My last exam period is approaching, and I have already gotten into the studying mode. This exam period tho, is a little bit different than previous exam periods. My university examinations are always just after Catholic Easter, at the beginning of the Summer term.
At my first year at the University fortunately Orthodox easter was aligned with the Catholic Easter, so I had a chance to fly back home and rest, replenish mental supplies and come back refreshed for studying. Last year, unfortunately the exam period was much earlier and the two Easter dates were not aligned, so I had to stay in Lancaster and study. However I was lucky enough to speed two weeks with my girlfriend in UK, one holidays and one studying, so I had someone close to me with me at the Easter and during the very pressuring period of exams, which helped me get through exams like a blaze.
This year however, I am stranded alone in Lancaster. The bad weather feels even worse, the pressure from the exams seems heavier on my chest. Accompanied with worries about answer expectations and future aspirations to make the pita even worse.
During these times you realize that the only one that truly cares about you is you, and its you and only you that can guide you through this difficult process. There is this much a girlfriend is willing to do for you, this much a friend can say to make you feel better.
I am trying to forget how difficult the situation is emotionally, and think of this period as the last Hercules’ Labors, after which peace and relaxation will follow along with the honor to be a Bachelor of Science.
Amen
