By: Eden Hodges
Georgia Southern marketing major Joey Kass gets off work to do some last minute cramming before his test. Kass has packed his summer with courses so that he can graduate after four years in May.
Kass enters his home carrying his things from his work at a nearby golf course. Kass caddies at an exclusive golf club, The Ohoopee Match Club in Cobbtown, Georgia.
Kass removes his caddying gear to get ready to take his last final of the summer. Drinks, cash tips, pencils and scorecards normally line the pockets of his vest, but he wore it home for wash day.
Kass logs into his computer to review the test. Kass' tests don't open up until 5 p.m., so he likes to spend the 15 minutes before it opens to get focused.
Kass spends some time playing with his puppy who is begging for attention. "He's so needy," said Kass. "I don't like having to kick him out. Gotta do what you gotta do."
Kass checks the time again before setting the dog down. Kass' dog, Duke, can be especially distracting during a final with a squeaky toy between his jaws.
Kass tidies up his room before beginning his final. "I hate clutter," said Kass. "I can't think when there's things laying around everywhere."
Kass takes a last look at his phone before shutting the door and changing his mindset to focus. His other two roommates have dogs which can get pretty noisy, he said.
Kass closes out his apps and uses his phone to play study music for his last-minute study session. Kass prefers smooth jazz to calm his nerves and improve his focus while he studies.
Kass pulls a binder of notes out of his book bag. Many of his tests, including his final, are open-note since they're online.
Kass uses his final study guide to help him study. Despite admitting to being a not-so-great note taker, he's less worried about the test going in armed with his notes.
Kass highlights a few of the concepts that were on the study guide. For note taking, Kass prefers only a ball point pen and a yellow highlighter.
Kass scans his notes, double checking them with the study guide. Anything he's unsure about he resolves with a quick Google search.
Kass takes a few notes on his computer. "Part of my problem with note taking is I put it everywhere," said Kass. "I haven't decided if I like writing them or typing them better yet."
The clock on Kass' computer screen tells him that his test opened one minute ago. Kass only has 65 minutes to complete his 50 question final exam for his Principles of Management class.
Kass refers back to his notes for the last time. Kass studies even though he has to use his notes because looking up every answer would make him run out of time.
Kass takes a breath before pressing begin on his final exam. "I think I studied enough," said Kass.
