Science - #JC2017 - Diego Brule

Diego Brule - Colaiste Einde Salthill GalwayScience was one of the two subjects in which I had prepared myself the most in. I was very looking forward to it, considering that for my LC subjects, I picked Physics, Chemistry and Applied Maths.But maybe you noticed from my subject choices that Biology isn't my strongest? Well you are correct. As I opened the paper, the biology part made everything more complicated. A combination of asking precisely about topics that I hadn't much interest in, unusual wording, and me not being able to translate scientific names to english, made those first 3 questions very frustrating.But relief came to me as I went into the chemistry section. This time, no translating required, as it was more maths, the universal language. Balancing chemical equations, lab experiments, and the fact that not one thing about hard water came up made this section very enjoyable.And last but definitely not least, Physics section. Ah, my favourite science. I flew through it, knowing all the theory behind it. I just got a bit stuck on electricity, but my log book helped me out.Overall, for me, this test was satisfying and relaxed. And I can't help but be happy that now I can completely forget about studying plants again, or mostly anything about Biology for that matter.#StateExams2017

Leaving Certificate Physics

Liam - Higher Level 

Questions that I did; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 & 12(a) & (c)Physics, physics, physics. Not gonna lie , it had some tricky questions but this is one of those subjects where you just don't know!The experiments were grand, I loved the equilibrium question! And after that I needed to do the other 2 but I didn't like the look of them, so I skipped them and decided I would come back to it.The short questions were alright too, I always find there's the odd 1 or 2 that is just sickening. I said I'd chance my arm at the particle physics question, did I get it right ? Probably not. Am I bothered ? Not at all!I HATE fridges! Well those that don't have food in them anyway. But when I saw the heat question I said I'd go for it because I don't mind them really!Good ol' Marie made an appearance in question 9 and it's a good thing she did. I love me some nuclear physics!I tried the 'comprehension' yoke in question 11, but didn't read it … was I supposed to ?? The questions were grand, 'Richard of York gave battle in vain", came in handy, thanks Junior Cert!And well 12 wasn't the worst. In saying that I could've made a complete mess of it and it could give the SEC a reason to make foundation physics a thing but sure it's all water under the bridge!!After all that I finished experiment questions 2 and 3, after a handy rummage through the log tables  to pick out useful formulae.At least it's over now , that's all I'll say. Chemistry, have a heart!!Please note: blog posts reflect the opinion of the author and not necessarily the opinion of the Irish Second-Level Students’ Union. Blogs are updated daily by 6.30 pm on scheduled examination dates.Zeminar is an event for Generation Z, particularly those aged between 15 and 19, and their parents, teachers, mentors and coaches. It will take place from 11th - 13th of October 2016. For more information see www.zeminar.ie