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Old 08-13-2008 at 02:47 PM   #1
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back to back classes?
based on your experience, what is the maximum number of back to back classes that you've been able to handle comfortably? I have days when I have 3 classes for 3 hours straight. I'm worried I won't be able to stay focussed for that long lol.. and there isnt much I can rearrange on my schedule either =\
Old 08-13-2008 at 02:49 PM   #2
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I've done 5 back to back classes on a Friday. It's a [bleeeep] but it can be done.

Bring snacks, like granola bars and stuff

And if you find yourself falling asleep in class, play a game with yourself to see how long you can keep your feet off the ground. It'll keep you awake enough to take notes
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Old 08-13-2008 at 03:38 PM   #3
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Yeah, I used to have 4 cores in a row followed by a tutorial, but then I changed it, now I have 3 cores in a row twice... Not sure which is better Lol
Old 08-13-2008 at 04:13 PM   #4
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i've had 5 in a row. and i think 5 is the maximum. lecture # 5 i started getting sleepy.. prb cause the prof was boring too. but definately bring some snacks. so you are fed. or i just tell my friends in one of my class to get me lunch and i'll just eat while listening to the lecture i did this during the 4th lecture.. maybe that's why i was so sleepy during my 5th hour. lol.. but yeah max 5 i think.
3 hour isn't really alot
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4 in a row - worst day ever. Ended up not going to the ones that were useless.
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Old 08-13-2008 at 04:22 PM   #6
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Oh yeah, you should probably avoid eating a full meal before a class. It makes you so sleepy
Old 08-13-2008 at 07:50 PM   #7
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Yeah, don't do that during exams. If you're going to eat within the hour before your exam have something light like soup and salad
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Old 08-13-2008 at 07:55 PM   #8
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lol thanks for all the tips. i'll try that game next time !

i'm always afraid if i dont eat before a test/class, the whole world is gonna hear my stomach rumbling and thats the most embarassing thing hahaha. :$
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ohh i usually don't eat before my exam.. i think of it as my "reward" after the exam makes me want to work hard during the exam and finish it and do well. so i can have a nice meal when i go back home my motivation to do well is food. lol
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yes that is why i have to eat if its 5 hours of straight classes! my tummy makes lots of noises..
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Food is an excellent reward after working out as well... I'm super hungry after my exercises
Old 08-13-2008 at 07:59 PM   #12
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lol wow you dont eat before an exam? its hard to concentrate when you're hungry though. and its also hard to concentrate if you have to go to the bathroom lol. i rmb one time i had like, a biology test and i drank a whole bottle of water at lunch. :|

and i didnt wanna be excused to the washroom either cuz that would waste time LOL. its the worst feeling.
Old 08-13-2008 at 08:00 PM   #13
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Lmao, I remember doing tests in chemistry in highschool. It was ALWAYS that class, and it was ALWAYS during a test, never when I didn't have a test. I ALWAYS had to go to the bathroom Lol.
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Oh god.
GO TO THE BATHROOM BEFORE YOU WRITE YOUR EXAM!! The last thing you want is to leave your exam and have some old person follow you into the bathroom (of the same gender of course)
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Old 08-13-2008 at 08:08 PM   #15
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haha it SUCKS eh ?
i cant even focus cuz i keep looking up at the clock every 4 seconds hoping the class will be over soon lol. btw, if you're in a lecture, and you have to go to the washroom.. you dont have to ask to be excused do you? lol.. i'm scared to be disruptive though. cuz wont you have to pack up all your stuff and everything?



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