The pros and cons of MUGGING

Pro #1: You may tell your parents that you have worked hard and in the case that you do not do well, you may blame the paper for being difficult. They might even reward you for your hard work. They will also think you are responsible.


Con #1: If you write notes, your hand will die. Repetitive motion injury. And your hand will hurt while you write during the exam. You will also write very slowly or illegibly, either leaving you unable to finish the paper or with the teacher unable or barely able to read your untidy scrawl.


Pro #2: You will not feel guilty or regretful if you do badly because you know you tried.


Con #2: If you memorise, your brain may explode. Not literally. But if you cram too much information into your brain, you may a. forget all of it. b. mix it all up c. have a splitting headache during the exam and be unable to work properly.


Pro #3: You are more likely to get higher marks. Self-explanatory.


Con #3: You will miss out a whole lot of fun during the time which you are studying. (Unless you are the only one of your friends not studying, then go study with them.)


Pro #4: You can have study groups. It makes studying more fun than it is.


Con #4: You may become fat. Lack of exercise, caused by no time due to too much studying may occur. The chocolate you are eating to persuade yourself to study may make the situation worse.


Pro #5: You will not have to attend remedial. Remedials are boring. And they are every week, even when the exams are not nearing. Better to study during exam periods than all the time.


Con #5: It tends to be rather taxing. Black rings may appear around your eyes from sleeping late.


Pros: 5


Cons: 5


They are even.



Take your pick. Work hard or not, it's your choice. I shall work hard, because I think that the results are worth the sacrifice. Equivalent Exchange, I suppose. Delayed fun, brain explosion, hand muscle detioriation, panda eyes, and gaining weight are worth the guilt-less fun I can have after the exams.


Hard work is also something you can do when there is no more fun to be had. At least you know you're doing something productive.




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