Anyone starting to get nervous?

dan719

Yeah I don't want to be freaking anyone out(apologies if I do) but has anyone reached the butterflys in the stomach stage yet? I genuinely thought I was going to be sick a few minutes ago!:o *Regrets excessive time spent in pub.*:eek:

drdre

dan719 wrote:

Yeah I don't want to be freaking anyone out(apologies if I do) but has anyone reached the butterflys in the stomach stage yet? I genuinely thought I was going to be sick a few minutes ago!:o *Regrets excessive time spent in pub.*:eek:

When do the exams start.I have 3 college exams on monday and i am ****ting it

lemansky

dan719 wrote:

Yeah I don't want to be freaking anyone out(apologies if I do) but has anyone reached the butterflys in the stomach stage yet? I genuinely thought I was going to be sick a few minutes ago!:o *Regrets excessive time spent in pub.*:eek:

Whenever I think of the amount of work that needs to be done between now and Wednesday week I feel a strange pins and needles sensation.......

cson

A few generous tablespoons of Benylin with codeine will make that sick feeling just disappear.

Nehpets

Hasn't hit me yet..

kurisu

i wish it would hit me , it might help me work harder then

kurisu

does anyone else feel like theyve done no work until now? im feeling that way:(

cson

Well if your looking for sympathy you've come to the wrong place buddy.

kurisu

awh well:D ,did just find this though

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4W_6u2KyL4

Taffy89

Yep im feeling the nerves at four o clock in the morning EVERY MORNING! then when i wake to start the oul study Im perfectly stress free..so much so that it is impossible to focus !

dan719

That is a little harsh cson, maybe s/he has done plenty of work but is feeling a little low. Don't worry you will be fine.

Enemy Of Fate

Pfft.Me?Nervous?Never.......

*Sips coffee and glances at essay plan on De Valera's dismantling of the treaty*
*Feels guilty and worried*

cson

dan719 wrote:

That is a little harsh cson, maybe s/he has done plenty of work but is feeling a little low. Don't worry you will be fine.

Cson is a harsh person.

kurisu

not sure if i should bring this up in this exact thread but after posting that youtube link, ive started thinking and im wondering are examsupport.ie deliberatly leaving fragments of their lessons on youtube to advertise themselves:mad:

ninebeanrows

Nope and it's not good, have got virtually nothing done the last 2 days

cson

kurisu wrote:

not sure if i should bring this up in this exact thread but after posting that youtube link, ive started thinking and im wondering are examsupport.ie deliberatly leaving fragments of their lessons on youtube to advertise themselves:mad:

I'd have thought thats quite obvious!

kurisu

Thats becasue i made it easy for you to figure out cson

Nehpets

cson wrote:

I'd have thought thats quite obvious!

Me too haha

JC 2K3

cson wrote:

A few generous tablespoons of Benylin with codeine will make that sick feeling just disappear.

Nah, cold water extraction from Neurofen+ ftw.

cson

I suppose a shot a valium would help you too if you wanted to be really relaxed.

Rozabeez

Alcohol and lots of it

I kid, I'm feeling a bit nervous because I haven't opened a book since Wednesday.

madgal

I am for my Irish Paper II as I'm pretty much screwed. Doesn't help the fact I'm doing my driving test directly after it.

Naikon

Put these exams into perspective, and look at them for what they really are to calm yourself:)
failing that, plenty of sleep.

madgal

Well I might as well go and practise a bit of yoga while I'm at it.

People who cry before their leaving cert should really get a good smack across the face. If you fail, woopdie do, you can always repeat.

md99

nervous as f**k, but just over English...

sully88

Lads im a repeat ive done this all before and I can honestly tell ye as important the leaving is its not all its cracked up to be. And I found last year in the final week I got so much work done and that was probably due to the nerves. Like someone else is there is always the option of repeating if exams dont go your way. This year has gone so much quicker than when I first did it last year.
Is anyone else thinking of doing civil and environmental engineering in UCC?

Selphie

md99 wrote:

nervous as f**k, but just over English...

Really??? You've been saying for weeks that you're sick of studying and just can't wait to get it over with. And em, on that subject Mr Macbeth, I'm sure you'll do fine in English!

Getting kinda nervous myself now. I keep thinking there's no way in hell I'll get my course. Maybe if I er... got off the internet.....

Madgal wrote:

People who cry before their leaving cert should really get a good smack across the face. If you fail, woopdie do, you can always repeat.

Little bit harsh?? Failing means putting yourself under the same pressure for yet another year, staying behind while all your friends go off to college, learning new courses etc etc. Leaving Cert causes unreal stress, crying is therapeutic and helps to relieve stress - so maybe give people a break? Failing may not be the end of the world, but it's not something to take lightly either.
Hard luck with the Driving Test date btw

cson

Still I heard of a story where with 15 mins left in Maths paper one this girl was just starting her last question, realised she wouldn't get it done, broke down crying, in hysterics etc.

Unknown to everyone another guy was also starting his last question with 15 mins left. In all the commotion it was 12:15 before they started collecting papers. That lad got the question done.

Haven't a Clue

Worst thing you can do is start to feel sorry for yourself. Tough **** like, most people in the country have to go through this. Use the fear of failing to get you studying if you have to.

lemansky

Rozabeez wrote:

I'm feeling a bit nervous because I haven't opened a book since Wednesday.

