Yes, that many sound like a strange title in mid-June, but I am referring to academic year. Though my exams finished a few weeks ago now, I don't see the academic year as fully finished until the exam results are out. Are they are.
Well, I've passed everything - so no concerns about re-sits now! And all the results which 'matter' for my degree classification are on the 2:1 category. Quite how that happened, especially with one course on particular I took, which I really didn't get my head round, I will never know.
Please, but know it's down to hard work. I'm also pleased my 'best' result was in the subject I enjoyed the most.
So, now to get round to choosing what I am doing last year...
Showing posts with label exams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exams. Show all posts
Wednesday, 12 June 2013
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
Getting real
I sat my last exam for this academic year yesterday. That one, I feel, went reasonably well. Hopefully the results will be okay too.
So, pending results, that's another year of this degree over; another year closer to probation; another year closer to ordination.
[At this point, I run around the living room with arms in air, going AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH]
In so many ways, I can see how gifts (which I used to think were hindrances) or things I have done or experienced all through my life have been training me for ministry. And I never knew it. As I go on this journey, I know this is exactly what I should be doing (and sometimes wonder if I should have went for it earlier - but it's God's timing, not mine). But the idea that not too far into the future I will be a minister sometimes terrifies me
I was speaking to a piscy friend the other day. She began uni at the same time as me and will be ordained into a curateship around this time next year - NEXT YEAR!!! Someone I have studied with, someone I am friends with is going to have the whole apostolic succession laying of hands thingy NEXT YEAR!. I was scared, not for her, but for me. Peers and friends are getting ordained soon. THIS IS GETTING VERY, VERY REAL.
And breathe.
So, pending results, that's another year of this degree over; another year closer to probation; another year closer to ordination.
[At this point, I run around the living room with arms in air, going AAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH]
In so many ways, I can see how gifts (which I used to think were hindrances) or things I have done or experienced all through my life have been training me for ministry. And I never knew it. As I go on this journey, I know this is exactly what I should be doing (and sometimes wonder if I should have went for it earlier - but it's God's timing, not mine). But the idea that not too far into the future I will be a minister sometimes terrifies me
I was speaking to a piscy friend the other day. She began uni at the same time as me and will be ordained into a curateship around this time next year - NEXT YEAR!!! Someone I have studied with, someone I am friends with is going to have the whole apostolic succession laying of hands thingy NEXT YEAR!. I was scared, not for her, but for me. Peers and friends are getting ordained soon. THIS IS GETTING VERY, VERY REAL.
And breathe.
Saturday, 4 May 2013
It's all about people, stupid!
So, 2 exams down, 2 to go. I know I answered the questions which were set in one of them - I may have answered the questions I wanted set in the other!
But, I realise (and this isn't a new or earth-shattering realisation) the results don't matter too much. Yes, I need to pass, as I need to pass the exams to get the degree I need to be a minister. But beyond that, the results don't matter.
I suppose it helps that I know I've not academic, so don't have ambitions of getting a first. I'd be happy with a Desmond (2:2, get it?!), as that's what I already have. I also think it helps I have a bit of mileage under my belt, so know there are many, many things which are more important than exams.
Even heading into an exam, I go all pastorally sensitive. trying to be supportive of fellow students who are nervous, concerned or have had real life to deal with. And that's what's important. People. Not marks, not results, but people and how I engage with them, trying, as flawed as I am to show a bit of love.
But, I realise (and this isn't a new or earth-shattering realisation) the results don't matter too much. Yes, I need to pass, as I need to pass the exams to get the degree I need to be a minister. But beyond that, the results don't matter.
I suppose it helps that I know I've not academic, so don't have ambitions of getting a first. I'd be happy with a Desmond (2:2, get it?!), as that's what I already have. I also think it helps I have a bit of mileage under my belt, so know there are many, many things which are more important than exams.
Even heading into an exam, I go all pastorally sensitive. trying to be supportive of fellow students who are nervous, concerned or have had real life to deal with. And that's what's important. People. Not marks, not results, but people and how I engage with them, trying, as flawed as I am to show a bit of love.
Monday, 17 December 2012
Half way there
Today I sat my last exam this semester. I think it went reasonably well, though am relieved its all over - a reasonable number of my peers have exams on Thursday, with most of them having 2 in one day!
So, that's (subject to results) me half way through completing my degree. That's a pretty frightening thought, as I really can't believe how quickly the time has flown in. Yet, in some ways it feels like I've been at uni for a lot more than 3 semesters.
(It's also a really sad thought that, rather than head for the pub after the exam, it was a filled baguette and a pot of tea - how rock 'n roll is that?)
So, that's (subject to results) me half way through completing my degree. That's a pretty frightening thought, as I really can't believe how quickly the time has flown in. Yet, in some ways it feels like I've been at uni for a lot more than 3 semesters.
(It's also a really sad thought that, rather than head for the pub after the exam, it was a filled baguette and a pot of tea - how rock 'n roll is that?)
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Please help me pass!
Today was the start of my exams. This morning was spent going over my revision. Initially there was the panic as I looked and thought I can't remember this, but as I went through it, it all came back to me and I became more happy I did actually have a clue. I know I've put in the work, but it's letting the examiner know I have that's the problem.
Before the exam I prayed "God, you called me to ministry. I need to get a degree to do this, so help me pass my exams. Thank you". I hope he was listening (I know he always does, but the answers aren't always the ones I want, though always what I need).
Sitting down for the exam was weird. I never thought I'd be back doing this. But I looked at the paper and saw questions that I not only understood, but knew I could answer reasonably well. And I think I have. Whatever happens, I'd be very surprised if I fail and everything else is a bonus.
Need to do some more study before the next exam.
Before the exam I prayed "God, you called me to ministry. I need to get a degree to do this, so help me pass my exams. Thank you". I hope he was listening (I know he always does, but the answers aren't always the ones I want, though always what I need).
Sitting down for the exam was weird. I never thought I'd be back doing this. But I looked at the paper and saw questions that I not only understood, but knew I could answer reasonably well. And I think I have. Whatever happens, I'd be very surprised if I fail and everything else is a bonus.
Need to do some more study before the next exam.
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