Anyone else really calm?

CokeyBear

I'm not doing this as a wind-up for those who are worried but is anyone else really calm about the leaving cert? I'm almost feeling cocky at this stage, the course I want has hovered around 470-480 for the last 4 years and I know I'll get around 500, problem is now I feel really calm and relaxed which I don't think is the right attitude. Instead of worrying my ass off and doing 7-8 hours study a day like I feel I should be, I'm doing 4-5 hours a day at most and not getting worried at all. I just feel far to relaxed for whats coming up to be honest, anyone else feel like this.

C__

Im so relaxed i havn't began study yet

paulmclaughlin

C__ wrote: »

Im so relaxed i havn't began study yet

ditto

Whiskey757

C__ wrote: »

Im so relaxed i havn't began study yet

This.

Fireball07

Yeah I'm calm but I really don't think it's a deserved feeling of calm.


While I'll probably get what I want, I should probably work more. The only slight worry (and my only motivation left) is that when I open my results that I will be disappointed in myself. I know I can get well into the mid-500s but maybe I've left it too late to work.

I'm trying to make myself panic so I'll do something but it's not working subconsciously.

LC2010HIS

Stressed but getting stuff done!

AislingMarie

CokeyBear wrote: »

I'm not doing this as a wind-up for those who are worried but is anyone else really calm about the leaving cert? I'm almost feeling cocky at this stage, the course I want has hovered around 470-480 for the last 4 years and I know I'll get around 500, problem is now I feel really calm and relaxed which I don't think is the right attitude. Instead of worrying my ass off and doing 7-8 hours study a day like I feel I should be, I'm doing 4-5 hours a day at most and not getting worried at all. I just feel far to relaxed for whats coming up to be honest, anyone else feel like this.

You seem confident and you know you've worked hard enough to get around 500.
5 hours a day is very good if your using your time well.
It's good you're not panicking, if you have the work done then there's no need!
You don't want to do primary teaching do you?
(Points are the same!)

Salty

I'm angry with myself to be honest! I could have achieved somewhere in the mid 500's, but it's not gonna happen, and I'm gonna hate myself in August.:( Repeating isn't an option. Arts here I come!

CokeyBear

AislingMarie wrote: »

You seem confident and you know you've worked hard enough to get around 500.
5 hours a day is very good if your using your time well.
It's good you're not panicking, if you have the work done then there's no need!
You don't want to do primary teaching do you?
(Points are the same!)

I've worked hard in school, paid attention and did any homework given but other than that I haven't really done enough, I'm just lucky in that I take in most information during classes so I don't need to do much outside of them. I'll get my course if everything goes as it should, but like others have said I'll be disappointed in myself even if I break 500 as I'm capable of mid 500s. No, Bess in Trinity.

Cheers for the support.

Lexii307

I feel totally calm but maybe its because at least half my day is taken up with study Still, my friends think theres something up with me! Im just excited to be done. They're the ones that are worried. Im not surprised...they were out ever weekend :P

Grindylow

I've only done a *tiny* *extremely tiny* (As in literally I've learned 2 poets and 6 chapters of Biology) but I'm not even stressed about it..

I don't know how people started studying at the start of the year, I'm going to start tomorrow and cram all of it in! It's the only way I can learn, did the same for all of my orals! >_< It's a bad habit to have, but sure, it's worked until now! :pac:

CokeyBear

Noel2k9 wrote: »

I've only done a *tiny* *extremely tiny* (As in literally I've learned 2 poets and 6 chapters of Biology) but I'm not even stressed about it..

I don't know how people started studying at the start of the year, I'm going to start tomorrow and cram all of it in! It's the only way I can learn, did the same for all of my orals! >_< It's a bad habit to have, but sure, it's worked until now! :pac:

Ye man I'm the exact same. I know 2 subjects extremely well and other than that I need to cram a bit for others. I've been cramming for the last few days, it's the only way that works for me. Even if I did 3-4 hours a night for the last year I'd still be in the same situation, cramming is the only way that really suits me. 5 hours a day of cramming will do me a lot better than anything else, still not stressed about it at all though. If it gets you your course that's all that matters.

Sunny!!

ive always crammed for everything:p has never failed me:D

Grindylow

CokeyBear wrote: »

Ye man I'm the exact same. I know 2 subjects extremely well and other than that I need to cram a bit for others. I've been cramming for the last few days, it's the only way that works for me. Even if I did 3-4 hours a night for the last year I'd still be in the same situation, cramming is the only way that really suits me. 5 hours a day of cramming will do me a lot better than anything else, still not stressed about it at all though. If it gets you your course that's all that matters.

Exactly, I honestly don't see how some people can do so much! :eek: I'd be completely wrecked by the time the LC came around! I've just to learn a few French opinion questions, a few Irish stories (I just make up random stuff about the poems, I'm OL! :P), go over a few Maths questions and learn some quotes from Wuthering Heights. I'll study Economics in my break between the 16th and the 22nd, so it'll be grand!

