Spotlight: Ways to relieve stress during finals week

1. Be Prepared! Don’t start writing your 15-page research paper the night before it is due. Cramming only makes things worse. As college students, we think we are professional crammers, but cramming for exams can hinder your performance. Study a little each night, and create your Spanish flash cards a week in advance so you can flip through them in your spare time.

2. SLEEP! Get as much sleep as possible during finals. Usually sleep isn’t on top of the list when it comes to finals week, but it has been proven by some miraculous doctor that you will remember more material when you get a good night’s sleep. You also want to have enough energy to celebrate when you are done with all your exams.

3. Eat Healthy and Exercise! This one is a no-brainer. Skip out on all the sugary Monster Energy drinks, which will make you crash, and drink plenty of water.  Don’t rely on fast food and Fruit Rollups to get you through the day either. Try snacks like granola bars, a PB&J or an apple. Also, try to get some form of exercise. Try walking to campus instead of taking the shuttle.

4. Avoid Stressful People! In case you didn’t know, stress is contagious. During finals week, avoid studying with your super-intense friend, especially if she is complaining about her presentation and yanking out her hair. Her stress level will add up to your stress level, which is never a good thing.

5. Take Study Breaks! For every two hours of studying take about a 15 to 20 minute break. Let yourself do whatever you want. Go crazy, turn up the new Katy Perry song, and have a dance party in your study room, but be mindful of those around you, of course.

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