It\u2019s that time of the year when you are so used to college life, living in your dorm, reminiscing the time when you first moved in, and have an idea of how things work on campus. Except this also means that it\u2019s the end of the semester, meaning that finals are just around the corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n FINALS?!<\/span><\/p>\n First of all, woah, one year went by <\/span>SO FAST<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n Second, what do I do?!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Take a deep breath and settle down. <\/span>Don\u2019t panic<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For some of you, you probably already know what finals are like from experience and know-how to prepare for the exam(s), but for those that are unfamiliar with it still, no worries.<\/span><\/p>\n Follow these tips and I\u2019m sure they will help you get through the season.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n I\u2019m not sure if you\u2019ve done the MBTI test, but I\u2019m a very \u201cJ\u201d person. I love to plan things accordingly, and I NEED to plan out everything for the day or even the week. Whether you\u2019re like me or not I cannot emphasize enough that it is VERY helpful to plan out your study schedule and break your studying each day. It\u2019s important to get prepared and know in-depth all the materials before your exam, so I highly recommend writing down the topics you need to cover for the day. Though all-nighters can work for some people, you\u2019re still exhausted. It\u2019s important to take a break and study little by little. I promise, all the information will just be in your brain if you follow this.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This is another key tip I want to point out. SLEEP. Literally, just sleep. It\u2019s SO important to have a good night’s rest and sleep, especially the day before your exam. Not only will information be remembered longer, but you WON\u2019T be EXHAUSTED. When you get a good sleeping schedule, you\u2019ll be able to focus more during the exam and won\u2019t have to worry about your eyes slowly closing, eventually leading you to drowse off. You\u2019ll be in a better mood, remember information better, and you\u2019ll ace your exam.<\/span> I know this is very difficult. Even for me, it\u2019s difficult to get off my phone and say \u201cOK. Let\u2019s start now.\u201d I always procrastinate and it\u2019s mostly because of electronic devices. Once you get on that device, you\u2019ll be thinking \u201cOK. Five more minutes.\u201d It\u2019s better to shut it off or place it somewhere else where you won\u2019t be able to find it. Without it, you\u2019ll be able to focus more on your work and actually get the studying that needs to be done. You\u2019ll be concentrating in no time.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Are you into cafes? Libraries? The Dining Hall? Whatever place you\u2019re comfortable in, it\u2019s a good strategy to study in an area where you\u2019re able to concentrate and get your studying in. You\u2019re environment also affects your working habits, so it is good to have a favorite studying location. Let\u2019s say you like studying at cafes. You can get coffee, \u201cstudy\u201d with other people that are working like you, and you won\u2019t be tempted to go to your bed since you\u2019re not at home. Trust me, where you\u2019re studying is important!<\/span> Don\u2019t stress about your finals! Trust me, it\u2019s not worth it. You\u2019ll do amazing. If you just complete the studying that you have to do little by little, you\u2019ll be finished in no time. Studying under stress can stress you out even more, and it\u2019s better to study without it! You\u2019ll be focused and will retain the information longer.<\/span><\/p>\n I hope these tips will help you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Again, don\u2019t worry. You\u2019ll do great for your final exams and soon, the week will be flying in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n Have a wonderful summer and happy studying!<\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FINALS SZN COMING UP\u2026 UH-OH ? It\u2019s that time of the year when you are so used to college life, living in your dorm, reminiscing the time when you first moved in, and have an idea of how things work on campus. 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