That time of the semester is rolling around and yes I am talking about finals. I always find myself preparing an assignment calendar towards the end of the semester so I can know exactly how much time I have to prepare all of my assignments that are due. I add my finals onto the end so I know well in advance when I have to take what and decide if it is necessary to take off of work.
The fact that we have to take them is understandable; I mean it is college and we have to get tested on our knowledge somehow right? But while looking at my finals this year, I realized that I have to take three finals at 8 a.m. Not one….not two….but THREE! What type of sense does that make?! I can understand two because you can have an 8 a.m. everyday (my hat goes off to you if you do) but for someone who only takes ONE class at 8 a.m. how do I get stuck with THREE finals at 8 a.m.? How is that even fair? My body is so accustom to the schedule I’ve developed for the semester that getting up for three finals at 8am seems ridiculous at this point.
I’ve always found the finals calendar confusing, but I’ve never had this happen before. Usually when I have an afternoon class my final is around that same time, but for some reason this semester it’s different. I haven’t even mentioned all the projects I have due before finals. I don’t understand why teachers decide to swamp everyone with last minute projects and presentations. One of my professors looked at the class syllabus and said “Why do I do this to myself?” and I was just wondering why do you do this to us?! We’re struggling with your decision just as much as you. All the stress it takes for you to grade the papers, projects and presentations and THEN you have to grade finals too.
I guess I’ll never really understand why teachers/professors make their schedules unless I become one. For now I’ll just have to pick up three mornings worth of coffee supplies.