| Show Ml H HM HM H H M l. l Procrastinate at your own risk finals are near Isaac Fisher Contributing Writer The number one suggestion from instructors to students who are preparing for fall break is to get ready for finals Some students may scoff scoff- at this suggestion since the holiday break includes a along along along long weekend and finals donot donot do donot not start until December 8 They procrastinate at their own risk The number one suggestion from stress management expert Naomi N omi Rockier-Gladen Rockier on preparing for finals is to begin studying as early as asp p possible With December 4 being the last day of classes and a holiday in between there isn't much time left to prepare With numerous finals ahead and end of semester projects due anxiety coupled with stress becomes the norm for many students Before panic sets in there are some simple tips available for those students who are facing finals fatigue These common suggestions can be used in helping to organize and cope with finals week According to a variety of sources which include and the most important preparation for Finals Week is scheduling This is followed by four other popular suggestions Students should schedule as little as possible during finals week this this allows for plenty of time to review and prepare A light schedule includes plenty of time to sleep while allowing for stress relieving activities such as hobbies This does docs not mean that students should look for the nearest party a clear head and plenty of rest goes a along along along long way during this week of infamy Students should find a method of studying that is right for them Some may find that a study group works best Those students should join a group that is task-oriented task and shares similar values Use previous tests assignments and notes as study tools The review alone can be invaluable Sometimes creating essay questions from the material and researching the answers helps in reinforcing key concepts Study in ina a free distraction-free environment and prioritize material Often there is not enough time to study completely so work through the material in order of importance Ask instructors for help Most instructors will wili take time to answer tough questions or at least give students the right path to the answers Some students complain of freezing up or experiencing a mind blank during testing According to the University of Texas these reactions could be a result of stress stemming from unfamiliarity with the material Studying and resting are arc the only remedies for these reactions Be courteous by being on time for all final exams turn cell phones off be prepared and most importantly do donot donot donot not panic Students should save that for December 17 when all final grades are posted and available |
