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Surviving Finals

It’s the time of year when the library is full to max capacity and students are starting to get the crazed look of being cooped up far too long. Only the smartest will survive and for those that still need some help, here are some tips.

Sleep — Of course students turn into zombies this time of year (after all it’s called dead week) but sleep can help with retention and that zombie-like state.

Crack open a book — Those things that have been sitting on the desk all year actually have valuable knowledge in them and can, in fact, ensure an A on that tough final.

Take breaks — After hours of studying, a short break is well earned. It will help you keep your sanity and avoid information overload.

Don’t cram — Face it, cramming just causes headaches. Students retain a lot more knowledge if they study over the course of several days rather than all at once.

Make a schedule and stick to it — It’s easy to procrastinate during finals week, but you’re less likely to do so if you make a study regiment.

Remember, finals kill.

Will you survive?

Posted by Stephanie Sorensen on Jan 28 2010. Filed under Spotlight. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry