opinion
May 2014
8 steps towards studying for finals Make flash cards and have the group go through them and see how many everyone can get right. Caitlyn Whitman Staff Writer Finals are right around the corner and everyone’s starting to get mini-heart attacks. At this time of the semester you’re probably spending more time in the library than you do at home, and that’s okay, that may be the best way to get finals done. Stocking up on energy drinks is also another popular trend going on at this time. Instead of feeding your body with all that junk, follow these 8 steps and finals will be a breeze. Pick a smart location
Where you study can be very important. Being around a large crowd will distract you from studying and even writing your final papers. The quieter the better. Go to your local library, coffee shops, or a quiet place that will let your brain concentrate. Don’t forget to bring along a pair of headphones because music can calm a person down and get their mind off of being so stressed out. Study groups
Being with a group of people will help you learn more than you would learn if you were by yourself. Form a study group and pull out your reviews. If you get stuck on a question. That’s what the group is there for, to back you up.
Get lots of sleep!
It is proven that in order to concentrate and to do better in school a person needs at least 6-8 hours of sleep to get their brain woken up. Many students hold off their studying till right before they go to bed. Stop doing that! Do your homework before doing anything else in your day. It is more important to study and do well in school than it is to hang out with friends. Make time for studying and sleep. Switch up your subjects
Studying one subject for hours on end can get very boring and will make your brain start hurting. Do one subject one hour at a time. Make a schedule on what days you want to study for certain subjects. Snack smart
Even if you don’t like eating healthily, it would be wise to make smarter decisions when eating during finals. This would be the best time to eat fruits and vegetables. Another trick that might be a surprise is buying mints and eating them right before taking your finals, this will help you when remembering what you studied. This is because it keeps your brain more alert. Drink plenty of water and try eating more fish because it helps you concentrate more.
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Day of Silence
Take breaks and pamper yourself
Don’t spend every hour of every day studying for finals. Take some time to yourself and watch some occasional TV. It would even be a good idea to go get a massage or even take a warm bath to relax yourself and get your mind off of studying for a while. Make flash cards
Seriously, this is one of the smartest steps to take when studying. Writing down the information one more time onto the flashcards will help you start remembering what you learned. After writing all the information on the flashcards have someone quiz you until you get all the questions right. Get organized
Last but not least make sure that you’re organized. Being on a schedule during finals might be helpful. Get rid of all the chaos in your life at this time and make sure you’re ready to go for anything that is coming your way. Try not to stress so much, finals are not as hard as people think they are. The more you study the better you are going to do with finals. This isn’t as stressful as you think. Being prepared and eating well will help you get rid of all the chaos during testing. Follow these steps and you will ace all of your finals! Good luck!
Cara Clingan Staff Writer The National Day of Silence, Friday, April 11, was a day of action in which students all across the world take on the silence of those who are effected by anti-LGBT bullying and harassment in our societies. Originally founded in 1996, according DOS.com, over 8,000 middle schools, high schools, colleges, and even Universities helped take a stand this last year. It’s believed that a majority of students that are harassed are done so due to their sexual orientation or gender expression. Day of Silence allows expression of the frustration and loneliness of those who can’t express themselves for fear of the retaliation. It shows them that they aren’t alone, that they do have friends and allies even when they believe they don’t. There are many ways to express your support: some people wear duct tape over their mouths or wear a rainbow coalition ribbon, bright colors, or however you would like to express yourself. You don’t have to show anything, but please be aware of those who are silent today. Be aware of who is being abused around you: don’t stay silent. Speak out against bullying of all kinds and show the world that we do see and hear what is going on. Break the silence.
Morals
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