WOTS: Pre-Exam Routine/Rituals

Posted by Marco Leon | Oct 23, 2019 | Word on the Street | 0 |

By Marco Leon | Staff Writer

Word on the Street: Besides studying, what is your routine/ritual before an exam?

Ryan Luce
Age: 26
Hometown: Kailua, Hawaiʻi
Major: Biotechnology

“The closest thing I have to a ritual would just be making sure that I have coffee with me when I go into the exam. Probably also to make sure I’ve had a full meal, but it’s important not coming out of a big meal. It has to be like maybe two hours before, so i’m not hungry. I’ve got the carbs in there, I have the energy but i’m not sluggish.”

Kayli Ching
Age: 21
Hometown: Salt Lake, Hawaiʻi
Major: Global Enviromental Science

“Well, I usually go and get a pastry, or a heavy carb thing. Like this morning I had a french bread with butter. So I’ll always have a starchy food in the morning and a cup of coffee. Then I’ll have another cup of coffee during the exam. I didn’t have the second cup today, maybe that’s why I don’t feel good about my exam today.”

Arron Pacheco
Age: 34
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Major: Biomedical Engineering

“I go to bed early.”

Ellen Noh
Age: 39
Hometown: Virginia, USA
Major: Elementary Education

“I get a good nights rest. Kinda do a quick review before my exam and pray.”

Valen Inaura
Age: 22
Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Major: Liberal Arts

“Oh nothing special, but I try to get a goods night rest before if I can if I’m not too busy studying for the exam. If I can I try to get as much sleep as I can so I know that I’m not too tired for the test.”

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Marco Leon

Marco was born in Oaxaca, Mexico, and grew up in California. During his time at KCC, he has been working on completing an associate's in Biotechnology and Biomolecular Laboratory Science. His education will continue at UH-Manoa, where he will pursue a BS in Molecular Biosciences and Biotech. Currently, he is working on a research project involving CRISPR technology. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, cooking, working out, giving haircuts and watching "The Office."

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