John,

That writer surely  spoke the truth.  LOL!  Thanks for sharing John.

Vicki



----- Original Message -----
From: "John Schwery" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2005 5:54 AM
Subject: Re: [ECHURCH-USA] Mid-Term! Alas!


> Awwww, poor Vicki.  Looks like you are a professional student.
>
> Ecclesiastes 12:12  And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of
> making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness
> of the flesh.
>
> earlier, Vicki and The Rors, 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
>
> John
>