Just as expected, the students are spending more time complaining about having to take the exams than actually preparing for them. I can't say I blame any of you. I was there a few years ago myself, but I wouldn't bother doing this. I'd already be drinking instead of complaining, but maybe you have to wait until the right time. But as they say, it's five PM somewhere.
Either way, I hope you're all sobered up by tomorrow. I could give you better advice about the exam or how to do that, but that's really not my thing. And it's a bit pointless to tell you all not to do something you'll do anyway. I've grown up living this a number of times, and you'll do what you do, but "the diplomacy was solved" isn't exactly something that works on one of my exams. It's not like I haven't given you the resources, and I tested it myself. You could get this stuff even a few drinks gone.
I'll see you lot tomorrow, and good luck. From the paragraphs upon paragraphs I'm finding over this, you'll need it.
(( Lyle, the easy going new political science professor at the university. He's actually challenging and prefers in class discussions and thoughtful responses to regurgitating information for an exam, so that's to be expected. He's vaguely referencing his brother's tendency to force advice on everyone, as he's a guidance counselor at the public high school. ))