The Bar Exam for Dummies

by Atty. Analou Sazon

GETTING PERSONAL

For those who will have roommates, getting through the bar month in good spirits is one mean feat.  The pressure is there and it can get into everyone at one point or another.  Here are a few tips:

1. Respect each other’s space.

2. Always remember that you are all going through the same thing.  You are a motley crew stashed away in one bedlam.

3. Don’t over react.

4. When you find yourself in tense situations, think happy thoughts.

5. Practice the art of compromise.

6. On money issues: Lay cards on the table.  Don’t hesitate to discuss and keep a list of expenses.

7. Accommodate quirks and idiosyncrasies.

8. Do at least one good thing for a roommate a day.

9. Be sensitive to the needs of others.

10. Be considerate.

11. Have some bonding time with roommates.  Anticipate differences in opinions and attitudes.  Upbringings and family backgrounds are enlightening.  Different strokes for different folks.

12. Don’t take things too seriously.

13. Be honest with your feelings but be open to suggestions.

14. Enjoy the experience.

15. Remember : The Bar will only be a month.  You still have a lifetime of friendship to share together.

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