Summer Exams 2006

[Raz]

Who has exams coming up either in May or June or maybe in July?

I've got 8 and I'm haivng huge motivational problems!! I just can't seem to get my head down into a book and so some valuable revision. Anyone else having similar problems?

Any advice would be appreciated as to how I could motivate myself to do some revision.

[HAFRIDI]

Good luck to all with exams, inshAllah u will do well, dont forget to read ur namaz'a, do dua

[z10]

as twain would say:

'i never let my schooling interfere with my education'

[Geordie Ahmed]

Im the last person to give motivation - i have about 6 assignments due in for a week on wednesday and i havnt even started them

I really dont know how i will complete them BUT insha'allah i will manage it - from Monday im gonna dedicate every waking minute to completing those assignments

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Raz Who has exams coming up either in May or June or maybe in July? I've got 8 and I'm haivng huge motivational problems!! I just can't seem to get my head down into a book and so some valuable revision. Anyone else having similar problems? Any advice would be appreciated as to how I could motivate myself to do some revision.

I know what you mean, I went through periods of being unmotivated to study or revise for my university exams in April....You could do these things to motivate yourself -

- Think of the mark you want in the course and work your way to acheive it and how much you think you have to study to acheive your goal

- Study in groups sometimes helps as friends can motivate each other

- Only study for specific amounts at a time and don't overload yourself with inane facts

- Get out of the house and go to library, as usually parents bother you all the time to do stuff around the house

[Raz]

Originally Posted by zushy_786 I know what you mean, I went through periods of being unmotivated to study or revise for my university exams in April....You could do these things to motivate yourself - - Think of the mark you want in the course and work your way to acheive it and how much you think you have to study to acheive your goal - Study in groups sometimes helps as friends can motivate each other - Only study for specific amounts at a time and don't overload yourself with inane facts - Get out of the house and go to library, as usually parents bother you all the time to do stuff around the house

Thanks for the words of wisdom. The thing is that I'm not actually at home at the moment, I stay in uni halls, so you might think it would be easier to revise as there are fewer distractions. Well there are fewer distractions, but its like I want to do anything, except revise!!

Mind you I've always been like this, ever since I was around 16ish. Its just at uni I can't afford to to get through revising literally days or even the night before the exam type revision!

[sneekysneeky]

Originally Posted by Raz Thanks for the words of wisdom. The thing is that I'm not actually at home at the moment, I stay in uni halls, so you might think it would be easier to revise as there are fewer distractions. Well there are fewer distractions, but its like I want to do anything, except revise!! Mind you I've always been like this, ever since I was around 16ish. Its just at uni I can't afford to to get through revising literally days or even the night before the exam type revision!

ive been like this since 13... never studied in high school until the night before tests(and that too an hour max)... 3 years into uni and im still the same... i wait till the night before the test but the amount of time has gone up... ill study all night or atleast a couple of hours cuz i know that im the one paying for it...

[UJ]

I've got exams this week

And yes I also have exams coming up in June as well!!

It never ends....

[Geordie Ahmed]

I never ever thought i would say this BUT i prefer exams

[Bitman]

I have 3-4 exams coming up end of May. First year uni exams that is.

Maths, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Science.

If I put enough effort in (which is not THAT much), I could get straight As. If I don't work hard, I'll just about pass. First year of uni is quite easy tbh. As long as you do your coursework on time and revise a bit before exams your safe.

Personally, I can't revise beforehand. There has to be a certain amount of pressure on me to actually get myself to study. Once I'm at it, I'm great at revision (as long as their is pin drop silence).

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed I never ever thought i would say this BUT i prefer exams

Me too. I know exactly what you mean. I thin you'll find a lot of people disagree with this.

A lot of people say they get very nervous during an exam. I'm very comfortable with exam conditions.

Courseworks are not that hard but there's a lot of work you have to put into it. I usually start when ther is just about enough time left to complete the work. As I said above, I work best under pressure.

