Sunday, December 17, 2006

One more.

Today is Sunday. Tomorrow I have my last exam of the semester, in Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (AKA "FEE" class). Funny thing is, I don't want this semester to end. I loooooove exam time. Yes, call me crazy, but I can't get enough.
Let me explain.

There's always time to spare. I love having a couple days in a row, with not much else to do but study. I like what I'm studying, and I love planning my schedule. I can take a break from the library and go for a walk, listen to music, go to the gym, or talk to my roommates (who don't have exams! :)). I love the independence I have here at school.

No classes! This goes along with what I said about planning my schedule. I am not restricted by anyone else, and can take breaks when I feel sleepy or bored. I don't have to sit in one room for a couple hours listening to someone lecture.

Everyone has time to hang out. The past couple weeks I have had some of the best times watching movies, chatting and having dinner with people. Although we have to be studying most of the time, we can hang out while we work.

Everyone has to work. It's really motivating when other people are working as well.

It's satisfying to study something for so long, and realize that you have learned something important, that you do understand it, and to have your marks reflect that.

There are no assignments or papers due (for engineering students anyway!). I love working on what I want when I want. There's nothing to write (I hate essays!) and nothing to hand in. I can practice whatever kinds of problems I want.

I love exams. It's like a game with math and engineering courses. You have three hours to beat the game, and a number of problems that you have to work through. If you've prepared enough, you can win. If not, try again next time.

:) McGillians, see you all in class next semester, when the fun exam times are over.

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