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Sou’Wester writers give their tips for finals week
Here are some tips that have helped me:
1. Eat the Frog First
Complete the difficult, frustrating, or tedious tasks-also known as frogs-before the ones you’d rather do.
2. Might as Well
Start off by telling yourself you want to review one slide, page, or vocab. Term. Then, think “I might as well” to expand your study. Like, “I might as well look at the next slide while I’m here.”
3. Try the Pomodoro Technique
Have a timer to buzz you after 25-50 minutes, then take a 5-15 minute break. Ratio depends on how much concertation is required for each loop of study.
4. Turn your Phone Off
This one is harder. Turn it off, leave it in another room, or make use of modes that put the screen to grayscale with distracting apps disabled.
5. Get a Full Nights Rest
Sleep loss can affect memory recall, the ability to think critically, and attention. If it compounds over time, it can elevate anxiety and irritability.
by Zac Monnier, Staff Writer
Here are some of my study tips!
1. Give yourself a set amount of time to study and a set time to take a break.
2. Make flash cards in topics that you don’t understand or are hard to remember.
3. Make practice quizzes based on past test/quiz questions.
by Bristol Cox, Staff Writer
I like to prioritize self-care when it comes to studying and test day.
1. Always make time for breaks. We were not made to just take tests. Decompress by playing a game, spending time with friends or family, or cuddle with a pet for 15 minutes.
2. Sleep. It is better to sleep a full 8 hours after doing a little studying than cramming the night before and only getting 4 hours of rest.
3. If you need medication, make sure you remember to take it. As someone with ADD, I know how hard it is to take a final after forgetting to take your meds.
4. Treat yourself afterwards. No matter how you think you did on a test, get some dessert or your favorite meal when the test is over.
