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Topic: Stressed and freaking out (Update: I passed!)
Megan
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posted September 18, 2005 06:31 PM
If you've got prayers/thoughts/vibes/whatever to spare in the next couple days, I could use them. My major field qualifying exam is Tuesday, and I'm scared out of my mind. I'm having a very hard time focusing during my last-minute cramming. Gotta love a eight-hour test for which the best advice you can get is, "Just know everything." [ September 27, 2005, 05:45 PM: Message edited by: Megan ]
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Ela
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posted September 18, 2005 06:58 PM
Good luck!!! I'm sure you'll do great!
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Treason
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posted September 18, 2005 07:24 PM
That last bit of cramming is the worst. I say, get some rest! Good luck!
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Raia
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posted September 18, 2005 07:54 PM
*hugs* You can do it!
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Evie3217
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posted September 18, 2005 07:57 PM
Good luck! I'll be thinking about you!
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ketchupqueen
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posted September 18, 2005 08:07 PM
(((hugs))) I wuv you! Seriously, you'll do great.
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tt&t
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posted September 18, 2005 08:13 PM
Wow, good luck.
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Nell Gwyn
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posted September 18, 2005 08:16 PM
Good luck!! Don't get too stressed - take lots of ice cream breaks! (And of course get lots of sleep. )
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Tante Shvester
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posted September 18, 2005 09:02 PM
I just beamed over some vibes. Have they arrived yet? Good luck.
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breyerchic04
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posted September 18, 2005 09:30 PM
good luck, just remember my dog has fleas
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Megan
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posted September 18, 2005 10:53 PM
Thanks for all the luck and vibes (I just got 'em, Tante; my vibe delivery service is a little slow ).
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rivka
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posted September 18, 2005 10:54 PM
~~~~~Megan~~~~~
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Dagonee
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posted September 18, 2005 10:54 PM
Good luck! You'll do great!
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Stan the man
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posted September 18, 2005 11:59 PM
I always made sure to get a good nights sleep before my exams. I found I did better when I did this. At any rate, Good Luck! Although, I am sure you will do fine.
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blacwolve
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posted September 19, 2005 01:22 AM
*crosses fingers* good luck!
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advice for robots
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posted September 19, 2005 01:26 AM
Just think about Wednesday morning, when it'll be all over. Remember, the world will keep on turning.
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Allegra
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posted September 19, 2005 03:41 AM
(((((((Megan)))))))) It will all be great. Don't worry too much. You know your stuff. You would not have gotten to this point if you didn't.
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Kwea
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posted September 19, 2005 01:38 PM
Good luck!
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Lucky4
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posted September 19, 2005 01:55 PM
(((Megan))) I know that you will do wonderfully!! I was just thinking this weekend that it was probably about that time. At least it's almost over!!!! All my good vibes are headed towards you...
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Megan
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posted September 19, 2005 09:03 PM
quote: Remember, the world will keep on turning. This is really hard to remember, but I know that's what I need to keep in mind: once the exams are over, no matter what happens, it'll be ok. Thanks for all the good thoughts, you guys! 12 hours. Eeeep!
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Narnia
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posted September 19, 2005 09:58 PM
Good luck dear. I just had another friend sit his qualifiers there in good ol' Bloomington and he was dealing with similar feelings. You'll be just fine! (He passed, by the way!)
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Megan
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posted September 27, 2005 05:46 PM
So...I heard today from my advisory committee. They've turned in the appropriate forms, and I passed! There are few minor points that I have to address in my oral exams, but otherwise... WOO-HOO!
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ketchupqueen
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posted September 27, 2005 05:47 PM
Yay! Ketchup all around! Uh... I mean, pie for everyone!
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posted September 27, 2005 05:52 PM
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posted September 27, 2005 05:54 PM
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Megan
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posted September 27, 2005 06:02 PM
A friend just said to me, "So, does this mean you're almost done?" I said, "Yes, except for my minor field portfolio, my proposal defense, my oral exams, and my dissertation." Grad school. Yeesh.
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Ela
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posted September 27, 2005 06:38 PM
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Rakeesh
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posted September 27, 2005 08:30 PM
*high-five* Woot!
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Tante Shvester
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posted September 27, 2005 08:42 PM
Yeah! The vibes worked! Mazel Tov, my dear.
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Narnia
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posted September 27, 2005 10:03 PM
Nicely done Megan! I never doubted!
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Olivet
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posted September 27, 2005 10:09 PM
WOOT!
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Dagonee
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posted September 27, 2005 10:21 PM
Woohoo! Yippy-yippy-yee!
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Raia
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posted September 27, 2005 10:22 PM
I TOLD YOU!!! Congratulations!
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