[Bitman]

I think it is better to study at night when there is no distractions.

Another thing is take regular breaks. Concentrate hard for shorter spells.

[Geordie Ahmed]

Originally Posted by Hitman I have 3-4 exams coming up end of May. First year uni exams that is. Maths, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Science. If I put enough effort in (which is not THAT much), I could get straight As. If I don't work hard, I'll just about pass. First year of uni is quite easy tbh. As long as you do your coursework on time and revise a bit before exams your safe. Personally, I can't revise beforehand. There has to be a certain amount of pressure on me to actually get myself to study. Once I'm at it, I'm great at revision (as long as their is pin drop silence).

When i was doing Mechanical Engineering we had a Palestinian teacher that taught us - that guy was just mental, used to go ape when ppl turned up late for his lecture and you could barely understand his accent - also didnt help that his writing on the board was rubbish - that was painful

[Geordie Ahmed]

Originally Posted by Hitman Me too. I know exactly what you mean. I thin you'll find a lot of people disagree with this. A lot of people say they get very nervous during an exam. I'm very comfortable with exam conditions. Courseworks are not that hard but there's a lot of work you have to put into it. I usually start when ther is just about enough time left to complete the work. As I said above, I work best under pressure.

well i used to think Courseworks were better BUT that soon changed! courseworks are not hard aslong as you spend a little time on them (mainly on research) BUT when you do it at the last minute you make a lot of mistakes and the quality is pretty average!

I just checked and the deadline for my coursework is May the 11th 4pm - 6 assignments all of which i should have spent atleast a week on

Anyhow i did the same in January and insha'allah il make it this time

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed When i was doing Mechanical Engineering we had a Palestinian teacher that taught us - that guy was just mental, used to go ape when ppl turned up late for his lecture and you could barely understand his accent - also didnt help that his writing on the board was rubbish - that was painful

I have a lecturer like that though he's just strict and doesn't have communication problems. He is a maths lecturer, Arab I think.

As I live on campus, I hardly ever miss a lecture or tutorial and am very punctual.

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed well i used to think Courseworks were better BUT that soon changed! courseworks are not hard aslong as you spend a little time on them (mainly on research) BUT when you do it at the last minute you make a lot of mistakes and the quality is pretty average! I just checked and the deadline for my coursework is May the 11th 4pm - 6 assignments all of which i should have spent atleast a week on Anyhow i did the same in January and insha'allah il make it this time

I hate doing research. I do it all alst minute but somehow still produce good reports.

Your situation doesn't sound too good. Shouldn't you be working now?

[Geordie Ahmed]

Originally Posted by Hitman I have a lecturer like that though he's just strict and doesn't have communication problems. He is a maths lecturer, Arab I think. As I live on campus, I hardly ever miss a lecture or tutorial and am very punctual.

I could live in the corridors and i would still miss lectures

I have missed so much its silly - i have to blag it to my tutor so i dont get kicked out

[Geordie Ahmed]

Originally Posted by Hitman I hate doing research. I do it all alst minute but somehow still produce good reports. Your situation doesn't sound too good. Shouldn't you be working now?

Im at home so its impossible for me to do any work - i just cant do it, regardless of whether there is any noise or not

I thought il just chill out this weekend and then on Monday after im gonna go all out on it - spend 12 hours at Uni and the odd all nighter - insha'allah it will all go well!

im glad PC's are common otherwise i wud never get the work done - oh and Google is a LEGEND

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed I could live in the corridors and i would still miss lectures I have missed so much its silly - i have to blag it to my tutor so i dont get kicked out

Thats why I'm not holding down a part time job. I though as I am spending so much money (about 6k a year), I might as well study.

And anyway you only have to attend uni like 15-18 hours a week which is nothing.

In a couple of modules we get marks just for turning up!

