From Exam Anxiety to Inner Peace: A Student's Transformation

Fluent Fiction - Finnish: From Exam Anxiety to Inner Peace: A Student's Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/from-exam-anxiety-to-inner-peace-a-students-transformation Story Transcript:Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti, vaikka olimme sisällä koulujen lopputenteissä.En: The sun was shining brightly, even though we were inside taking our final exams.Fi: Luokkahuone tuntui liian kuumalta, mutta meidän piti kestää.En: The classroom felt too hot, but we had to endure it.Fi: Minä olin Aino, ja istuin omalla paikallani.En: I was Aino, and I sat in my usual place.Fi: Pulpetit olivat siistissä rivissä, ja seinillä oli motivoivia julisteita.En: The desks were neatly arranged in rows, and the walls were adorned with motivational posters.Fi: Olin aina ollut ahkera opiskelija.En: I had always been a hard-working student.Fi: Minulla oli aina hyvät arvosanat, mutta pelkäsin salaa epäonnistumista.En: I always had good grades, but I secretly feared failure.Fi: Halusin voittaa vanhemman siskoni, joka sai aina kiitosta koulussa.En: I wanted to outdo my older sister, who always received praise at school.Fi: Nyt halusin saada korkeimmat pisteet lopputenteissä ja stipendin arvostettuun yliopistoon.En: Now, I wanted to get the highest scores in the finals and a scholarship to a prestigious university.Fi: Ystäväni Mika istui vieressäni.En: My friend Mika sat next to me.Fi: Hän oli rauhallinen ja hymyili aina.En: He was calm and always smiling.Fi: Hän valmistautui kokeisiin kevyesti, mikä lisäsi omaa ahdistustani.En: He prepared for exams lightly, which added to my anxiety.Fi: Minä olin päättänyt opiskella entistä kovemmin.En: I had decided to study even harder.Fi: Uhraisin uneni ja sosiaalisen aikani, jotta varmasti oppisin kaiken tarvittavan.En: I would sacrifice my sleep and social time to make sure I learned everything necessary.Fi: Ennen kokeen alkamista, minulla oli hermostuneena pieni paperi piilossa hihassani.En: Before the exam started, I nervously had a small piece of paper hidden in my sleeve.Fi: En aikonut käyttää sitä, mutta se toi lohtua.En: I didn't plan to use it, but it brought me comfort.Fi: Juuri ennen kuin olimme alkamassa, opettaja huomasi paperin.En: Just before we were about to begin, the teacher noticed the paper.Fi: Sydämeni pamppaili villisti.En: My heart pounded wildly.Fi: Pelkäsin rangaistusta ja arvostelua.En: I feared punishment and criticism.Fi: Opettaja, joka oli huomannut ahdistukseni, ei kuitenkaan suuttunut.En: The teacher, who had noticed my anxiety, did not get angry.Fi: Hän sanoi lempeästi: "Aino, olet valmistautunut hyvin.En: She said gently, "Aino, you have prepared well.Fi: Luota itseesi."En: Trust yourself."Fi: Hänen sanansa rauhoittivat minua.En: Her words calmed me.Fi: Tajusin, että hän ymmärsi minun tilanteeni.En: I realized that she understood my situation.Fi: Tentin aikana keskityin täydellisesti.En: During the exam, I focused completely.Fi: Tuntui kuin paino olisi nostettu harteilta ja pystyin vastaamaan kaikkiin kysymyksiin sujuvasti.En: It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I could answer all the questions smoothly.Fi: Kun lopulta palautin kokeeni, tunsin rauhan sisälläni.En: When I finally submitted my exam, I felt peace inside.Fi: Lopputuloksena opin jotain tärkeää.

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