To the two weeks onward, the silence does exist in the uni. Of course, the silence does not appear as a consequence of having no academic societies or events in the campus, but rather as the exam period comes. In this context, the term "silence" does not substantially mean as similar as quiet or producing no sounds, but it denotes the "less heterogeneous" events which is held in the campus. Due this "homogenous happenings", then it is referred as the silence.
Generally speaking, campus is believed as an institution in which both of academic learning and social-ethical-emotional skills should be thought. The academic side contributes in building one's logical sense and academic integrity while the latter play significant roles in shaping communication, teamwork and networking competency. For this reason, now there is no need to question why collections of social interaction in various form apart from academic matters take place surrounding the uni. At least, that is what I see in my point of view towards the "vibrant life" in my uni, University of South Australia.
However, this vibrant seems turning into its nadir point since the last two or three weeks to the two following weeks. Indeed, the due date that should be met is one of the reason behind, though the preparation for the exam is claimed as the main cause of this turning point. Some of the students view the exam period as the "holocaust" which cramps them with many academically things to do particularly in memorising and understanding the concept. This view truly does not resolve the issue, it works the other way around instead. It is true that exam period is tough to deal with, indeed it is getting worse once viewing the exam as "horrifying image".
Action management which means a methodology of improving and managing operational actions to drive better performance in achieving excellency is obviously needed to address the issue above. This action may range from simple things such as doing the task little by little, having activity lists to forming group discussions. In addition, having exam tips from an expert such as learning and teaching unit is quite useful to solve the problem. Moreover, self contemplating and spiritual doings are always essential in order to overcome the exam period gently and calmly.
Leaving aside the debate between advantages and limitations of having exam, perhaps the most beautiful things after the exam is the semester break itself. As one said that there is always rainbow after the rain, there is always joyful semester break after the exam moment!
Keep calm and enjoy your exam and most essentially happy holiday all!
