{"id":113,"date":"2015-12-01T09:26:24","date_gmt":"2015-12-01T14:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/helen\/?p=113"},"modified":"2015-12-01T09:26:24","modified_gmt":"2015-12-01T14:26:24","slug":"final-survival-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/zihan\/2015\/12\/final-survival-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Final Survival Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finals week is only two weeks ahead. It sounds a little bit overwhelming. Maybe you want to be ready but don’t know where to start. Here are some tips to help you survive this vital season.<\/p>\n

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  1. Live a balanced life
    \nIn order to be prepared for finals, you will not only need to get all the terms and definitions ready, but, more importantly, your body needs to get rested each night and to be fed with good food. So it is important to get\u00a0enough sleep at night and eat a rainbow\u00a0of foods\u00a0during the day. Getting\u00a0some exercise is also good for you!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Be present with what you are doing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      • Pay attention on every lecture, discussion and group work.<\/li>\n
      • Stay completely focused when doing homework, reviewing, taking practice tests, etc.<\/li>\n
      • Jump into your work right away! Don\u2019t play with cell phones before doing your work. Put them away and try not to think of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        1. Keep good studying habits that you have
          \nThe best way to study may vary from person to person. You know how you will study the best. So stick with whatever you are comfortable with because it is your personalized weapon on the final war. One piece of advice that I want to share here is that the classes won\u2019t be a struggle if you put faith and passion on them. Let\u2019s say: \u201cWe can do this!\u201d instead of \u201cIt\u2019s too hard. We are giving it up.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Ask other people or web resources for help if you have tried all solutions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            • Go to professors and TAs\u2019 office hours. Don\u2019t be afraid of your professors. They are here to help you. Most professors and TAs are really friendly and are eager to listen my concerns and problems that I have met. The first step is to open their doors with a big smile and say hi.<\/li>\n
            • Here are lots of FREE tutoring resources on campus.
              \nFor math, you can go to the mathlab on the 2nd<\/sup> floor of MacLean Hall.
              \nFor Engineering students, there is 3124 Tutoring Center that can handle most of the Engineering classes. (My resources are really limited, sorry)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • On-line teaching videos or lecture, etc.
                \nAlso, there are tons of tutoring sections in the residents halls. Check out for those resources and utilize them. You will benefit from that.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                1. Choose your study spot wisely<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  • Quiet study place: All kinds of libraries. 2nd<\/sup> to 5th<\/sup> floor, Main library are designed quiet study places.<\/li>\n
                  • Group study area: 1st<\/sup> floor, Main library common rooms; Computer labs, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    1. Relax\u2014Try your best<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Take a deep breath, you need to feed your brain with enough oxygen before any testing.<\/p>\n

                      Hope they are helpful!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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