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I got a zero on a math exam because of poor time management and lack of self-discipline. About a month ago, my third math exam of the semester was right in the corner. However, I procrastinated a lot until the day before the exam. The test consisted of seven sections of the chapter so I assumed that I would review for the first four sections on the day before the exam and the last three on the day of the exam since the exam was at 5:10pm. After reviewing the first four sections, I realized that I also was supposed to go to a party with my friends. I went to the party and planned on only drinking a little, but things didn't work out as I imagined, I overestimated my self-discipline. I woke up at around 2:30 on the next day and had a severe hangover, missing that exam and getting a zero were guaranteed.
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From this experience, I learned to start doing things as early as I can. Instead of depending on short-time memory, making a well-made plan is more important.
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Luckily, I had a chance of taking a make-up exam that replaces my lowest score. I eventually managed to study for the make-up exam and get an A on it. At first, I was extremely regretted because I could have saved the chance of the make-up exam to improve my grade rather than replacing an unnecessary zero. But now I think this is a very valuable experience for me because it made me realize my shortcomings at virtually no cost.
Wow, Yudi! That's such a crazy but totally relatable story!! Thankfully, you were able to make up your lowest exam score and even earned an A! This time, your outcome was a positive one, but next time, you might not be so lucky! I always write down my deadlines and important dates on my phone; that way, I don't overbook myself and have plenty of time to allocate for each task. Perhaps next semester, you should invest in a planner or use your an app on your phone to help you with time management.
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ReplyDeleteGood work on this assignment. Wow you sound like quite the partier! Although it is important to have fun in college, you have to remember that education should always come first (at least that's what I tell myself before partying haha). Keep up the great work!