wild hope

15 june - end of day update

A long day, but I’d say a good one! My table’s messy as hell but its okay, because I met my study time goal (350 mins) and I made good progress on my readings! I wasn’t able to count the number of pages because I decided to prioritize the more important topics (that are likely to come out) rather than going strictly by the syllabus. I made a lot of notes and I was able to start on my flashcards, which I think would be useful in memorization.

Another day! I’m starting late today because I had to do some work first, but now I’m done I can finally focus on studying for the rest of the day.

I’m gonna try and maintain the same progress as yesterday, so hopefully I make some good progress on my readings. I’m also hoping to do some practice questions, but if I don’t have enough time today, I’ll make sure that I can answer them tomorrow.

goal: 100 pages

14 june - pushing forward (+ late end of day update)

I went out to make some preparations for my graduation, and then went to a cafe to study so I started late, and finished quite late. Not the prettiest photos but I really like walking at night where there’s less people, less traffic and less humidity. Its also a good way to destress after a long day.

Today’s the exam for Evidence, and I’m just about to start finishing up my review (1st reading) and hopefully I have enough time to do a second reading before the exam starts.

Keeping it short today (bc i gotta kinda cram hehe). Good luck to me! end of day update: Done with my day! Unfortunately got caught up with reviewing, and my table (and room) was too messy for me to take some pictures. I guess I’m not cut out for that academia aesthetic, hehe.

I was gonna try and meet my study hours after the exam but unfortunately (I mean its good, but also not good) I had to do some work. 

As for the exam, I think it was good that I memorized some stuff, but it wasn’t enough :( I predicted that I would have to define some key concepts but!!! instead of memorizing it, I just... familiarized it. And it turned out that I’m right and its just a shame that I could’ve answered those questions probably if I had taken the extra mile to memorize them.

I really need to get over my laziness, because as much as I’ve read stuff in its entirety it might not be that much of a use if I can’t explain them properly and precisely.

12 june - end of day update

I got enough study hours in and reached my minimum goal (at least 300 min) and made good progress with my readings! :)

Also, I think I’d be able to adjust with just staying in my room to study, instead of traveling downtown to study in cafes and libraries. I have a lot more control over my time and not a lot of it is wasted on traveling. Though I think I still have to listen to myself every now and then, and still go out if my room starts to feel suffocating.

I might have to put a pause on my Labor review for tomorrow, since I’m gonna take an exam for my Evidence (sit-in) class. I’ve already done some reviews on the subject so hopefully I can finish up the subject within the day and take the exam.

Finally starting my review for my Day 2 subjects (Labor, Civil Law). I only have one reference book for Labor, but I’m gonna make sure I stay on track with the syllabus and hopefully read all of them by the 18th or 19th (when I’ll be taking the mock bar exam).

I also got the suggested answers from the Crim exam I had yesterday, and I missed out on a lot of questions because I didn’t get the different nuances in the facts. I think once I do my second reading I’m gonna focus on those in addition to some memory work.

11 june - end of day update

I managed to get enough study hours in, and I took the mock exam! (sorry for the mess hehe that’s usually the situation after studying -- my table is just as messy as my mind) I’m surprised that I at least had an idea on how to approach the question, but I realized that I need to work more on memorizing stuff, which I absolutely hate.

They say that stock knowledge gets you a long way, and might even save you. I think I understand what they mean now.

As I unfortunately have to move on to my next subject, I feel disappointed that I wasn’t able to finish my Day 3 subjects. But I wanna look ahead and make sure I finish my readings for my Day 2 subjects.

I tried to do what others usually do and wake up early and be done by 8pm or so.. but I realized that 1) I wake up LATE 2) I can focus a bit better in the afternoon and night. So I think today I should try going with the flow and adjust to what I’m used to rather than force myself to change my habits.

I’m starting a bit late today--it’s almost 2:30pm here but its okay, I’m gonna make the most of my day and also finally!! take the exam. Even if I can’t answer a lot of the questions.