How to Get Through Finals

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The examination period more commonly known as 'Finals' is a period of time in a students life notoriously known to be one of the most stressful times . And speaking from experience and have been through multiple 'Finals' i would like to share how it is exactly i get through this challenging and reoccurring and even liberating time in life.

So, it has come to the end of semester and you are hit with exams and even due dates left right and centre, overwhelming right ? What you want to do is note when all of your finals are coming up including all of your due dates so you can prioritize in accordance with what assignment or final is due first.

After you have organized all of you assignments and finals on a calendar or planner whatever suits you, gather all of the materials in which you have for that particular class from: Lectures, classes, tutorials, workshops etc. and pick out the important things i.e. notes, practice questions.

So, you have rounded up everything from class this semester, and now you need to know how to efficiently cover the material in a sufficient amount of time. Take the exam or assignment date and count the days, simple right ? 

Following this read through the study guide for this particular class or if it is unclear as to what you need to know, go ahead and email your teacher, professor, or lecturer. Knowing what you need to study is good because you don't want to go overboard or learn things that aren't going to be on the exam. And start with the things you find difficult and finish with the easier concepts.

Remember to take a breather if it becomes overwhelmingly soul crushing at the amount of information you are expected to know ! No, seriously studying all the time surprisingly  isn't helpful and i have found that taking a break, doing something fun is liberating and takes your mind off of all the stress i.e. Reading a book, watching a movie, going outside etc.

If you might still be finding it difficult, call in a couple of friends or acquaintances to form a study group if you haven't already. Having other student input can also help fill in the cracks of the knowledge you may have and may also give you some much needed support and reassurance you need . 

And finally if you are struggling to wrap your head around it all just keep the end goal in mind. Whether this is the Holidays, Graduation, or Your Dream Job. It will be fine, you will be fine.


Hope This Helps,

Zoe A.M. 

7 Tips To Make Studying Productive and Fun

 

 Welcome to my first blog post ! These tips can be applied to many areas of education and don't necessarily just apply to university study ! Enjoy !

1. Write It Down

  You need to know what you are going to be studying in a particular study session. I personally list everything in my planner and always start with the harder subjects/ tasks then gradually move to the easier stuff.

2. Gathering Supplies

  This is just what you are going to use in your particular study session. I.e. Pens, notebooks, laptop, snacks etc. It is also important to gather everything you will be using so you don't have to keep going back and getting things.

3. Creating a Study Environment

Whether its a desk in your room or the park lawn make a study environment that you are comfortable in. Have everything you need to studying and spread it out. The key is to make it your own !

4. Distractions Be Gone !

  If you have disruptions that hinder your studying then do your best to clear them from your environment. Maybe some classical music or noise cancelling headphones.

5. Get Studying !

Once everything set up, begin studying ! It is also important to take breaks, for example a 5 minute break to check social media or a 5 minute water break.

6. Future Study Sessions

  When you are near the end of your study session, ensure to outline in your planner or on a piece of paper what you aim to continue or start in the next study session.

7.  The Finish Line

  So you finally powered through all of your to-do's and now you deserve a much needed break. This is where you treat yourself to a nice meal or a movie, the choice is yours !