http://baskiceball.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] baskiceball.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2008-06-16 08:33 am
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How to get into college - Monday - Period 3

“Hey guys, today we’re going to be talking about finals and finals week,” he said. “I know that you’ve been through finals week before and have taken plenty of finals in your life but college finals are different. They are definitely more intense and everybody kind of goes crazy during the week.”

“The most important thing is that you always be one-hundred percent sure of when and where your finals are. This is one test you can’t make up. Check, check and then check again. I can not tell you how important that is,” Marshall said. He got a little confused when his school used military time for their finals. “Second thing, make sure your alarm clocks are set right. Actually...that’s part of the first thing.”

“Okay, um, try not to anger anybody also studying. They very well might knife you. And try to convince your friends to not do anything interesting that whole week. If you know that they are on a road trip to go lick the Liberty Bell then that’s all you’re going to think about,” Marshall said. “I know most teachers are going to tell you to pace yourself and not to cram but we all know that you are going to be pulling an all nighter before the test. It’s just what we’re programmed to do. Try not to drink too much coffee during these all nighters. You’ll be spending valuable study time in the bathroom. I recommend candy for pick-me-ups,” Marshall usually gained 10 pounds during finals week.

“Listen to your instincts. You know what you need to do to make studying happen. Everybody has their own style. You just need willpower and the ability to buckle down and get a job done,” Marshall said. “And most importantly, RELAX. Seriously. Freaking out is going to get you nowhere. The only time you need to freak out over a test is if the teacher has your brother hostage and will kill him if you fail...but somehow I don’t think that’s going to happen.”

“So today we’re going to be going through a little obstacle course. Hypothetically you have woken up late for your 8 a.m. exam and now have five minutes to make it across campus to your classroom,” Marshall grinned. “Okay, I’m going to be honest. I just wanted to make you guys run around. It’s kind of funny I get to make people do these things and get paid for it. Um…have fun!”

[Wait for OCD is up!]

Re: Dodge the students

[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2008-06-16 01:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Ned was tall and clumsy but he was really good at not touching people. He took it slow, apologizing politely to those he went around but he managed not to even come close to touching one student.

Re: Dodge the students

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-06-16 01:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber did very well dodging the students, but then she's not a particularly clumsy girl.
withoutverona: (pouting like whoa)

Re: Dodge the students

[personal profile] withoutverona 2008-06-16 01:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Luckily Romeo was pretty fast, so he made it around the students quickly. He almost bumped into one burly guy who seemed to think he woned the sidewalk, but managed not to knock anything out of his arms. There was a mutual glare has he trotted past.
absolutesnark: (Annoyed)

Re: Dodge the students

[personal profile] absolutesnark 2008-06-16 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Summer managed to dodge students fairly quickly, though she wasn't exactly polite about it.
likethegun: (i'm making an innocent face)

Re: Dodge the students

[personal profile] likethegun 2008-06-16 06:57 pm (UTC)(link)
For a tall guy, Sam was pretty good at dodging, and only bumped into one person, who thankfully didn't have too many books.

Re: Hot chick/dude!

[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2008-06-16 01:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Ned looked at the pretty girl, pictured someone totally different in his head and went head over heels over a trashcan.

Ow.

Still, he'd looked.
withoutverona: (flirty)

Re: Hot chick/dude!

[personal profile] withoutverona 2008-06-16 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Romeo's been preparing for this his whole life. He managed to simultaneously glance, smile, and avoid a trash can.
Edited 2008-06-16 13:49 (UTC)

Re: Hot chick/dude!

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-06-16 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course she checked out the hot dude. Amber managed not to run into anything either while she did it.
absolutesnark: (Looking over)

Re: Hot chick/dude!

[personal profile] absolutesnark 2008-06-16 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Summer wasn't going to let being in a rush stop her from checking out the hot guy. She even managed to do it without crashing into anything. It's as if she had done this kind of thing before or something.
likethegun: (i'm looking over my shoulder)

Re: Hot chick/dude!

[personal profile] likethegun 2008-06-16 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Sam did a double-take at the pretty girl, and just barely managed to not smack into a lamppost.

Re: Giant stairs of doom!

[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2008-06-16 01:29 pm (UTC)(link)
By now, Ned was out of breath and his ass hurt from the trashcan but he took the stairs two at time until his hand slipped off the railing and he kind of went flailing flat across the steps.

Ow. Again.
withoutverona: (Angry)

Re: Giant stairs of doom!

[personal profile] withoutverona 2008-06-16 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
This part sucked, but Romeo started on the stairs with enthusiasm.

He was ... just ... going ... a ... little ... slower by the time he reached the top. Smoking is hell on athletic endurance.

Re: Giant stairs of doom!

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-06-16 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Amber was in great shape (thanks to dancing yay!), still, by the time she reached the top, she was huffing and puffing.
absolutesnark: (Tired)

Re: Giant stairs of doom!

[personal profile] absolutesnark 2008-06-16 05:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Summer glanced up the stairs warily before climbing them. She was a bit out of breath once she reached the top.
likethegun: (i'm making my 'bitch please' face)

Re: Giant stairs of doom!

[personal profile] likethegun 2008-06-16 07:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Sam was definitely breathing hard by the time he got to the top of the stairs.

Re: Sprint to the classroom!

[identity profile] death-and-pies.livejournal.com 2008-06-16 01:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Ned wasn't a sprinter but he did run quicker than usual while looking for any errant trashcans that might pop up.

They didn't but he did run past his classroom and then had to look stupid by turning around and going back.
withoutverona: (listening)

Re: Sprint to the classroom!

[personal profile] withoutverona 2008-06-16 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
After a pause to catch his breath, Romeo gave his all to the last dash to the classroom, and managed to trip on his way in the door.

Re: Sprint to the classroom!

[identity profile] minnesota-teen.livejournal.com 2008-06-16 01:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Finally reaching the classroom, in her excitement to get through the door, her hand slipped on the knob and she ended up smacking herself in the face with it. "Ouch oh my gosh!"
absolutesnark: (Hand on Hip)

Re: Sprint to the classroom!

[personal profile] absolutesnark 2008-06-16 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Summer was still out of breath so she merely walked to the classroom. Quickly.

Re: Sprint to the classroom!

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Re: Finish!

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Re: Finish!

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Re: Finish!

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