Exams had suddently started

I thought I wouldn't be affected by exams dates any more, but I recently was. The event was rather funny so it's worth describing here in the blog. I was asked to deliver a training to University professors in one of the universities in Middle East. The preparations went smooth... In fact, everything was just too good considering the business culture of the region. And now when there are just few days remaining, they asked to move it to the end of summer. Why? Because it's end of the semester and suddenly it appeared they are too busy with exams.
I recall when I was student (and I was really bad one, academically), the exams session some times took me by surprise. How could it be a surprise for a professor, or rather a bunch of professors - that is still a mystery for me. Other ways - they are excellent people and I'd still love to come to the region again to enjoy local food, coffee, improve my sluggish Arabic skills and socialize with local people.