Third Year, DEM
“I felt really happy last week because I got 92 on my midterm. I went home, I played music, I ate so much food, and it was a personal celebration.”
Month: November 2013
How NOT to Psych Yourself Out Before an Exam
Let’s get down to something that’s going to drive us all crazy this coming month: exams. I can already hear terrified shrieks as some of you merely read the word. All-nighters, pervasive coffee breath, and complete disregard for physical appearance are only some of the symptoms of this dreadful epidemic. From what I’ve mentioned so far, it’s apparent that exams can cause a fair amount of panic, be it from testophobia (yes, that’s actually the word for it) or last minute work. So let’s talk about tackling exam stress and avoiding a freak situation at the eleventh hour.
Humans of UTM
First Year, Math and French
“How’s first year going so far?”
“I never knew how much work there is. I never knew that 60 is a ‘good job’…now I’m getting used to this kind of mark, which is bad. Also, I found that manag[ing] my time is really hard, but I’m getting used to it.”
Getting Stuck on Exam Questions
Exams. Everyone hates writing them, and by the time you’ve been writing nonstop for an hour, you just want to finish. But, you can’t… because now you’re stuck on this one question that you can’t seem to conquer.
Don’t you just hate that?
When you’re stuck on an exam question, it’s either because:
1) You haven’t studied enough.
2) You studied too much all at once that your brain is now fried.
3) You’re so overwhelmed that you don’t know where to start.
4) Writing in the RAWC Gym terrifies you.
5) You’re sleep deprived.
Or
6) The question is just wack.
And if you’re writing your exam in the RAWC Gym, it certainly doesn’t help that the scoreboard is counting down the minutes until the exam is done.
Now, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and don’t be afraid to clear your mind. Everything you’ve studied will come flooding back.
Humans of UTM
Second Year, Accounting Specialist
“What’s the book that you were reading?”
“It’s a book about how to be successful. I’m a reader; I want to keep myself motivated, and I love reading successful principle books.”
Study Tips for the Infinitely Stressed
Guess what guys? Exam time is approaching, AKA the few weeks in every semester full of sadness, stress, and snacks. Lots and lots of snacks. Like, mountains of cookies and Pepsi and coffee, all so we can hopefully pass our classes and our essays and, after it’s over, sleep and enjoy our short break.
But, before you get to the partying and the sleeping and the holiday cheer, you have to get through those exams. But how? Well, my stressed out friend, let me help you with that.
Humans of UTM
Left: Fourth Year, CCIT Major with English and Professional Writing Minors
“What do you value in your friendship?”
“[She] is very outgoing; I think we are really alike in personalities. Sometimes she will get down about something, and I’m the buffer so I will bring her back up to where she supposed to be, and she also does the same for me.”
Right: Fourth Year, CCIT & Art and Art History
“What do you value in your friendship?”
“[She] is optimistic in anything, she makes any situation seem like it’s not a big deal. She affected me positively as well.”
Why All-Nighters Suck
All-nighters are like a bad hangover. You tell yourself you won’t, yet when the time comes, there you are, doing what you said you wouldn’t do. Plainly put: all- nighters suck.
I’m in my third year of university and I still haven’t figured out why at least once a semester (doesn’t matter what courses I take), I find myself pulling an all-nighter. Do I lack self-control and an effective schedule? Yeah, probably. Will I change? Maybe—fourth year—fingers crossed.
I’ve never enjoyed an all-nighter; they’re not meant to be enjoyed. They’re a terrible way to do… anything. So, from one disgruntled student in the middle of an all-nighter herself, here are five blunt reasons why all-nighters suck:
Reason 1: You look like cow poop.
I say this with love, I swear! This whole post is one big verbal hug! But seriously, after an all-nighter, your face looks like cows took turns using your face as a toilet. You have on yesterday’s makeup, you’re wearing yesterday’s clothes, and for some reason your face has aged 10 years. All because you didn’t sleep.
Humans of UTM
Second Year, Theatre and Drama Studies
“I think there should be more smart actors in the world.”
“How do you define smart actors?”
“Street smart, diverse, experienced and versatile.”
“You want to be a smart actor?”
“I want to be well-read and know what I am talking about.”
First Day Disaster
On your first day of university, it’s acceptable to be excited, arrive hours early for your first class, and smile uncontrollably. But here’s the most important thing you should keep in mind: know where you’re going.