About a month ago, I completed my IGCSEs. Nearly 2 years worth of content all boiled down to a little over a month of exams testing me on my knowledge. I am happy to say that they are now done and I am filled with feelings of relief, calm but also some fear for what comes after with results and also IB.
The exam period was stressful for me. I dealt with anxiety on the days of and leading up to exams. There were a handful of moments when I felt crippled with nerves. These moments of challenge and fear made me work more on improving my mental health and my ability to overcome difficulties. It wasn’t easy, but if there’s anything that I can be proud of from over the exam season, it was facing my inner demons and working to better myself.
I am grateful for the past 2 years that have helped me develop as a student but also as an individual. I made countless new connections and learned more about myself and my interests. I also gained insurmountable confidence in myself. I am hopeful for IB and what it will bring. IGCSEs were only the beginning.