Midterm Season: How Can I Survive?

Inspirational quote of the day: “Be exact with what you want and ask for, visualize yourself in possession of it, and know without a doubt that it is already yours! (Quote received from: Eternal Sunshine, meditation app)

Okay students, so by now you’ve either been steadily preparing for Midterms or they snuck up and hit you right in the face. Whether you’re unhappy with midterm season or easily prepared for the hefty exams, everyone deserves an opportunity to do their best! Read on for some tips on how to survive midterms and not even break a sweat while doing it! *

* This is a lie, results may vary and participants may likely break a sweat while preparing for midterms.

Tip #1: Don’t “Cram” or “Binge”

I don’t know how many of you need to hear this but binging on information or trying to cram the night before or right before a test is not the key to studying efficiently. While it may work on occasion, a student should not solely depend on cramming as a prime tool. Give yourself at least one week to break down the information and store it for the test. Your brain will thank you!

Tip #2: Review Before Bed

Reviewing before bed has saved me many times, when I feel uneasy and unsure if I’ll pass my exams. 15 minutes before bed try to lightly read over the topics that still make you feel uneasy and break them down further. It’s important that you go to sleep directly after reading to make sure you’re not drowning out the information with TV, music, or late night drama. By reading right before bed, it’ll be easier for your brain to retain the information and store it for later use!

Tip #3: Color Code

Color coding information and breaking down large topics into smaller subsections really shows you what areas you need work on and which areas you don’t struggle in. Trying to obtain large chunks of information can lead to feelings of frustration, hopelessness and overall can make you feel like you can’t tackle exams. But you can!! Every student has the ability, just make sure you color code those index cards. 😉

Tip #4: Get Some REST

If you don’t do any of these tips, make sure you at LEAST do this one. Getting quality sleep before a test is beyond important and necessary for the big day! If you’re running off two hours sleep and the largest option of coffee from Starbucks, then it’s not going to help you with your test but harm you. Make sure you’re getting at least six hours of sleep before a big exam and that you eat a nice breakfast, lunch or dinner for some energy boosting during the test!

I hope all of these tips were helpful! Stay tuned until next week for another blog post from me!