Dead Week?
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Its supposed to be a week of nothing but reviews. No tests, quizzes or homework but no teachers really follow it.
Dead week is a joke. There isn't supposed to be tests or homework but it seems like every semester dead week is my worst week. Final week is much better because once tests are done, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday, it is time to get blackout drunk and be someone. Nothing like Wednesday night fishbowls to celebrate another worthless semester of classes you will never use.
Depends on the teacher. As a freshman, it might not be a big deal. Some teachers like to have quizzes, projects, and exam reviews during that week. And some professors, knowing that lots of students skip class that week, will give extra credit opportunities for showing up.
You're supposed to use that week to study for finals. Most people I knew used it as a week of partying before finals though.
It is "supposed" to be the week for no tests and to relax before finals week. Beware of your professors though. I had a professor that had his finals during dead week. The first time I had him for class (Had him 3 times for 3 different classes), I skipped during dead week, thus missed the final.
Dead week is a thing of the past at ISU. It used to be a time for studying reviewing, no assignments/quizzes/tests. It is not that anymore b/c it is not required for professors to follow.
The thing I remember in the dorms was that there was a silent week. You couldn't play music that was loud enough to hear outside of your room. You had to be quiet while walking through the halls. We had 30 minutes a day where this silent period was lifted and everyone turned on their stereos in a loud defiance of "the man".
It's pretty much just a normal week anymore. This week I have two tests and a quiz. Of course, by having those two tests I have two less finals during finals week... it's not too bad in that case. But I still have homework and a quiz to study for...
Fair warning. One thing I learned later (much later, nobody told me) is that when you get drunk, it takes two weeks for your brain to recover from the alcohol effects. It simply mucks with your memory and thought processes. So if you really want to max your finals, you might want to not shave off a few IQ points first.
On the other hand, some people either feel they have plenty to spare--or don't really care about getting the best possible grade on their finals. :wink:
