The Crammer’s Guide to SWOTVAC (Sophie)
I just taught myself a Semester’s worth of Accounting in 3 days.
Yes…during SWOTVAC you start to have regrets – i.e I THOUGHT I had Accounting under control…only to realise that in reality I had no idea how to even do a basic ledger account, let alone what the difference was between a Statement of Financial Performance and Statement of Financial Position!
Everything else is going well though -i.e QM1, Management and Intro Micro.
I’m still really nervous about exams despite that my current level of effort (study) = high. This time it matters…a hell of a lot more than Year 12. I have so much that’s hanging in the balance over these exams (internships next year at IBs, future jobs ect ect)…I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t feeling the pressure. Actually – I’ve been feeling the pressue all year.
I try to keep a sensible view about it all though. I mean…the main thing is that I simply pass. No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes in first year, and that’s what uni is about – it’s a massive learning curve. If I don’t get top marks this semester, there is always next. And above all, marks are not everything. If you want to be successful in life, you will be. Marks do not determine your own person worth or value (though they can help with getting a job!).
Anyways…
“I’m going back to studying.”
-I hate the way that sounds! lol.
On a side note, looking from an outsider’s persective, I am deeply amused at my current state. I have never studied this hard in my life; it got to the point the other night where my own mother was fearing I was having a MENTAL breakdown! I had to re-assure her that I was simply putting in 100% so I couldn’t have any thoughts of “If only” -i.e when I receive my results I will accept it and….party on!
As for partying…
There is already so much in my coming vacation to look forward to. Just thinking about it overwhelms me with excitement!!! I can’t wait!
goooood good good luck.
i can tell you will get where you want though, not half as many other people put towards their studies the amount of effort that it seems you do.
you my friend are on a path to success.
Soph, I think we should set your bedroom up with an IV drip, reclining bed/study chair and a portaloo. It would save the fortyfive or so waking minutes that you don’t spend studying!!!
xoxoxo
jez
Sophie, u should focus on enjoying the learning more. Appreciate ur chance of receiving a great education.
why is a good job so important to a fulfilling life? Is that what u want ur life to be all about? i have some friends in law thinking about the job and mark too. I think it is unhealthy. I just want to have a stable income.
will making big money, having materialistic things, make you happy? People with great mind and experience say it is not. It is love, family and goodness. happiness comes from those souces.
At the end of the day, as long u feel happy, u live ur life. But i can be a hypercrite too. I am too involved in study for the fun of it. I long for love with a great girl as i have a great family already. 🙂 well teenage problem. Everyone worries different things. Stay with the fundamental things in life though. Live everyday happily.
Read “tuesdays with Morries” it is a great book on life philosphy.
To be honest i am sometimes frustrated about life too. I try to minimise the desire to materialistic things. Less hassles.
see u
Thanks Jim. That was a very sweet and thoughtful comment you wrote. I really appreciate it. I wil definitely check out that book and after exams I’m definitely trying to re-evaluate my priorities in life because I just haven’t been living this semester fully sane!
Best of luck with exams too,
And I hope you find a girl to keep you company soon 😉
Money buys happiness. Otherwise, give me all your money and that will make both of us happy.
I have no money to give unfortunately!
I don’t think money buys happiness but I think it buys you freedom and that’s what I crave most of all.
Going on from that…I know a lot of wealthy people who are deeply unhappy and screwed up. I wouldn’t swap places with them for anything.