Campus Living
It’s difficult to tear yourself away from the pages of an absorbing novel. It’s impossible to turn off the episode a new show that you’ve just discovered. It’s extremely difficult to tell your friends to stop texting you, calling you, or even just wanting to hang out with you. Just because you have to study. No matter how often you assure yourself that you’ll have plenty of time to have fun later, it’s hard to focus on the things you have to do. But you have to do it. So … [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...]
Multiple choice questions are designed to be easier than open ended ones. You don’t have to remember everything to do well on a multiple choice exam. Or so I’ve been told. But sometimes it feels as if multiple choice tests are not easier for students who really do all of their homework and spend hours learning the class material (like me). Instead it seems to help those who only memorized the facts, and don’t really understand everything. So if you’re preparing to take a multiple … [Read more...]
You just finished up your chemistry exam, the one you spent hours studying for, and you feel great. Now you just need a few hours to review your notes and you’ll be ready for your last exam of the year. Nothing could sound better. Except, when you pull out your cell phone, you notice you’ve got an email from your boss. You double check your work schedule and you realize you’ve got an 8-hour shift that begins in just 30 minutes. There is no one to cover for you. You have to go to … [Read more...]
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a college football cheerleader? Well now you can find out. An LSU cheerleader wore a video camera during the game to give fans a glimpse of the cheerleader's perspective. I now know I would be very dizzy, but it sure does look like fun. Click here to watch the video. Most libraries are open 24 hours to accommodate student's needs during finals week, but not all of them have students lining up to get through the doors. But that's what happened at … [Read more...]
Looking for a way to boost your final exam scores? Toss out those energy drinks and buy a couple extra packs of gum. Researchers at Lawrence University found that chewing gum boosts mental performance, according to UPI.com. The study found that students who chewed gum for 5 minutes before a test experienced a performance boost for the first 15-20 minutes of a test and scored higher than students who didn't chew gum. Of course, the study advises that chewing gum throughout the test didn't … [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...]
