the plan is to focus on that less. My plan for finals is to strictly focus on studying the information of my exam. Don’t think about, “what if I fail,” just think about knowing the information and taking the exam. Relax and test on!! 



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