Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Survival Guide - Finals Week


You have made it through the semester and all you have left to go is finals week.  Every year is different – some years you may have a lot of papers due, others you may have major exams in all of your courses.  Whichever is the case this semester, here are some survival tips:

DON”T
  • Stay up all night.  This is the worst thing you can do!  It will take you the rest of the week to recover and you will not be able to think clearly.
  • Hang around with people who will make you stressed and anxious.
  • Give in to pressure to party – you will see these friends again!

DO
  • Make sure you know the time and location for each exam.  Double check!  Then plan to arrive early!
  • Eat healthy and exercise.
  • Make a study plan so you have enough time to prepare for each exam.
  • Maintain a positive attitude.
  • Ask if you need help.  Many schools have a policy regarding how many exams you can have scheduled in one day.  Your professors probably are also willing to help you out if all your exams are scheduled in only one or two days.
  • Take some time to relax during the week – but not too much!
  • Look forward to some break time when finals are over!

If you have worked hard all semester and kept up with your studying, you will do well!   You will see the reward for all of your work soon!
Good luck!!


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