“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr. This insight is especially true during the examination season, when pressure seems to seep into every moment. Books pile up, expectations rise, and even familiar subjects can begin to feel overwhelming. Stress, much like time, starts to feel like an invisible force constantly chasing students forward. During exams, stress has a way of distorting perspective. Small doubts grow louder, and unfinished portions feel heavier than completed ones.

“Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.” — William Shakespeare. In this quote from The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare alluded to the benefits of doing something earlier rather than missing an opportunity. Time behaves strangely during the examination season. Days rush past, yet every hour seems heavy with expectation. There is always something more to revise, one more chapter to glance through, and suddenly, time feels like it is slipping through one’s fingers. Yet, amid this rush, some students appear calm, unhurried, and quietly prepared.