.. I hate finals, that's just my personal outlook, but I'll try to explain to any doubters out there why I have valid reasoning for this. It is a 45 min test or so that ultimately decides a large portion of your grade after months of intense work in the class. It can be manipulated, misunderstood and a large downfall.
The first reason I technically hate finals is simply because of my study habits. I am a severe procrastinator and am a crammer. I usually get up anywhere from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. on test days to start looking over notes and try to put as much information into my head before the test. It helps me get A's or B's on the test, but in the end I forget the info as soon as I turn in my test and clear it for the next cramming session. This kills me during finals week, since I have more information to study and usually take naps in the afternoon after a final and study all night. God forbid I have any Friday finals because I am usually so burnt out and can't focus. Yeah yeah yeah I know.. that's my fault, but hey it got me through 4 years of a biology major and I'm outta here!!!
Another reason is too much is based upon this week. Too many variables can get in the way. My freshmen year I was in a wheelchair after tearing both of my achellies tendons and had to be so jacked up on vicodin to cope with the pain I couldn't focus on my studying or the test. The risk of being extremely sick or have family issues can give you an unfair start to your week of Hell. I have one friend who was in the emergency room with a stomach virus and still has to take 2 finals today because teachers simply cant wave 20% of a grade in a class because of a sickness.
Overall I think cumulative finals are dumb and unfair, I would much rather have a system where research papers are due (thanks Prof. Cigleske) or projects to turn in. Instead of filling in boxes for 45 minutes it can fully show what you have a grasp of and what you learned this semester. Compared to what you could recall in an extremely stressful environment.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
I love the fishes cuz theyre so delicious... jk
This summer is going to be awesome. I just have a few things that I need to figure out to ensure it's awesomeness. It starts this weekend before finals and will continue through August. Look out warm weather here I come!
This Saturday marks the first of many tailgate opportunities. Since I came to college I can hardly separate tailgating from summer. The Brewers are a decent team this year, but I'm sure not going for the game. We have about 40 people going with us and a couple of kegs to jumpstart the festivities. Beer pong, bags, grilling out... it's all just part of a wonderful tradition.
Next on the list is June 1st. That's when I get to go out to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) and sit in on an international conference on climate change. This is a great opportunity for me and I will probably be starstruck, not by popular celebrities, but by some of the greatest minds on the Earth. Speakers include congressmen, scientists, professors from many respectable institutions (Harvard, Yale, MIT, etc....). Also I get to spend a couple days out sightseeing in our Nation's Capital.
June 5th, what a great day this will be. This will be my first trip to go see my brother at his new house. He just graduated from Northern Michigan University (up in the U.P.) and as we speak is driving 30 hours south to his new residence. Did I mention that his new residence includes a 3 bdrm house on the Ocean? Or that the location might be Key Largo, Fl? This will be a week of fun in the sun and will be filled with golf on the mainland, and lots of SCUBA diving. LOTS of SCUBA diving. : )
Also at the end of the summer will be the start of my new job. That will be coaching football at CUW. It is not my future, but the opportunity to spend another year here to help out with the team that educated me almost as much as school has was too hard to pass up. There are a couple coaching changes that really made me wish I had another year to play, but coaching will be the next best thing. I'm looking forward to staying as part of the team.
Other great things for this summer are headlined by Camp Cartwheel. It is a camp outside of Las Vegas for kids suffering from cancer or kids who are in remission. It will be my first time at this camp, but everything I've heard makes it seem to be the most rewarding way to spend a week. My friend who has gone said that it is life-changing and one of the greatest experiences from her life. Another option for me is a trip to Seattle, WA. I have a academic contact that has invited me to a summit on Intelligent Design. It would be 4 days out in Seattle and all I would pay is airfare. I don't know if I'll have time for it, plus I hear it rains alot out there.
Overall I would have to rate this summer as one of the best in my life, even though I haven't experienced it yet. It will be a fun summer as well as an educational one. I will truley be sad September 21st when I have to admit it is over.
This Saturday marks the first of many tailgate opportunities. Since I came to college I can hardly separate tailgating from summer. The Brewers are a decent team this year, but I'm sure not going for the game. We have about 40 people going with us and a couple of kegs to jumpstart the festivities. Beer pong, bags, grilling out... it's all just part of a wonderful tradition.
Next on the list is June 1st. That's when I get to go out to Washington D.C. (all expenses paid) and sit in on an international conference on climate change. This is a great opportunity for me and I will probably be starstruck, not by popular celebrities, but by some of the greatest minds on the Earth. Speakers include congressmen, scientists, professors from many respectable institutions (Harvard, Yale, MIT, etc....). Also I get to spend a couple days out sightseeing in our Nation's Capital.
June 5th, what a great day this will be. This will be my first trip to go see my brother at his new house. He just graduated from Northern Michigan University (up in the U.P.) and as we speak is driving 30 hours south to his new residence. Did I mention that his new residence includes a 3 bdrm house on the Ocean? Or that the location might be Key Largo, Fl? This will be a week of fun in the sun and will be filled with golf on the mainland, and lots of SCUBA diving. LOTS of SCUBA diving. : )
Also at the end of the summer will be the start of my new job. That will be coaching football at CUW. It is not my future, but the opportunity to spend another year here to help out with the team that educated me almost as much as school has was too hard to pass up. There are a couple coaching changes that really made me wish I had another year to play, but coaching will be the next best thing. I'm looking forward to staying as part of the team.
Other great things for this summer are headlined by Camp Cartwheel. It is a camp outside of Las Vegas for kids suffering from cancer or kids who are in remission. It will be my first time at this camp, but everything I've heard makes it seem to be the most rewarding way to spend a week. My friend who has gone said that it is life-changing and one of the greatest experiences from her life. Another option for me is a trip to Seattle, WA. I have a academic contact that has invited me to a summit on Intelligent Design. It would be 4 days out in Seattle and all I would pay is airfare. I don't know if I'll have time for it, plus I hear it rains alot out there.
Overall I would have to rate this summer as one of the best in my life, even though I haven't experienced it yet. It will be a fun summer as well as an educational one. I will truley be sad September 21st when I have to admit it is over.
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