We have all seen the memes that circulate the internet during exam season and despite the obvious humor, some are very scary reminders of situations that we are all too familiar with.
Just in Time
l could have had the misfortune of experiencing this in my first semester had it not been for my roommate. After relentlessly working all night long to study, I passed out three hours before my final. The only smart thing I did that day was put 50 alarms. It was these alarms that finally acted as my savior by waking up, not me but instead my roommate. When she saw me sleeping, she turned off my alarms and turned to go back to bed when she spotted my timetable, and just as she had suspected, I had a final in 20 minutes. She woke me up and I frantically raced the clock and somehow managed to get there just as the papers were being distributed.
The purpose of this story was to outline what not to do during exam season and here is a list which I made which will tell you other things that you probably should not do.
Dont’s
The most important, obviously, is not to avoid sleeping. If there is something you have not learned all semester then chances are that you can possibly learn it in the last 3-4 hours. Instead, spend that time sleeping so that you can remember what you already know.
Secondly, as hard as this may sound, do not try to cover the entire semester in a single night. You will neither remember nor understand and that combination can be deadly.
Thirdly, do not waste your time trying to make elaborate notes which will be futile and will not help you understand or grasp anything. As a perfectionist, I know how hard this can be but remember that you are trying to win the game, not just a single step.
Lastly, do not study for hours without a break, and don’t let a break stretch on for hours either. Practice moderation and try to follow a schedule. This will help raise productivity and motivate you to work faster.
Best Wishes for the Finals
With exams coming up, remember to prioritize your well-being and remember to help others, and ask for help if needed. It is also important to work smart and not just hard. Here is wishing that everyone enjoys a GPA hike this semester and a wonderful winter break. Good luck!
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