Every college student’s worst nightmare is finals week. You can have up to 1-5 exams in one week where you are expected to remember mostly everything you learned over the entire semester for each class. A lot of college students are known to procrastinate with everything. Here are a few tips to help finals week be less stressful.
1. Pack in Small Amounts
Usually after each finals week there is a break. Whether it’s winter break or summer break, you usually have to pack a good bit. Don’t leave the packing for the day before you leave! Pack here and there. Take breaks from studying, blast music, and use packing as your get away from studying.
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2. Keep Up with Work
Don’t wait until last minute to get everything organized with each class. Make sure you have your notecards ready so it’s one less thing you have to do. Keep your notebooks, notecards, and books set aside for each class so you can grab and go study without forgetting anything you might need.
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3. Write Out Finals Week
Make a clean schedule about finals week. Write each day out and when certain finals are. Then beside the finals, identify what finals are cumulative and accumulative. This will help you not worry if you are forgetting anything when your mind goes crazy.
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4. Set Certain Days for Certain Classes
After making the schedule, set certain days or times when you will study for certain exams. Don’t jump from studying for one class to another. You will get confused and studying won’t be that effective.
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5. Study, Study, Study!
Sit down, relax, and concentrate! Try to remember as much as you can! Take study breaks and try to make it fun!
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Each time finals week roll around it immediately stresses out college students everywhere. Follow these tips and you will have a less stressful finals week! Happy studying!