Galician Students Share Their PAU Exam Worries

Galician Students Face University Entrance Exam Challenges SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, June 2, 2025 – The annual PAU university entrance exams are causing stress for students across Galicia, as evidenced by a recent video interview conducted by La Voz de Galicia. Three students, Candela, Paula, and Diego, shared their experiences preparing for the exams, highlighting anxieties about the new format. "It's a bit stressful because there's so little time left," said Candela, a student at IES Cacheiras. "Even though we've been studying for a long time, the pressure is on because it's such an important moment." Diego, from La Salle, expressed concern about the new competency-based questions: "What worries me most is that, being a new model, it depends a lot on how the corrector interprets things." The students' study methods varied, with some dedicating entire mornings or afternoons to single subjects. The video underscores the dedication and anxieties felt by students as they approach this pivotal moment in their academic lives. Their stories offer a relatable look at the challenges and triumphs of navigating the university entrance process. The positive note is their preparedness and the support system they have.