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed Im at home so its impossible for me to do any work - i just cant do it, regardless of whether there is any noise or not I thought il just chill out this weekend and then on Monday after im gonna go all out on it - spend 12 hours at Uni and the odd all nighter - insha'allah it will all go well! im glad PC's are common otherwise i wud never get the work done - oh and Google is a LEGEND

I agree GA, I never could work at home or study due to constant noise and other things to be done by mom......When it came time to university, why do you think I moved away from home.....

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by Geordie Ahmed Im at home so its impossible for me to do any work - i just cant do it, regardless of whether there is any noise or not I thought il just chill out this weekend and then on Monday after im gonna go all out on it - spend 12 hours at Uni and the odd all nighter - insha'allah it will all go well! im glad PC's are common otherwise i wud never get the work done - oh and Google is a LEGEND

Indeed, google is a legend. As is wikipedia. lol

Good luck with the work. Sounds like you'll be needing it and all.

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by zushy_786 I agree GA, I never could work at home or study due to constant noise and other things to be done by mom......When it came time to university, why do you think I moved away from home.....

I can't study at home either. AT ALL.

But thats not why I moved out.

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Hitman I can't study at home either. AT ALL. But thats not why I moved out.

Yeah we all know why

[zushy_786]

I don't know how you do it GA, pulling off all nighters and completing all your assignments all in one shot....I've done it before in my 1st yr, but the pressure was too much, and since then have organized myself in way that I always finish assignments usually 1 week before their due in each of my courses.....

[sneekysneeky]

Originally Posted by zushy_786 I don't know how you do it GA, pulling off all nighters and completing all your assignments all in one shot....I've done it before in my 1st yr, but the pressure was too much, and since then have organized myself in way that I always finish assignments usually 1 week before their due in each of my courses.....

NERD

[Geordie Ahmed]

Originally Posted by zushy_786 I don't know how you do it GA, pulling off all nighters and completing all your assignments all in one shot....I've done it before in my 1st yr, but the pressure was too much, and since then have organized myself in way that I always finish assignments usually 1 week before their due in each of my courses.....

After each time of doing the assignments last minute i say right next time im gonna do them early BUT when next time arrives i do the same thing - tho this time it has to be the last cos in the final year when it comes to the dissertation i cant afford to leave it til the end

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Raz Thanks for the words of wisdom. The thing is that I'm not actually at home at the moment, I stay in uni halls, so you might think it would be easier to revise as there are fewer distractions. Well there are fewer distractions, but its like I want to do anything, except revise!! Mind you I've always been like this, ever since I was around 16ish. Its just at uni I can't afford to to get through revising literally days or even the night before the exam type revision!

Your'e welcome....Yes that's the key, find a quiet place, perhaps the library.....

[Geordie Ahmed]

Originally Posted by sneekysneeky NERD

I wish i was a nerd - means i can relax instead of going mental

[Bitman]

I screwed up my A levels and from then I decided to work hard and be organised. Theres only 3 years of education left so I might aswell work hard. It'll make the rest of my life more comfortbale. lol

I have a knack of starting work when there is just about enough time left. Mind you there is the odd job where its too late and you have to hand in dodgy work.

[Schiller]

ive accepted that i have attention deficit disorder, no escaping that now

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by sneekysneeky NERD

I have to renew my scholarships sneeky bhai with the marks

[Bitman]

Those who think that there are less distractions when living at uni are very naive.

[Schiller]

specially in the summer with all those girls and their skirts, really, naive. most naive.
did I say, girls and short skirts? i meant women in burqas, i apologise, must have meant that, promise.

as i grow older and dafter(read mirpurier) i wonder, does the fact that we study only because we have to study makes it more difficult?

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by comma ive accepted that i have attention deficit disorder, no escaping that now

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Hitman Those who think that there are less distractions when living at uni are very naive.

True, I live on my own, and yes there are distractions of the other kind, but I think there are less distractions than living at home.....

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by comma specially in the summer with all those girls and their skirts, really, naive. most naive. did I say, girls and short skirts? i meant women in burqas, i apologise, must have meant that, promise.

Yes I know, one can loose their concentration, but now girls have started to wear short skirts no matter the weather.....

