Exams

[volite27]

Yikes! Three exams last week, plus a paper due. Sleep was a non-option for most of the week.

This definitely isn't the worst anyone has heard about exams. What's your exam horror story?

 

[Marcus Constantine]

I don't know if it's a horror story, but I recall one particular exam during my undergrad years that was particularly interesting. It was a final exam and took place right before Christmas break. Our professor came in with a big bag and a Santa hat on. He was always so serious, so it was very funny to see him like this. We all thought, "He is going to give us candy or something and tell us to just go home." Well, he stands in front of the class and pulls out a big, wrapped present from his bag. He said, "What is this boys and girls?" He shook it and it rattled. "I think it's a present for you. Let's open it up." His face lit up as he unwrapped it and opened the box inside. "Look everyone, it's your final exams!" There was a mix of laughs and groans in the classroom, but it was by far the most memorable exam that I ever had.

 

[volite27]

Lol. Too funny.

 

[l0v3n]

That is so great, Marcus! lol

 

[emixt]

That's an awesome way to hand out exams. I don't have any horror stories - I've cried from nerves once, but my examiner was kind enough to guide me through the entire exam and basically tell me what to do. (it was a practical exam)

 

[Elife3]

Well, I had to do a 1000 word paper (rough draft) in one day due to exam studying. Thankfully, I don't have to worry about exams again until December.

 

[Katesz]

This isn't... horrible, but I didn't enjoy it.

I'm an art major and last year our final for Drawing I was to do a giant, huge, self-portrait in graphite or charcoal. I don't remember the exact size but it was something like 50" x 36" maybe. It took FORVER.

Mine turned out okay though, except that I looked terrified in the picture for some reason and everyone laughed at it. It really was pretty funny. I ended up with a B in the class.


My final for Ceramics this semester is next Tuesday, and I have to turn in 10 bowls, 5 closed forms, 2 jars with lids, and 2 plates. Out of those we have to have used three different firing techniques and have at least one stamped piece. So, I spent like 5 hours today frantically trying to make stuff, and I still have 2 bowls, 2 plates, and 2 closed forms to go. Yay! I really suck at ceramics, haha.

Oh, art. You are so beautiful, and so cruel.

 

[romans81]

Finished my last test! In my head, I was singing "I will be freeeeee, freeeeee one day! I have a home in the sky, gonna tell this world goodbye"

 

[Elife3]

Finals are coming up... They are from December 13 to December 15. I also have one more paper due. It seems close, but it also seems like a long way away.

 

[Lover_Of_Shoes]

I just finished all my finals last week....went 3 days without sleep....

 

[pinsondesouza]

jfgmjtyxd

 

[Elife3]

Well, finals are over for me. So far, I'm doing better than I thought I would.

 

[volite27]

Beginning of the semester. Well, a month through it anyway. I was unable to take classes this semester, and it's almost as nerve wracking as taking classes was last semester. I don't have a job, you see, but still have to pay rent and all of that. Plus pay $4000 to the university if I want to get back into school this summer. It'll be alright, though. If I can get 60-80 hours a week between now and next semester, it should be easy. Either that or suddenly have a working business. No sarcasm! I promise

 

[Elife3]

Ugh, I already have my first midterm in a few weeks. I'll be starting my 4th week of classes on Monday.