European Union law was HORRIBLE.
I've never sat for a paper which went so badly before.. :( I didn't sleep the entire night before because I just couldn't- too anxious and worried. Writing the 18 page legal research essay already left me exhausted. The paper itself was bad. Unexpected, took a different turn from all the previous years' exams.
It has completely killed off any interest in EU-related 3rd year modules. Like the European Convention of Human Rights. I'll stick to stuff I understand, however boring.
The trauma of EU has at least taught me a lesson- I've always managed to get away with last minute work. But it didn't work this time. Tough lesson, but one valued. What a waste, this year's academic performance started off so well for me. Next year, to make up for my dismal performance this semester, I will aim for all 1st class grades.
Criminal law went better than expected though, I was well-prepared. The only thing is that I didn't finish the last question!!!! SAD :( It's always a question of which to sacrifice- detail, or breadth. 45 minutes each for 4 essays is way too demanding. Oh, and last night, while revising, there was a sharp, acute pain in my right forearm that lasted throughout the night. Vincent quickly whipped out frozen sausages from the freezer, wrapped them in a towel and put them on my arm. Haha. He always knows what to do. Thankfully the pain was gone this morning..
Sorry these posts are so boring.. But I'm sure they'll be of interest to aspiring law students like my sister! Heheee :)
Next up: Land law. There is reasonable foresight (objective test), or shall I say virtual certainty (Woollin test) of it being a challenging exam. Grimace..
I can't believe that we'll never have to touch Criminal Law or EU law again... The brevity of it all! I actually did enjoy Criminal law alot, plus I have a really nice Greek tutor.
Can't wait for the exams to be over!!!
2 comments:
Hi carol,
i love your spring and summer pics.Looking really lovely, like the flowers behind u. And yeah, GAP! sorry to read abt the ur experience w the legal research n EU law papers.If its any consolation,i felt absolutely stressed out n did miserably for my 1st yr exams (being a newbie) n then again my 3rd yr exams(due to my complacency/lsat min prep, wc btw counted twds my honours!)But what got me up n going again was the realisation tt God is not concerned abt the results but the process-yes, my struggles, fears n disappointments were impt to God n He helped me work thru them. He truly makes all things work for our good, n moulded my character (wc is of far greater worth to God than our successes/failures) thru those painful experiences.Prayg 4u-that u'll come 2 experience e God of all comfort, who lifts u from the pit and sets your feet on solid ground.God has not forgotten u. He is with you always. love cheh.
thanks alot for your encouragement and advice cheh, it's greatly appreciated. i really miss u!
hugs
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