Its another exam week, and its crunch time at this point because for most classes its the last exam before the final. Everyone wants to ensure that they have good grades going into the final so they aren't as stressed during finals week. Usually this time of year would provide very nice weather to distract the students but State College threw a curve ball with the snow yesterday. This weather though can cause lot of problems with people because it can be kind of depressing since it is supposed to be warm out. Still you just need to buckle down an remember that soon enough the semester will be over. You just need to try your hardest to give yourself a nice cushion for the final so that you are not as stressed with multiple exams all in the same week.
Having a few finals during the semester can obviously be stressful, but just study as much as you can and don't let silly things distract you. Something that helps me when I have a lot of work to do is actually making myself more busy. If I have studying to do then I always put it off until the last moment I have, but if I'm busy and I only have a certain time slot to study then it forces me to do it ahead of time. Then if I don't know the stuff as well then I can rearrange the plans I had to fit more studying in.
Good activities to fill your time with is working out, even if its just in your room, because it makes you feel better and helps you to concentrate better. Also just a quick 20 minute chat with your friends because it helps you clear your mind and be able to focus again. Some people also like to take a quick break to check their facebook or twitter or some other online account which can also help you to take your mind off of things for a little bit so you can focus again. Just remember, the end of the semester is just as important as the beginning, so don't throw away all the work you already put in.
I always love reading your advice on how to deal with the various problems of college :) Working out is always my go-to option when I feel like my mind is stuck. Plus, you can always take your notes or flashcards with you to study while you're running!
ReplyDeleteMaybe an idea for your next post, but I'd love to hear your take on handling an overload of final papers/projects!
I totally agree with what you said about keeping busy- now that I have a job you would think it would make things more stressful, but it's actually making me much better at time management. And this weather BLOWS!
ReplyDeleteI am a serial procrastinator so I find your posts so helpful and thought provoking. I'm also the type of person that works well under pressure so I usually do put off assignments and then crank them out when the pressure is on (though I do have my limits. I can't start assignments too too late). Keep up the great advice!
ReplyDeleteI know what was with the snow this week? I'm ready for the warm weather and then the weather becomes in the 20s and 30s...so unnecessary. Like always your tips are so useful and much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteHey this is so true. I find that it is during some of my busiest weeks that I am most productive. It proves that its mostly your mindset. If you let yourself think that you will procrastinate..you will. But, in the busy weeks when you don't have time to slack, I usually feel better about the work I'm doing as well.
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that on my busiest weeks I am most productive. This week I had one exam, but I put off studying for it until the night before. Next week I have a million and one other things to do, but I will get them all done early and time find for the gym. I need to work on time management. hahaha
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