JUBAIL: Most students, especially those who have not prepared properly, are reporting considerable anxiety as the final examinations got underway Sunday.
Parents, concerned about their children’s performance, have also been trying to make sure their young ones sit down and apply themselves to studying for many hours.
Sarah Hassan, a student at Jubail University College (JUC), said the most stressful thing is having more than one exam on the same day. “It is tough to focus because it takes so much time to prepare for two exams at the same time,” she said.
Ahmed Al-Shehri, a 21-year-old student at Jubail Industrial College (JIC), said he studies three hours a day to prepare himself for the final exams. “I am against staying up all night to study. I believe in studying during the day so I can sleep comfortably at night.”
His viewpoint is contrary to that of his friends Qassim, Muhammad, Abdul Aziz Salem Al-Shammari and Ali Saoud, who enjoy staying up late at Al-Fanateer Corniche to study before the examinations.
Ghassan Al-Sarakbi, a lecturer at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the JIC, said he keeps track of what his children are doing during the exams, and offers them incentives. “I advise and encourage my sons to study hard, and at the same time take away all forms of entertainment. My wife and I tell them that there is a reward if they pass and get high marks,” Al-Sarakbi said.
Sana’ Abdullah, a teacher, who has seven children, four of whom are in the middle of their finals, does not force them to study during the year, but is strict during examinations. She does not let them watch television. “The most important thing is that the students should have self-motivation.”
Yilmaz Topal, a JIC lecturer at the ELI, believes the problem boils down to three points. “Most of the students do not study right from the beginning of the year, they regularly miss classes, and finally, most do not believe in the principle of never putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.”
“Some students just don’t have ambition, and others are hardly capable of taking in all the information and knowledge we have to offer. In addition, many do not have study skills. So, when the final exams come, they do not know how to study. The simplest solutions can be found within the family. Children should get special attention for everything, especially for education.”
Prashant Nannaparaju, a lecturer at the same institute, said: “Students should sleep and wake up early. They do not have to change their daily routine because of the final exams, but they should at least be cognizant of their lessons.”
Parents, concerned about their children’s performance, have also been trying to make sure their young ones sit down and apply themselves to studying for many hours.
Sarah Hassan, a student at Jubail University College (JUC), said the most stressful thing is having more than one exam on the same day. “It is tough to focus because it takes so much time to prepare for two exams at the same time,” she said.
Ahmed Al-Shehri, a 21-year-old student at Jubail Industrial College (JIC), said he studies three hours a day to prepare himself for the final exams. “I am against staying up all night to study. I believe in studying during the day so I can sleep comfortably at night.”
His viewpoint is contrary to that of his friends Qassim, Muhammad, Abdul Aziz Salem Al-Shammari and Ali Saoud, who enjoy staying up late at Al-Fanateer Corniche to study before the examinations.
Ghassan Al-Sarakbi, a lecturer at the English Language Institute (ELI) at the JIC, said he keeps track of what his children are doing during the exams, and offers them incentives. “I advise and encourage my sons to study hard, and at the same time take away all forms of entertainment. My wife and I tell them that there is a reward if they pass and get high marks,” Al-Sarakbi said.
Sana’ Abdullah, a teacher, who has seven children, four of whom are in the middle of their finals, does not force them to study during the year, but is strict during examinations. She does not let them watch television. “The most important thing is that the students should have self-motivation.”
Yilmaz Topal, a JIC lecturer at the ELI, believes the problem boils down to three points. “Most of the students do not study right from the beginning of the year, they regularly miss classes, and finally, most do not believe in the principle of never putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.”
“Some students just don’t have ambition, and others are hardly capable of taking in all the information and knowledge we have to offer. In addition, many do not have study skills. So, when the final exams come, they do not know how to study. The simplest solutions can be found within the family. Children should get special attention for everything, especially for education.”
Prashant Nannaparaju, a lecturer at the same institute, said: “Students should sleep and wake up early. They do not have to change their daily routine because of the final exams, but they should at least be cognizant of their lessons.”
