Wednesday, June 15, 2011

The Stress Meter Rises

Board exams are approaching and everything seems to get more and more stressful. I put in full days studying and then feel guilty when I am not studying. It is a viscious cycle. I write my boards on June 27th. I really want it to come and be over with, but I also wish I had more time to study. But, I could study my entire life and still not get through everything. I just hope that I am going about it the right way. Basically, all I want to do is pass and anything else better is icing on top of the cake.

Some days I feel okay while other days I feel like there is no way that I will get though enough information to pass. It is a real roller coaster physically, mentally, and emotionally. I get more sensitive when I am stressed, so my roommate bugs me even more than usual. I am having trouble eating now since when I get nervous my appetite goes away. (But don't worry Grampa, I am still forcing myself to eat!! LOL). I just want boards out of my life so that I can move on.

I keep telling myself that people at the very bottom of the class still pass. And I am not at the bottom of our class, so, I should pass, right? It is difficult to determine since my practice scores are all over the place: 73% one day and 49% the next. It really depends on the questions. I think that everybody should start praying that the exam I take has questions that are on concepts that I know! (or at least can guess the answer).

I thought the MCAT was bad, but this is another beast! A beast I want out of my life! (but not too soon, since I have to get through so much before I write it!)

Well, I have 5 pages left to read of the review book I am currently getting through, so good night and sorry for the boards rant. It is just a very stressful time :S

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