By: Jarrett Carter
Edited by Peter Milobar
Midterms are something that you need to prepare for as soon as possible. Before you know it the wrath of midterms can rain down on you and all of a sudden you won’t be able to handle the pressure anymore, so you binge eat. Ice cream, chips, chocolate, whatever it is that fills that void, a lot can fill the void, and it can be a big void. Here’s how to keep that from happening.
The regret is SO real, little guy
Step 1.
Prepare as soon as possible- you can never be fully prepared for a midterm. Especially if it’s one of Gateman’s; actually in his case, you can never be even remotely prepared. In most cases, as soon as possible it would mean that you have been keeping up with the course load since the beginning, but we all know that’s not true. Just give yourself as much time as you can.
So true
Step 2.
Load up on pencils and pens. Writing utensils are a must as you will be vigorously taking notes. On that thought, a sore wrist is a very real possibility after all of that hard work. So you might want to consider hitting up shoppers for a wrist brace and throw that into your survival kit for extreme measures.
Step 3.
Make sure you have a support system. You cannot battle midterms all by yourself. Though you actually meet the midterm face to face by yourself, that does not mean that you have to prepare alone. Having someone to keep you on track during your studies is crucial. Plus, it’s nice to have people around after your midterm if things haven’t gone as planned.
With the right friends, studying will be as happy as the people in this photo
Step 4.
Get expert advice. You have access to a lot of people who have been through good and bad experiences with midterms. Don’t be afraid to ask them for help! I asked a few people to describe in three words how to survive midterms, here’s what they said: Kirsten, “Chocolate. Sleep. TV Shows.” Emma, “Caffeine. Friends. Treat.” Aneel, “Focus. Determination. Positivity.” And Trevor, “Eat. Sleep. Study.”
The point is: Everyone has a different way of surviving midterms, find what works for you and stick to it! Some of these steps may be a good place to start. Oh, and Good Luck!
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