{"id":145,"date":"2011-12-11T16:28:21","date_gmt":"2011-12-11T21:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/andi\/?p=145"},"modified":"2011-12-12T09:07:14","modified_gmt":"2011-12-12T14:07:14","slug":"crunch-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/andi\/2011\/12\/crunch-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Crunch Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are only a few more days until finals. aka: CRUNCH TIME!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Being a freshman this period of time is new to me. Sure I had finals, but we usually spent the last week of classes reviewing, and not learning new material up to the last official day of class! To say the least, I’m a little intimidated. I personally may only have one final, but it is still my hardest class which freaks me out! Another well known fact about me? I can be quite the procrastinator.<\/p>\n

No matter how scary finals can be here are a few tips I’ve found helpful while trying to study. These may not work for everyone, but they sure work for me!<\/p>\n

1. Study somewhere other than your room. <\/strong>There are way too many distractions and it’s easy to lose focus.<\/p>\n

2. Set aside specified study time. <\/strong>Think of it like a class, and just try to pump out at least an hour of productivity.<\/p>\n

3. Take a break.<\/strong>\u00a024\/7 studying will only stress you out more. It’s ok to see your friends at least for a little while to decompress.<\/p>\n

4. Sleep. <\/strong>This is probably one of the most important tips. Without sleep, how can you expect to focus and retain your studies?<\/p>\n

5. Shut Down the computer. <\/strong>If you don’t need it for that class, don’t even turn it on. You’ll just end up trolling facebook.<\/p>\n

6. Study with a friend. <\/strong>If you’re both willing to study and get things done, odds are you’ll just motivate each other!<\/p>\n

7. Flashcards are your friend. <\/strong>They may take awhile to make, but once you have them they’re great to study-on-the-go!<\/p>\n

8. Study during the day. <\/strong>Having a well lit room can help you focus more and possibly prevent you from dozing off…<\/p>\n

9. Wear comfy clothes. <\/strong>Sure everyone likes to look nice, but be comfortable if you’re going to study for a long period of time.<\/p>\n

10. Take time to read your notes. <\/strong>You took them for a reason. Don’t just depend on the textbook.<\/p>\n

These are just my own personal tips that help me study. They may not work for everyone, but it’s worth giving them a shot if you find yourself having a tough time studying. There are also lots of other ways to try and study that aren’t mentioned here! If none of these work for you, I’m sure Google can help you out! (LOL)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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