When I was still in High School, two programs went through …show more content…
The first-order ODEs weren’t as hard as I actually thought it was. It seemed like I only needed much practice and dedication to successfully solve the ODEs. I only needed to solve simple equations to lift up my confidence and lessen my anxiety in solving problems, which helped me in solving moderate to complicated equations. I believed my performance during the first part of the finals exam was the best that I could give. I just hope that I didn’t make the same stupid mistakes I did during the OHT exams. I actually believe that I have a shot in passing this exam and hopefully this course. For the second part of the finals, my anxiety grew as I reviewed. I knew I wasn’t that good in modeling problems, and I needed much practice. I began solving as many problems I could answer during my review. I still wasn’t confident about myself in modeling problems. I prayed that I’d do well in the exams. I prayed that my efforts would be enough in passing the exams. I prayed to gain confidence. All I knew was to do my best during the exams and leave everything to God. On the day of the exams, I calmed myself. When I saw the exam sheet, I believed that I am capable in answering the given problems. I believed I knew what I should do. What I was worried about was if my answers weren’t correct. I knew I did my best and all I could do now is to trust in myself that I would pass. I