You're right Kathy. These couple of chapters were actually quite borring.
But overall I've learned a lot in this class. Smile. It is so easy to
focus on the thing right at hand instead of taking a long look. Smile.
Vicki
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kathy Du Bois" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 5:25 AM
Subject: Re: [ECHURCH-USA] Mid-Term! Alas!
> Hey Vicki,
> I can remember those, stomach in a knot blues, over tests and term
> papers. Now that I've been out of school for quite a while, two thoughts
> come to mind. If you have done your best, that's all you can ask of
> yourself and that is all that the Lord asks as well. Secondly, the course
> is only worth what you get out of it. The grades may be to impress man,
> but what you retain for personal use is really the true value of the
> course. Study for yourself and not the grade. You'll find it all much
> more worth it all in the end if you do.
> Love,
> Kathy
>
>
> At 04:10 AM 7/17/2005, you wrote:
> >Hi,
> >
> >Okay you guys, this is kind of long, so you can choose to hit the delete
> >button if you want. Smile.
> >
> >The subject says it all. I think it's more like mid-term gone a-rye. Or
> >pride goeth before a fall. Or, in other words, great big disaster.
Ouch.
> >I thought I was all studied up. I mean really studied up as I worked
extra
> >hard on this stuff I studied. But when I looked at the first questions
it
> >was like I never saw the material ever before. Then I remembered part of
it
> >being from a particular section. That really unnerved me. So I stopped
and
> >asked the Lord to settle me down. All my years of school prior, I've
used
> >readers to take my tests. The on-line works well generally, but I still
> >find myself a little nervous about testing, especially when you're
matching
> >terms with definitions. The cool thing, is that when you're done, it
grades
> >itself and you can then see the answers if you want. I didn't look.
> >Anyway, it went smoother after that until... I got to a whole section
that
> >didn't ring any bells. So I then knew I missed some study material. I
> >thought there was no additional material included in the mid-term that
> >wasn't already either presented in written work or on a quiz. Boy, was I
> >wrong. I found two chapters that I had unfortunately neglected to read.
I
> >didn't not study those intentionally. Just didn't realize I had to. My
> >proff was unavailable, so I elected to read the chapters and finish the
> >test. I didn't pre-read the question so that I could look for answers in
> >the reading either. I just read straight. Didn't even study after I
read
> >the additional material. Had to figure out the difference between her
book
> >and mine. I noted the question numbers so if my professor wants to throw
> >them out she can. She could also throw the whole test out or give me an
F
> >in the course if she thinks I cheated, or throw me out. You're only
allowed
> >one attempt on the test. I would have just left it, but it was about one
> >third of the test.
> >
> >I've turned in lots of assignments, but am still trying to get completely
> >caught up after getting behind in the beginning of the semester for
> >equipment conflict and not having done an on-line before. She's been
real
> >good about that. And it all may be to no avail now anyway. Oh help!!!
And
> >I didn't stop for supper or anything. I did quickly take two three
minute
> >phone calls. But otherwise, it was nose to the grind stone. Between my
> >study time before the test, the test, and additional unexpected reading I
> >have in at least 14 hours school time today. Um! Wonder why I can't
sleep.
> >Why, oh why did I take this class. Because it's required, and until now,
> >except that it has been hard work, I've enjoyed it. Come to think of it,
> >why is it I want this degree? Well, it doesn't matter. I want it, or...
> >did want it. It seems like I'll be forever getting it. And a low grade
> >sure won't help my average. Was hoping that scholastic achievement might
> >help me get some scholarship money.
> >
> >Oh well, sigh, this too shall pass.
> >
> >Thanks for listening. Sorry for whining. I know God's still in control
> >but... I could really use favor and leniency. Do I dare ask?
> >
> >Vicki
>
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