LilMissCiara

My course is 365 points...

I got 340 in the mocks from 5 subjects, only did a mock in 6 of my subjects and failed honors Irish but I've dropped down since! I'm so relaxed it's scary!

Grindylow

LilMissCiara wrote: »

My course is 365 points...

I got 340 in the mocks from 5 subjects, only did a mock in 6 of my subjects and failed honors Irish but I've dropped down since! I'm so relaxed it's scary!

Yeah I got 350 but I didn't do anything.

My #1 is 450.

Kells...

I'm very calm for some reason.I'm just doing a bit of study here or there.But the thing is I am Confident aswell

flyaway.

Why? Is something happening in weeks time or something?

Ha, seriously, a few weeks ago I was panicking like crazy and now I'm just like ''meh.'' I've been doing tiny bits here and there the last week but should be doing a lot more.

I'm just so tired at this stage.

BrendaN_f

feels somewhat anti-climactic to be honest. i thought i'd be in a frenzy, but im "over" the lc at this stage. just goes to show how over-hyped the lc is

biggaman

I'm quite cocky about it all, I think I'm too smart for my own good, and I know I'm not going to get 500 points unless I study, but for some reason my brain is telling itself that your too smart to study or something..... thanks brain!!!

J_E

Part of me feels calm, that I'll get the points I need, and part of me is going insane worrying about if I don't.

xaoifsx

ya i was just thinking today, im calm about it, and weirdly excited.. maybe because once I get started.. it'll fly through! I have revised most stuff by now..I need to work on a few things but I just can't be aRse-d! But I most likely will feel completely different the night before the English and Home.ec Exam...
Also.. I need like 350 points or so and I have been aiming to get 450 which I am capable of doing..:pac:

Digits

Cydoniac wrote: »

Part of me feels calm, that I'll get the points I need, and part of me is going insane worrying about if I don't.

+1

Patriciamc93

I am way to calm...... it's worrying me! I really have al ot of study to do but i have no motivation to do it...... and i don't want to repeat.

I know that i could have gotten good point (mid 500's) if i had worked all year.... i am just hoping to get my course now! :eek:

what.to.do

Sure, what's the point in stressing about exams...
There are much more important things in life!

Life after the leaving does actually exist.

LilMissCiara

what.to.do wrote: »

Sure, what's the point in stressing about exams...
There are much more important things in life!

Life after the leaving does actually exist.

Did ya not hear? The world is ending in October! So there is life but unfortunately it's gonna be short..! :P

njd2010

I'm also not stressed out enough, which is really scaring me.

For the mocks, I was scared but determined and focused. Started studying at 6am every day (turns out I work really well pre-dawn) and got 430 points for my troubles... the course I wanted is 485. And For the real thing I can't look on Boards to see what History and English essays are coming up

Now... I just kind of sit here. The word Procrastinate comes to mind but if I hear that once more I'm going to murder my English teacher. Also, I've been thinking about Minecraft a lot... I don't know why, I never really liked that game. But I have a greater urge to dig in virtual dirt than do a teency bit of study.

Why is it so damn hard to get motivated when logic says I should be more motivated than ever before?!

Daniel S

Lads, you can't be calm and be worried about being calm, that therefore makes you un-calm/worried.

If you're like me you're worried, but just so worn out you just can't be bothered worrying.


Hoping to do Mechanical Engineering next year. I think if I get around 450 points and get a C3 in HL Maths I should be good to go (and get drunk ).

Salty

njd2010 wrote: »

I'm also not stressed out enough, which is really scaring me.

For the mocks, I was scared but determined and focused. Started studying at 6am every day (turns out I work really well pre-dawn) and got 430 points for my troubles... the course I wanted is 485. And For the real thing I can't look on Boards to see what History and English essays are coming up

Now... I just kind of sit here. The word Procrastinate comes to mind but if I hear that once more I'm going to murder my English teacher. Also, I've been thinking about Minecraft a lot... I don't know why, I never really liked that game. But I have a greater urge to dig in virtual dirt than do a teency bit of study.

Why is it so damn hard to get motivated when logic says I should be more motivated than ever before?!

I got 430 too! I need 500 though...I feel your pain!!:( Procrastinate is my most hated word at the moment too...it sucks...majorly...I've home-ec and English next Wednesday...die leaving cert die:pac:

what.to.do

LilMissCiara wrote: »

Did ya not hear? The world is ending in October! So there is life but unfortunately it's gonna be short..! :P

Did it not end there two weeks ago??

Ah well, short life is better than no life!!

LilMissCiara

what.to.do wrote: »

Did it not end there two weeks ago??

Ah well, short life is better than no life!!

