Finals are approaching, which means it’s basically time to study your days away. Studying for finals is always overwhelming, but there are ways to make it a bit more bearable. Here a few tips for studying for finals:
1. Make sure you’re caffeinated and awake
Without caffeine and a good amount of sleep, most of us are mediocre at best. Get a good night’s sleep for studying and stock up on your coffee.
2. Take a break every now and then
Don’t overwhelm and exhaust yourself by studying constantly. Make sure to take a break every once in a while to refresh so you don’t drive yourself crazy.
3. Make your own study guides or flashcards
Essentially you’ve already started studying by making a study guide or set of flashcards for your final. You’re already ahead of the game and all of your information you need is in one place.
4. Start studying at least five or six days before your final
Don’t wait till the last minute to start studying for your final. You can’t comprehend and memorize all of that information as quick as you think. Give yourself a head start so you won’t be hopeless on test day.
5. Listen to upbeat/motivating music
By listening to upbeat or motivating music, you’re gearing yourself up to get through a study session. Listening to this type of music while studying late at night can also keep you awake and focused.
6. Go to the library as much as possible
The library is the perfect studying environment. With everyone focused and working around you, you have no choice but to do the same. Bring all of your studying materials and snack and get to work.
7. Study in groups or a buddy
Form a study group or find a study buddy from your class and join forces to defeat the final. Motivate and help each other understand the material to prepare.
8. Take a disco nap to refresh your mind and eyes
Disco naps are perfect for finals, set your alarm for 15-30 minutes of uninterrupted slumber. When you wake up your mind and your eyes will be refreshed and ready to study again.
9. Have a couple different study spots and switch it up
It’s always a good idea to have a couple of different study spots, switch it up during the week. A new environment to study in is always stimulating instead of the same old place every day.
10. Study in the order of your finals
Order the way you study by the order of your exams. Obviously your first exam is top priority.
11. Have incentives for yourself
Make incentives for yourself so you have something to look forward to have studying. Whether it be Netflix, junk food, Starbucks, or a nap; make sure to treat yourself for working hard.
These tips will help you be successful in your information cramming for finals as well as keep you sane. Just remember, after finals is summer vacation. Study hard collegiettes!