Study tips to get you through this finals season

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It’s the most stressful time of the year thanks to finals season. Trying to remember everything you have due, along with preparing for tests in four or more classes at the same time can be overwhelming. Not to mention how draining pulling all-nighters can be. Here are some helpful tips to use in the next few weeks to make finals manageable.

Study in small doses

When studying, try not to study to many chapters all at once. If certain areas are going to be covered on the final, then break them up into each part. Set time for 15 minute breaks between studying each chapter, and depending on how heavy the material is, give yourself time to comprehend what you went over.

Talk to your professor

If you become too stressed about your finals, set up a meeting with your professor or speak to them during their office hours. After all, they will be the one giving you the test, so ask them questions about content that will be on your exam, or anything you’ve been struggling to understand this semester.

Make studying fun

As boring as studying can be, something that can help take the pressure off of finals is making a game out of the material. If you already have a study group formed, instead of going over the review, making a game out of it will create some actual interest and engagement.

Rewrite your notes.

Sometimes, it can be difficult studying content that you wrote a couple of weeks ago. Something to help improve your memory is writing them down once again. It improves your hand eye coordination and gives a sense of muscle memory. For those of you that may be OCD, color coordinating them can be a big help and can also keep you organized. Consider using colors for studying sections of the review as well.

Music during studying

One of the best ways to enhance your studying is through music. Although it can be effective, it could also easily distract you from studying. Having the correct form of music is critical while keeping your attention and truly focusing on remembering. For example, listening to classical music that is dominated by instrumentals can give you the background noise that you might need, while not being distracted by the lyrics.

Many students have their own certain ways in which they study for finals. Whether you’re on the verge of graduating or finishing your first semester, everyone has a sense of urgency when it comes to finals. If you’ve had the same studying routine since high school, or are trying to find new ways that work for you, these tips could potentially change the way you study entirely.