Monday, February 12, 2007

My successful first exam

Monday, the 12th of February, is my first examination in my new university. I am confident about this new examination, which is about essay writing. We have to write four essays, all under the span of 3 hours, which reminds me of my secondary days when we wrote 800 words essay in 1 hour. Here, I have to write a 800 words essay in 45 minutes, and we have to write four of time, one after another. Standards have increased. The better part is, I am still confident.
At 7pm in the evening, we are all saturated, yet, with some energy left, for careful expression. I went in the hall, full of hope, for the examination is my first, and I hope to ace this examination for the confidence factor. I went in, felt the pressure in myself, and I knew the three hours is going to be long and gruelling. I prayed in Christ, for his protection, and his blessing, for peace of mind. I do the questions, write with tenacity, sourcing for ideas, and is more concerned with speed than beauty of prose. I know that content and clarity is important for this examination, and in this sense, I ace this paper for both factor, only that I gave more of my own idea than textbook ideas. Well, I believe that they will accept good ideas. At times, I feel exhausted that I feel the need to stop, and to take in a heavy breath of relief. I prayed at times, wearily, hoping for strength to continue. Unlike my previous exam taking experience, this exam is gruelling. There are times when I am blessed to finish examinations in a breeze, and I feel refresh and energetic after the paper. Anyway, exams are meant to be aced, therefore we ought to take examination in a good light, with love and future in mind.

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