Same here....beginning to regret it!Damn graduation nights....and another all-nighter on Tuesday!Damn it I'm screwed!

madgal

Little bit harsh?? Failing means putting yourself under the same pressure for yet another year, staying behind while all your friends go off to college, learning new courses etc etc. Leaving Cert causes unreal stress, crying is therapeutic and helps to relieve stress - so maybe give people a break? Failing may not be the end of the world, but it's not something to take lightly either.
Hard luck with the Driving Test date btw

I don't personally care. It's ma opinion, and its your own fault if you haven't studied. If I fail, I don't really care, the leaving cert has plenty flaws in it. No problemo... Thanks for the words of encouragement for the driving test - makes me more motivated mwhahahahaha.

JC 2K3

md99 wrote:

nervous as f**k, but just over English...

I thought you were the LC board's resident English nerd?

Relax. If you're good at something you won't fúck it up.

Lia_lia

It's scary how not-nervous I am...I actually wish I was a bit nervous. Would push me to do something...

md99

Selphie wrote:

Really??? You've been saying for weeks that you're sick of studying and just can't wait to get it over with. And em, on that subject Mr Macbeth, I'm sure you'll do fine in English!

Macbeth Q is only 60 marks...

JC 2K3 wrote:

I thought you were the LC board's resident English nerd?

Relax. If you're good at something you won't fúck it up.

Aye, I know what ye mean... I'm just nervous coz I WANT an A, and As in English depend on mood/condition in English as well as just knowing your stuff.... like..how you feel on the day, how tired you are, etc... so I'm nervous I'm not gonna sleep right the night before, or be sick on the day, or something...aghhh... hope the Rescue Remedy will pull me through!

The rest of the exams, I'm not really nervous about, just wanna do them and be free!

dan719

Can anyone of us really call anyone else a nerd?:D

JC 2K3

I never considered "nerd" a negative term.

Haven't a Clue

md99 wrote:

Aye, I know what ye mean... I'm just nervous coz I WANT an A, and As in English depend on mood/condition in English as well as just knowing your stuff.... like..how you feel on the day, how tired you are, etc... so I'm nervous I'm not gonna sleep right the night before, or be sick on the day, or something...aghhh... hope the Rescue Remedy will pull me through!

The rest of the exams, I'm not really nervous about, just wanna do them and be free!

I wouldn't even worry about that. I had a bitch of a head cold for the mocks and still somehow got a B in it (which'd be pretty good for me).

I'd love an A in English, but I'm a bit weak on the comparitive study and too dependent on what poet comes up for it to be possible.

dan719

JC 2K3 wrote:

I never considered "nerd" a negative term.

Neither do I. In fact it is a compliment.

SamHamilton

I never considered "nerd" a negative term.

Got this from a dictionary:
Nerd:
1. a stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person.
2. an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit: a computer nerd.

It's quite mean isn't it!;) But then words evolve blah blah blah I'm a word nerd. The word pompous accompanies every remark my teacher makes on my answers and she once, in the middle of the class, said concise english is needed and not to go the examiner: "Oh look! I swallowed a dictionary." Everyone stared at me. Was really funny. You had to be there though...

As for the whole nervous thing, I've spent all day - literally - on this website. How sad. I wish I was nervous, it would push me to work but I feel confident enough that I'll get my points. I think nerves come out of focusing on what you don't know instead of realising the huge amount you do know.

md99

Haven't a Clue wrote:

I wouldn't even worry about that. I had a bitch of a head cold for the mocks and still somehow got a B in it (which'd be pretty good for me).

That's a little reassuring, thanks! At least I know it can be done....

JC 2K3 wrote:

I never considered "nerd" a negative term.

Nor I, 'geek' however would prove rather offensive :rolleyes:

md99

While we're on the subject, is anyone here considering dropping this board for the duration of the LC... and a bit before it? I reckon I have another day and I'm out.... It's for my own good I think

lemansky

md99 wrote:

While we're on the subject, is anyone here considering dropping this board for the duration of the LC... and a bit before it? I reckon I have another day and I'm out.... It's for my own good I think

Hmmm.Interesting idea.....I guess I've become so addicted to it that to drop it never crossed my mind.I dunno.I study until 9 at night,then I come here so it doesn't waste my time....however the 'post match analysis' of the day's exams might be too much to handle.Only time will tell!

md99

I'm gonna do it... At least cut down my internet time in a huge way, if I don't stay off completely...

Good luck to all of you guys....

Mushy

Only nervous about Maths. Mainly cos I had a **** day at the questions yesterday, easy stuff seemed impossible. I'm sure it'll work out, would love the honour, but the pass will do me.

Tomlowe

ah yeah, the brown trousers from cleary's are coming out now....

Jayne

yes a lil bit cos im the first one in my family (including mum dad n big brother)to do the leaving so i cant dissapoint!! why do i feel like im on my summer holidays? i havnt touched honours history yet :eek: does anyone hav some tips on how to study n concentrate?

Haven't a Clue

Jayne wrote:

yes a lil bit cos im the first one in my family (including mum dad n big brother)to do the leaving so i cant dissapoint!! why do i feel like im on my summer holidays? i havnt touched honours history yet :eek: does anyone hav some tips on how to study n concentrate?

Drop. Especially if you haven't studied history. If you don't wanna drop, you could more or less learn the case studies off by heart and hope to jesus that the questions that come up're relatively easy.