No no... not quite time yet for being merry and full of glee – for us here in Glendale, it’s time to be full of anxiety, stress, and SHORT on tempers and time. It’s a time when sleep is a luxury not afforded to the students, but homework is given at a premium!
Yep, it’s the crunch time and final push until final exams when just about every class has major papers, case studies, presentations, readings and just about everything else that could possibly be due right before finals! I know, I know – I’m in grad school, this is what I signed up for right? It’s not just about being able to effectively demonstrate understanding of the material – oh no, that would be WAY too easy! It’s also about being an effective time manager juggling a multitude of activities, classes and work; dealing with and managing conflict and lack of participation within groups; and preparing compelling, comprehensive and sharp presentations and final papers and projects.
It’s precisely this time of year, when I remember what my Dad used to say to me EVERY time as I neared the end of a school semester from the time I swear I was in 1st grade to even NOW… “what do Moye girls do this time of year when everyone else slacks off?” BEAR DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Although, I must admit, I think I left most of my motivation at 8,000 feet somewhere in the Grand Canyon last week, I have a little bit left in the tank to carry me through these last few weeks!!! All I can say, is Dec. 11 is my LAST final… and the day cannot come soon enough… until then… BEAR DOWN people!!! ;)
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