Last week of Classes in University

When in high school I use to think that the last week of classes before exams was the easiest week ever, didn't have any work to do, all the teachers gave us time to study, and half the time you didn't even have to show up for that class. So this being the only thing I’ve known when it came to last week classes I figured it would be around the same for university. Boy was I wrong.

The last week of classes before my finals started was in fact the most stressful week ever, I had so many assignments due, along with trying to find time to study for finals, and have some sort of a social life on top of that, and not to mention finding time to sleep. With all that going on truthfully going to class was the last thing on my mind. 2 out of 3 nights of that week I pulled all nighters just trying to get my assignments finished in time so I wouldn’t lose points, and would get the best possible mark I could on it. I spent my days studying and felt like I was a hermit crab stuck in my room not seeing any of my friends. I somehow found time to get to all my classes, and still catch up on sleep. How I did this I am not sure.

Advice that I would give students coming into university thinking this last week is going to be the same as high school would be, be prepared. When people say it is a lot more work, the really are not kidding. Try to get as much of your work done BEFORE the last week of classes, this will make this week a lot less stressful when you are trying to get your studying done. My final advice would be to do your best not to pull all nighters, this will also make the week less stressful as you will not be lacking sleep, or trying to study with no sleep in your system.

Movember

Well as November comes to an end, so does another year of "Movember" and I have to say, as much as I may not think all guys look good after not shaving for a month, I admire them all for stepping up and doing their part to help raise awareness for this cause.

 In case anyone doesn’t know what "Movember" is I will explain. Movember takes place during the month of November every year and guys all over the place pledge to not shave for the entire month to help raise awareness for prostate cancer. They can choose to do a beard, mustache, or the entire face. Also some people, mostly schools and business, will raise money for their "stash" and the money raised will go towards helping find a cure for prostate cancer.

Most girls dread this month, knowing their boyfriends, or any guy in their lives, are not going to be shaving for 30 days, therefore not looking the best. I however encourage my boyfriend to take part and help raise the awareness. In my mind taking part in this event shows just how unselfish they really are. They are taking a month out of their lives, dealing with the stubble and the itchiness. Good work guys!

US election outcome

Obama winning the US election caused some good and some bad comments from Canadians, not everyone was happy with the outcome. Truthfully I wanted Obama to win, but at the same time was not too worried about who won as I am Canadian not American. I didn’t really get why Canadians where so upset, it does not really affect us as Canadians. At the same time, I don't see the big "bad news" that Obama won. From what I understand, he did a fine job as president last time, so why would he not do a good job this time? During his debates and speeches, he was always using terms that showed that he cares about America, and that should be the biggest thing, that they have a president that cares about their country, because then you know they will do their best to do what is best for the country and the people in it. That should be what Americans should be worried about; who is going to do what is best for their country? From what I understand that is Obama. Now i know I could be 100% wrong about this, as I am Canadian and honstely do not know much about politics, or the people involed in them, but from what I have heard and seen in the news about Obama he seems to be the right guy for the job.

NHL Lockout

As all hockey fans know, the NHL lockout has been going on for the past few months, and has made quite a few fans upset to say the least. As hockey fan, I know that each year you look forward to the NHL season to start so you can watch your favorite team battle it out to win the Stanley cup. The fact that this year this hasn’t been an NHL has upset me, NHL was one of the few ways I had left to watch hockey as I had moved away from my hometown, and could no longer go to the hometown games. Personally I think that everyone involved should just take what they can get, and get back on the ice. Now I know there is more to hockey then just hitting a puck around the ice, but really the players are getting paid more than enough to go out, hit a puck around and skate around. Not to mention the coaches and all of the other head guys for each team are not lacking in money. So they should just end the Lockout and get back to playing the game they are paid to play, before they lose even more fans.