Exam yap/vent session
Hey and welcome to 'diaryofanoverthinker' today I will be talking about the dreaded exam since exam season is here and I am not feeling the stress yet and that's causing a whole new type of stress. So sit back, relax and enjoy my little yap/vent session about exams.
General Preparations
Honestly, I’m not even going to pretend—I’m not stressed yet at all. Even though I know exams are just a week away, it still feels distant in my mind, and that weird in-between feeling is causing some kind of panic... but not enough to properly motivate me to study (even though I have started studying).
Last term’s marks weren’t great. I mean, I did fairly well considering I got a zero for missing one of my papers when I went on Umrah, but I know I could’ve done better.
This term, I’ve been trying way harder with pracs and assignments before exams, because messing those up can ruin everything. I’ve actually been doing my homework, paying attention in class, and putting real effort in. It hasn’t been easy, but I’m hoping it’ll all be worth it in the end.
Subjects I'm worried about
Afrikaans
Sure, Afrikaans is everyone’s weak point, but I really struggle with comprehensions. I always lose marks there. On top of that, last term I couldn’t even finish the paper in an hour. It was okay at that time because it wasn’t exams and the teachers were more lenient—especially since a lot of the class was struggling. But now, all of that is making me pretty worried.
Natural Science (NS)
I’ve always been fairly good at science, but last term really wasn’t it. That mark still haunts me on a daily basis. So yeah, I’m worried. On the bright side, it’s chemistry this term and I’m actually good at chemistry, so I’m holding on to that hope.
Social Sciences (SS)
I cannot remember facts for history—definitely not enough to write a whole essay on one topic. I just can’t sit and memorize things like that. Then there’s geography, which never seems to make sense to me no matter how much I try. It drives me insane. So yes, I’m stressed about SS.
Math
Okay, I’m not “math smart.” I never have been, and I doubt I ever will be. I understand it to an extent, but once the sums get more complicated, I mess up. I know it’s technically easier to score marks in math because you get marks for formulas, accuracy, and working—even if the final answer is wrong—but it still sucks when you get the answer wrong.
Creative Arts
I know this sounds dumb, and I know writing Creative Arts exams is dumb, but I still have to do it. And the truth is, I don’t understand a single thing. The thing is, I don’t care if I fail this subject... but it messes with your overall average, so I know I need to at least pass.
Technology
Don’t get me wrong—I actually enjoy Technology in class. We’ve got a chill teacher, and it’s a relaxed vibe overall. But when it comes to the exam paper? I am not prepared. Honestly, as much as I hate projects, I’d rather do one of those instead of writing the Technology paper. Half the paper is drawing, and I genuinely can’t draw to save my life.
Other
It’s safe to say the only papers I actually feel fully confident about are Islamic Studies, Accounting, and English. Everything else? A bit of a mess. I’m already so tired, and I know this week is only going to get worse. But hey, the June/July holidays are definitely something to hold onto.
Also, seeing everyone on TikTok posting about their summer holidays while I’m freezing at school and only halfway through the year just makes everything feel ten times worse. It’s such a struggle.
Anyways I hope everyone the best of luck for the June exams especially the grade 9's with the pressure of subject choices and excitement of it being your last few technology and creative art papers. Anyways that's all for today I hope you enjoyed it
until next time
byeee<333