September 17, 2004
Exam
Whew! I just finished my first exam, and it's made me realize just how long it's been since I was in an exam-taking role. I took the Series 6 exam at my previous job, which was a stressful 2-hour ordeal. But whether I passed or failed the Series 6 exam (I passed, of course) didn't really affect my job in nay way--it was more of a personal goal. But this test DOES affect my life--even though it won't matter much, seeing as our grades are all pass/fail.
I was the first person to turn in my completed exam (the format was short answer), which made me feel confident and a little afraid. Was it possible that I had missed a page, or forgotten to answer part B of a question? Oh well, que cera.
Now I have an hour to get caught up on internet stuff and eat lunch before Exam #2 begins. This afternoon we will be working in assigned groups to answer a "sustainability scenario"--as yet unidentified. I hope we will be able to use our computers to write our essay, since I'm assuming that compiling a 3-page written answer will be ugly and disorganized if it's done by hand.
Of course, these exams pale in comparison to the bg adventure this afternoon--bike shopping! The "Ronneby Man" will be coming to campus at 4 p.m. with a bunch of new and used bikes. Several of my fellow students are also in the market for a bike, so I believe there will be quite a crowd.
This evening, students in my program have planned a post-exam party at Buddha Bar (I haven't been there yet--but I hear its the nicest place in town for drinks). I'll give a full report on Saturday.
As for my plans for the rest of the weekend, there aren't many. On Sunday I plan on going to a KULTURRUNDA, which is basically a culture round show. We meet at the dock and are ferried around the islands to see local artists display their wares. I'm hoping to get some art to brighten up my walls, and maybe some early Christmas presents too!
Ok, I'm off to get lunch. No more posts until Monday.
