the pressure of tests

It had been a tough three weeks as all the essays and exams are due in these few weeks. It is hard to handle all these task as they are packed in such a short period of time. As the deadlines are approaching very soon, pressures are building up day by day that makes me suffocate. However, I think pressure is a very good thing to motivate a person to concentrate and maximise the productivity. It is important that daily revision is important, if you are familiar with the topic and you know what you would write about, it will ease your pressure of writing essays. Starting the research early would also be essential, as I can relax and look for informations slowly. Then essay planing would be important too. As I spread the workload into many days, when you started writing essays you only have to follow the plan and write the essay out. A early preparation can ease up your workload for sure. 

A big enemy when you are writing essays, is the computer you are working on. Facebook, youtube are extremely attractive especially when you are working. At first I am reading information, eventually you will be on Facebook playing mini games, or watching movies on Youtube. Finding a way to keep away from attraction is hard, as we also need the computer for research. It is a very good chance to train our mind to concentrate on a particular task and finish it as soon as possible. 

Anyway  the exams and essays are over, I wish my result would be good. Here comes the holidays!!! Wish all of you merry xmas, and a happy new year!!!!

First Impressions And Educational Culture Shock.

When I first came to the University of Essex, I found the campus was really big and I was literally lost on the first day. I spent almost half an hour to look for my first politics classroom. Although I started late, lecturers and tutors are very friendly and helpful. Thanks to their help I picked up everything very quick. I'm starting to make friends with classmates. I become familiar with Henrik as we play the computer game, and also with Mohammed who has a very unique view on political ideologies. I like the way that the lesson are taught. More critical thinking in class is required, which made the lessons interesting.

Another remarkable thing of this year is, this is the first time i rent a flat personally. I wasn't as complicated as i thought. However, I had been sleeping on the floor for two weeks until my furnitures came. The most annoying thing is ordering broadband, I ordered a service for British Telecom and their customer service is really bad. I would not recommend BT to anyone i know.

The second weekend since my arrival in Colchester I went to Nottingham. Unfortunately I left my keys in my friend's place in Nottingham, and I was forced to stay on the street for a night. It is my first taste of being a homeless, and the experience is awful.

The pressure of test

The pressure of test ,this is faced by most people  this is when an exam, test  is coming up and an individual is faced by a work load of thins to do and this generates pressure taking that  test. they are different way to stop and reduce the pressure of test Aldo it takes time and effort. firstly people underestimate them self to the extent that after they have studied the fear of failing is in them and this cause them to forget  and thereby put them self under pressure by the time they go back to read they do not have full concentration.
       nervousness is the enemy its stops you thinking and if you and not thinking during exams then you are not going to do well. pressure also comes when preparation is not done in due time when you have a test/exam coming you  don't start preparation at the last mins you start earlier to reduced the work load and by doing this pressure is taking away they are few point i have to reduce pressure of taking tests

1) you should have revision tips which will come in help while reading.
2)maintain a regular sleep pertain so you don't fall asleep while reading.
3)positive taking play a serious role while reading for exams.
4)no distraction
   
put all of this things together and you will find out the pressure of test is only generaed by inadequate preparation.

the pressure of tests

To reduce the pressure of tests it would be advisable to have a plan, a plan that best suits you. For some it takes a day or two to prepare for tests depending on the load of the test and for others it takes weeks. The pressure arises from a lack of inadequate preparation. Before you are given a test you are also given a time frame that tells you how many weeks you have before you take a test. The time given to you before a test serves as a reminder. If you cant remember the exact time and date of a test it is advisable to get a diary. Its these little things that reduce the stress and pressure of tests and at the end of the day it is entirely up to you to make these changes in your life depending on the kind of person you are. In addition to all of this you also need to have a particular style of learning. Some people like me write notes with a variety of colors. This serves as a way of helping me remember things fast. You could also test your self a number of times before the actual test because quite frankly there’s a difference between actually knowing your text and thinking you know. It’s very bad to assume that you know something it is however good to know that you know the appropriate text.  The most important fact is not to panic. Panicking causes you to act irrationally so even when you are right you begin to doubt yourself. It is best to keep calm and relax. Right before a test you could do something that clears you mind like listen to music or read a book. The truth once you have learnt that is learnt very well and tested yourself the moment you see the questions what you have learnt flows back to you. Unless of Corse it’s an aptitude test, which in this case is not meaning that you are presented everything, you need to know before hand. If you follow the right procedures you will most likely never be stressed unless you are a worrywart then I suggest you see a counselor.

