The day before an exam can be tough. That is
especially true when the exam happens to take place on a Monday. Whenever this
is the case, I try to spend the Sunday at my parents’ since it’s just much more
relaxing for me to recharge my batteries in the quiet countryside where they live
than in the noisy city. These days usually begin with a nice cup of hot chocolate. (I
only drink coffee when I’m extremely tired or exhausted because I simply can’t
stand the taste of it.) Afterwards, I get ready in order to join the breakfast
table which involves me getting dressed and picking out some earrings, while
reading the ÖH students’ magazine “Libelle”.
Following a substantial brunch, the whole family takes the obligatory walk – these are usually the most beautiful when the landscape is winter wonderland-like. I really enjoy these walks because they distract me from the upcoming exam madness on the next day.
After a fun afternoon, I tend to go over the material one last time (yeah, I’m an avid member of the study-in-the-last-minute group) before I head off to Graz again – and hope for the best.
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