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