Finals Time
At the end of every university semester comes the inevitable: finals. And, being abroad, doesn’t relieve me of them. I have four finals: History of New Zealand, Organisations and Management, Supply Chain Management, and Agricultural Policy and Law. Ironically, this is actually the most finals I have ever taken in a semester. Up to this point in my college career, I have had three or fewer every semester (and that has even been with having a 19 credit semester last fall!).
This semester’s finals though, are different. First off, they count for a huge percengtage of grade: 60%. I will admit, that makes me nervous to think that three hours can practically determine my grade for an entire semester! Also, these are the first and only tests I have had in my papers (classes are called papers in New Zealand). Now, I know that sounds nice not having tests throughout the semester, and indeed it has been, but it is also nerve racking not knowing exactly what to expect. From what I have gathered, though, all my exams will be completely essay based. That’s going to be one sore right hand after three hours of writing!