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An Ode To a Levels

An Ode to A levels I thought I would try A levels, how hard could it be? Since then I have concluded, it’s not my cup of tea. Brainwashed into obsessing over grades on a test, They seem to matter more than the fact I have progressed. It's no longer about studying subjects I love, It's about ensuring I reach the level above. A levels have forced me to work late into the night, A levels have taught me, my work still won’t be right. A levels have shown me that, coffee is essential, To ensure my work is done, to its full potential. For hours I revise from; quotes, facts, dates and so much more, Why is it better to study, than it is to explore? I say no to opportunities, so I can highlight my notes, With no time for experiences, all I know will be quotes! (Thanks Shakespeare!) I don’t understand the reason for revision, Is because going to Uni is apparently our vision. A levels have forced me to work late into the night, A levels have taught me, my work still won’t be right. Yet, A levels continue to make me smile, As I see if my work pays off after a while.

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Date: 3/2/2020 1:01:00 PM
aww Esther are you mid revision now as I knoe the exams will start for real in May , I work as an exam invigilator so I know how much work you put into studying for that final set of exams. my son worked so so hard on his a levels so he could get great grades to go to uni so I relate especially to the working all night and living on coffee.You should show this poem to your head of 6th form!!:-) hugs jan xx
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Esther Walters
Date: 3/5/2020 1:22:00 PM
Hi, yeah you guessed right! I am at QE2 highschool currently. Only a few moths to go untill exams are over!! :) xx

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