first bad law school day

August 1, 2009

It was a bad day for my student life.

 

I had three subjects on Saturdays. The first one moved the class for this Saturday at 8 am, when it was originally 230 pm. I did not come to that class because, first, I rarely slept the night before and, second, I would have to wait from 9 am to 430 pm for the next class. That was a very long time, and I couldn’t do anything productive in school. I prefer studying outside school. Third, I haven’t read anything for the other two subjects. I read memory aid (super summary) for the second subject and none for the third before I came to class.

 

I was hoping I would never be called for the recitation. I was the second person called. She asked me a question I never actually read. I tried to guess a little, but I knew it would be futile. I told the professor I do not know the answer. The three persons who were asked the same question asked of me were also not able to answer. I am not justifying, but it was really a very specific question. I have no worries that my classmates would think less of me. Everybody fails to answer a question from time to time. Besides, I don’t care. My only concern was that I do not want to fail any subject. What aggravates my frustration was that this is just a minor subject. I felt that the pressure was not proportionate to the subject. I couldn’t really find enthusiasm in that subject; it was so boring to me. I couldn’t compel myself to read.

 

The professor of the third subject gave a surprise quiz. Lucky, huh? Around 10 minutes before she came, I found out that some knew from other classes that she would give a quiz. I just wish that these people would share it to the whole class. We really need teamwork for us to make it through law school. Well, the 10 minutes helped a lot. I was able to answer most of the questions. Even if I studied, the materials I had do not have the answers to the questions. I would have bought the materials these other students have if only they were on sale.

 

This Saturday made me lose confidence whether I can do it, given lack of time. Well, almost.