Brains, Burnout & Balance Volume 02 – Student Exam Diaries

Brains, Burnout & Balance – Volume 02

Raw reflections from students on navigating exams, expectations, and emotions.

This isn’t a topper’s guide or a one-size-fits-all strategy post. These are real voices, from real students – each walking their own exam journey

```Good```

- Paladugulla Karthik ( 2311CS020498 ), AIML 2nd Year

```Exams aren't all about studying, it's also how we handle stress and pressure. Sometimes, after reading everything, I feel dizzy and tired. What keeps me going is focusing on one thing at a time and having frequent breaks. I also try not to compare. Everyone learns in their own way. I think it's fine to rest, to get stressed, and not be perfect. My suggestion is don't wait until the last minute, begin early, and remain calm. It's only an exam, not your entire life. Do your best, and that's sufficient.```

- Chandana Kommineni ( 2211CS020204 ), AIML 3rd Year

```Sometimes, I feel like exams are not just a test of knowledge, but a test of how much pressure we can handle. It's not always about how much I studied, but how calm and cool I stay during the exams.

Yes, there are days I feel motivated, but there are also moments I just stare at the books,
unsure where to begin. Even now feeling the same, And that's okay. What helps me most is breaking the syllabus into small parts, focusing on one thing at a time instead of worrying about everything at once, and reminding myself again and again "My marks do not decide my value." Until now, I've realized that "comparison is the silent killer of peace." The more I compare, the more I lose track of my own path. When I stopped looking at what others were doing and started focusing on my own progress, things became lighter. Not easy, but lighter.

Even during exams, I try to make a little time for the things I love like drawing or learning new things beyond acadamics, just for my personal growth and interest. Even a few minutes doing something I enjoy helps me feel like myself again. Because I've come to understand that life doesn't pause for exams, so the things that make me happy shouldn't stop either. My advice is "Don't study to impress anyone. Study to express your effort, your understanding, and your growth." That’s what really matters.```

- Harini Morampudi ( 2311CS020439 ), AIML 2nd Year

```I feel excited. ChatGPT makes it easy for me to get answers. I haven't faced any challenges while studying 50 questions; it's not difficult at all. My advice is to concentrate on understanding the answers instead of just memorizing them, as this approach makes it much easier```

- M TejSai ( 2311CS020453 ), AIML 2nd Year

Note: The above comments are un-filtered from students