I passed my written exams! Damian told me that on Friday, but it was mentioned in such passing that I had to verify this afternoon. That good news though was coupled with essentially the news that the writtens don't tell professors as much, the orals are a much better judge of your knowledge and so they'll really be looking at those, and a reminder ( Read more... )

Last night of studying. Feeling oddly calm. I think it's because I am SO looking forward to the relief I know is coming at 1:30 pm tomorrow when I am DONE with part one of this hellish process. I know I've studied a lot this week. Now I'm just afraid they'll ask me about the stuff I didn't study and not ask me about the stuff I've worked so hard to ( Read more... )

I just want to yell at my professors and say "this is barbaric and degrading. Do you know how many hours I've spent scared and crying over this stupid exam?"

I've never wanted to run away or get out of anything so badly in my entire life.

So I've been freaking out and freaking out about these exams, and I think in the last few days I've made some significant progress in the studying. Wish I had more time and had procrastinated less when the studying began. I'm realizing that all I can do is study hard, go in, and do my best. I am realizing how much I still have to learn. I am not a ( Read more... )

Had practice exam with Damian. Went awful. I have never felt so stupid. Cried for an hour on the couch with Casey. I hate feeling dumb or like a failure. I don't know how to deal with that so I've been very sad. I took a nap, ate a good dinner, and now I'm going to do all I can to study what I can until next week and hope they decide to pass me. ( Read more... )

Met with Finan about what to expect for the exam, then drove back home. Cried all the way in the car. There's no way this exam isn't going to be a disaster.

Wonderful news on a Tuesday Morning!

Amy, I wanted to let you know that the committee to determine the graduate teaching award for this year unanimously gave the award to you. You will receive the award at the department reception during commencement week. Congratulations. Mike Ruddy I am so excited!!! I never thought I'd win the award given ( Read more... )

Up early, so I'll post a bit ( Read more... )

So, this weekend I had like a panic attack about how much work I have to get done this week. It was overwhelmingly scary. And then Dr. Madden yesterday sent an email saying that because he wants us to busy ourselves at the conference this week, he's canceling class on Monday (we have Teresa to thank for that fab idea!) THANK YOU GOD FOR THAT BREAK ( Read more... )

Academic decision made ( Read more... )