No.. That dude decided that it was only a metaphorical judgment day, so *God* has judged us all now and that the world will really end on October 21st..! :P

RMD

_meehan_ wrote: »

Procrastinate is my most hated word at the moment too...it sucks...majorly...

I watched a video earlier on on Youtube called "procrastination" or something similar. Thought it was going to be a quick few tips on beating procrastination, turns out I just procrastinated for another 3 and a half minutes.

Cygni

I get distracted so easily that it's not even funny. I'm covered for most subjects except for German and Ag. Science. For them I'm more than ****ed.

J_E

http://lctimer.com/#countd

Cool, something to help unease me

Fbjm

I am NOT calm!!! Nor is anyone else doing the leaving/junior!!

Unless of course they don't care.

CokeyBear

Fbjm wrote: »

I am NOT calm!!! Nor is anyone else doing the leaving/junior!!

Unless of course they don't care.

Bit of a stereotype. I'm calm because I've done the work. Eitherway I know I'm going to get enough points to hopefully get my first choice, and if not I'll still get a good course. Eitherway this time next year I'll be in Trinity or UCD, so to say I and other people like myself couldn't care, is a pretty stupid statement.

Don't see why someone would get worked up about the junior, it means nothing in the end.

nommm

Same. I think I'm going to have everything covered by next week. Slightly worried about Maths and Chemistry but otherwise I'm shocked that I'm not a nervous wreck.

nommm

CokeyBear wrote: »

Don't see why someone would get worked up about the junior, it means nothing in the end.

I swear I was more nervous about the Junior Cert than the LC. I can't believe I put in so much work for it. It's actually quite embarrassing. :pac:

Patriciamc93

RMD wrote: »

I watched a video earlier on on Youtube called "procrastination" or something similar. Thought it was going to be a quick few tips on beating procrastination, turns out I just procrastinated for another 3 and a half minutes.

Worst thing is if it wasn't for hamlet I wouldn't even know what procrastination was...... Maybe then I would not be an expert in the field of procrastination!!! Another reason to hate English!!!!

LC2010HIS

Cydoniac wrote: »

http://lctimer.com/#countd

Cool, something to help unease me

Evil


It sucks ive to sleep some of those hours!!!!!

They should have students on "Not enough hours" on RTE!!!!

plein de force

I don't understand why people think being stressed out is good or a sign they'll do well? If you're stressed you won't be able to retain as much info when studying.

I'm quite calm but am studying between 6-8 hours a day, i'm not confident or cocky i just think putting in the studying and going on runs to clear my head is working to eliminate stress.

next wednesday morning i will be stressed though until i get the english paper1 in front of me. I'll also be more stressed awaiting results than before doing the exams

Fbjm

CokeyBear wrote: »

Bit of a stereotype. I'm calm because I've done the work. Eitherway I know I'm going to get enough points to hopefully get my first choice, and if not I'll still get a good course. Eitherway this time next year I'll be in Trinity or UCD, so to say I and other people like myself couldn't care, is a pretty stupid statement.

Don't see why someone would get worked up about the junior, it means nothing in the end.

Ok sorry, I was being small minded in the school I'm repeating in though, there are two types of lc candidates: those who panic and those who are permanently stoned. As for the junior, people get stressed about coz they're told it's the be all and end all.

astroguy

I've never been more relaxed about any exams in my life. I know that no matter how bad the particular exam papers may be, it won't affect my chances of getting the college course I always wanted.

pockets3d

I plan on going to a local IT (LYIT)
Half the courses are like 130 points so I'm really calm and sure ill get into whatever i want.
Kinda bad tho as it give me little reason to study and go for high points.
I'd be ecstatic of i got anything over 300 coz thats the average and yanno i want to be above average.

Darius.Tr

Yup im really calm too...I haven't done much studying yet, and I'm only planning to start studying next week before the exams.For some reason thats how it works for me doing a lot of studying a few nights before the tests/exams.

pockets3d

Also we need a forum for students who don't give a fluck about the leaving.
Everyone who posts here is like doing all honours and expects a place in trinity as well as a high powered House-esque career and barbie house wife.
Wheres the leaving cert students who have some concept of reality and know they will likely end up emigrating to work on a farm in Australia for the rest of their lives?

Gercakeage

pockets3d wrote: »

Wheres the leaving cert students who have some concept of reality and know they will likely end up emigrating to work on a farm in Australia for the rest of their lives?

Thank you!! you're not sprouting shíté like some of the other posters! :P

Salty

^^^Generalisations galore!!!!:pac:

Gercakeage

:pac::pac::pac:

Gercakeage

CokeyBear wrote: »

I'm almost feeling cocky at this stage, the course I want has hovered around 470-480 for the last 4 years and I know I'll get around 500

:pac: someone needs a mini-bus for their ego :pac:

Salty

Gercakeage wrote: »

:pac: someone needs a mini-bus for their ego :pac:

I could do with a mini-bus for my panic. Ego over panic wins hands down:pac: