Since finals are coming up next week everyone is stressed and just ready to get out of school. High school’s finals were hard but since it is my first year in college, I am nervous about what the finals will look like. I am thankful mainly my finals are not tests but projects and art assignments. These are some of my study tips I have used over the past years for finals.
1. Study throughout the year
Ever since I started my first year in high school my parents would always tell me to not wait till the last week to study for finals. I should be studying throughout the year. After every test, I get I check which answers I got wrong and I study them until I get them correct. Every week you should be studying from what you have learned from the last assignment, so when you have to go and study for the final it is more of a review. This will help with not being too stressed and overwhelmed.
2. Flash Cards
Whoever created flash cards are a blessing! Many people have to be able to write the words out to understand them. Flash cards are an easier way to learn a new language or vocabulary.
3. Organization
I am not usually an organized person, my room is always a mess just like my life. When it comes to finals and studying I am the most organized person. I love using the big binders with the many pockets. I usually get a new one every year. In the first pocket, I have a list of my classes and the date and time I have my finals. On another paper, I have a calendar on what days I should study each subject. Each pocket has each of my classes. Then I paper clip my test, then I packer clip another with examples I have worked on.
4. Quizlet
I remember the most information when I am typing so Quizlet is my go to! If you don’t know what Quizlet is, it’s a website where you can create flash cards online, play games while you are learning words, and you can take quizzes. The other best part of Quizlet is you are able to share you flash cards with other people.
5. Taking breaks
Taking breaks is the most important part of studying. Go do something fun or even take a 10-minute nap.
6. Quizzing Others
Working with someone else does not always help everyone, but some people love and think it is very helpful to work with others. For me I prefer to work alone, but when I have a final I rather work with a group just in case I do not understand a question or a problem. Another reason it is good to work with people is because they might have a way to remember a question to a problem.
7, Don't procrastinate!
Again, do not procrastinate! It can lead to more stress!
8. Food
Many people may have seen this idea online, but for me it actually works. When I am reading a chapter I put food or candy at each section to keep me motivated. Food is defiantly one of my biggest motivations. It keeps me going and willing to want to read.
9. Coffee is my best friend
Before high school I was never a big fan of coffee. Now it is my best friend that I love and cherish. Also, another good drink to have is tea. They both will help keep you up to help study during those late nights.
10. Move around
I can’t sit in the same spot for hours at a time. I have to get up and move. One time I was studying for hours because I could never get the right problem. So, I had the paper in my hand got up and started to walk around my room saying over and over again the problems to my test.
