Michaela Gillooly reflects on the start of her Leaving Cert exams, feeling prepared and optimistic as she embarked on this challenging 15-day journey. Night before the first exam, the English Paper 1, she expressed confidence rooted in her extensive preparation. She utilized her background as a rugby player to effectively respond to a creative writing prompt about a pre-match captain's talk, illustrating how personal experiences can aid in articulating ideas during exams. Overall, Michaela’s approach combines years of study with the uniqueness of her life experiences.
Preparing for the Leaving Cert felt like a culmination of years of hard work; I went to bed with a clear mind, anticipating each exam.
Question B for English Paper 1 allowed me to merge my rugby experience with the exam; it felt natural and helped express my thoughts.
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