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Finals are stressful. The lack of sleep combined with the rapidly approaching deadlines can make it very difficult to stay focused, confident, and ready for each final exam. It’s much easier to dissolve into a crying, disorganized, panicky mess. It’s very tempting to just blow it off and settle for an F on the exam. Don’t let the stress get to you. Try out some of these fun ways to burn off the excess stress and help you stay focused on your study sessions Work Out Running, … [Read more...]
It’s time for spring finals. Here are a few tips to help you survive the week of stress and way too much studying. -Prioritize If you’ve got three tests to study for, a take home exam to complete, and an essay to write, they’re not going to get done all at once. You need to figure out what needs to be completed first, and design a schedule. In order to do that, ask yourself the following questions: Which final is due first? Which final will take me the most time to study … [Read more...]
When the professor announces that the final test will be a take home exam, loud, raucous cheers often sweep through the classroom. Most students love the idea of taking their final exam in the comfort of their dorm or in the library. But is a take home exam really a blessing? Or is it a curse in disguise. Here are a few of the cons that come with taking your test at home. -Higher Expectations When your professor hands out a take home exam, chances are he’ll have higher expectations … [Read more...]
When the professor announces that the final test will be a take home exam, loud, raucous cheers often sweep through the classroom. Most students love the idea of taking their final exam in the comfort of their dorm or in the library. But is a take home exam really a blessing? Or is it a curse in disguise. Today we’ll take a look at the pros of taking your exam at home; check back tomorrow to see the cons. -More Time Unless the test is online, there isn’t a rigid exam period in … [Read more...]
Finals are here (or coming very soon). That means lots of cramming, midnight snacking, afternoon naps, and too much stress. If you’re lucky you’re parents sent you a fresh final care package, full of fruit and high-energy snacks that will help keep you going all week long. If you’re like me, you got a phone call from your mother warning you that if you don’t succeed with flying colors you should start packing. She was only kidding…I think. But just in case you’re … [Read more...]
