I can see that most of my fellow bloggers are now enjoying a peaceful sleep thanks to their early finish of exams. However, I’m still few steps from that final line. I posted the story (read misery) of the first two exams earlier but couldn’t continue due to the pressure of back to back exams. So I will continue from where I left. I went in to the examination room for the third exam with my confidence level at an all time low. And why not? I had the two worst exams of life in the past two days without any time to recuperate. The second exam, which was an optional subject, was something I was banking on. I had earlier planned to skip my upcoming exam (an extra optional subject) if things went well. But obviously, now this meant I will be forced to give the extra exam to make up for that loss.

So, this third exam, which was completely out of phase in context with the first two exams began with a bit of caution. The events of the past two days were playing on my mind but this time the lady luck was smiling on me! I had quite a good exam which more than cheered me up and I was ready to study for the next exam which was scheduled after a gap of four days. Unfortunately, the tiredness and lack of sleep of these three days finally started having some effect and I fell sick. Recovering from fever, I entered the next exam with some confidence and had another good one. I was on a roll!

Another day break before the next exam meant I could enjoy watching some cricket/football games, which I did! And then came today, a tough paper was expected which turned out to be rather pleasant!

I have got not much to talk about other than exams (and some gadgets that I picked up off ebay and amazon while taking study breaks). Things have picked up nicely after the initial dip. Got two more back to back exams to go after a gap of four days and that should be it. I’m feeling quite relaxed right now, will sleep for 12 hours and hit the library early morning, hoping that its not THAT difficult these days to get a space in there.

Will try to chip in tomorrow again if something interesting happens. That’s it for now, over and out!

Today came an e-mail containing text that everyone was expecting, and dreading. It is not a surprise, yet most appear dumbfounded. An official confirmation of something that was obviously going to happen has almost changed the thinking of majority. Here is an excerpt from the e-mail:

The examination period for all 3 MSc courses will start on Mon 27 April, and will likely last for 4 weeks.

Best Wishes

Many departments had their exams at the end of first term. At that time we were given courseworks, as heavy as exams themselves, and hence this is going to be the curtain raiser for many of us.

The target is clear: two months and 7/8/9 (depending on choices) subjects to prepare for. Oh, and did I say we will be given more courseworks this term? How cruel is that!

Any wishes in advance are more than welcome!