 Folasade Khadijatu Ali

the pressure of tests

To reduce the pressure of tests it would be advisable to have a plan, a plan that best suits you. For some it takes a day or two to prepare for tests depending on the load of the test and for others it takes weeks. The pressure arises from a lack of inadequate preparation. Before you are given a test you are also given a time frame that tells you how many weeks you have before you take a test. The time given to you before a test serves as a reminder. If you cant remember the exact time and date of a test it is advisable to get a diary. Its these little things that reduce the stress and pressure of tests and at the end of the day it is entirely up to you to make these changes in your life depending on the kind of person you are. In addition to all of this you also need to have a particular style of learning. Some people like me write notes with a variety of colors. This serves as a way of helping me remember things fast. You could also test your self a number of times before the actual test because quite frankly there’s a difference between actually knowing your text and thinking you know. It’s very bad to assume that you know something it is however good to know that you know the appropriate text.  The most important fact is not to panic. Panicking causes you to act irrationally so even when you are right you begin to doubt yourself. It is best to keep calm and relax. Right before a test you could do something that clears you mind like listen to music or read a book. The truth once you have learnt that is learnt very well and tested yourself the moment you see the questions what you have learnt flows back to you. Unless of Corse it’s an aptitude test, which in this case is not meaning that you are presented everything, you need to know before hand. If you follow the right procedures you will most likely never be stressed unless you are a worrywart then I suggest you see a counselor.

 Folasade Khadijatu Ali

the pressure of tests

To reduce the pressure of tests it would be advisable to have a plan, a plan that best suits you. For some it takes a day or two to prepare for tests depending on the load of the test and for others it takes weeks. The pressure arises from a lack of inadequate preparation. Before you are given a test you are also given a time frame that tells you how many weeks you have before you take a test. The time given to you before a test serves as a reminder. If you cant remember the exact time and date of a test it is advisable to get a diary. Its these little things that reduce the stress and pressure of tests and at the end of the day it is entirely up to you to make these changes in your life depending on the kind of person you are. In addition to all of this you also need to have a particular style of learning. Some people like me write notes with a variety of colors. This serves as a way of helping me remember things fast. You could also test your self a number of times before the actual test because quite frankly there’s a difference between actually knowing your text and thinking you know. It’s very bad to assume that you know something it is however good to know that you know the appropriate text.  The most important fact is not to panic. Panicking causes you to act irrationally so even when you are right you begin to doubt yourself. It is best to keep calm and relax. Right before a test you could do something that clears you mind like listen to music or read a book. The truth once you have learnt that is learnt very well and tested yourself the moment you see the questions what you have learnt flows back to you. Unless of Corse it’s an aptitude test, which in this case is not meaning that you are presented everything, you need to know before hand. If you follow the right procedures you will most likely never be stressed unless you are a worrywart then I suggest you see a counselor.

Folasade Khadijatu Ali 

First Impressions And Educational Culture Shock.

All I could hear as I walked to the registry was my heartbeat, loud and fast. It was freezing outside but amazingly, I was sweating. All this was because it was my first day at the University of Essex. I arrived more than two weeks after studies begun. I had missed registration and also the famous 'Freshers' Week' which all new students looked forward to.

As I was ushered around by one of the university's representatives, I was completely speechless. Not only because I was nervous, but because I was in awe at the vast and beautiful area in which I was.
The reception I had on my arrival was very warm. After I had completed registration with the help of some staff, I was taken to my flat. My first intuition on getting to my flat was to scream. Back in my college in Nigeria, the accomodation or 'hostels' as popularly called were bigger and also more organized. As I stepped into my kitchen, it seemed like I was swimming in an ocean of dirt and disorder. Pots, plates, pans etc were heaped everywhere. My room was like a haven on the otherhand. I loved how small and compact it was. Most especially, I loved the fact it was just going to be me living in it. In my college in Nigeria, rooms were shared with 4 people so this was such a relief.


My first nights in the University were quite enlightening. I discovered how much the students here loved partying. This wasn't really a surprise because the students in my college back in Nigeria liked to party. However, here in Essex, it seemed to be a hobby or rather, a daily routine.

I was quite confused when I heard about the method of submitting coursework. Back in my college in Nigeria, most coursework or assignments were handwritten. However in Essex,  this was not so. Coursework was to be submitted online via OCS.
All my lectures went very well. Despite how many times I got lost trying to look for where a class was to be held, I was happy whenever I was in class. The teachers were so nice and cordial. I wasn't quite thrilled when I learnt I was to refer to teachers by using their first names. It was shocking because back in my college, it was mandatory to use 'Mr' or 'Mrs' when referring to teachers or anyone that was older.

Meeting different people from different parts of the world was enthralling. Although there are people of various nationalities back in Nigeria, there were few in my college. In Essex, I was completely surrounded by people from different places in the world.

In conclusion, the University of Essex is really a wonderful place to be and I'm happy to be here.

Adaeze xo