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By Aiden Jeong

After the low of PSAT and the high of the long weekend, we will see how the students of Dalat are currently faring.

This past week, Dalat students hosted the annual PSAT, an event that marks both stress and excitement on campus. The challenging exam, known for its lengthy reading passages, tricky math questions, and tight time constraints, left many students feeling mentally drained. For some, the PSAT proved to be a significant mental hurdle. Many students felt the familiar stress of standardized testing—balancing the need to think critically with the pressure of limited time.

However, others found a silver lining amidst the test’s pressures. Sophomore Andrew Mattson, in particular, appreciated a unique perk of the PSAT day: “I enjoyed having the PSAT because I got to go to lunch early.” For students like Andrew, this simple, lighthearted outlook provided a reminder to find small positives, even on a challenging day.

 The relief from the PSAT ending no doubt helps make the students even happier about the extra-long break. Some will reflect on the test and what they have learned; most will not, and they will simply just enjoy the long weekend. However, maybe we have something to learn from those who chose not to look too deeply into this. A lesson about enjoying life—to feel happy and appreciate the little things.

It should be noted that a week before, there was fall break. So that means that we are getting time to slowly readjust to school. It is also good for the people who made the most of fall break by traveling around and needed a break when they came back home. When the students return to classes, they will be better rested and prepared to tackle the rest of the semester.

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