Friday, March 2, 2007

School

Posted by Abby Marie at 2:49 PM

I love being a college student; especially at BYU. I feel like the education I am gaining is "top notch" and I'm greatful to be here. However, this week has been AWFUL. After 5 Tests, one book and 1 paper I am ready for a break. I think it's incredible that you can study so hard in a class and learn so much, but then completely bomb the test. Too bad your grade depends on the test score not on what you felt like you learned. NDFS 100 has 3 teachers that teach the same class at different times. One teacher writes the test that all three classes take. Sometimes Dr. Brown might not get to the same information that Dr. Christensen was able to, but the students still have to take the same test. I haven't slept longer than 6 hours in one night for about 2 weeks. I guess that's what weekends are for. And, I guess I'm not alone. There are 28,000 other students who would probably make the same complaints. As my Home and Family Living teachers always says, "Life is hard but we can do hard things!"

3 comments:

Betsy said...

I'm so glad you have a blog. They are a great way to stay in touch. Russell's sister, Michelle, has one at Utah State and it has been great keeping up with her life by reading it. Just remember, it's a stigma at BYU (or college in general) for students to be stressed. You don't have to be, but everyone thinks they should be and therefore they are. There is satisfaction in learning despite the grade--I'm glad you feel like you're learning so much. I really miss that.
Love,
Betsy

March 2, 2007 at 5:25 PM
Andy Porter said...

You are so wonderful Abby. I wish I would have had your attitude when I was trying to go to school. It's so great that you like to learn. I know it can be hard to deal with that kind of stuff, but it's so worth it in the end. Thanks so much for the present you made for me. I really love it and it means a lot to me that you took the time to make me something. I've had tons of compliments on it.
I love you!
Andy

March 2, 2007 at 8:07 PM
Jordan H said...

I got an 85 on the nutrition test i think it helps if you read sports articles in class thats what helps me

March 8, 2007 at 10:34 AM

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