By Cynthia Naslund<\/p>\n
Residence Advisor<\/p>\n
With the exam season just around the corner, it\u2019s important that you are equipped to tackle your challenges head-on! Here are some tips to make sure that this exam season is one of success:<\/p>\n
1. Create a schedule complete with exam dates and daily revision tasks. Find a balance that is appropriate for your exams and stick to it!<\/p>\n
2. Organize your study space and material. Get rid of distractions and organize each course\u2019s material so that you are not fumbling through countless pages of looseleaf.<\/p>\n
3. Review and re-do your old midterms and quizzes. Book an appointment if needed to access your previous exams. This lets you know what areas you need to focus on.<\/p>\n
4. Find a study buddy! Explain concepts to each other and quiz each other.<\/p>\n
5. Scatter your day with study breaks. Whether it\u2019s a quick jog or phone call to a friend, make sure that you are giving your brain a break.<\/p>\n
6. Make use of \u2018brain food\u2019. Although treats are nice, it\u2019s important to consume nutritious foods like fish nuts, seeds\u2014items that are have been said to improve concentration<\/p>\n
7. Get enough sleep before your exams. Go into the exam well-rested, as opposed to exhausted from last night\u2019s all-nighter. Chances are that the extra sleep will aid in a more efficient and unclogged brain.<\/p>\n
8. Get a hold of past exams through friends, a Google search or talk to your professor about seeking resources for extra practice! Extra practice will help prepare you for potential questions.<\/p>\n
9. Make your own notes! Instead of memorizing long blocks of text, condense the info by creating notes that retain critical points and concepts.<\/p>\n
10. Never forget that positive attitude = positive results<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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