Finally Finals!

Here we are guys! So close to the end…at least of this semester. All school schedules being different, I’m sure yours doesn’t match mine but I think it’s safe for me to say we’ll all be seeing at least a few days (if not weeks) of down time VERY SOON!

I have spent every spare second this week finishing up final labs, turning in final research papers, and study study studying for my first set of pre-final and final-final exams:

Monday: Abnormal Psychology Exam 3

Tuesday: Algebra I Final Exam

Wednesday: Biology I Final Exam

Abnormal Psychology was a great class and I really learned a lot! The only grade points were tests which is the kind of class I love – the final is comprehensive (which I don’t love) but we’re spending the time after Exam 3 reviewing all our previous exams in preparation. My first exam was an ‘A’, second was a ‘B’ – if I did the current study guide justice, I think exam 3 will be an ‘A’ along with the final and my final grade, inshaAllah.

Algebra has been the class from hell (as in I literally think that Satan created Algebra) but I have made it through to this week with a nice beefy 84% so as long as I show up for the final with any brain cells left in tact I should make it out with a ‘B’…which for me, in Algebra land, is like being the smartest person on the face of the planet.

Biology. What can I say. I love it, it loves me. I’ve carried an ‘A’ almost all semester and since all the questions on the final are included in our S U P E R long study guide I see no reason why this should change. Plus, thanks to my good and extra credit loving friend Sarah I have 10 extra credit points to play with just in case!

Next week’s agenda:

Monday: Abnormal Psychology Final Exam

Tuesday: Personality Theories Final Exam

Wednesday: Psychology of Adolescents Final Exam

Personality, well, no one knows all about that one. In fact, I would not be surprised if I currently have an ‘F’ in that class…nor would it surprise me if I have an ‘A’. The professor is on crack, or off of it, or taking the kind they mix with other stuff to make it cheaper, which, really is a disservice to her because she needs all the help she can get. I have no bets placed on this class, although, I will be totally peeved if it’s less than an ‘A’ because I paid to sit there all semester and watch YouTube videos and I deserve that grade if for no other reason than that!

Psychology of Adolescents is taught by my favorite professor at NSU, Dr. David. I always learn a lot from him and end the semester wanting to share a multitude of articles with everyone I know so they can be better parents, teachers, friends, etc. Truth be told, I think my enjoyment of  Dr. David’s lectures is in the fact that we are both optimists. I see an ‘A’ in my future here, inshaAllah.

Okay, now that I’ve provided you with a bunch of useless information about my personal finals schedule I should let you get back to studying! First, however, let me note that while I am oh so ready for this term to be over, it is not because I am tired of school or not looking forward to future classes – I’m really just ready for a little break and a change in pace. I didn’t want any of you pre-meds out there thinking I’m losing  my grip after only two semesters back at full time school! Have no fear my friends, this is a journey I am enjoying immensely while I can’t wait to finish.

“Winning isn’t always finishing first. Sometimes winning is just finishing.”

–Manuel Diotte

Alhamdulillah,

Beth