1. Manage your time! Know when your projects are due and your exams are scheduled. Write it out in a weekly calendar to manage your time and prioritize. Keep up with your calendar throughout the week(s) and cross items off as you complete them. Don’t forget to schedule in study breaks (just not too many).
2. Keep healthy. It’s important to eat the write foods and keep your body active, especially while under stress. Try not to live off Starbucks and snacks. Take the time to relax and eat a real dinner. Go to the dining hall with your friends or heat up the last of your Thanksgiving leftovers before it becomes way too old. Also, remember to shower.
3. Take advantage of study guides and review sessions. Use Koofers.com to share your notes for those cumulative finals. Create your own study guide or utilize the ones posted by professors on Blackboard (they were posted for a reason). SI and review sessions can also be incredibly helpful. It’s the perfect time to review, make sure you have all of the information you need and to ask questions.
4. Don’t forget to sleep. Sleep is immensely important when it comes to taking an exam. You are 30% more alert and functional after a good night’s rest. Don’t drink three cups of coffee at 2am and certainly do not abuse drugs like Adderall or Ritalin to stay awake – you’re only hurting yourself.
5. Don’t stress! Stressing will only distract you from studying. If you have everything prioritized and in perspective, what is there to stress about? Concentrate and keep winter break in mind.
6. Lastly, try your best not to procrastinate! Stay on task and focused – you will only regret it in the long run. Now, get off Facebook chat and Stumbleupon.com.
… and will stop procrastinating by writing a blog
GOOD LUCK STUDY VCU! Happy Holidays!
6. Lastly, try your best not to procrastinate! Stay on task and focused – you will only regret it in the long run. Now, get off Facebook chat and Stumbleupon.com.
… and will stop procrastinating by writing a blog
GOOD LUCK STUDY VCU! Happy Holidays!
