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Surviving Finals Week

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at KU chapter.

It’s that time of year again…time for finals. And if you are anything like me, you probably dread that whole week dedicated to finals. Fortunately though, I have compiled some tips to help you survive those anxiety-ridden exams.

  • Write down deadlines

Mark your deadlines in a planner and check if any finals overlap or you have any schedules of conflict so you can get them resolved right away.

  • Plan a study schedule

While you have your planner out, write down when you are going to study for your finals and write any papers.

  • Talk to your professors

If you do not understand or are struggling with some concepts then meet with your professors.

  • Stay healthy

Eat healthy foods and get at least the recommended eight hours of sleep.

  • Study, study, study

Find a quiet and non-distracting place to study. Try not to study just the night before or you will just be cramming at the last minute. Also, quizzing a friend and having them quiz you can help if you are having trouble on your own.

  • Take breaks

Do not forget to take breaks from studying or you will just exhaust yourself. It is okay to go for a walk to watch a little bit of TV.

Good luck!