I feel my blood pressure rise as final exams approach. Never before have I had to work so hard to achieve a 70% on an essay or assignment. This only adds to the anxiety of finals. I must say that my experience in my first semester of university in the nursing program was very humbling. In high school I would achieve marks in the 80's and 90's without breaking a sweat. In massage therapy school, although it was difficult at times, I still managed to achieve 80's and 90's with minimal studying for exams. But this is an experience like no other. I've never cried because of school stress before, but I must admit that I shed some tears first month of school! Nonetheless, I am getting fair marks entering exams, and I find that the stress is motivational- Eustress! WOW! I just demonstrated applied knowledge :) It is my pushing force. I am finally being challenged and it is such a different experience. It was quite overwhelming at first, but looking back at it now, it was actually quite refreshing.
I got myself into this, so I'm going to get myself out of it- with a degree in my hand!
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