[sneekysneeky]

Originally Posted by zushy_786 I have to renew my scholarships sneeky bhai with the marks

yep i did too but mine was taken away in my sophomore year...

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by zushy_786 True, I live on my own, and yes there are distractions of the other kind, but I think there are less distractions than living at home.....

You just called yourself naive!

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by comma as i grow older and dafter(read mirpurier) i wonder, does the fact that we study only because we have to study makes it more difficult?

It probably would. Everybody has a different attitude towards education.

I quite enjoy the university experience to be honest.

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Hitman You just called yourself naive!

[UJ]

Its weird though-- the people who live on campus are usually the latest to get to class if they decide to attend at all!!

[ZM]

i hate courseworks, ive had 3courseworks to complete because i went to pak, all of the class have already done theres, plus ive got my french gcse speaking test next week which ive had a week to revise whereas the class have had 5weeks for it

[Rob H]

Have plenty of exams coming up. Only good thing is that we get half days for them.

[Raz]

Wish me luck and make dua for me, I'm just about to go in for my Cognitive Approaches exam!

Many thanks

[UJ]

Originally Posted by Raz Wish me luck and make dua for me, I'm just about to go in for my Cognitive Approaches exam! Many thanks

Will do...and good luck!

I've got a mid semester tomorrow too

[cinderella]

Good luck to everybody !

I have a lab final today...the only studying I did was today, past hour or so

If the professor did a good enough job of teaching, I'll be fine.

[cinderella]

Originally Posted by zushy_786 I don't know how you do it GA, pulling off all nighters and completing all your assignments all in one shot....I've done it before in my 1st yr, but the pressure was too much, and since then have organized myself in way that I always finish assignments usually 1 week before their due in each of my courses.....

whoaaa
Im a last minute person ...and I still keep getting those scholarships Alhamdulillah.

One week in advance? NO COMMENT

[Bitman]

[sy]

Good Luck to everyone here taking exams.
As for me I have 5 exams tomorrow (15 minutes each) and I get to take in my txtbooks. But then after that I've got 5 assignments to give in on Monday and I haven't started on 2 of them.

[Rob H]

Have a bloody French GCSE speaking exam on Friday, any tips on what to do if i get stuck at any point?

[karachiite]

Ive got first year medical exams and theres jus soo much to learn. You start learning wone thing and the next day you've forgotten it.

Mind you not attending a single lecture all year and doing no self study what so ever(we're supposed to do 40 hours a week I've barely manages 10 in the year) doesnt help too much.

[Bitman]

Originally Posted by Rob H Have a bloody French GCSE speaking exam on Friday, any tips on what to do if i get stuck at any point?

Don't s**t yourself!

[Bitman]

I've got three exams in total:

30 May - Maths
8 June - Mechanical Science
13 June - Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics

I have enough time to revise. More than enough. That is the problem.

[khanpuria]

2nd may - public law
9th may- contract law
12th may (day after ma bday) - property law
26th may - german

[sneekysneeky]

D-day:

8th May - Calculus 3
8th May - Physics 2 (calc based)
8th May - System level programming

[z10]

my first exam is on the 22nd may

last exam on 28th june

[cinderella]

Aced that one took 20 minutes
Alhamdulillah

[Raz]

1 down 7 more to go!!!

19th May just couldn't come sooner!!!

[UJ]

Originally Posted by cinderella Aced that one took 20 minutes Alhamdulillah

Good work

My one went really bad, forgot to take an eraser and a ruler in so most of my answers were dodgy!

Oh wellz, I got another one tomorrow so hopefully it'll go a bit better!

[cinderella]

Originally Posted by UJ Good work My one went really bad, forgot to take an eraser and a ruler in so most of my answers were dodgy! Oh wellz, I got another one tomorrow so hopefully it'll go a bit better!

How could u forget ????????

Good luck tomorrow !

