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01. I’ve been extremely busy over the past six months because I’m preparing for many exams—among which the postgraduate entrance exam and IELTS are the most important. But all exams matter a lot to me, so I have a pretty crazy schedule. I almost stay at my desk studying from morning till night. Besides, I’m a senior in college, so I’m also working on my graduation thesis. I often need to call my supervisor to discuss some related details.
2. Absolutely. When I was a kid, I had no stress at all. Every day, I only needed to think about how to eat well and have fun—no pressure, and I had full control over my time the whole day. But now, I’m under a lot of academic pressure. I have to think about and take responsibility for my future, so I’m busy with all kinds of exams or small trivial things all day long.
3. I think it’s okay. As a liberal arts student, I need to memorize a lot of knowledge about politics, history, and geography. For me, exams don’t just rely on logical thinking—they’re more about reciting some fixed knowledge. So after years of practice, my memory is pretty good.
4. From what I can recall, I don’t think I’ve ever done that. That’s because I’m used to writing down important things in my phone’s notes app, and I check my notes repeatedly every day—so I almost never forget anything important.
5. In daily life, I need to remember some important dates—like exam dates or the birthdays of key friends and family members. I have to keep these in mind because I don’t want to miss an exam or forget to send them my wishes. Besides, I also need to remember some phone numbers, mainly those of my family and close friends. This ensures I have someone to call for help in case of an emergency.
6. The method I use most often is writing it down in my phone’s notes app. That way, my phone will send me an automatic reminder when the date comes—it’s the simplest and most efficient way. Sometimes I also tell these things to my mom; she has a great memory, so she’ll definitely remind me.