I got history next , have to read about 400 pages

[UJ]

Originally Posted by cinderella How could u forget ???????? Good luck tomorrow ! I got history next , have to read about 400 pages

Well i was putting my bag at the back of the lecture theatre and i already had my pencil and my pen in my hand so i thought I was all set....and besides places were running out quickly, i got a seat right at the front.

Then during the exam my phone starts vibrating

And good luck to you too!!

[cinderella]

Originally Posted by UJ Well i was putting my bag at the back of the lecture theatre and i already had my pencil and my pen in my hand so i thought I was all set....and besides places were running out quickly, i got a seat right at the front. Then during the exam my phone starts vibrating And good luck to you too!!

That's why they always say to turn it off

Thanx.
Now go study.

[Team Slayer]

my semester is just beginning...have midterms in june and have exams in the first week and half of august (i know they will coincide nicely with the headingly test, one that i wanted to see ALL year long)...

for now, its assignments.

[UJ]

Originally Posted by cinderella That's why they always say to turn it off Thanx. Now go study.

The most annoying thing was after the exam when I find out it was my mum just checking to see if I am still alive

Ok off to study now...

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Team Slayer my semester is just beginning...have midterms in june and have exams in the first week and half of august (i know they will coincide nicely with the headingly test, one that i wanted to see ALL year long)... for now, its assignments.

Ha ha, I have a summer co-op now, got off winter semester in late april.....Good luck.....

[Team Slayer]

yeah Z, but I will have co-op from sept - dec. (inshAllah)...so i will chill then

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Team Slayer yeah Z, but I will have co-op from sept - dec. (inshAllah)...so i will chill then

Ah so it's kind of like my 3rd yr when i had summer term followed by co-op term (Sep.-Dec.), winter academic semester, and then summer co-op this year.....

[Team Slayer]

precisely like that, actually...

didn't know Dalhousie ripped off our co-op system so blatantly
oh well, leaders lead, followers follow

[zushy_786]

Originally Posted by Team Slayer precisely like that, actually... didn't know Dalhousie ripped off our co-op system so blatantly oh well, leaders lead, followers follow

It's the other way around.....

[Easa]

How did your exam go, Raz?

Lol, I don't have exams till next year. In American Schools, our exams start in 9th grade.

You poor people.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by Easatheman How did your exam go, Raz? Lol, I don't have exams till next year. In American Schools, our exams start in 9th grade. You poor people.

My first one went ok (I think) but my second one went much better. I've still got 6 left!!

[TAHIR]

Are you doing A-levels Raz?
Or what subjects are these exams?

[Raz]

Originally Posted by TAHIR Are you doing A-levels Raz? Or what subjects are these exams?

Im at uni studying Psychology. These exams are modules that make up my first year.

[Muzy]

handed in my dissertation today, scary but glad its all over

Goodluck to everyone with exams and assignment deadlines!!!! Inshallah everyone will do well Ameen

[cinderella]

Just got out

Started studying about 12 am last night.....fell asleep around 3:30, lights on and all, alarm was set though ....woke up at 5, studied till 8, went and aced it

[sneekysneeky]

had my first exam yesterday aced it... have two more calc 3 and physics 2 both on monday back to back

[TAHIR]

any one got any tips on how to revise to achieve the best results?

I find concentration an issue as well as distractions.

[UJ]

Had my 2nd exam last night...it was much better than the first!!

1 more left now on monday

[Raz]

Originally Posted by TAHIR any one got any tips on how to revise to achieve the best results? I find concentration an issue as well as distractions.

Start early

Read through your notes, making sure you understand them. A highlighter can come in handy here.

Make your own notes, that are more condensed, using bullet points, mind maps, key words etc.

Then say about a week until the exam, make notes again and do exam questions, the more the better.

Do a little the night before but get plenty of sleep, and don't miss breakfast.

Make dua before you go into the exam and inshalla you will get the marks that you want

[UJ]

Had my last exam today - Econometrics!

It went quite well, I was well prepared ;)

How did everyone else go?